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Judy
Chu

Judy Chu is the Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for California's 28th Congressional District, running for re-election in 2026.

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Background

Judy Chu is the U.S. Representative for California's 28th Congressional District, first elected to Congress in 2009. She holds a B.A. in mathematics from UCLA (1974) and a Ph.D. in psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology (1979), and previously taught psychology at Los Angeles City College and East Los Angeles College. 124

Before her congressional career, Chu held a series of elected offices in California: she served on the Garvey School District Board of Education (1985–1988), the Monterey Park City Council (1988–2001, including three terms as mayor), the California State Assembly (2001–2006), and the California State Board of Equalization (2006–2009). 12

Chu lives in Monterey Park and is running for re-election in 2026 in California's 28th Congressional District as a Democrat. The Federal Election Commission lists her as an incumbent candidate for that seat. 71112

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 28, California
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for California's 28th Congressional District
Website
judychu.org(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Voting record

How Judy Chu 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
1.5%
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 9
    news
    Chu leads 29 members of Congress demanding answers on immigration detention barriers

    Chu led 29 members of Congress in sending a letter to federal agencies asking about immigration-bond denials, bond amounts, and the independence of immigration judges. Chu stated: 'Everyone deserves a fair shot at freedom while they fight their case.'

    Rep. Chu Leads 29 Members of Congress Demanding Answers on ... · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 7
    news
    Chu welcomes FEMA's release of final $3.3M wildfire survivor case management installment

    Chu welcomed FEMA's release of a final $3.3 million installment for wildfire survivor case management and urged additional support for affected constituents.

    Judy Chu Welcomes FEMA Release of Final Wildfire ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 6
    news
    Chu and Tri-Caucus leaders urge HHS to withdraw English-only Head Start proposal

    Rep. Judy Chu and Tri-Caucus leaders sent a letter urging the Department of Health and Human Services to withdraw a proposed English-only rule for the Head Start program.

    Press Release: Rep. Judy Chu and Tri-Caucus Leaders Urge HHS to Withdraw English-Only Head Start Proposal | Stock News · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 5
    news
    Chu introduces resolution designating October 5 as 'National Beyond the Milky Way Day'

    Rep. Chu introduced a House resolution designating October 5, 2026 as National Beyond the Milky Way Day.

    Rep. Chu Introduces Resolution to Designate October 5th as ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 5
    news
    Los Angeles County begins mailing vote-by-mail ballots for November 3 election

    Los Angeles County began mailing ballots to voters on October 5. The regular voter-registration deadline is October 19.

    November 3, 2026 ballot, City of Los Angeles - CityHallPass · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Oct 1
    filing
    Chu and Cisneros introduce bill to fund clean drinking water in San Gabriel Basin

    Rep. Chu and Rep. Gil Cisneros introduced a bill to remove the funding cap on groundwater treatment and reauthorize $250 million for restoration work in the San Gabriel Basin.

    Reps. Chu and Cisneros Introduce Bill to Fund Clean Drinking Water · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Oct 1
    filing
    Chu and Sen. Whitehouse reintroduce bill to close dark money tax loophole

    Chu and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse reintroduced legislation that would apply existing tax treatment for appreciated property donated to political organizations to donations to certain 501(c) groups, aiming to close a dark money tax loophole.

    Press Release: Rep. Judy Chu and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse Reintroduce Bill to Close Dark Money Tax Loophole | Stock News · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Sep 30
    news
    FEMA releases $6.6M for wildfire survivor case management after push from Chu and others

    Following advocacy from Rep. Chu and others, FEMA released $6.6 million for wildfire survivor case management services.

    FEMA Releases $6.6 Million for Wildfire Survivor Case ... · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Sep 28
    endorsement
    Voter guide lists endorsements for Chu from labor, environmental groups and Sen. Padilla

    A progressive voter guide page listed endorsements for Chu from labor, environmental and other organizations, as well as from elected officials including Sen. Alex Padilla.

    City of La Cañada Flintridge · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  10. Sep 25
    news
    Chu urges FEMA to keep Disaster Case Management Program open for wildfire survivors

    Chu joined Sens. Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff and Rep. Brad Sherman in urging FEMA to keep the Disaster Case Management Program available to survivors of the 2025 wildfires.

    Press Release: Judy Chu, Brad Sherman, Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla Urge FEMA to Keep Wildfire Recovery Program Open | Stock News · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  11. Aug 27
    news
    California certifies Republican April A. Verlato for CA-28 general election

    California officially certified April A. Verlato, a small business owner, as the Republican candidate opposing Judy Chu in the November 3 general election for California's 28th Congressional District.

    April A. Verlato (R) — U.S. Representative, CA-28 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  12. Jul 15
    filing
    Chu files Q2 campaign finance report showing $3.7M cash on hand

    Chu's second-quarter filing reported receipts of $70,800, spending of $63,600, and cash on hand of $3.7 million. Cycle totals through June 30 showed $930,123 raised, $857,832 spent, and $3,674,296 cash on hand.

    Chu, Morrison and Murray Lead Letter on Teen Pregnancy ... · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  13. Jun 2
    news
    Chu wins CA-28 primary with 116,321 votes; Verlato advances with 60,020

    In the California primary, incumbent Democrat Judy Chu received 116,321 votes and Republican April A. Verlato received 60,020, with Democrat Peter Roybal receiving 10,584. Both Chu and Verlato advanced to the November 3 general election.

    April A. Verlato (R) — U.S. Representative, CA-28 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Brady PAC organization
    Listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Mark Takano official
    Member of Congress; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Derek Tran official
    Member of Congress; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Fiona Ma official
    California Treasurer; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Stonewall Democratic Club organization
    Listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • California Professional Firefighters union
    Listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund organization
    Listed on Chu campaign endorsements page; independently confirmed on Planned Parenthood Action Fund 2026 endorsed candidates page (updated October 9, 2026) for CA-28; specific announcement date not provided plannedparenthoodaction.org
  • Rob Bonta official
    California Attorney General; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • California Young Democrats organization
    Listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • California Teachers Association union
    Listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • League of Conservation Voters Action Fund organization
    Listed on Chu campaign endorsements page; independently confirmed on LCV Action Fund 2025-2026 endorsements page (updated October 6, 2026); specific announcement date not provided lcv.org
  • Giffords PAC organization
    Listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • East Area Progressive Democrats organization
    Listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • SEIU California union
    Listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • National Organization for Women PAC organization
    Listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Salud Carbajal official
    Member of Congress; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Jared Huffman official
    Member of Congress; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Zoe Lofgren official
    Member of Congress; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Linda Sánchez official
    Member of Congress; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • George Whitesides official
    Member of Congress; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Lindsay Horvath official
    Los Angeles County Supervisor; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Pasadena Arroyo Democratic Club organization
    Listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Teamsters Joint Council 42 union
    Listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Reproductive Freedom for All organization
    Listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Gil Cisneros official
    Member of Congress; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Adam Gray official
    Member of Congress; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Doris Matsui official
    Member of Congress; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Raul Ruiz official
    Member of Congress; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Maxine Waters official
    Member of Congress; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Hilda Solis official
    Los Angeles County Supervisor; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Jimmy Panetta official
    Member of Congress; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • United Farm Workers union
    Listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Equality California organization
    Listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Nanette Barragán official
    Member of Congress; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Laura Friedman official
    Member of Congress; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Adam Schiff official
    U.S. Senator; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Jim Costa official
    Member of Congress; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Pete Aguilar official
    Member of Congress; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Mark DeSaulnier official
    Member of Congress; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Sydney Kamlager-Dove official
    Member of Congress; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Ami Bera official
    Member of Congress; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • John Garamendi official
    Member of Congress; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Mike Levin official
    Member of Congress; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Scott Peters official
    Member of Congress; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Julia Brownley official
    Member of Congress; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Robert Garcia official
    Member of Congress; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Ted Lieu official
    Member of Congress; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Luz Rivas official
    Member of Congress; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Mike Thompson official
    Member of Congress; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Karen Bass official
    Los Angeles Mayor; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Alex Padilla official
    U.S. Senator; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Lou Correa official
    Member of Congress; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Sara Jacobs official
    Member of Congress; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Dave Min official
    Member of Congress; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Brad Sherman official
    Member of Congress; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Gavin Newsom official
    Governor of California; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • California Democratic Party organization
    Listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Los Angeles County Federation of Labor union
    Listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • United Auto Workers union
    Listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Human Rights Campaign organization
    Listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Ro Khanna official
    Member of Congress; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Kevin Mullin official
    Member of Congress; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Lateefah Simon official
    Member of Congress; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Eleni Kounalakis official
    Lieutenant Governor of California; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Los Angeles County Democratic Party organization
    Listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • AFSCME California union
    Listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • National Nurses United union
    Listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • End Citizens United organization
    Listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Sam Liccardo official
    Member of Congress; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Nancy Pelosi official
    Member of Congress; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Norma Torres official
    Member of Congress; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Malia Cohen official
    California Controller; listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Americans for Democratic Action organization
    Listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • California Federation of Teachers union
    Listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • Sierra Club organization
    Listed on Chu campaign endorsements page judychu.org
  • California Labor Federation union
    Listed on Chu campaign endorsements page; separately confirmed in California Labor Federation 2026 COPE Endorsement Recommendations (pre-general election, dated August 4, 2026) for District 28 calaborfed.org · Aug 4, 2026

Past elections

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

YearSeatResultVotesShare
2022U.S. House CA-28 · DWon150,06266.2%
2020U.S. House CA-27 · DWon221,41169.8%
2018U.S. House CA-27 · DWon160,50479.2%
2016U.S. House CA-27 · DWon168,97767.4%

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
$930K
Spent
$858K
Cash on hand
$3.67M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H0CA32101(opens in a new tab)

Sources 26

  1. [1] November 3, 2026 ballot, City of Los Angeles - CityHallPass(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] Immigration | Representative Judy Chu - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
  3. [3] Press — Judy Chu for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
  4. [4] 2026 Planned Parenthood Action Fund Endorsed Candidates(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  5. [5] Rep. Chu Leads 29 Members of Congress Demanding Answers on ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  6. [6] 2026 Endorsements - Judy Chu for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  7. [7] Judy Chu Welcomes FEMA Release of Final Wildfire ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  8. [8] Press Release: Rep. Judy Chu and Tri-Caucus Leaders Urge HHS to Withdraw English-Only Head Start Proposal | Stock News(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  9. [9] Rep. Chu Introduces Resolution to Designate October 5th as ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  10. [10] Press Release: Rep. Judy Chu and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse Reintroduce Bill to Close Dark Money Tax Loophole | Stock News(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  11. [11] Reps. Chu and Cisneros Introduce Bill to Fund Clean Drinking Water(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  12. [12] FEMA Releases $6.6 Million for Wildfire Survivor Case ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  13. [13] City of La Cañada Flintridge(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  14. [14] Chu, Morrison and Murray Lead Letter on Teen Pregnancy ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  15. [15] Press Release: Judy Chu, Brad Sherman, Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla Urge FEMA to Keep Wildfire Recovery Program Open | Stock News(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  16. [16] April A. Verlato (R) — U.S. Representative, CA-28 | 2026 profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  17. [17] 2025-2026 Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Aug 28, 2026
  18. [18] Women's Rights | Representative Judy Chu - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Aug 10, 2026
  19. [19] California Federation of Labor Unions(opens in a new tab) Aug 5, 2026
  20. [20] Education | Representative Judy Chu - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Jun 18, 2026
  21. [21] Judy Chu, CA-28 candidate, 2026 primary election questionnaire(opens in a new tab) May 4, 2026
  22. [22] Housing | Representative Judy Chu(opens in a new tab) Jul 30, 2024
  23. [23] Crime and Safety | Representative Judy Chu - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Jul 22, 2022
  24. [24] Energy and Environment - Judy Chu - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Jul 22, 2022
  25. [25] Foreign Policy | Representative Judy Chu - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Jul 22, 2022
  26. [26] Health Care | Representative Judy Chu - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Jul 22, 2022
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