Jacqui
Irwin
California Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin is the Democratic candidate for California's open 26th Congressional District in 2026.
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Background
Jacqui Irwin is a Democratic California State Assemblymember and the Democratic candidate in the November 3, 2026, general election for California's 26th Congressional District, an open seat created by the retirement of Rep. Julia Brownley. 115
Irwin was first elected to the California State Assembly in 2014, initially representing the 44th Assembly District; following redistricting she represents the 42nd District. Before serving in the Assembly, she served on the Thousand Oaks City Council beginning in 2004 for ten years, including two terms as mayor. 114
Before entering politics, Irwin worked as an engineer at Teledyne Systems and at Johns Hopkins University's Applied Physics Laboratory. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering from the University of California, San Diego. 1
Irwin and her husband have lived in Thousand Oaks for nearly 20 years. 1
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 26, California
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- California State Assemblymember (42nd District)
- Website
- jacquiirwin.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 5newsSouthern California News Group publishes Irwin candidate questionnaire
The Daily News published a candidate questionnaire featuring Irwin, identified as an Assemblymember and Democratic candidate for CA-26, capturing her responses on key issues.
Jacqui Irwin, CA-26 candidate, 2026 election questionnaire · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 2debateIrwin listed as participant in Simi Valley Acorn congressional forum
A Simi Valley Acorn forum is listed among recent CA-26 race coverage. Available sources do not provide details on the forum's exchanges or a transcript.
California's 26th Congressional District 2026: Irwin vs. Gallucci | ChamberLight · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1newsLA Times publishes CA-26 voter guide summarizing Irwin's positions
The Los Angeles Times described CA-26 as solidly Democratic and summarized Irwin's positions: lowering living costs via affordable housing and clean energy, comprehensive immigration reform, and wildfire resilience through vegetation management and climate action.
California Congressional District 27 election guide: Irwin v. ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 30endorsementWest Ventura County Business Alliance endorses Irwin for CA-26
The West Ventura County Business Alliance posted its 2026 general election endorsements on September 30, listing Irwin among its endorsed candidates.
2026 General Election: WVCBA Political Action Committee ... · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24debateIrwin meets with credit-union leaders at Ventura County Credit Union roundtable
Irwin participated in a roundtable with credit-union leaders at Ventura County Credit Union headquarters on September 24. Discussion covered economic priorities and digital consumer protection, drawing on Irwin's cybersecurity background.
Jacqui Irwin: Financial Health, Fraud, and Consumer ... · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 23endorsementNurses for America endorses Jacqui Irwin in CA-26 race
Nurses for America listed Irwin among its 2026 midterm endorsements, with the page updated September 23.
2026 Midterm Endorsements - Nurses for America · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 30newsIrwin reports ~$822K raised, $527K spent, $295K cash on hand through June 30
Campaign finance filings through June 30 showed Irwin's committee raised approximately $822,000, spent $527,000, and held $295,000 cash on hand, a significant fundraising lead over Republican opponent Gallucci's $377,000 raised and $34,000 cash on hand.
California's 26th Congressional District 2026: Irwin vs. Gallucci | ChamberLight · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 2filingIrwin and Gallucci advance from CA-26 top-two primary to November general election
Jacqui Irwin received 41.29% and Republican Samuel Gallucci received 20.87% in the June 2 top-two primary, both advancing to the November general election for the open seat being vacated by Rep. Julia Brownley.
California Congressional District 27 election guide: Irwin v. ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Supervisor Lindsey Horvath (Los Angeles County) officialListed as featured endorser on campaign endorsements page. jacquiirwin.com
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund organizationListed on campaign endorsements page. jacquiirwin.com
- Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas officialListed as featured endorser on campaign endorsements page. jacquiirwin.com
- Santa Clarita Valley Democrats organizationListed on campaign endorsements page. jacquiirwin.com
- Operating Engineers Local 12 unionListed on campaign endorsements page. jacquiirwin.com
- California Environmental Voters organizationListed on campaign endorsements page. jacquiirwin.com
- SEIU California unionListed on campaign endorsements page. jacquiirwin.com
- Elect Democratic Women organizationListed on campaign endorsements page. jacquiirwin.com
- Gov. Gavin Newsom officialListed as featured endorser on campaign endorsements page. jacquiirwin.com
- Asian American Democratic Club organizationListed on campaign endorsements page. jacquiirwin.com
- California School Employees Association unionListed on campaign endorsements page. jacquiirwin.com
- West Ventura County Business Alliance organizationListed on campaign endorsements page. jacquiirwin.com
- Sierra Club organizationListed on campaign endorsements page. jacquiirwin.com
- Senate President Pro Tem Monique Limón officialListed as featured endorser on campaign endorsements page. jacquiirwin.com
- Democrats for the Protection of Animals organizationListed on campaign endorsements page. jacquiirwin.com
- LiUNA unionListed on campaign endorsements page. jacquiirwin.com
- Equality California organizationListed on campaign endorsements page. jacquiirwin.com
- Sen. Adam Schiff officialListed as featured endorser on campaign endorsements page. jacquiirwin.com
- Ojai Valley Democratic Club organizationListed on campaign endorsements page. jacquiirwin.com
- Central Coast Labor Council, AFL-CIO unionListed on campaign endorsements page. jacquiirwin.com
- Alliance for Retired Americans organizationListed on campaign endorsements page. jacquiirwin.com
- Sen. Alex Padilla officialListed as featured endorser on campaign endorsements page. jacquiirwin.com
- San Fernando Valley Democratic Club organizationListed on campaign endorsements page. jacquiirwin.com
- IBEW Local 952 unionListed on campaign endorsements page. jacquiirwin.com
- California Medical Association organizationListed on campaign endorsements page. jacquiirwin.com
- Supervisor Vianey Lopez (Ventura County) officialListed as featured endorser on campaign endorsements page. jacquiirwin.com
- California Labor Federation unionListed on campaign endorsements page. jacquiirwin.com
- Tri-Counties Building and Construction Trades Council unionListed on campaign endorsements page. jacquiirwin.com
- Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) organizationListed on campaign endorsements page. jacquiirwin.com
- California Federation of Teachers unionListed on campaign endorsements page. jacquiirwin.com
- Conejo PAC (sponsored by Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce) organizationListed on campaign endorsements page. jacquiirwin.com
- American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) unionAFGE announced endorsement of Irwin among 5 California candidates on September 22, 2026. afge.org · Sep 22, 2026
- California Democratic Party organizationListed on campaign page and in the California Democratic Party 2026 General Election Endorsements PDF (dated August 2026) as 'CA 26 - Jacqui Irwin'. cadem.org · Aug 26, 2026
- League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Action Fund organizationLCV Action Fund announced endorsement on July 2, 2026. lcv.org · Jul 2, 2026
- 314 Action Fund organization314 Action Fund announced endorsement on February 24, 2026. 314action.org · Feb 24, 2026
- Rep. Julia Brownley officialEndorsed Irwin following her announcement not to seek reelection; reported in VoteHound news listing. votehound.com · Jan 9, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $822K
- Spent
- $527K
- Cash on hand
- $295K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6CA26266(opens in a new tab)
Sources 16
- [1] Record of Accomplishments(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] About Jacqui(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [3] Jacqui Irwin, CA-26 candidate, 2026 election questionnaire(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [4] Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [5] California Congressional District 27 election guide: Irwin v. ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [6] Congressional Bill Tracker - VoteHound(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [7] 2026 General Election: WVCBA Political Action Committee ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [8] California's 26th Congressional District 2026: Irwin vs. Gallucci | ChamberLight(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [9] Jacqui Irwin: Financial Health, Fraud, and Consumer ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
- [10] 2026 Midterm Endorsements - Nurses for America(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [11] Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 5 California ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
- [12] [PDF] 2026 General Election Endorsements & Ballot Measure Positions(opens in a new tab) Aug 26, 2026
- [13] LCV Action Fund Announces Next Slate of Endorsements ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 2, 2026
- [14] Jacqui Irwin, CA-26 candidate, 2026 primary election ...(opens in a new tab) May 4, 2026
- [15] Assembly Standing Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs(opens in a new tab) Apr 14, 2026
- [16] 314 Action Fund Endorses Jacqui Irwin for California's 26th ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 24, 2026