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U.S. House California District 17

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

General election

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Ro Khanna is an attorney and professor serving as the incumbent U.S. House representative for California District 17. He emphasizes promoting economic competitiveness and opportunity, making college affordable, protecting the environment and addressing climate change, and supporting immigration policies beneficial to innovation.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Nicholas Finan ran for U.S. House California District 17 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateBusiness executive

Ritesh Tandon is a business executive, running for office for the first time, for California District 17. Ritesh Tandon emphasizes Affordability For Every Family.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Sarah Katz ran for U.S. House California District 17 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Primary

DemocraticFirst-time candidateSmall business owner

Ethan Agarwal ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAccountant

Jennie Ha Phan is a Republican candidate for U.S. House California District 17 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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LibertarianFirst-time candidate

Joe Dehn is a Libertarian candidate for U.S. House California District 17 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateIT specialist

Mike Katz is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House California District 17 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvancedBusiness executive

Ritesh Tandon is a business executive, running for office for the first time, for California District 17. Ritesh Tandon emphasizes Affordability For Every Family.

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Ro Khanna is an attorney and professor serving as the incumbent U.S. House representative for California District 17. He emphasizes promoting economic competitiveness and opportunity, making college affordable, protecting the environment and addressing climate change, and supporting immigration policies beneficial to innovation.

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