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Mike Levin, an attorney, is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House California District 49 in the 2026 general election. They are the incumbent.
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U.S. House California District 49
General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: June 2, 2026
General election
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Anne Elizabeth ran for U.S. House California District 49 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateEngineering manager
Armen Kurdian, a retired Navy Captain and engineering manager, emphasizes reducing California's cost of living, improving public education through core curriculum, and revitalizing the economy. This is his first run for office.
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Eli Stern ran for U.S. House California District 49 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Jim Desmond is a Navy veteran running for U.S. House California District 48. He emphasizes addressing California's high cost of living, supporting families and seniors, and implementing treatment-first programs to address homelessness. Desmond advocates for reducing regulations and creating a business-friendly environment to restore opportunity.
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Julian Arellano ran for U.S. House California District 49 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Mara Fortin ran for U.S. House California District 49 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Nadia Smalley ran for U.S. House California District 49 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Ryan Doheny ran for U.S. House California District 49 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Steven Craig Knoblock ran for U.S. House California District 49 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.32 · ProgressiveAdvancedAttorney
Mike Levin, an attorney, is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House California District 49 in the 2026 general election. They are the incumbent.
From the candidate’s published profile
RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvancedEngineering manager
Armen Kurdian, a retired Navy Captain and engineering manager, emphasizes reducing California's cost of living, improving public education through core curriculum, and revitalizing the economy. This is his first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidate
Star Parker is a Republican candidate for U.S. House California District 49 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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