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U.S. House California District 19

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: June 2, 2026

General election

DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.28 · Moderate Liberal

Incumbent U.S. House representative from California's 19th District. Focuses on comprehensive immigration reform, improving education policy through the Every School Succeeds Act, expanding the local economy through job creation and clean energy investment, environmental protection, and affordable healthcare access.

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Abdullah Issaq ran for U.S. House California District 19 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewNurse

Dalila Epperson ran for U.S. House California District 19 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Erik Estavillo ran for U.S. House California District 19 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Hannah James ran for U.S. House California District 19 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateFinancial planner

A financial planner and adjunct economics professor, Verbica is a first-time candidate emphasizing affordability through tax reform and increased housing supply. He prioritizes water infrastructure investment and pragmatic immigration reform.

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Primary

No party preferenceFirst-time candidate

Ana Luz Acevedo-Cabrera is a No party preference candidate for U.S. House California District 19 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticIdeology -0.28 · Moderate LiberalAdvanced

Incumbent U.S. House representative from California's 19th District. Focuses on comprehensive immigration reform, improving education policy through the Every School Succeeds Act, expanding the local economy through job creation and clean energy investment, environmental protection, and affordable healthcare access.

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LibertarianFirst-time candidate

Lars Mapstead is a Libertarian candidate for U.S. House California District 19 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvancedFinancial planner

A financial planner and adjunct economics professor, Verbica is a first-time candidate emphasizing affordability through tax reform and increased housing supply. He prioritizes water infrastructure investment and pragmatic immigration reform.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateSoftware engineer

Sean Dougherty is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House California District 19 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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No party preferenceFirst-time candidate

Thomas Coxe is a No party preference candidate for U.S. House California District 19 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Tuka Gafari is a Republican candidate for U.S. House California District 19 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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