DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.31 · ProgressiveRancher
John Garamendi is a rancher and democratic candidate seeking reelection.
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U.S. House California District 8
General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: June 2, 2026
General election
RFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Destiny Lovato ran for U.S. House California District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Harinder Lamba ran for U.S. House California District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Peace and Freedom PartyFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Mandy Ghusar ran for U.S. House California District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewBusiness administration
Nathan Charette ran for U.S. House California District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Paul Cook ran for U.S. House California District 8 in 2026.
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NonpartisanFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Peter Mathisen ran for U.S. House California District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateBusiness owner
Rudy Recile is a retired Army major and business owner running for the U.S. House from California's 8th District in his first campaign. He emphasizes faith, family values, protecting constitutional rights, and supporting veterans and small businesses.
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Primary
DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.31 · ProgressiveAdvancedRancher
John Garamendi is a rancher and democratic candidate seeking reelection.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidate
Aaron Rowden is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House California District 8 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAnalyst
Nicolas Carjuzaa is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House California District 8 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvancedBusiness owner
Rudy Recile is a retired Army major and business owner running for the U.S. House from California's 8th District in his first campaign. He emphasizes faith, family values, protecting constitutional rights, and supporting veterans and small businesses.
From the candidate’s published profile