George
Whitesides
Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for California's 27th Congressional District, first elected in 2024
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Background
George Whitesides is the Democratic U.S. Representative for California's 27th Congressional District, having been sworn into the 119th Congress on January 4, 2025. 78 He is serving his first term and is seeking reelection in the November 2026 general election. 31
Before his election to Congress, Whitesides worked on President Barack Obama's 2008 transition team and served as NASA chief of staff. He later became Virgin Galactic's first CEO and co-founded Megafire Action, an organization focused on wildfire issues. 3
According to a secondary-source biography, Whitesides attended Princeton University for his undergraduate degree and earned an MPhil from King's College, Cambridge. 2 He is identified as a Democratic candidate by the Federal Election Commission. 13
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 27, California
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative for California's 27th Congressional District
- Website
- georgewhitesides.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Voting record
How George Whitesides voted in Congress: 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 3, 2025 to Sep 16, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.
- roll call votes
- 674
- missed
- 2.4%
- with their party’s majority
- 93%
Recent key votes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobsRetire through Ownership ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energyWater Resources Development ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energyRatepayer Protection ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energyProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”On Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)No
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safetyPROOF ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)No
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safetyNational Fraud Enforcement Division ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energyProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”On Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)No
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budgetTax Relief for Fraud Victims ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 674 votes →
Timeline
- Oct 20debateWhitesides scheduled for candidate conversation at Antelope Valley College (same format as Oct. 7 Gibbs appearance)
Antelope Valley College planned a candidate conversation with Rep. Whitesides, using the same format and questions as its October 7 appearance with opponent Jason Gibbs. This is a solo candidate appearance, not a reported joint debate.
Gibbs talks election issues · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6filingWhitesides cosponsors bipartisan bill to create national film and TV production tax credit
Rep. Whitesides announced he was cosponsoring a bipartisan bill to establish a national film and television production tax credit, relevant to the entertainment industry in his district.
Politics Archives - Santa Clarita - KHTS Radio · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1filingWhitesides co-introduces bipartisan Protecting Kids from Human-Like Chatbots Act
Rep. Whitesides and three colleagues introduced the bipartisan Protecting Kids from Human-Like Chatbots Act, aimed at safeguarding children from AI-driven chatbot interactions.
Politics Archives - Santa Clarita - KHTS Radio · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 28endorsementThe Steady State, representing 420+ former national-security officials, endorses Whitesides
The Steady State, an organization of more than 420 former national-security and public-service officials, announced its endorsement of Rep. George Whitesides in the CA-27 general election.
George Whitesides for California's 27th Congressional District · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 17filingWhitesides introduces bipartisan bill commemorating 50th anniversary of Space Shuttle Enterprise rollout
Rep. Whitesides introduced a bipartisan bill to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Enterprise rollout in the Antelope Valley.
Rep. Whitesides Introduces Bipartisan Bill Commemorating the 50th ... · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 15newsWhitesides calls for 30-day 'safety stand-down' on frontier AI development in Washington Post op-ed
In a Washington Post op-ed, Rep. Whitesides called on leading AI developers to pause work on their most advanced models for 30 days to develop shared safety protocols, followed by congressional legislation.
Rep. Whitesides Calls for Industry-Wide “Safety Stand-Down ... · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 2newsPrimary result: Gibbs finishes first (40.98%), Whitesides second (40.63%); both advance to general
In the CA-27 primary, Republican Jason Gibbs received 40.98% and incumbent Democrat George Whitesides received 40.63%. Two other Democratic candidates split the remaining 18.39%. Both leading candidates advanced to the November general election.
Your guide to the California Congressional District 27 race - LA Times · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- International Association of Fire Fighters unionListed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- Mark Kelly officialU.S. Senator; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- Judy Chu officialU.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- Ami Bera officialU.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- Jesse Gabriel officialState legislator; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- Voter Protection Project organizationListed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- California Labor Federation unionListed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- National Union of Healthcare Workers unionListed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- Nancy Pelosi officialSpeaker Emerita; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- Julia Brownley officialU.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- Sydney Kamlager-Dove officialU.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- Jeff Prang officialLos Angeles County Assessor and former West Hollywood mayor; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- Reproductive Freedom for All organizationListed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- Los Angeles Federation of Labor unionListed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- International Longshore and Warehouse Union unionListed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- Salud Carbajal officialU.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- Scott Peters officialU.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- Juan Carrillo officialState legislator; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- New Dem Action Fund organizationListed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- National Security Leaders for America organizationListed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- Southwest Mountain States Carpenters unionListed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- Pete Aguilar officialHouse Democratic Caucus Chair; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- Ro Khanna officialU.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- Fiona Ma officialCalifornia State Treasurer; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- Katherine Clark officialHouse Democratic Whip; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- Sierra Club organizationListed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- SEIU California unionListed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- LiUNA Local 300 unionListed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- Zoe Lofgren officialU.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- Ted Lieu officialU.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- Pilar Schiavo officialState legislator; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- California Democratic Party organizationListed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- California Environmental Voters organizationListed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers unionListed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- Alex Padilla officialU.S. Senator; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- Robert Garcia officialU.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- Josh Harder officialU.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- Henry Stern officialState legislator; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- 314 Action Fund organizationListed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- Democratic Majority for Israel organizationListed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- California Teachers Association unionListed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- Adam Schiff officialU.S. Senator; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- Linda Sánchez officialU.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- Mike Levin officialU.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- Rick Chavez Zbur officialState legislator; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- Giffords PAC organizationListed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- Jewish Democratic Council of America organizationListed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- California Federation of Teachers unionListed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- Brad Sherman officialU.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- Rob Bonta officialCalifornia Attorney General; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- Christy Smith officialFormer assemblymember and former CA-27 nominee; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- League of Conservation Voters organizationListed on campaign endorsement page without a date; LCV Action Fund page updated Aug. 28, 2026 confirms endorsement for 2026 general election. lcv.org
- Los Angeles and Orange Counties Building Trades unionListed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
- Robert Luna officialLos Angeles County Sheriff; campaign announced his endorsement on May 15, 2026. Quoted: 'I'm proud to endorse George Whitesides for re-election to the U.S. Congress.' georgewhitesides.com · May 15, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $3.96M
- Spent
- $1.74M
- Cash on hand
- $2.55M
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4CA27111(opens in a new tab)
Sources 12
- [1] Gibbs talks election issues(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [2] Politics Archives - Santa Clarita - KHTS Radio(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [3] Your guide to the California Congressional District 27 race - LA Times(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [4] George Whitesides for California's 27th Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [5] Rep. Whitesides Introduces Bipartisan Bill Commemorating the 50th ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
- [6] Rep. Whitesides Calls for Industry-Wide “Safety Stand-Down ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
- [7] 2025-2026 Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Aug 28, 2026
- [8] Endorsements - George Whitesides(opens in a new tab) Apr 30, 2026
- [9] Policies - George Whitesides(opens in a new tab) Apr 30, 2026
- [10] Representative George Whitesides(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2025
- [11] Stock Trading Ban Needed in Congress - George Whitesides(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2025
- [12] Media Archives - George Whitesides(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2024