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Mark
Takano

Democratic U.S. Representative for California's 39th District, serving since 2013 and seeking reelection in 2026.

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Background

Mark Takano is a Democratic U.S. Representative serving California's 39th Congressional District. Born and raised in Riverside, California, he has held this seat since January 3, 2013, and is currently serving in the 119th Congress (2025–2027). 1210

Before his congressional career, Takano was a public-school teacher, including in the Rialto Unified School District beginning in 1988, and served as a trustee on the Riverside Community College District Board of Trustees from 1990 to 2012, including as board president in multiple years. 12

Takano graduated from La Sierra High School in 1979, earned a bachelor's degree in government from Harvard College in 1983, and received an M.F.A. from the University of California, Riverside in 2010. 12

In 2026, Takano is running for reelection in California's 39th District as the Democratic incumbent, with the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026. 1522

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 39, California
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for California's 39th District
Website
marktakano.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 Mark Takano 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
0.8%
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 1
    endorsement
    Center Action Fund endorses Takano for CA-39

    The Center Action Fund included Mark Takano on its 2026 midterm general-election endorsement list for California's 39th Congressional District.

    2026 Midterm General Endorsements - Center Action Fund · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Sep 25
    poll
    No public polls found for CA-39 general election race

    A race profile reported that as of September 25, no public polls of the CA-39 general election had been identified.

    Mark Takano (D) — U.S. Representative, CA-39 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 8
    news
    Takano introduces 32-Hour Workweek Act with Sen. Bernie Sanders

    Takano introduced H.R. 10323, the Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act, alongside Sen. Bernie Sanders. The bill would gradually lower the federal overtime-pay threshold from 40 to 32 hours per week. It was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce and had not become law.

    California Lawmaker Revives Push for 32-Hour Workweek · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Aug 27
    news
    California certifies Takano and Manos for CA-39 general election ballot

    California's Secretary of State certified candidate list named incumbent Mark Takano (D) and Steve Manos (R) as the two candidates for the CA-39 general election.

    Mark Takano (D) — U.S. Representative, CA-39 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Jun 30
    filing
    Takano Q2 FEC report: $906K raised, $186K cash on hand

    FEC figures through June 30 show Takano's campaign raised $906,153, spent $1,048,773, and held $186,224 in cash on hand with no reported debt.

    Mark Takano (D) — U.S. Representative, CA-39 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Jun 2
    news
    Takano wins CA-39 primary with 61% of the vote

    Mark Takano received 61.04% (75,467 votes) in the California top-two primary for CA-39; Republican Steve Manos received 38.96% (48,177 votes). Both advanced to the November general election.

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

Endorsements

  • Communities for a New California Education Fund organization
    Listed Mark Takano for U.S. Representative, CA-39 among candidates it 'proudly endorsed' in its 2026 general-election voter guide. democratsofgreaterriverside.com
  • Communications Workers of America, District 9 union
    CWA District 9's 2026 California general-election endorsements list 'Mark Takano (D)' for CA-39. cwad9.org
  • California Federation of Labor Unions, AFL-CIO union
    Listed Mark Takano (D) for U.S. House CA-39 in its pre-general-election COPE recommendations, endorsed at its convention in Oakland on August 4, 2026. calaborfed.org · Aug 4, 2026

Past elections

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

YearSeatResultVotesShare
2022U.S. House CA-39 · DWon75,89657.7%
2020U.S. House CA-41 · DWon168,12664.0%
2018U.S. House CA-41 · DWon108,22765.1%
2016U.S. House CA-41 · DWon128,16465.0%

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
$894K
Spent
$977K
Cash on hand
$186K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2CA43245(opens in a new tab)

Sources 14

  1. [1] 2026 CA - General Election Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
  2. [2] 2026 VOTER GUIDE(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] 2026 Midterm General Endorsements - Center Action Fund(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  4. [4] Mark Takano (D) — U.S. Representative, CA-39 | 2026 profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  5. [5] 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 20, 2026
  6. [6] California Lawmaker Revives Push for 32-Hour Workweek(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
  7. [7] Rep. Takano Addresses 63rd Anniversary of March on Washington Rally: 'America is an Idea Worth Fighting For.'(opens in a new tab) Aug 28, 2026
  8. [8] California Federation of Labor Unions(opens in a new tab) Aug 5, 2026
  9. [9] Mark Takano, CA-39 candidate, 2026 primary election ...(opens in a new tab) May 5, 2026
  10. [10] Energy and Environment | U.S. Congressman Mark Takano of California's 39th District(opens in a new tab) Jan 18, 2026
  11. [11] Public Safety | U.S. Congressman Mark Takano of California's 39th District(opens in a new tab) Jan 18, 2026
  12. [12] Congressional Delegation Statement on Trip to Israel and the Palestinian Territories | U.S. Congressman Mark Takano of California's 39th District(opens in a new tab) Apr 14, 2025
  13. [13] Healthcare and Seniors | U.S. Congressman Mark Takano of California's 39th District(opens in a new tab) Jan 1, 2023
  14. [14] About — Mark Takano(opens in a new tab) Jul 6, 2019
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