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Jared
Huffman

Jared Huffman is the Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for California's 2nd Congressional District, first elected in 2012.

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Background

Jared Huffman is the U.S. Representative for California's 2nd Congressional District, first elected in 2012 and sworn in on January 3, 2013. 67 He earned a B.A. magna cum laude from the University of California, Santa Barbara (1986) and a J.D. cum laude from Boston College Law School (1990), after which he worked as a public-interest attorney from 1990 to 2001 and as a senior attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council from 2001 to 2006. 67

Before his election to Congress, Huffman served 12 years as a Director of the Marin Municipal Water District (1994–2006) and six years in the California State Assembly (2006–2012). 614 He resides in San Rafael, California. 6

Huffman advanced through the June 2026 California primary as the Democratic incumbent and is running in the November 3, 2026 general election for California's 2nd Congressional District. 1310

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 2, California
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for California's 2nd Congressional District
Website
jaredhuffman.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 Jared Huffman voted in Congress: 118th Congress (2023–24) and 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 3, 2023 to Sep 16, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.

roll call votes
1,909
missed
3.0%
with their party’s majority
97%

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 · against their party's majority
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • 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 1,909 votes →

Timeline

  1. Oct 8
    news
    GAO report finds gaps in geothermal permitting process; Huffman responds

    Huffman issued a press release highlighting a GAO report that identified gaps in the federal geothermal energy permitting process.

    Press Release: Jared Huffman: GAO Report Finds Gaps in Geothermal Permitting Process | Stock News · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 5
    news
    General-election ballots begin going out to CA-02 voters

    According to Jefferson Public Radio, ballots for the November 3 general election began being mailed to voters on October 5. Ballots are due by 8 p.m. on November 3.

    Huffman, Littau vie for California's redrawn 2nd District · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 5
    news
    Huffman responds to Senate permitting deal

    Huffman issued a press release responding to a Senate permitting deal, reflecting his ongoing engagement on energy and environmental permitting policy.

    Press Release: Jared Huffman Responds to Senate Permitting ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 2
    news
    Huffman and Warren reintroduce Clean Energy Research Bill

    Huffman joined Senator Elizabeth Warren in reintroducing legislation focused on clean energy research.

    Press Release: Huffman and Warren Reintroduce Clean Energy Research Bill | Stock News · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 1
    news
    JPR profiles CA-02 race under redrawn boundaries; Huffman discusses health care and wolves

    Jefferson Public Radio reported on the redrawn CA-02 district, which added Shasta, Siskiyou and Modoc counties under Proposition 50. Huffman said health-care costs are 'out of control' and proposed improving habitat for deer, elk and antelope to address wolf predation on cattle.

    Huffman, Littau vie for California's redrawn 2nd District · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 28
    news
    Huffman, Padilla, Schiff and California colleagues oppose Roadless Rule repeal

    Huffman joined Senator Padilla, Senator Schiff, and other California colleagues in opposing a repeal of the Roadless Rule protecting national forest lands.

    Press Release: Huffman, Padilla, Schiff and California Colleagues Oppose Roadless Rule Repeal | Stock News · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 25
    debate
    Huffman and Littau participate in Jefferson Exchange candidate forum

    Huffman focused on health-care costs and federal funding during the forum, while Littau emphasized public safety and government spending.

    Huffman and Littau offer different priorities for California's newly ... · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Jun 2
    news
    Huffman wins CA-02 primary with 56.48% of the vote; Littau also advances

    In the top-two primary, Huffman received 139,662 votes (56.48%) and Robin Littau received 28,222 (11.41%). Both advanced to the November general election.

    Robin Littau (R) — U.S. Representative, CA-02 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Assemblymember Chris Rogers official
    Listed on Huffman campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. ivoterguide.com
  • Lynda Hopkins (County Supervisor) official
    Listed on Huffman campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. ivoterguide.com
  • JStreetPAC organization
    Lists Huffman as endorsed for California's 2nd District; candidate page updated September 17, 2026, no specific endorsement announcement date given. marinij.com
  • Assemblymember Damon Connolly official
    Listed on Huffman campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. ivoterguide.com
  • James Gore (County Supervisor) official
    Listed on Huffman campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. ivoterguide.com
  • League of Conservation Voters Action Fund organization
    Endorsed Huffman for the 2026 general election; endorsements page updated August 28, 2026. nbclc.org
  • Dennis Rodoni (County Supervisor) official
    Listed on Huffman campaign endorsements page among county supervisors from Marin, Sonoma, Humboldt and Del Norte counties; no individual date given. ivoterguide.com
  • Natalie Arroyo (County Supervisor) official
    Listed on Huffman campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. ivoterguide.com
  • Equality California organization
    Lists Huffman as District 2 endorsement for the June 2, 2026 primary. cayoungdems.net
  • Eric Lucan (County Supervisor) official
    Listed on Huffman campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. ivoterguide.com
  • Mike Wilson (County Supervisor) official
    Listed on Huffman campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. ivoterguide.com
  • Brian Colbert (County Supervisor) official
    Listed on Huffman campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. ivoterguide.com
  • Valerie Starkey (County Supervisor) official
    Listed on Huffman campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. ivoterguide.com
  • North Bay Labor Council, AFL-CIO union
    Lists Huffman for District 2 in November 2026 election endorsements; page updated October 8, 2026. calaborfed.org
  • Stephanie Molten-Peters (County Supervisor) official
    Listed on Huffman campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. ivoterguide.com
  • California Young Democrats organization
    Lists Huffman for Congressional District 2 in 2026 primary and general election endorsements; no individual endorsement date given. jaredhuffman.com
  • Mary Sackett (County Supervisor) official
    Listed on Huffman campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. ivoterguide.com
  • Marin Democratic Party organization
    Lists 'Re-Elect Jared Huffman' under June 2026 primary endorsements; page updated October 5, 2026, but no individual endorsement date stated. marindemocrats.org
  • California State Senator Mike McGuire official
    Listed on Huffman campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. ivoterguide.com
  • Chris Coursey (County Supervisor) official
    Listed on Huffman campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. ivoterguide.com
  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund organization
    Includes Huffman among endorsed candidates for U.S. Congress in 2026; no announcement date specified. congress.gov
  • Rebecca Hermasillo (County Supervisor) official
    Listed on Huffman campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. ivoterguide.com
  • Marin Independent Journal newspaper
    Editorial board recommended Huffman's reelection in an endorsement published September 17, 2026. ivoterguide.com · Sep 17, 2026
  • California Federation of Labor Unions, AFL-CIO union
    2026 pre-general-election COPE recommendations, dated August 4, 2026, list Huffman for U.S. House District 2. eqca.org · Aug 4, 2026
  • FFRF Action Fund organization
    Announced endorsement of Huffman for reelection on March 2, 2026. ffrfaction.org · Mar 2, 2026

Past elections

General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.

YearSeatResultVotesShare
2022U.S. House CA-02 · DWon229,72074.4%
2020U.S. House CA-02 · DWon294,43575.7%
2018U.S. House CA-02 · DWon243,08177.0%
2016U.S. House CA-02 · DWon254,19476.9%

Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.

Campaign finance

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

Raised
$978K
Spent
$886K
Cash on hand
$1.08M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2CA06259(opens in a new tab)

Sources 30

  1. [1] Endorsements – Marin Independent Journal(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] 2026 Endorsements | NBLC(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  3. [3] Press Release: Jared Huffman: GAO Report Finds Gaps in Geothermal Permitting Process | Stock News(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  4. [4] Jared Huffman(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  5. [5] June 2026 Primary Endorsements - Marin Democratic Party(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  6. [6] Press Release: Jared Huffman Responds to Senate Permitting ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  7. [7] Endorsements - California Young Democrats(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  8. [8] Press Release: Huffman and Warren Reintroduce Clean Energy Research Bill | Stock News(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  9. [9] Huffman, Littau vie for California's redrawn 2nd District(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  10. [10] Press Release: Huffman, Padilla, Schiff and California Colleagues Oppose Roadless Rule Repeal | Stock News(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  11. [11] Huffman and Littau offer different priorities for California's newly ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  12. [12] Robin Littau (R) — U.S. Representative, CA-02 | 2026 profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  13. [13] California Federation of Labor Unions(opens in a new tab) Aug 5, 2026
  14. [14] Jared Huffman(opens in a new tab) Jul 30, 2026
  15. [15] Voter Guide Profile for CA U.S. Rep., Dist. 2 candidate - Jared Huffman(opens in a new tab) Jul 30, 2026
  16. [16] Equality California 2026 Primary Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Jul 7, 2026
  17. [17] Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Jun 25, 2026
  18. [18] California, District 2 (2026)(opens in a new tab) Mar 2, 2026
  19. [19] Rep. Huffman Statement on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization | U.S. Congressman Jared Huffman(opens in a new tab) Jan 17, 2026
  20. [20] Gun Violence | U.S. Congressman Jared Huffman(opens in a new tab) Nov 3, 2025
  21. [21] Immigration | U.S. Congressman Jared Huffman(opens in a new tab) Nov 3, 2025
  22. [22] Voting and Elections | U.S. Congressman Jared Huffman(opens in a new tab) Nov 3, 2025
  23. [23] Congressman Huffman Statement on H.R. 7217 Supplemental Vote | U.S. Congressman Jared Huffman(opens in a new tab) Mar 29, 2025
  24. [24] Education | U.S. Congressman Jared Huffman(opens in a new tab) Feb 14, 2025
  25. [25] Climate Action, Energy, and Environment | U.S. Congressman Jared Huffman(opens in a new tab) Feb 12, 2025
  26. [26] Due to Climate, Extremism, and Equity Concerns, Huffman Votes Against NDAA | U.S. Congressman Jared Huffman(opens in a new tab) Dec 11, 2024
  27. [27] Economy And Jobs | U.S. Congressman Jared Huffman(opens in a new tab) Dec 11, 2024
  28. [28] Housing and Homelessness | U.S. Congressman Jared Huffman(opens in a new tab) Jun 25, 2024
  29. [29] Health Care | U.S. Congressman Jared Huffman(opens in a new tab) Apr 15, 2024
  30. [30] A ‘most partisan’ committee drops its gun ban | U.S. Congressman Jared Huffman(opens in a new tab) Feb 1, 2023
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