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R Republican · U.S. House 28, California · Nov 3, 2026

April
A. Verlato

Republican attorney and former Arcadia mayor challenging for California's 28th Congressional District in 2026

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positions
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endorsements
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Background

April A. Verlato is a Republican attorney and candidate for California's 28th Congressional District in the November 2026 general election. Born and raised in Arcadia, California, she studied political science at UCLA and earned her law degree from Southwestern School of Law. She took over her father's law practice in 2000, operating the Law Offices of April A. Verlato, which handles personal injury, estate planning, probate, and trust litigation.10184

Verlato was elected to the Arcadia City Council in 2016 and re-elected in April 2020, serving through November 2024. She served as Arcadia's mayor from April 2019 to May 2020 and again from September 2023 to July 2024.121922

The Federal Election Commission lists her as a Republican challenger for CA-28; she is not the incumbent. The current U.S. Representative for the district is Judy Chu.94

Verlato officially launched her congressional campaign in late 2025, with her campaign website emphasizing her background in law and local government.1710

At a glance

Party
Republican
Running for
U.S. House · District 28, California
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
Attorney, Law Offices of April A. Verlato
Website
verlatoforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 5
    news
    Early voting begins in California ahead of November 3 general election

    Early voting began statewide in California on October 5, 2026. The general election, including the CA-28 race between Verlato and Judy Chu, is scheduled for November 3, 2026.

    2026 California District 28 U.S. House Election: Polls, Candidates, Money & Dates | Election.org · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Aug 27
    filing
    Verlato certified as Republican candidate on the CA-28 general-election ballot

    A candidate profile citing the California Secretary of State's certified list confirmed Verlato was listed as the Republican candidate for CA-28 with the ballot designation 'Small Business Owner.' Her general-election opponent is incumbent Democrat Judy Chu.

    April A. Verlato (R) — U.S. Representative, CA-28 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Jun 30
    filing
    FEC filing shows Verlato campaign with $250 in receipts and $205 cash on hand through June 30

    Campaign finance figures through the June 30 reporting period show Verlato's committee with $250 in receipts, $7,882 in spending, and $205 in cash on hand, according to FEC data reported by race trackers.

    California's 28th District Race 2026: Who's Running (CA-28) · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Jun 2
    news
    Verlato advances from CA-28 top-two primary with 32.1% of the vote

    April A. Verlato received 60,020 votes (32.1%) in the CA-28 top-two primary, finishing second behind Democrat Judy Chu (116,321 votes). This result advanced Verlato to the general election. Results are attributed to the California Secretary of State's Statement of Vote.

    April A. Verlato (R) — U.S. Representative, CA-28 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Numerous law enforcement unions (unnamed) union
    Verlato's campaign states she has been endorsed by 'numerous law enforcement unions'; unions are not named. Knock LA voter guide also references multiple police-union endorsements without naming them. verlatoforcongress.com
  • Grover Norquist other
    Listed by iVoterGuide under 'Other' endorsements; no endorsement date given. ivoterguide.com
  • Steve Cooley (former Los Angeles County District Attorney) official
    Named on Verlato's campaign issues page as an endorser; no endorsement date given. verlatoforcongress.com
  • More than 30 Republican and Democratic elected officials official
    Verlato's campaign states her candidacy had the endorsement of more than 30 Republican and Democratic elected officials; individuals are not named in the source. verlatoforcongress.com
  • Don Bacon official
    Listed by iVoterGuide under 'Other' endorsements; no endorsement date given. ivoterguide.com
  • Mike Hestrin (Riverside County District Attorney) official
    Named on Verlato's campaign issues page as an endorser; no endorsement date given. verlatoforcongress.com
  • Reform California organization
    Listed as an endorser on iVoteLA's congressional candidate page, updated October 11, 2026. ivotela.org · Oct 11, 2026
  • California ProLife Council organization
    Listed as an endorser on iVoteLA's congressional candidate page, updated October 11, 2026. Also listed in a California ProLife Council voter guide as the District 28 choice. ivotela.org · Oct 11, 2026
  • California College Republicans organization
    Listed as an endorser on iVoteLA's congressional candidate page, updated October 11, 2026. ivotela.org · Oct 11, 2026
  • California Young Republicans organization
    Listed as an endorser on iVoteLA's congressional candidate page, updated October 11, 2026. ivotela.org · Oct 11, 2026
  • Republican Party of Los Angeles County official
    Listed among her endorsements by iVoterGuide; page updated October 9, 2026. Endorsement listed after panel-evaluation deadline. ivoterguide.com · Oct 9, 2026
  • Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association PAC organization
    Listed as an endorser by iVoterGuide; no specific endorsement date given. ivoterguide.com · Oct 9, 2026
  • San Bernardino County Republican Party official
    Listed among her endorsements by iVoterGuide; page updated October 9, 2026. Endorsement listed after panel-evaluation deadline. ivoterguide.com · Oct 9, 2026
  • California Republican Assembly organization
    Listed as District 28 candidate in the CRA's November 2026 general-election endorsements document dated August 26, 2026. cragop.org · Aug 26, 2026
  • California Republican Party official
    Listed on the California Republican Party's endorsements page for CD 28. cagop.org · Apr 29, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$250
Spent
$7,882
Cash on hand
$205

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4CA28127(opens in a new tab)

Sources 10

  1. [1] Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] Voter Guide Profile for CA U.S. Rep., Dist. 28 candidate - April A ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] 2026 California District 28 U.S. House Election: Polls, Candidates, Money & Dates | Election.org(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  4. [4] California's 28th District Race 2026: Who's Running (CA-28)(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  5. [5] April A. Verlato (R) — U.S. Representative, CA-28 | 2026 profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  6. [6] PAGES - November 2026 General Election Endorsements 08-26-26(opens in a new tab) Sep 5, 2026
  7. [7] April A. Verlato, CA-28 candidate, 2026 primary election questionnaire(opens in a new tab) May 4, 2026
  8. [8] CAGOP Endorsements - California Republican Party(opens in a new tab) Apr 29, 2026
  9. [9] Issues - April Verlato for Congress(opens in a new tab) Jan 15, 2026
  10. [10] April Verlato Campaigns for Seat in Congress - April Verlato for Congress(opens in a new tab) Nov 3, 2025
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