Angélica
María Dueñas
Democratic challenger Angélica María Dueñas seeks California's 29th Congressional District seat in November 2026.
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Background
Angélica María Dueñas is a Democratic challenger running for U.S. House District 29 (California) in the November 2026 general election. Born and raised in the East San Fernando Valley—specifically Sun Valley—she holds a B.A. in Political Science–Public Administration from California State University, Los Angeles, and an M.A. in Organizational Leadership from Woodbury University. 13
Before her congressional bids, Dueñas built a career in human resources and administration, working in roles ranging from HR assistant and recruiting to HR manager and HR specialist. 3 She has also been active in local civic governance, serving two terms as president and one term as vice president of the Sun Valley Area Neighborhood Council (president 2010–2012, first vice president 2012–2013). [1, 13]
Dueñas has run for the CA-29 seat multiple times. The Federal Election Commission classifies her 2026 candidacy as a challenger. 12 As of the 2026 campaign cycle, her listed occupation is Human Resources Specialist. 7
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 29, California
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Human Resources Specialist
- Website
- angelica4congress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Date unknownendorsementDueñas receives endorsements from ADA, Demand Universal Healthcare, Peace and Freedom Party, and Santa Clara Green Party
An iVoterGuide listing noted support for Dueñas from Americans for Democratic Action, Demand Universal Healthcare, the Peace and Freedom Party, and the Santa Clara Green Party of California. No dates or scale of these endorsements were provided in the source.
Angelica Duenas - Voter Guide · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Nov 3newsElection Day: Dueñas faces incumbent Rivas in CA-29 general election
The November 3, 2026 general election is the upcoming milestone for the CA-29 race between Dueñas and incumbent Luz Maria Rivas, as listed on the City of Los Angeles November 2026 ballot.
November 3, 2026 ballot, City of Los Angeles - CityHallPass · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 11endorsementKnock LA voter guide recommends Dueñas, citing opposition to corporate and AIPAC donations
Knock LA published its November general-election voter guide recommending Dueñas. The outlet described her as opposing corporate and AIPAC donations and cited her positions on housing, Medicare for All, criminal-justice reform, and ICE. These are Knock LA's characterizations, not independently verified findings.
The Knock LA Progressive Voter Guide for the November ... · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6endorsementDueñas listed among progressive recommendations in LA Progressive November voter guide
The LA Progressive voter guide for the November 2026 election included a recommendation for Dueñas in the CA-29 race.
LA Progressive Voter Guide November 2026 · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5newsDueñas outlines policy positions in LA Daily News candidate questionnaire
In a Los Angeles Daily News questionnaire, Dueñas identified affordability as the district's top issue. She called for restoring ACA subsidies, eventual Medicare for All, federal affordable housing support, a moratorium on data centers, ending Flock camera contracts, abolishing ICE, and conditional foreign aid. On housing, she supported most elements of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act but expressed wariness about its environmental-review changes.
Angélica María Dueñas, CA-29 candidate, 2026 election ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 27newsDueñas certified for California general-election ballot as 'Mother/Community Organizer'
California's certified candidate list listed Dueñas as a Democrat with the ballot designation 'Mother/Community Organizer,' confirmed as advancing to face Rivas in the November general election.
Angélica María Dueñas (D) — U.S. Representative, CA-29 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 15filingFEC Q2 report shows Dueñas raised $37,153, holding $3,349 cash on hand
Dueñas's FEC-reported committee raised $37,153, spent $33,707, and held $3,349 in cash for the reporting period ending June 30, 2026. No debts and no PAC receipts were listed.
Angélica María Dueñas (D) — U.S. Representative, CA-29 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 2newsDueñas advances from CA-29 primary in second place behind incumbent Rivas
In California's top-two primary, Dueñas finished second with 30,469 votes (24.9%), behind incumbent Luz Maria Rivas with 62,385 votes. Both Democrats advanced to the November general election, per the California Secretary of State's Statement of Vote as cited in her candidate profile.
Angélica María Dueñas (D) — U.S. Representative, CA-29 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Sunrise Movement LA organizationListed on iVoterGuide profile updated October 11, 2026; not mentioned in the September 9 campaign announcement. ivoterguide.com
- Northridge Indivisible organizationListed as endorser/supporter in campaign's September 9, 2026 general election announcement. openpr.com
- Feel the Bern Democratic Club, Los Angeles organizationListed on iVoterGuide profile updated October 11, 2026; not mentioned separately in the September 9 campaign announcement. ivoterguide.com
- DC Statehood PAC organizationListed as endorser/supporter in campaign's September 9, 2026 general election announcement. openpr.com
- Organize for Peace organizationListed as endorser/supporter in campaign's September 9, 2026 general election announcement. openpr.com
- Blue America organizationListed on iVoterGuide profile updated October 11, 2026; not mentioned in the September 9 campaign announcement. ivoterguide.com
- Feel the Bern LA organizationListed as endorser/supporter in campaign's September 9, 2026 general election announcement. openpr.com
- Our Revolution organizationListed as endorser/supporter in campaign's September 9, 2026 general election announcement; also listed as Our Revolution Los Angeles on iVoterGuide profile updated October 11, 2026. openpr.com
- Feel the Bern SFV organizationListed as endorser/supporter in campaign's September 9, 2026 general election announcement. openpr.com
- Progressive Democrats of America organizationListed as endorser/supporter in campaign's September 9, 2026 general election announcement. openpr.com
- Americans for Democratic Action organizationListed as endorser/supporter in campaign's September 9, 2026 general election announcement; also listed on iVoterGuide profile updated October 11, 2026. openpr.com
- Green New Deal Pledge organizationListed as endorser/supporter in campaign's September 9, 2026 general election announcement. openpr.com
- Progressive Voter Network organizationListed as endorser/supporter in campaign's September 9, 2026 general election announcement. openpr.com
- CAIR Action organizationListed as endorser/supporter in campaign's September 9, 2026 general election announcement. openpr.com
- Knock LA organizationListed as endorser/supporter in campaign's September 9, 2026 general election announcement. openpr.com
- Courage for Democracy organizationListed as endorser/supporter in campaign's September 9, 2026 general election announcement. openpr.com
- Citizens Impeachment organizationListed as endorser/supporter in campaign's September 9, 2026 general election announcement. openpr.com
- Neighbors Not Numbers (The Abolished ICE Pledge) organizationListed as endorser/supporter in campaign's September 9, 2026 general election announcement. openpr.com
- Track AIPAC / Citizens Against AIPAC organizationTrack AIPAC posted on April 14, 2026: 'We are proud to endorse Angélica Dueñas for Congress in #CA29!' Also listed on the Track AIPAC endorsements page and in the campaign's September 9, 2026 announcement. x.com · Apr 14, 2026
Past elections
General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.
| Year | Seat | Result | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | U.S. House CA-29 · D | Lost | 49,520 | 41.5% |
| 2020 | U.S. House CA-29 · D | Lost | 91,524 | 43.4% |
| 2018 | U.S. House CA-29 · GRE | Lost |
Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $37K
- Spent
- $34K
- Cash on hand
- $3,349
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H8CA29100(opens in a new tab)
Sources 10
- [1] Angélica María Dueñas — official campaign website(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] November 3, 2026 ballot, City of Los Angeles - CityHallPass(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [3] The Knock LA Progressive Voter Guide for the November ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [4] Angelica Duenas - Voter Guide(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [5] Angelica Maria Duenas - iVoterGuide(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [6] LA Progressive Voter Guide November 2026(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [7] Angélica María Dueñas, CA-29 candidate, 2026 election ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [8] Angélica María Dueñas (D) — U.S. Representative, CA-29 | 2026 profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [9] Angélica Dueñas Kicks Off 2026 General Election Campaign for California's 29th Congressional District, Promises No AIPAC Funding(opens in a new tab) Sep 10, 2026
- [10] AIPAC Tracker(opens in a new tab) Apr 14, 2026