General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: June 2, 2026
Sam Liccardo, the incumbent, is an attorney and former San Jose mayor. He emphasizes reducing housing and healthcare costs through bipartisan solutions, defending constitutional rights, and investing in climate action and education.
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Evan Bell ran for U.S. House California District 16 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Monika Sheldon-London ran for U.S. House California District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Nathan Brown ran for U.S. House California District 16 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Nickesh Viswanathan ran for U.S. House California District 16 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Peter Soule is a first-time Republican candidate for U.S. House in California's 16th District. He emphasizes public safety, reducing regulations, and economic growth.
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Sam Liccardo, the incumbent, is an attorney and former San Jose mayor. He emphasizes reducing housing and healthcare costs through bipartisan solutions, defending constitutional rights, and investing in climate action and education.
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Jotham Stein is a No party preference candidate for U.S. House California District 16 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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Kevin Johnson is a Republican candidate for U.S. House California District 16 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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Peter Soule is a first-time Republican candidate for U.S. House in California's 16th District. He emphasizes public safety, reducing regulations, and economic growth.
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