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Lou
Correa

Democratic U.S. Rep. Lou Correa seeks re-election in California's 46th Congressional District in 2026.

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Background

Lou Correa is a Democratic U.S. Representative serving California's 46th Congressional District. He was born and raised in Anaheim, California, and now resides in Santa Ana. He earned a degree in economics from California State University, Fullerton, and both a Juris Doctor and an MBA from the University of California, Los Angeles. 15

Before entering electoral politics, Correa worked as a banker, attorney, and licensed real-estate broker. 1 He was first elected to the California State Assembly's 69th District in 1998, serving until 2004. He then served on the Orange County Board of Supervisors (1st District, 2005–2006) before winning election to the California State Senate's 34th District, where he served from 2006 to 2014. 13

Correa was elected to Congress representing California's 46th Congressional District and has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since then. He is seeking re-election in the November 2026 general election. 3418

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 46, California
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for California's 46th Congressional District
Website
loucorrea.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 Lou Correa 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
4.1%
with their party’s majority
96%

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 1,909 votes →

Timeline

  1. Oct 9
    endorsement
    U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorses Correa for CA-46

    The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Lou Correa in the CA-46 general election.

    U.S. Chamber of Commerce · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 9
    news
    Reps. Tlaib and Correa reintroduce resolution honoring Alex Odeh

    Correa joined Rep. Rashida Tlaib in reintroducing a resolution honoring Alex Odeh.

    Reps. Tlaib, Correa reintroduce resolution honoring Alex Odeh · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 5
    news
    Correa completes Orange County Register candidate questionnaire on key district issues

    In an OC Register questionnaire, Correa identified immigration as the district's top issue, advocated changing the federal registry date for adjustment of status to 2019, called for data privacy protections, opposed offshore drilling off California, and highlighted the 21st Century ROAD to Housing bill.

    Lou Correa, CA-46 candidate, 2026 election questionnaire · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 1
    news
    Correa and PATH Caucus release report on psychedelic-assisted therapy recommendations

    Correa joined the PATH Caucus in releasing a report with recommendations on psychedelic-assisted therapy.

    Lou Correa, PATH Caucus Release Report on Psychedelic ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 1
    news
    Correa and Rep. Jack Bergman reintroduce VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act for veterans

    Correa and Republican Rep. Jack Bergman announced the reintroduction of the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act, which would direct VA research into medical cannabis for veterans with PTSD and chronic pain.

    Lou Correa and Jack Bergman Introduce Bill on Medicinal Cannabis ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 29
    filing
    Correa and Rep. Greg Murphy introduce resolution on physician-assisted suicide

    Correa joined Republican Rep. Greg Murphy in introducing a resolution related to physician-assisted suicide, according to a press release.

    Press Release: Greg Murphy, Lou Correa Introduce Resolution on ... · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 16
    news
    Correa votes against bill expanding Trump tariff authority

    Correa's office announced he voted against a bill that would expand presidential tariff authority, stating he opposed giving the president 'more unchecked tariff power.'

    CORREA VOTES NO ON BILL TO GIVE TRUMP MORE TARIFF POWER · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Jun 2
    filing
    Correa and Republican David Pan advance from CA-46 primary to November general election

    Correa received 61,587 votes (51.94%) and Pan received 38,993 votes (32.88%) in California's June 2 primary, sending both to the November 3 general election. The district's lines were redrawn for 2026.

    2026 United States House of Representatives elections in ... · Sep 20, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Equality California organization
    Listed on the Correa campaign's endorsements page; separately included Correa in its 2026 primary endorsements, marking him 'WIN' for CA-46. eqca.org
  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund organization
    Listed on the Correa campaign's endorsements page and corroborated by the iVoterGuide profile. loucorrea.com
  • BOLD PAC organization
    Listed among Correa's endorsements on the iVoterGuide 2026 voter-guide profile for CA-46. ivoterguide.com
  • National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW) union
    Listed on the Correa campaign's endorsements page. loucorrea.com
  • Orange County Democratic Party organization
    The Orange County Democratic Party's statewide endorsements page lists Rep. Lou Correa for CA-46; no announcement date given. orangecountydemocrats.com
  • Orange County Fire Fighters union
    Listed on the Correa campaign's endorsements page. loucorrea.com
  • Central Orange County Democrats organization
    Central Orange County Democrats' 2026 endorsements page lists Correa for CA-46; no announcement date given. centralocdems.com
  • International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) union
    Listed on the Correa campaign's endorsements page. loucorrea.com
  • Sierra Club organization
    Listed on the Correa campaign's endorsements page. loucorrea.com
  • California Young Democrats organization
    Listed on the Correa campaign's endorsements page. loucorrea.com
  • Orange County Labor Federation organization
    Listed on the Correa campaign's endorsements page and corroborated by the iVoterGuide profile. loucorrea.com
  • California Democratic Party official
    Listed among Correa's endorsements on the iVoterGuide 2026 voter-guide profile for CA-46. ivoterguide.com

Past elections

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

YearSeatResultVotesShare
2022U.S. House CA-46 · DWon78,04161.8%
2020U.S. House CA-46 · DWon157,80368.8%
2018U.S. House CA-46 · DWon102,27869.1%
2016U.S. House CA-46 · DWon115,24870.0%

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
$1.23M
Spent
$614K
Cash on hand
$2.48M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6CA46116(opens in a new tab)

Sources 15

  1. [1] Reps. Tlaib, Correa reintroduce resolution honoring Alex Odeh(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] U.S. Chamber of Commerce(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] 2026 Endorsements | Central Orange Count(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  4. [4] Lou Correa, CA-46 candidate, 2026 election questionnaire(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  5. [5] Statewide Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  6. [6] Lou Correa and Jack Bergman Introduce Bill on Medicinal Cannabis ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  7. [7] Lou Correa, PATH Caucus Release Report on Psychedelic ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  8. [8] Voter Guide Profile for CA U.S. Rep., Dist. 46 candidate - Lou Correa(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  9. [9] Press Release: Greg Murphy, Lou Correa Introduce Resolution on ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
  10. [10] Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  11. [11] 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 20, 2026
  12. [12] CORREA VOTES NO ON BILL TO GIVE TRUMP MORE TARIFF POWER(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
  13. [13] CORREA OPPOSES GOP VOTER SUPPRESSION EFFORTS, AGAIN(opens in a new tab) Sep 2, 2026
  14. [14] Equality California 2026 Primary Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Jul 7, 2026
  15. [15] Issues | U.S. Congressman Lou Correa of California(opens in a new tab) Apr 4, 2025
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