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Linda
Sánchez

Democratic incumbent Linda Sánchez represents CA-38 and is running for the redrawn CA-41 seat in November 2026.

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15
positions
11
endorsements
40
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Opponent Mitch Clemmons R Compare race →

Background

Linda T. Sánchez is a Democratic U.S. Representative currently serving California's 38th Congressional District. Born in Orange, California, she earned a B.A. in Spanish literature from the University of California, Berkeley (1991) and a law degree from UCLA (1995). Before entering Congress she practiced appellate, civil-rights, and employment law, and worked as a compliance officer on public-works and prevailing-wage issues for IBEW Local 441. She was first elected to the U.S. House in 2002. 11415

Sánchez currently serves as the ranking member of the House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee. Prior to Congress, she was elected executive director of the Orange County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO, in 2000. She resides in Whittier, California. 14

In the June 2, 2026 top-two primary for California's newly configured 41st Congressional District, Sánchez advanced to the November 2026 general election alongside Republican Mitch Clemmons. The FEC lists her as a Democratic incumbent candidate for CA-41. 101213

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 41, California
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for California's 38th Congressional District
Website
voteforlinda.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 Linda Sánchez 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
1.9%
with their party’s majority
98%

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
    endorsement
    OC Indivisible Coalition recommends Sánchez, lists broad organizational support

    An October 2026 endorsement roundup listed Sánchez as recommended by Indivisible La Habra and noted support from NUHW, Planned Parenthood, Equality California, SEIU California, the California Teachers Association, the Sierra Club, the California Labor Federation, and the Democratic Party.

    2026 General Election Endorsements and Recommendations · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 5
    news
    Sánchez names affordability as district's top issue, outlines legislative priorities

    Sánchez identified affordability as CA-41's most pressing issue and cited proposed or previously introduced legislation on child care costs, affordable rental housing, and health-insurance premiums. She also expressed support for community input and consumer protections around data centers.

    Linda Sánchez, CA-41 candidate, 2026 election ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 5
    filing
    California begins mailing ballots to active registered voters in CA-41

    California mail voting opened on October 5, 2026, ahead of the November 3 general election between Sánchez and Republican Mitch Clemmons.

    What It Would Take for Mitch Clemmons to Win CA-41 in 2026 · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 5
    news
    Sánchez raises privacy concerns over Flock surveillance cameras and immigration enforcement

    In the same OC Register questionnaire, Sánchez expressed concern that federal authorities were using data from Flock cameras in immigration enforcement and called for additional privacy safeguards. These are her statements in response to the questionnaire.

    Linda Sánchez, CA-41 candidate, 2026 election ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 26
    poll
    Race analysis: no 2026 polls published; Sánchez holds large fundraising advantage

    A September 26 race analysis found no public 2026 polls for CA-41. Sánchez reported roughly $416,000 cash on hand versus Clemmons's $1,659, and had raised about $1.60 million since January 1, 2025, per figures through June 30, 2026.

    What It Would Take for Mitch Clemmons to Win CA-41 in 2026 · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 24
    news
    Sánchez introduces bipartisan film and TV production tax credit bill

    Sánchez and Republican Rep. Nathaniel Moran introduced the bipartisan Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act, which would provide a federal tax credit for qualifying U.S. productions, with additional credits for certain production categories.

    Sánchez, colleagues introduce bipartisan bill to bring film jobs home · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Orange County Labor Federation union
    Lists Sánchez as District 41 endorsement for 2026 general election; date not specified. oclabor.org
  • Bob Archuleta official
    California State Senator; listed by the campaign without a date. voteforlinda.com
  • Katherine Clark official
    Democratic Whip; listed on Sánchez's campaign endorsement page without a date. voteforlinda.com
  • Lucille Roybal-Allard official
    Former U.S. Representative; listed by the campaign without a date. voteforlinda.com
  • Doug Chaffee official
    Orange County Supervisor; listed by the campaign without a date. voteforlinda.com
  • California Young Democrats organization
    Lists Sánchez for District 41 for the 2026 general election; date not specified. cayoungdems.net
  • National Union of Healthcare Workers union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; date not specified. voteforlinda.com
  • Pete Aguilar official
    Democratic Caucus Chair; listed on Sánchez's campaign endorsement page without a date. voteforlinda.com
  • Monique Limón official
    California Senate President pro Tempore; listed by the campaign without a date. voteforlinda.com
  • Katrina Foley official
    Orange County Supervisor; listed by the campaign without a date. voteforlinda.com
  • Equality California organization
    Lists Sánchez among 2026 primary endorsements; characterized as primary endorsements. eqca.org
  • Gil Cisneros official
    U.S. Representative; listed by the campaign without a date. voteforlinda.com
  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; date not specified. voteforlinda.com
  • Robert Garcia official
    U.S. Representative; listed by the campaign without a date. voteforlinda.com
  • Lisa Calderon official
    California Assemblymember; listed by the campaign without a date. voteforlinda.com
  • UnidosUS Action Fund organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; date not specified. voteforlinda.com
  • Carpenters Local Union 721 union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; date not specified. voteforlinda.com
  • Jimmy Gomez official
    U.S. Representative; listed by the campaign without a date. voteforlinda.com
  • Blanca Pacheco official
    California Assemblymember; listed by the campaign without a date. voteforlinda.com
  • Vote Mama organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; date not specified. voteforlinda.com
  • International Association of Fire Fighters union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; date not specified. voteforlinda.com
  • Ted Lieu official
    U.S. Representative; listed by the campaign without a date. voteforlinda.com
  • Sharon Quirk-Silva official
    California Assemblymember; listed by the campaign without a date. voteforlinda.com
  • Avance Democratic Club organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; date not specified. voteforlinda.com
  • National Women's Political Caucus organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; date not specified. voteforlinda.com
  • International Longshore and Warehouse Union Locals 13, 63, and 94 union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; date not specified. voteforlinda.com
  • Hakeem Jeffries official
    House Democratic Leader; listed on Sánchez's campaign endorsement page without a date. voteforlinda.com
  • Luz Rivas official
    U.S. Representative; listed by the campaign without a date. voteforlinda.com
  • Janice Hahn official
    Los Angeles County Supervisor; listed by the campaign without a date. voteforlinda.com
  • LiUNA Local 1309 union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; date not specified. voteforlinda.com
  • League of Conservation Voters Action Fund organization
    Endorsed Sánchez for the general election; announced July 2, 2026. lcv.org · Jul 2, 2026
  • Orange County Sheriff Deputies union
    Endorsement announced May 15, 2026; description from campaign headline. voteforlinda.com · May 15, 2026
  • California Federation of Teachers union
    Announced April 29, 2026. voteforlinda.com · Apr 29, 2026
  • Latinas Lead California organization
    Included among Latino organizations announced April 21, 2026. latinasleadca.org · Apr 21, 2026
  • Asian Democrats of Los Angeles County organization
    Included among Latino organizations announced April 21, 2026. voteforlinda.com · Apr 21, 2026
  • California Federation of Labor Unions, AFL-CIO union
    Announced March 19, 2026. legistorm.com · Mar 19, 2026
  • Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council union
    Announced March 5, 2026. voteforlinda.com · Mar 5, 2026
  • California Democratic Party organization
    Announced February 22, 2026. cadem.org · Feb 22, 2026
  • Adam Schiff official
    U.S. Senator; announced by Sánchez's campaign February 12, 2026. voteforlinda.com · Feb 12, 2026
  • Alex Padilla official
    U.S. Senator; announced by Sánchez's campaign February 12, 2026. voteforlinda.com · Feb 12, 2026

Past elections

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

YearSeatResultVotesShare
2020U.S. House CA-38 · DWon190,46774.3%
2018U.S. House CA-38 · DWon139,18868.9%
2016U.S. House CA-38 · DWon163,59070.5%

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
$1.60M
Spent
$1.61M
Cash on hand
$416K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2CA39078(opens in a new tab)

Sources 15

  1. [1] Final Vote Results for Roll Call 360 - Clerk of the House(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] 2026 General Election Endorsements and Recommendations(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] COPE ENDORSEMENTS 2026 – OC Labor Federation(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  4. [4] Linda Sánchez, CA-41 candidate, 2026 election ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  5. [5] Endorsements - California Young Democrats(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  6. [6] Issues(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  7. [7] What It Would Take for Mitch Clemmons to Win CA-41 in 2026(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
  8. [8] Sánchez, colleagues introduce bipartisan bill to bring film jobs home(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  9. [9] Endorsements - Latinas Lead CA(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  10. [10] Congresswoman Sánchez receives California Federation ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 8, 2026
  11. [11] [PDF] 2026 General Election Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Aug 8, 2026
  12. [12] Equality California 2026 Primary Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Jul 7, 2026
  13. [13] LCV Action Fund Announces Next Slate of Endorsements ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 2, 2026
  14. [14] Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Jun 2, 2026
  15. [15] Linda T. Sánchez, CA-41 candidate, 2026 primary election ...(opens in a new tab) May 5, 2026
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