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U.S. House California District 2

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

General election

DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.43 · ProgressiveLegislator

Jared Huffman is the incumbent U.S. Representative from California's Second District since 2012. He prioritizes affordability, accountability, and protecting democracy and the rule of law.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Aaron Smith ran for U.S. House California District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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No party preferenceFirst-time candidateWithdrewEducation administrator

Colby Smart ran for U.S. House California District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewHealthcare

Kevin Eisele ran for U.S. House California District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Conservative PartyFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Rebecca Spicer ran for U.S. House California District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanBusiness owner

Greg Ballard is a former Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel with an economics degree running for Indiana Secretary of State. He retired from military service after 23 years, including combat service in the Persian Gulf War.

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Primary

RepublicanFirst-time candidateBusiness

Angelita Valles ran for U.S. House California District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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No party preferenceFirst-time candidatePublic servant

Gregory Burgess is a No party preference candidate for U.S. House California District 2 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticIdeology -0.43 · ProgressiveAdvancedLegislator

Jared Huffman is the incumbent U.S. Representative from California's Second District since 2012. He prioritizes affordability, accountability, and protecting democracy and the rule of law.

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No party preferenceRancher

Nicolette Hahn Niman is a No party preference candidate for U.S. House California District 2 in the 2026 election.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateMental health professional

Paul Saulsbury ran for U.S. House California District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanAdvancedBusiness owner

Greg Ballard is a former Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel with an economics degree running for Indiana Secretary of State. He retired from military service after 23 years, including combat service in the Persian Gulf War.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateBusiness owner

Rose Penelope Yee is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House California District 2 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateResearcher

Tim Geist is a Republican candidate for U.S. House California District 2 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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