Eric
Jones
Democrat Eric Jones challenges incumbent Rep. Mike Thompson in California's 4th Congressional District general election (Nov. 3, 2026).
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- positions
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- endorsements
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Background
Eric Jones is a Democratic candidate running to represent California's 4th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, challenging incumbent Representative Mike Thompson in the November 3, 2026 general election. Both Jones and Thompson advanced from the June 2026 primary. Jones holds no prior elected office. 5141819
Jones grew up in a small town in rural Maine and says he attended Yale University on a full-ride scholarship as a first-generation college student. He later pursued a career in finance before spending roughly a decade working with businesses including Maven Clinic, Lyra Health, Chime, Nubank, and Duolingo. He and his wife relocated to Napa, California in 2021. 15
Jones founded the American Dream Institute, which focuses on protecting and expanding free speech online, and he and his wife operate a family foundation based in Napa. His campaign biography states he is now fully focused on public service rather than his prior business career. 53
His stated policy priorities include fighting corruption and promoting government integrity. His campaign website outlines several additional platforms, and campaign events and media appearances have detailed his positions further. 1789
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 4, California
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- ericjones.us(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 8debateJones and Thompson meet at League of Women Voters forum in Yolo County
The forum covered cost of living, health care, housing, immigration enforcement, and water infrastructure. Jones called for eliminating corporate PAC contributions and lobbyist money, advocated a federal wealth tax and stronger corporate tax enforcement. He and Thompson disagreed over Jones's proposal for periodic 'sunset' reviews of federal programs, with Thompson warning it could endanger Social Security and Medicare.
Rep. Mike Thompson and challenger Eric Jones face off in League of Women Voters congressional forum · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7debateJones and Thompson face off in KCRA debate
At the KCRA debate, Jones proposed freezing PG&E rate hikes, expanding Medicare to include in-home nursing care, and providing free generic prescription drugs. He also called for federal accountability and antitrust measures regarding PG&E.
Mike Thompson, Eric Jones meet for Congressional District 4 debate · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 26newsJones condemns Adina Flores endorsement following reports of her inflammatory rhetoric
Jones publicly condemned the endorsement from Flores after her anti-Semitic and anti-LGBTQ+ remarks drew scrutiny, distancing his campaign from her statements.
Democratic House Candidate Eric Jones Condemns Endorsement from Activist with Anti-Semitic and Anti-LGBTQ+ Rhetoric · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 23newsJones campaign emphasizes affordability, Medicare expansion, and political reform
In an interview with The Aggie, Jones outlined plans to lower living costs, expand Medicare to cover vision, hearing and dental, reduce prescription-drug costs, break up PG&E's monopoly, and pledged to oppose corporate PAC money, support a congressional stock-trading ban, a five-year lobbying ban for former members, and term limits.
Eric Jones congressional campaign emphasizes affordability ... · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 17endorsementRepublican Ray Riehle endorses Jones; joint anti-establishment committee announced
Riehle, who finished third in the CA-04 primary, endorsed Jones. The two also announced a joint committee, 'Californians Against the Democratic Establishment.'
Eric Jones, a moving target, Part 1: The Davis town hall - Davisite · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 2filingJones finishes second in CA-04 primary, advances to November general election
Eric Jones received 22.23% of the vote in the June 2 top-two primary, finishing behind incumbent Mike Thompson (~41%). Both advanced to the November 3 general election; no Republican advanced.
Your guide to California's 4th Congressional District race · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- American Independent Party organizationThe campaign's news page lists a 'Statement on endorsement from the American Independent Party.' The date is uncertain due to conflicting dates in campaign materials (April 15 and April 30 cited). ericjones.us
- Indivisible California organizationListed as an endorser in iVoterGuide's candidate profile. No primary-source announcement or specific date was found to confirm this endorsement. ivoterguide.com
- Center Action Fund organizationThe Center Action Fund's 2026 general-election endorsements page lists Jones for CA-04. centeractionfund.org · Oct 1, 2026
- Ray Riehle otherRiehle, described as the top Republican vote-getter in the primary, announced he would support Jones, crossing party lines. Reported in a campaign announcement. ericjones.us · Aug 17, 2026
- Yolo County Pride Democratic Club organizationThe Davis Vanguard reported the club announced its endorsement of Eric Jones for Congress. davisvanguard.org · Mar 14, 2026
- Our Revolution organizationOur Revolution's endorsement page states it is 'proud to endorse Eric Jones' for Congress in CA-04. ourrevolution.com · Feb 23, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $8.38M
- Spent
- $7.72M
- Cash on hand
- $656K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6CA04222(opens in a new tab)
Sources 17
- [1] Rep. Mike Thompson and challenger Eric Jones face off in League of Women Voters congressional forum(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] Jones, Thompson spar over Social Security, political ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] Voter Guide Profile for CA U.S. Rep., Dist. 4 candidate - Eric Jones(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [4] Eric Jones for Congress | Join the Movement for Change(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [5] Mike Thompson, Eric Jones meet for Congressional District 4 debate(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [6] News(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [7] 2026 Midterm General Endorsements - Center Action Fund(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [8] Democratic House Candidate Eric Jones Condemns Endorsement from Activist with Anti-Semitic and Anti-LGBTQ+ Rhetoric(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
- [9] Your guide to California's 4th Congressional District race(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
- [10] Eric Jones congressional campaign emphasizes affordability ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [11] Eric Jones, a moving target, Part 1: The Davis town hall - Davisite(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
- [12] [PDF] Candidate Statement-Eric Jones - Napa County(opens in a new tab) Aug 22, 2026
- [13] Republican Primary Candidate Crosses Party Lines to Endorse Democrat Eric Jones — Eric Jones for Congress(opens in a new tab) Aug 17, 2026
- [14] Education | Empower Future Leaders Today(opens in a new tab) May 31, 2026
- [15] Immigration | Join the Immigration Movement Today — Eric Jones for Congress(opens in a new tab) May 30, 2026
- [16] Yolo County Pride Democratic Club Endorses Eric Jones for Congress(opens in a new tab) Mar 14, 2026
- [17] Eric Jones for U.S. Congress in California's 4th District(opens in a new tab) Feb 23, 2026