No party preferenceFirst-time candidateWithdrewInvestment Banker
Albert James Mora ran for U.S. House California District 48 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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U.S. House California District 48
General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: June 2, 2026
General election
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Anuj Dixit ran for U.S. House California District 48 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Brian Nash ran for U.S. House California District 48 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Caleb Sturges ran for U.S. House California District 48 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Chris Balasinski ran for U.S. House California District 48 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Christopher Michael Engels ran for U.S. House California District 48 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewAttorney
Curtis Morrison ran for U.S. House California District 48 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RIdeology 0.48 · ConservativeWithdrewBusiness executive
Darrell Issa ran for U.S. House California District 48 in 2026.
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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewStem-cell biologist/businessman
Hans Keirstead ran for U.S. House California District 48 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Harley Rouda ran for U.S. House California District 47 in 2026.
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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewAttorney/Business Owner
Jerlilia Ryans ran for U.S. House California District 50 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Republican
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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Marc Iannarino ran for U.S. House California District 48 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewTriage/urgent care nurse
Mari Barosay ran for U.S. House California District 48 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Democratic
Marni von Wilpert, Democratic, is running for U.S. House California District 48.
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No party preferenceFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Mike Bucy ran for U.S. House California District 51 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Nicholas Davis ran for U.S. House California District 48 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewLawyer
Scott Baugh ran for U.S. House California District 48 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Suzanne Till ran for U.S. House California District 48 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Tami Murillo ran for U.S. House California District 48 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewConsultant
Whitney Shanahan ran for U.S. House California District 48 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Primary
DemocraticTeacher/Business Owner
Abel Chavez is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House California District 48 in the 2026 election.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateSmall business owner
Ammar Campa-Najjar is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House California District 48 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateSmall business owner
Brandon Riker is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House California District 48 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidate
Corinna Contreras is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House California District 48 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateDigital marketing
Eric Shaw is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House California District 48 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidate
Ferguson Porter is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House California District 48 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanAdvanced
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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RepublicanFirst-time candidateComputer programmer
Kevin O'Neil is a Republican candidate for U.S. House California District 48 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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No party preferenceFirst-time candidate
Luis Reyna is a No party preference candidate for U.S. House California District 48 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticAdvanced
Marni von Wilpert, Democratic, is running for U.S. House California District 48.
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DemocraticPolitician/Attorney
Mike Schaefer ran for Lieutenant Governor of California in 2026.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidate
Stephen Clemons is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House California District 48 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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