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U.S. House California District 28

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

General election

DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.48 · ProgressiveProfessor

Judy Chu, a professor and incumbent, emphasizes job creation, healthcare access through the Affordable Care Act, quality education, and environmental protection including clean energy in California's 28th District.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewMathematician

Akinyemi Agbede ran for U.S. House California District 28 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAttorney

April Verlato is an attorney and former mayor of Arcadia running for U.S. House California District 28 for the first time. She emphasizes fiscal responsibility, supporting law enforcement and national security, and securing the border. She supports a constitutional amendment requiring a balanced federal budget.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Bonnie Wallace ran for U.S. House California District 28 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Christopher Edgardo Martinez ran for U.S. House California District 28 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Jon Hollis ran for U.S. House California District 28 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Jonathan Braun ran for U.S. House California District 28 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewBusiness owner

Kerry Lewis ran for U.S. House California District 37 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Michael Tucker ran for U.S. House California District 28 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewRetail

Robert Gonzalez ran for U.S. House California District 28 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewExecutive consultant

Robert Lucero ran for U.S. House California District 28 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Selena Rose Martinez ran for U.S. House California District 28 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Primary

DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.48 · ProgressiveAdvancedProfessor

Judy Chu, a professor and incumbent, emphasizes job creation, healthcare access through the Affordable Care Act, quality education, and environmental protection including clean energy in California's 28th District.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvancedAttorney

April Verlato is an attorney and former mayor of Arcadia running for U.S. House California District 28 for the first time. She emphasizes fiscal responsibility, supporting law enforcement and national security, and securing the border. She supports a constitutional amendment requiring a balanced federal budget.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvocate

Peter Roybal is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House California District 28 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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