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The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in California will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the 52 U.S. representatives from the State of California, one from each of the state's congressional districts. The elections will coincide with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections.
District 1
The incumbent is Republican Doug LaMalfa, who was re-elected with 65.3% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Filed paperwork
- James Salegui (Democratic)[2]
- Rose Yee (Democratic), financial advisor and runner-up for this district in 2024[3]
Publicly expressed interest
- Audrey Denney (Democratic), consultant and runner-up for this seat in 2018 and 2020 (will not run if redistricting does not occur)[4]
Potential
- Doug LaMalfa (Republican), incumbent U.S. representative
- Mike McGuire (Democratic), President pro tempore of the California State Senate (2024–present) from the 2nd district (2014–present)[5]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Doug LaMalfa (R) | $260,043 | $89,241 | $855,244 |
| James Salegui (D) | $6,719 | $3,000 | $3,719 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[6] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe R | July 15, 2025 |
District 2
The incumbent is Democrat Jared Huffman, who was re-elected with 71.9% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Filed paperwork
- Kyle Wilson (Independent)[10]
Potential
- Jared Huffman (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Jared Huffman (not declared)
- Organizations
- League of Conservation Voters Action Fund[11]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Jared Huffman (D) | $304,015 | $331,255 | $957,403 |
| Kyle Wilson (I) | $1,878 | $1,871 | $7 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[12] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
District 3
The incumbent is Republican Kevin Kiley, who was re-elected with 55.5% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Declared
- Heidi Hall (Democratic), Nevada County supervisor (2017–present) and runner-up for the 1st district in 2014[13]
Filed paperwork
- Tyler Vanderberg (Democratic)[14]
Potential
- Ami Bera (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative from the 6th district[5] (if redistricting occur)
- Kevin Kiley (Republican), incumbent U.S. representative
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Heidi Hall (D) | $153,657 | $55,725 | $97,931 |
| Kevin Kiley (R) | $1,226,069 | $214,843 | $1,392,204 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[15] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Likely R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Likely R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Likely R | July 15, 2025 |
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size[a] | Margin of error | Kevin Kiley (R) | Heidi Hall (D) | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulchin Research (D)[16][A] | July 8–10, 2025 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 47% | 45% | 8% |
District 4
The incumbent is Democrat Mike Thompson, who was re-elected with 66.5% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Declared
- Mike Thompson (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative[17]
- John Tyler (Independent), school teacher[18]
Filed paperwork
- Laurie Mackenzie (Republican)[19]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Mike Thompson (D) | $688,003 | $607,229 | $1,290,262 |
| John Tyler (I) | $1,190 | $1,046 | $144 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[20] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
District 5
The incumbent is Republican Tom McClintock, who was re-elected with 61.8% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Declared
- Michael Barkley (Democratic), attorney, perennial candidate, and runner-up for this district in 2022 and 2024[21]
Filed paperwork
Potential
- Tom McClintock (Republican), incumbent U.S. representative
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Michael Barkley (D) | $340 | $14 | $5,065 |
| Michael Masuda (D) | $23,039 | $9,325 | $13,715 |
| Tom McClintock (R) | $174,834 | $237,739 | $85,300 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[24] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe R | July 15, 2025 |
District 6
The incumbent is Democrat Ami Bera, who was re-elected with 57.6% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Filed paperwork
- Christopher Bennett (Democratic)[25]
- Christine Bish (Republican), nominee for the district in 2024[26]
- Craig DeLuz (Republican), candidate for this district in 2024[27]
- Ray Riehle (Republican), businessman[28]
Potential
- Ami Bera (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Christopher Bennett (D) | $33,685 | $6,900 | $26,785 |
| Ami Bera (D) | $241,785 | $252,271 | $1,862,885 |
| Christine Bish (R) | $5,612 | $3,559 | $2,103 |
| Craig DeLuz (R) | $0 | $0 | $47 |
| Ray Riehle (R) | $19,635 | $13,992 | $6,183 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[29] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
District 7
The incumbent is Democrat Doris Matsui, who was re-elected with 66.8% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Declared
- Doris Matsui (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative[30]
Filed paperwork
Endorsements
Doris Matsui
- Organizations
- League of Conservation Voters Action Fund[11]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Erica Lee (D) | $10,265 | $5,508 | $4,757 |
| Doris Matsui (D) | $366,214 | $153,023 | $519,859 |
| Robert Morin (D) | $10,949 | $0 | $10,949 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[33] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
District 8
The incumbent is Democrat John Garamendi, who was re-elected with 74.0% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Declared
- John Garamendi (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative[30]
Filed paperwork
- Rudy Recile (Republican)[34]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| John Garamendi (D) | $149,522 | $216,018 | $1,198,222 |
| Rudy Recile (R) | $1,523 | $1,347 | $1,214 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[35] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
District 9
The incumbent is Democrat Josh Harder, who was re-elected with 51.8% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Declared
- Kevin Lincoln (Republican), former mayor of Stockton (2021–2025) and nominee for this district in 2024[36]
- John McBride (Republican), strength and conditioning coach and candidate for this district in 2024[36]
- Jim Shoemaker (Republican), businessman, candidate for this district in 2022, and runner-up for California's 5th senatorial district in 2024[36]
Potential
- Josh Harder (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Josh Harder (not declared)
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Josh Harder (D) | $1,549,318 | $337,865 | $2,900,285 |
| John McBride (R) | $2,889 | $2,592 | $327 |
| Jim Shoemaker (R) | $6,878 | $5,562 | $1,316 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[39] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Lean D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Lean D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Lean D | July 15, 2025 |
District 10
The incumbent is Democrat Mark DeSaulnier, who was re-elected with 66.5% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Declared
- Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative[40]
Filed paperwork
- Katherine Piccinni[41]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Mark DeSaulnier (D) | $175,947 | $134,384 | $670,551 |
| Katherine Piccinni (R) | $2,192 | $867 | $3,407 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[42] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
District 11
The incumbent is Democrat Nancy Pelosi, who was re-elected with 81.0% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Declared
- Saikat Chakrabarti (Democratic), think tank president and former chief of staff to U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez[43]
Filed paperwork
- Nancy Pelosi (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative[44]
Publicly expressed interest
- David Brailer (Independent), chief health officer of The Cigna Group[45]
- Darren Mckeeman (Pirate), treasurer of the California Pirate Party[46]
Potential
- Christine Pelosi (Democratic), political strategist and daughter of incumbent Nancy Pelosi[47]
- Scott Wiener (Democratic), state senator from the 11th district (2016–present) (will not run if Pelosi runs)[45]
Endorsements
Saikat Chakrabarti
- Individuals
- Heather Digby Parton, political blogger[48]
Nancy Pelosi (not declared)
- Party officials
- David Hogg, former vice chair of the Democratic National Committee (2025)[49]
- Organizations
- League of Conservation Voters Action Fund[11]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Saikat Chakrabarti (D) | $608,139 | $364,088 | $244,051 |
| Nancy Pelosi (D) | $1,489,541 | $1,963,152 | $1,604,456 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[50] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
District 12
The incumbent is Democrat Lateefah Simon, who was elected with 65.4% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Potential
- Lateefah Simon (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Lateefah Simon (not declared)
- Organizations
- League of Conservation Voters Action Fund[11]
- Vote Mama[51]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Lateefah Simon (D) | $533,426 | $316,472 | $502,608 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[52] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
District 13
The incumbent is Democrat Adam Gray, who flipped the district and was elected with 50.03% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Declared
Filed paperwork
- Vin Kruttiventi (Republican)[54]
Potential
- Adam Gray (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative
Declined
- John Duarte (Republican), former U.S. representative (endorsed Lopez)[55]
Endorsements
Adam Gray (not declared)
- Organizations
Javier Lopez
- U.S. Representatives
- John Duarte, former U.S. representative from California's 13th congressional district (2023–2025)[55]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Adam Gray (D) | $1,118,089 | $528,763 | $781,284 |
| Vin Kruttiventi (R) | $310,993 | $205,229 | $111,564 |
| Javier Lopez (R) | $71,370 | $31,102 | $40,268 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[56] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Tossup | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Tossup | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Tossup | July 15, 2025 |
District 14
The incumbent is Democrat Eric Swalwell, who was re-elected with 67.8% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Potential
- Eric Swalwell (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Eric Swalwell (D) | $1,076,852 | $858,717 | $518,138 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[57] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
District 15
The incumbent is Democrat Kevin Mullin, who was re-elected with 73.1% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Filed paperwork
- Anna Kramer (Republican)[58]
Potential
- Kevin Mullin (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Anna Kramer (R) | $5,350 | $7,038 | $0 |
| Kevin Mullin (D) | $308,268 | $227,423 | $117,616 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[59] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
District 16
The incumbent is Democrat Sam Liccardo, who was elected with 58.2% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Filed paperwork
- Peter Dixon (Democratic)[60]
Potential
- Sam Liccardo (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Sam Liccardo (not declared)
- Organizations
- League of Conservation Voters Action Fund[11]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Peter Dixon (D) | $0 | $1,038 | $0 |
| Sam Liccardo (D) | $2,093,836 | $702,196 | $1,482,032 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[61] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
District 17
The incumbent is Democrat Ro Khanna, who was re-elected with 67.7% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Potential
- Ro Khanna (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Ro Khanna (D) | $6,207,609 | $2,724,916 | $14,191,785 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[62] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
District 18
The incumbent is Democrat Zoe Lofgren, who was re-elected with 64.6% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Declared
- Zoe Lofgren (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative[30]
Potential
- Robert Rivas, Speaker of the California State Assembly (2023–present) from the 29th district (2018–present)[63]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Zoe Lofgren (D) | $693,580 | $288,653 | $644,678 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[64] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
District 19
The incumbent is Democrat Jimmy Panetta, who was re-elected with 69.3% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Declared
- Rob Lucero (Democratic), former national director for the Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 2024 presidential campaign and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in 2022[65]
Filed paperwork
- Peter Verbica (Republican)[66]
Potential
- Jimmy Panetta (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Jimmy Panetta (D) | $896,463 | $412,949 | $4,198,153 |
| Peter Verbica (R) | $25,965 | $8,167 | $17,798 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[67] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
District 20
The incumbent is Republican Vince Fong, who was re-elected with 65.1% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Potential
- Vince Fong (Republican), incumbent U.S. representative
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Vince Fong (R) | $513,250 | $345,076 | $207,405 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[68] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe R | July 15, 2025 |
District 21
The incumbent is Democrat Jim Costa, who was re-elected with 52.6% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Declared
- Jim Costa (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative[69]
- Lorenzo Rios (Republican), CEO of the Clovis Veterans Memorial District[69]
Publicly expressed interest
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Jim Costa (D) | $370,110 | $178,256 | $400,736 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[71] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Likely D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Lean D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Lean D | July 15, 2025 |
District 22
The incumbent is Republican David Valadao, who was re-elected with 53.4% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Declared
- Jasmeet Bains (Democratic), state assemblymember from the 35th district (2022–present)[72]
- Randy Villegas (Democratic), Visalia school board trustee[73]
Filed paperwork
- Rudy Salas (Democratic), former state assemblymember from the 32nd district (2012–2022) and runner-up for this district in 2022 and 2024[74]
- David Valadao (Republican), incumbent U.S. representative[74]
Endorsements
Jasmeet Bains (D)
- U.S. Representatives
- Ami Bera, U.S Representative from CA-6 (2013–present)[75]
- Julia Brownley, U.S Representative from CA-26 (2013–present)[75]
- Judy Chu, U.S Representative from CA-28 (2009–present)[75]
- Laura Friedman, U.S Representative from CA-30 (2025–present)[75]
- Adam Gray, U.S Representative from CA-13 (2025–present)[75]
- Dave Min, U.S Representative from CA-47 (2025–present)[75]
- Luz Rivas, U.S Representative from CA-29 (2025–present)[75]
- Norma Torres, U.S Representative from CA-35 (2015–present)[75]
- State legislators
- Melissa Hurtado, state senator from SD-16 (2018–present)[75]
- Labor unions
Randy Villegas (D)
- U.S. Representatives
- Ro Khanna, U.S Representative from CA-17 (2017–present)[77]
- Individuals
- Heather Digby Parton, political blogger[78]
- Organizations
- California Working Families Party[79]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Rudy Salas (D) | $1,090 | $31,580 | $175,953 |
| David Valadao (R) | $1,810,795 | $468,089 | $1,388,242 |
| Randy Villegas (D) | $231,316 | $104,883 | $126,432 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[80] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Lean R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Lean R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Lean R | July 15, 2025 |
District 23
The incumbent is Republican Jay Obernolte, who was re-elected with 60.1% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Filed paperwork
Potential
- Jay Obernolte (Republican), incumbent U.S. representative
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Paul Chakalian (D) | $24,803 | $15,615 | $9,188 |
| Tessa Hodge (D) | $9,374 | $5,265 | $4,109 |
| Jay Obernolte (R) | $415,821 | $223,065 | $1,190,596 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[83] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe R | July 15, 2025 |
District 24
The incumbent is Democrat Salud Carbajal, who was re-elected with 62.7% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Filed paperwork
- Robert Smith (Republican)[84]
Potential
- Salud Carbajal (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Salud Carbajal (D) | $811,728 | $319,139 | $3,136,459 |
| Robert Smith (R) | $29,399 | $16,145 | $13,254 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[85] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
District 25
The incumbent is Democrat Raul Ruiz, who was re-elected with 56.3% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Declared
Filed paperwork
- Ceci Truman (Republican)[87]
Potential
- Raul Ruiz (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Joe Males (R) | $373,585 | $272,030 | $101,556 |
| Raul Ruiz (D) | $729,153 | $384,570 | $2,047,323 |
| Ceci Truman (R) | $76,119 | $72,823 | $5,903 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[88] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Likely D | March 13, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Likely D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Likely D | July 15, 2025 |
District 26
The incumbent is Democrat Julia Brownley, who was re-elected with 56.1% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Filed paperwork
- Samuel Gallucci (Republican)[89]
- Michael Koslow (Republican), healthcare investigator and nominee for this district in 2024[90]
- Jonathan Wagoner (Republican), business owner[91]
Potential
- Julia Brownley (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Julia Brownley (D) | $281,368 | $172,091 | $1,051,634 |
| Samuel Gallucci (R) | $105,816 | $13,871 | $91,945 |
| Michael Koslow (R) | $281,368 | $172,091 | $1,051,634 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[92] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
District 27
The incumbent is Democrat George Whitesides, who flipped the district and was elected with 51.3% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Declared
- Jason Gibbs (Republican), Santa Clarita city councilor (2020–present)[93]
Potential
- George Whitesides (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Jason Gibbs
- U.S. representatives
- Mike Garcia, former U.S. representative from California's 27th congressional district (2020–2025)[93]
George Whitesides (not declared)
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| George Whitesides (D) | $1,640,927 | $512,909 | $1,454,751 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[94] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Lean D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Lean D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Lean D | July 15, 2025 |
District 28
The incumbent is Democrat Judy Chu, who was re-elected with 64.9% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Filed paperwork
- April Verlato (Republican)[95]
Potential
- Judy Chu (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Judy Chu (D) | $137,041 | $232,409 | $3,506,637 |
| April Verlato (R) | $0 | $3,250 | $4,588 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[96] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
District 29
The incumbent is Democrat Luz Rivas, who was elected with 69.8% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Filed paperwork
- Margarita Carranza (Republican)[97]
Potential
- Luz Rivas (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Luz Rivas (not declared)
- Organizations
- League of Conservation Voters Action Fund[11]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Margarita Carranza (R) | $0 | $0 | $235 |
| Luz Rivas (D) | $191,641 | $178,101 | $277,803 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[98] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
District 30
The incumbent is Democrat Laura Friedman, who was elected with 68.4% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Filed paperwork
- Nick Melvoin (Democratic)[99]
Potential
- Laura Friedman (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Laura Friedman (D) | $262,056 | $234,604 | $324,201 |
| Nick Melvoin (D) | $2,377 | $23,231 | $191,812 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[100] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
District 31
The incumbent is Democrat Gil Cisneros, who was elected with 59.7% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Potential
- Gil Cisneros (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Gil Cisneros (not declared)
- Organizations
- League of Conservation Voters Action Fund[11]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Gil Cisneros (D) | $142,223 | $126,658 | $55,641 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[101] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
District 32
The incumbent is Democrat Brad Sherman, who was re-elected with 66.2% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Declared
- Jake Levine (Democratic), former National Security Council Senior Director for Climate & Energy and son of former U.S. representative Mel Levine[102] [103]
- Jake Rakov (Democratic), communications consultant and former deputy communications director for incumbent Brad Sherman[104]
- Brad Sherman (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative[105]
Filed paperwork
- Chris Ahuja (Democratic), talent agent and candidate for this district in 2024[106]
- Larry Thompson (Republican)[107]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Chris Ahuja (D) | $12,632 | $0 | $12,686 |
| Jake Rakov (D) | $582,171 | $146,916 | $435,254 |
| Brad Sherman (D) | $477,726 | $245,604 | $4,154,067 |
| Larry Thompson (R) | $5,253 | $5,253 | $0 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[108] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
District 33
The incumbent is Democrat Pete Aguilar, who was re-elected with 58.8% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Potential
- Pete Aguilar (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Pete Aguilar (not declared)
- Organizations
- League of Conservation Voters Action Fund[11]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Pete Aguilar (D) | $1,662,762 | $1,147,098 | $3,164,735 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[109] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
District 34
The incumbent is Democrat Jimmy Gomez, who was re-elected with 55.6% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Filed paperwork
Potential
- Jimmy Gomez (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Loren Colin (I) | $3,399 | $621 | $2,778 |
| Jimmy Gomez (D) | $273,204 | $101,823 | $260,140 |
| Rob Lucero (D) | $12,710 | $4,910 | $7,800 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[112] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
District 35
The incumbent is Democrat Norma Torres, who was re-elected with 58.4% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Filed paperwork
- Mike Cargile (Republican)[113]
Potential
- Norma Torres (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Mike Cargile (R) | $2,215 | $1,081 | $1,604 |
| Norma Torres (D) | $301,947 | $89,457 | $515,805 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[114] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
District 36
The incumbent is Democrat Ted Lieu, who was re-elected with 68.7% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Filed paperwork
- Leah Tommim (Republican)[115]
Potential
- Ted Lieu (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Ted Lieu (not declared)
- Organizations
- League of Conservation Voters Action Fund[11]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Ted Lieu (D) | $560,744 | $320,849 | $914,903 |
| Leah Tommim (R) | $17,018 | $15,198 | $2,438 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[116] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
District 37
The incumbent is Democrat Sydney Kamlager-Dove, who was re-elected with 78.3% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Potential
- Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Sydney Kamlager-Dove (not declared)
- Organizations
- League of Conservation Voters Action Fund[11]
- Vote Mama[51]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D) | $218,134 | $194,050 | $86,082 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[117] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
District 38
The incumbent is Democrat Linda Sánchez, who was re-elected with 59.8% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Potential
- Linda Sánchez (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative
- Hilda Solis (Democratic), Los Angeles County supervisor from the 1st district (2014–present), former U.S. Secretary of Labor (2009–2013), and former U.S. representative from the 32nd district (2001–2009)[5]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Linda Sánchez (D) | $378,543 | $303,150 | $501,180 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[118] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
District 39
The incumbent is Democrat Mark Takano, who was re-elected with 56.7% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Potential
- Mark Takano (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Mark Takano (D) | $264,570 | $305,330 | $228,410 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[119] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
District 40
The incumbent is Republican Young Kim, who was re-elected with 55.3% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Declared
- Christina Gagnier (Democratic), former Chino Valley School Board member and runner-up for the 35th district in 2014[120]
- Joe Kerr (Democratic), retired Orange County fire captain and runner-up for this district in 2024[121]
- Young Kim (Republican), incumbent U.S. representative[122]
- Nina Linh (Democratic), nonprofit executive[123]
- Perry Meade (Democratic), labor organizer[124]
- Paula Swift (Democratic), consultant[125]
- Esther Kim Varet (Democratic), art dealer[126]
Filed paperwork
- Christian Ahmed (Independent)[127]
Potential
- Ken Calvert (Republican), incumbent U.S. representative from the 41st district[5]
Endorsements
Esther Kim Varet (D)
- Organizations
Young Kim (R)
- Organizations
Perry Maede (D)
- State legislators
- Catherine Blakespear, state senator from the 38th district (2022–present)[130]
- María Elena Durazo, state senator from the 26th district (2018–present)[131]
- Sasha Renée Pérez, state senator from the 25th district (2024–present)[131]
- Local officials
- Vicente Sarmiento, Orange County Supervisor (2023–present)[131]
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Christian Ahmed (I) | $30 | $0 | $130 |
| Christina Gagnier (D) | $507,123 | $200,551 | $306,572 |
| Joe Kerr (D) | $124,384 | $112,546 | $11,838 |
| Nina Linh (D) | $146,394 | $42,094 | $104,300 |
| Young Kim (R) | $3,294,450 | $1,093,169 | $3,938,780 |
| Paula Swift (D) | $9,267 | $4,537 | $4,730 |
| Esther Kim Varet (D) | $1,618,711 | $309,711 | $1,309,000 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[133] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Lean R | March 13, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Lean R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Lean R | July 15, 2025 |
District 41
The incumbent is Republican Ken Calvert, who was re-elected with 51.7% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Declared
- Katherine Aleman (Democratic), former Norco city councilor[131]
- Jason Byors (Democratic), software engineer[134]
- Ken Calvert (Republican), incumbent U.S. representative[134]
- Abel Chavez (Democratic), president of the Nuview Union School District Board[135]
- Anuj Dixit (Democratic), lawyer[136]
- Dave Karson (Democratic), investment banker[134]
- Ferguson Porter (Democratic), comic book store owner[134]
- Brandon Riker (Democratic), political organizer and candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Vermont in 2016[137]
- Cody Wiebelhaus (Republican), healthcare executive[134]
Filed paperwork
- Tiffanie Tate[138]
Potential
- Linda Sánchez (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative from the 38th district[5]
Withdrawn
- Tim Myers (Democratic), musician and record producer (running for lieutenant governor)[139]
Declined
- Will Rollins (Democratic), counterterrorism attorney and runner-up for this district in 2022 and 2024[140]
Endorsements
Katherine Aleman (D)
- U.S. senators
- Barbara Boxer, California (1993–2017)[131]
- State legislators
- Sabrina Cervantes, state senator from the 31st district (2024–present) and former state assemblywoman for the 58th district (2016–2024)[141]
- Local officials
- Jose Medina, Riverside County supervisor (2025–present) and former state assemblyman for the 61st district (2012–2022)[141]
Anuj Dixit (D)
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Jason Byors (D) | $4,974 | $1,407 | $3,568 |
| Ken Calvert (R) | $2,642,002 | $406,436 | $2,497,702 |
| Abel Chavez (D) | $41,354 | $30,500 | $10,854 |
| Anuj Dixit (D) | $302,116 | $28,516 | $273,600 |
| Tim Myers (D) | $178,089 | $178,089 | $0 |
| Ferguson Porter (D) | $48,763 | $22,955 | $25,808 |
| Brandon Riker (D) | $914,272 | $157,726 | $756,546 |
| Tiffanie Tate (D) | $34,943 | $1,905 | $33,038 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[143] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Lean R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Lean R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Lean R | July 15, 2025 |
District 42
The incumbent is Democrat Robert Garcia, who was re-elected with 68.1% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Potential
- Robert Garcia (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Robert Garcia (D) | $552,692 | $388,655 | $576,464 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[144] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
District 43
The incumbent is Democrat Maxine Waters, who was re-elected with 75.1% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Declared
- Maxine Waters (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative[30]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Maxine Waters (D) | $169,889 | $182,232 | $104,113 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[145] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
District 44
The incumbent is Democrat Nanette Barragán, who was re-elected with 71.4% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Potential
- Nanette Barragán (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Nanette Barragán (not declared)
- Organizations
- League of Conservation Voters Action Fund[11]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Nanette Barragán (D) | $210,834 | $264,392 | $1,427,995 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[146] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
District 45
The incumbent is Democrat Derek Tran, who flipped the district and was elected with 50.1% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Filed paperwork
- Brian Forde (Democratic)[147]
Potential
- Derek Tran (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative
Declined
- Michelle Steel (Republican), former U.S representative[148]
Endorsements
Derek Tran (not declared)
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Brian Forde (D) | $0 | $0 | $220,762 |
| Derek Tran (D) | $1,289,610 | $439,389 | $1,177,543 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[149] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Tossup | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Tossup | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Tossup | July 15, 2025 |
District 46
The incumbent is Democrat Lou Correa, who was re-elected with 63.4% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Filed paperwork
- David Pan (Republican)[150]
Potential
- Lou Correa (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Lou Correa (D) | $419,141 | $110,784 | $2,175,720 |
| David Pan (R) | $17,034 | $13,119 | $6,795 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[151] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
District 47
The incumbent is Democrat Dave Min, who was elected with 51.4% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Declared
- Dave Min (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative[152]
- Hunter Garcia Miranda (Democratic), attorney[152]
Filed paperwork
Endorsements
Dave Min
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Brian Burley (R) | $4,143 | $4,193 | $5,727 |
| Michael Maxsenti (R) | $17,646 | $12,996 | $3,816 |
| Dave Min (D) | $1,444,897 | $387,341 | $1,230,622 |
| Hunter Miranda (D) | $11,950 | $1,319 | $10,631 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[155] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Lean D | June 30, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Tilt D | June 30, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Lean D | July 10, 2025 |
District 48
The incumbent is Republican Darrell Issa, who was re-elected with 59.3% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Declared
- Darrell Issa (Republican), incumbent U.S. representative[156]
- Albert Mora (Democratic), musician[157]
- Curtis Morrison (Democratic), lawyer[157]
- Brian Nash (Democratic), business analytics professional[158]
- Whitney Shanahan (Democratic), activism group founder and candidate for this district in 2024[157]
- Suzanne Till (Democratic), teacher[159]
Formed exploratory committee
- Ammar Campa-Najjar, naval officer, runner-up for mayor of Chula Vista in 2022, and runner-up for this district[b] in 2018 and 2020[160]
Declined
- Will Rollins (Democratic), counterterrorism attorney and runner-up for the 41st district in 2022 and 2024[161]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Darrell Issa (R) | $780,015 | $190,760 | $2,233,871 |
| Curtis Morrison (D) | $10,518 | $8,755 | $1,763 |
| Whitney Shanahan (D) | $2,850 | $2,846 | $200 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[162] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe R | July 15, 2025 |
District 49
The incumbent is Democrat Mike Levin, who was re-elected with 52.2% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Declared
- Jim Desmond (Republican), San Diego County supervisor[163]
Filed paperwork
- Julian Arellano (Independent)[164]
Potential
- Mike Levin (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Mike Levin (not declared)
- Organizations
- League of Conservation Voters Action Fund[11]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Julian Arellano(I) | $2,971 | $2,246 | $1,000 |
| Jim Desmond (R) | $827,480 | $123,067 | $704,413 |
| Mike Levin (D) | $1,395,356 | $591,621 | $1,073,471 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[165] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Likely D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Lean D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Likely D | July 15, 2025 |
District 50
The incumbent is Democrat Scott Peters, who was re-elected with 64.3% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Filed paperwork
- Timothy Balish[166]
Potential
- Scott Peters (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Timothy Balish (D) | $470 | $535 | $405 |
| Scott Peters (D) | $518,645 | $433,980 | $2,235,185 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[167] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
District 51
The incumbent is Democrat Sara Jacobs, who was re-elected with 60.7% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Potential
- Sara Jacobs (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Sara Jacobs (D) | $447,651 | $305,787 | $219,236 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[168] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
District 52
The incumbent is Democrat Juan Vargas, who was re-elected with 66.3% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Candidates
Potential
- Juan Vargas (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Juan Vargas (D) | $242,221 | $133,910 | $199,151 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[169] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
Notes
- ^ Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear - ^ This district was numbered as the 50th district prior to the 2020 redistricting cycle.
Partisan and media clients
- ^ Poll sponsored by Hall's campaign.
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External links
Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates
Official campaign websites for 2nd district candidates
Official campaign websites for 3rd district candidates
Official campaign websites for 4th district candidates
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Official campaign websites for 7th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 8th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 11th district candidates
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Official campaign websites for 18th district candidates
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Official campaign websites for 25th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 27th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 32nd district candidates
Official campaign websites for 40th district candidates
- Christina Gagnier (D) for Congress
- Joe Kerr (D) for Congress
- Young Kim (R) for Congress
- Nina Linh (D) for Congress
- Paula Swift (D) for Congress
- Esther Kim Varet (D) for Congress
Official campaign websites for 41st district candidates
- Katherine Aleman (D) for Congress
- Jason Byors (D) for Congress
- Ken Calvert (R) for Congress
- Abel Chavez (D) for Congress
- Anuj Dixit (D) for Congress
- Dave Karson (D) for Congress
- Ferguson Porter (D) for Congress
- Brandon Riker (D) for Congress
Official campaign websites for 47th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 48th district candidates
- Darrel Issa (R) for Congress
- Albert Mora (D) for Congress
- Curtis Morrison (D) for Congress
- Brian Nash (D) for Congress
- Whitney Shanahan (D) for Congress
Official campaign websites for 49th district candidates