2026 United States House of Representatives elections in California (districts 27–52)

Overview

District 27

The incumbent is Democrat George Whitesides, who flipped the district and was elected with 51.3% of the vote in 2024.

Primary Advanced to general Jason Gibbs (Republican), Santa Clarita city councilor (2020–present) George Whitesides (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative

Eliminated in primary Caleb Norwood (Democratic) Roberto Ramos (Democratic), retired military analyst

Endorsements

U.S. representatives Mike Garcia, CA-27 (2020–2025)

Political parties California Republican Party

Labor unions California Federation of Labor Unions National Union of Healthcare Workers

Organizations 314 Action AIPAC Brady Campaign End Citizens United Giffords Jewish Democratic Council of America Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs League of Conservation Voters Action Fund Planned Parenthood Action Fund Reproductive Freedom for All Sierra Club Stonewall Democratic Club

Political parties California Democratic Party

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handJason Gibbs (R)$346,900$154,920$191,980Caleb Norwood (D)$350$0$350George Whitesides (D)$3,536,154$1,541,321$2,321,567Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 Inside Elections November 6, 2025 The Cook Political Report November 5, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball February 5, 2026 The Economist May 6, 2026

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand George Whitesides (D)$3,536,154$1,541,321$2,321,567 Jason Gibbs (R)$346,900$154,920$191,980Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

District 28

The incumbent is Democrat Judy Chu, who was re-elected with 64.9% of the vote in 2024.

Primary Advanced to general Judy Chu (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative April Verlato (Republican), former Arcadia city councilor (2016–2024) and runner-up for this district in 2024

Eliminated in primary Peter Roybal (Democratic), businessman

Withdrawn Robert Thomas Gonzalez (Democratic), retail worker

Endorsements

U.S. senators Alex Padilla, California (2021–present) Adam Schiff, California (2024–present)

U.S. representatives Pete Aguilar, CA-33 (2015–present) Nanette Barragan, CA-44 (2017–present) Ami Bera, CA-06 (2013–present) Julia Brownley, CA-26 (2013–present) Salud Carbajal, CA-24 (2017–present) Gil Cisneros, CA-31 (2019-2021, 2025–present) Lou Correa, CA-46 (2017–present) Jim Costa, CA-21 (2005–present) Mark DeSaulnier, CA-10 (2015–present) Laura Friedman, CA-30 (2025–present) John Garamendi, CA-08 (2009–present) Robert Garcia, CA-42 (2023–present) Jimmy Gomez, CA-34 (2017–present) Adam Gray, CA-13 (2025–present) Jared Huffman, CA-02 (2013–present) Sara Jacobs, CA-51 (2023–present) Sydney Kamlager-Dove, CA-37 (2023–present) Ro Khanna, CA-17 (2017–present) Mike Levin, CA-49 (2019–present) Sam Liccardo, CA-16 (2025–present) Ted Lieu, CA-36 (2015–present) Zoe Lofgren, CA-18 (1994–present) Doris Matsui, CA-07 (2005–present) Dave Min, CA-47 (2025–present) Kevin Mullin, CA-15 (2023–present) Jimmy Panetta, CA-19 (2017–present) Nancy Pelosi, former speaker of the House (2007–2011, 2019–2023) from CA-11 (1987–present) Scott Peters, CA-50 (2013–present) Luz Rivas, CA-29 (2025–present) Raul Ruiz, CA-25 (2013–present) Linda Sanchez, CA-38 (2003–present) Brad Sherman, CA-32 (1997–present) Lateefah Simon, CA-12 (2025–present) Mark Takano, CA-39 (2013–present) Mike Thompson, CA-04 (1999–present) Norma Torres, CA-35 (2015–present) Derek Tran, CA-45 (2025–present) Maxine Waters, CA-43 (1991–present) George Whitesides, CA-27 (2025–present)

Statewide officials Rob Bonta, attorney general of California (2021–present) Eleni Kounalakis, lieutenant governor of California (2019–present) Gavin Newsom, governor of California (2019–present)

Local officials Karen Bass, Mayor of Los Angeles (2022–present)

Labor unions California Federation of Labor Unions National Union of Healthcare Workers

Organizations California Environmental Voters East Area Progressive Democrats Giffords J Street Planned Parenthood Action Fund Progressive Democrats of America Sierra Club Stonewall Democratic Club

Political parties California Democratic Party

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handJudy Chu (D)$859,302$794,231$3,667,076April Verlato (R)$50$7,490$398Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report November 5, 2025 Inside Elections March 7, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball July 15, 2025 The Economist May 6, 2026

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand Judy Chu (D)$859,302$794,231$3,667,076 April Verlato (R)$50$7,490$398Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

District 29

The incumbent is Democrat Luz Rivas, who was elected with 69.8% of the vote in 2024.

Primary Advanced to general Angélica María Dueñas (Democratic), former president of the Sun Valley neighborhood council, runner-up for this district in 2020 and 2022, and candidate in 2018 and 2024 Luz Rivas (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative

Eliminated in primary Rudy Melendez (Republican), organized labor advocate

Endorsements

Political parties California Republican Party

Labor unions California Federation of Labor Unions

Organizations 314 Action AIPAC California Environmental Voters Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund Democratic Majority for Israel Elect Democratic Women Giffords League of Conservation Voters Action Fund National Women's Political Caucus Planned Parenthood Action Fund PODER PAC Sierra Club Stonewall Democratic Club Stonewall Young Democrats

Political parties California Democratic Party Los Angeles County Democratic Party

Organizations Courage for DemocracyAngelica Dueñas Feel the Bern San Fernando ValleyEndorsements Knock LAThe Knock LA Progressive Voter Guide for the June 2026 Primary Election Progressive Voters NetworkProgressive Voters Network Track AIPAC

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handAngélica María Dueñas (D)$29,617$24,004$5,516Luz Rivas (D)$591,478$491,886$363,886Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report November 5, 2025 Inside Elections March 7, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball July 15, 2025 The Economist May 6, 2026

Post-primary endorsements

Organizations Jewish Democratic Council of America

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand Luz Rivas (D)$591,478$491,886$363,856 Angélica María Dueñas (D)$29,617$24,004$5,516Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

District 30

The incumbent is Democrat Laura Friedman, who was elected with 68.4% of the vote in 2024.

Primary Advanced to general Laura Friedman (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative Scott Alan Meyers (Republican), attorney

Eliminated in primary John Armenian (No party preference), aerospace entrepreneur Dennis Feitosa (Republican), YouTube content creator Pini Herman (Democratic), businessman Joel Lava (Democratic), activist Cameron Tennyson (Democratic), movie studio clerk

Endorsements

Labor unions California Federation of Labor Unions National Union of Healthcare Workers

Organizations AIPAC California Environmental Voters Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund Democratic Majority for Israel East Area Progressive Democrats Elect Democratic Women Giffords Jewish Democratic Council of America J Street Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs League of Conservation Voters Action Fund National Women's Political Caucus Planned Parenthood Action Fund Sierra Club Stonewall Young Democrats Vote Mama

Political parties California Democratic Party Los Angeles County Democratic Party

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handJohn Armenian (I)$115,543$107,207$8,336Dennis Feitosa (R)$13,358$8,632$220Laura Friedman (D)$749,342$610,924$435,166Lester Herman (D)$28,505$29,036$204Joel Lava (D)$9,442$1,272$9,442Nick Melvoin (D)$5,334$70,820$147,179Scott Meyers (R)$57,869$45,315$12,554Cameron Tennyson (D)$10,005$6,808$3,197Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report November 5, 2025 Inside Elections March 7, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball July 15, 2025 The Economist May 6, 2026

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand Laura Friedman (D)$749,342$610,924$435,166 Scott Meyers (R)$57,869$45,315$12,554Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

District 31

The incumbent is Democrat Gil Cisneros, who was elected with 59.7% of the vote in 2024.

Primary Advanced to general Eric Ching (Republican), former Walnut city councilor (2012–2024) and runner-up for the 38th district in 2022 and 2024 Gil Cisneros (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative

Eliminated in primary Erskine Levi (Republican), retired teacher

Endorsements

Political parties California Republican Party

Labor unions California Federation of Labor Unions National Union of Healthcare Workers

Organizations AIPAC California Environmental Voters Giffords Jewish Democratic Council of America J Street League of Conservation Voters Action Fund Planned Parenthood Action Fund Sierra Club Stonewall Democratic Club

Political parties California Democratic Party

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handEric Ching (R)$67,387$48,721$58,907Gil Cisneros (D)$565,877$426,004$179,949Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report November 5, 2025 Inside Elections March 7, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball July 15, 2025 The Economist May 6, 2026

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand Gil Cisneros (D)$565,877$426,004$179,949 Eric Ching (R)$67,387$48,721$58,907Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

District 32

The incumbent is Democrat Brad Sherman, who was re-elected with 66.2% of the vote in 2024.

Primary Advanced to general Brad Sherman (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative Larry Thompson (Republican), talent manager, runner-up for this district in 2024, and independent candidate for the 37th district in 2020

Eliminated in primary Chris Ahuja (Democratic), actor and candidate for this district in 2024 Dory Benami (Democratic), businessman Jake Levine (Democratic), former senior director for Climate & Energy at the National Security Council and son of former U.S. representative Mel Levine Marena Lin (Democratic), climate scientist Josh Sautter (Democratic), Encino neighborhood councilor from Area 1 (2023–present) Doug Smith (No party preference), television stage manager Anna Wilding (Democratic), filmmaker

Withdrawn Jake Rakov (Democratic), communications consultant and former deputy communications director for incumbent Brad Sherman

Endorsements

Organizations Progressive Victory Track AIPAC

U.S. representatives Henry Waxman, former CA-33 (1975–2015) Howard Berman, former CA-28 (1983–2013) Organizations California College Democrats California Environmental Voters California Young Democrats Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund J Street PAC League of Conservation Voters Los Angeles County Young Democrats Our Revolution

Newspapers La Opinión

Statewide officials Gavin Newsom, governor of California (2019–present)

U.S. senators Adam Schiff, California (2024–present) Alex Padilla, California (2021–present) Cory Booker, New Jersey (2013–present)

U.S. representatives