2026 election · U.S. House
2026 California House race — Sam T. Liccardo's seat
Incumbent: Sam T. Liccardo (Democrat) — see their approval score, record, and voting history on their page.
Declared candidates
Source: FEC candidate filingsStated positions (6) ▾
- Bipartisanship and Congressional Reform: Emphasizes working across the aisle to overcome gridlock, arguing Congress should focus on solving problems like homelessness, crime, and cost of living rather than partisan conflict. [1][2][3]
- Environment and Climate: Supports aggressive implementation of climate policy over symbolic goals, citing his record cutting San José's emissions and launching community choice clean energy. [1]
- High-Skilled Immigration (H-1B Visas): Opposes the $100,000 H-1B visa fee, warning it would harm immigrant-founded startups, while supporting reform of the H-1B program to maintain U.S. competitiveness for global talent. [1]
- Housing: Advocates federal action on housing, including tax credits for converting vacant offices to housing and financing for accessory-dwelling units; opposes a California rent control ballot measure. [1]
- Immigration and Trade: Favors openness to immigration, global trade, and talent, opposing efforts to exclude foreign talent, deport students, raise tariffs, or restrict exports as harmful to innovation and economic growth. [1][2]
- Naturalization Policy: Supports expanding affordable and online naturalization filing services for low-income applicants to help immigrants become citizens and contribute to the economy. [1]
Public polling
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