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George
Whitesides

Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for California's 27th Congressional District, first elected in 2024

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 & jobs
    Retire through Ownership Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energy
    Water Resources Development Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energy
    Ratepayer Protection Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energy
    Providing 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 · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safety
    PROOF Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safety
    National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energy
    Providing 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 · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budget
    Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official 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

  1. Oct 20
    debate
    Whitesides 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)
  2. Oct 6
    filing
    Whitesides 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)
  3. Oct 1
    filing
    Whitesides 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)
  4. Sep 28
    endorsement
    The 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)
  5. Sep 17
    filing
    Whitesides 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)
  6. Sep 15
    news
    Whitesides 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)
  7. Jun 2
    news
    Primary 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 union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • Mark Kelly official
    U.S. Senator; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • Judy Chu official
    U.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • Ami Bera official
    U.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • Jesse Gabriel official
    State legislator; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • Voter Protection Project organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • California Labor Federation union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • National Union of Healthcare Workers union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • Nancy Pelosi official
    Speaker Emerita; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • Julia Brownley official
    U.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • Sydney Kamlager-Dove official
    U.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • Jeff Prang official
    Los Angeles County Assessor and former West Hollywood mayor; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • Reproductive Freedom for All organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • Los Angeles Federation of Labor union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • International Longshore and Warehouse Union union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • Salud Carbajal official
    U.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • Scott Peters official
    U.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • Juan Carrillo official
    State legislator; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • New Dem Action Fund organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • National Security Leaders for America organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • Southwest Mountain States Carpenters union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • Pete Aguilar official
    House Democratic Caucus Chair; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • Ro Khanna official
    U.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • Fiona Ma official
    California State Treasurer; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • Katherine Clark official
    House Democratic Whip; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • Sierra Club organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • SEIU California union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • LiUNA Local 300 union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • Zoe Lofgren official
    U.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • Ted Lieu official
    U.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • Pilar Schiavo official
    State legislator; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • California Democratic Party organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • California Environmental Voters organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • Alex Padilla official
    U.S. Senator; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • Robert Garcia official
    U.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • Josh Harder official
    U.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • Henry Stern official
    State legislator; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • 314 Action Fund organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • Democratic Majority for Israel organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • California Teachers Association union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • Adam Schiff official
    U.S. Senator; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • Linda Sánchez official
    U.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • Mike Levin official
    U.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • Rick Chavez Zbur official
    State legislator; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • Giffords PAC organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • Jewish Democratic Council of America organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • California Federation of Teachers union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • Brad Sherman official
    U.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • Rob Bonta official
    California Attorney General; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • Christy Smith official
    Former assemblymember and former CA-27 nominee; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • League of Conservation Voters organization
    Listed 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 union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. georgewhitesides.com
  • Robert Luna official
    Los 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. [1] Gibbs talks election issues(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
  2. [2] Politics Archives - Santa Clarita - KHTS Radio(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  3. [3] Your guide to the California Congressional District 27 race - LA Times(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  4. [4] George Whitesides for California's 27th Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  5. [5] Rep. Whitesides Introduces Bipartisan Bill Commemorating the 50th ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  6. [6] Rep. Whitesides Calls for Industry-Wide “Safety Stand-Down ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
  7. [7] 2025-2026 Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Aug 28, 2026
  8. [8] Endorsements - George Whitesides(opens in a new tab) Apr 30, 2026
  9. [9] Policies - George Whitesides(opens in a new tab) Apr 30, 2026
  10. [10] Representative George Whitesides(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2025
  11. [11] Stock Trading Ban Needed in Congress - George Whitesides(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2025
  12. [12] Media Archives - George Whitesides(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2024
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