Michael
Masuda

1. Economy & jobs Opposes chaotic tariffs; supports investing in local industries and jobs +

2. Housing Supports expanding housing supply and reducing construction costs +

3. Health care Supports lower drug costs, protecting Medicare/Medi-Cal, rural healthcare access +

4. Immigration Supports border security combined with legal pathways and system reform +

5. Education Supports stronger federal investment in public schools and special education +

6. Climate & energy Supports wildfire prevention, forest mgmt, and climate-linked water infrastructure +

7. Taxes & budget Supports returning tax dollars to district for local investment +

8. Foreign policy & defense Supports Gaza ceasefire, pause in military aid to Israel, two-state solution +

1. Oct 10
   debate

   Masuda participates in Farm Bureau candidates forum in Madera

   The Madera Tribune reported Masuda participated in a Farm Bureau candidates forum. On water for San Joaquin Valley agriculture, he emphasized long-term planning, infrastructure maintenance, improving delivery, and research amid changing climate conditions.

   ↳ Candidates Forum held at Farm Bureau · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
2. Sep 27
   endorsement

   Masuda endorsed by California Democratic Party, CTA, and North Valley Labor Federation

   The San Luis Obispo Tribune reported that Masuda had received endorsements from the California Democratic Party, California Teachers Association, and North Valley Labor Federation.

   ↳ Your guide to California's 5th Congressional District general race · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
3. Sep 27
   news

   Masuda's FEC finances through June 30 reported: $361K raised, $89K cash on hand

   Masuda's campaign reported $361,735.22 in receipts, $272,283.71 in disbursements, and $89,451.51 cash on hand through June 30, 2026, per FEC filings.

   ↳ Your guide to California's 5th Congressional District general race · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
4. Sep 24
   debate

   Masuda agrees to October debates moderated by Modesto and Merced Focus outlets

   The Modesto Focus reported that Masuda and Republican Kevin Lincoln agreed to October debates moderated by The Modesto Focus and The Merced Focus. McClintock had not responded to the invitation at time of reporting.

   ↳ Politics Focus | Save the date for VotingMatters – and free tacos · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
5. Sep 15
   news

   Masuda holds Waterford town hall, calls for ending war in Iran

   At a Waterford town hall, Masuda criticized U.S. operations in Iran and called for ending the war, linking it to fuel and fertilizer costs for farmers. He stated: 'We need to end the war in Iran and we need to start bringing diesel prices down.'

   ↳ Fact Check: Where are Rep. McClintock, challenger Masuda on the war in Iran? · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
6. Sep 11
   news

   Masuda holds open-format town hall in Oakdale

   Masuda held an open-format event in Oakdale focused on local economic concerns, including potential effects of AI data-center projects on electricity rates and water supply. McClintock was invited but did not attend.

   ↳ Congressional hopeful meets with local residents - Oakdale Leader · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
7. Aug 27
   filing

   California certifies Masuda as Democratic candidate for November 3 general election

   California's certified general-election candidate list designates Masuda, with the ballot designation 'Foreign Affairs Officer,' as the Democratic candidate opposing Republican incumbent Tom McClintock in CA-05.

   ↳ Tom McClintock | Biography & Record — The Conservative Ledger · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
8. Jun 2
   filing

   Masuda advances to general election after June primary

   In the top-two primary, McClintock received 129,653 votes (61.3%) and Masuda 51,418 (24.3%). Both advanced to the November general election in CA-05.

   ↳ Tom McClintock | Biography & Record — The Conservative Ledger · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• Indivisible Amador organization
  Listed as endorser on Masuda's campaign page; no date given. votemasuda.com
• CA5Unite organization
  Listed as endorser on Masuda's campaign page; no date given. votemasuda.com
• Progressive Mariposa / Yosemite Area Indivisible organization
  Listed as endorser on Masuda's campaign page; no date given. votemasuda.com
• California Young Democrats organization
  Listed among 2026 primary and general election endorsements; no individual endorsement date given. cayoungdems.net
• California Teachers Association union
  Reported by the Fresno Bee in its September 27, 2026 guide to the district race; date of endorsement not specified. fresnobee.com
• California High School Democrats organization
  Campaign page quotes the organization announcing its support for the 2026 midterm elections; no date given. votemasuda.com
• North Valley Labor Federation union
  Named as an endorser in the Progressive Voters Guide (updated October 6, 2026); no endorsement date given. progressivevotersguide.com
• Fresno State College Democrats organization
  Listed as endorser on Masuda's campaign page; no date given. votemasuda.com
• National Association of Letter Carriers, Local 1291 union
  Listed on the campaign endorsement page; no date given. votemasuda.com
• Turlock Democratic Club organization
  Listed as endorser on Masuda's campaign page; no date given. votemasuda.com
• Progressive Democrats of America organization
  Noted in an October 11, 2026 Common Dreams article as an endorser; date of endorsement not specified. commondreams.org
• Modesto Progressive Democrats organization
  Listed as endorser on Masuda's campaign page; no date given. votemasuda.com
• Equality California organization
  Announced endorsement of Masuda for CA-5 on August 27, 2026. eqca.org · Aug 27, 2026
• California Federation of Labor Unions, AFL-CIO union
  Listed in the federation's pre-general-election COPE endorsement recommendations dated August 4, 2026. calaborfed.org · Aug 4, 2026
• California Democratic Party official
  Named on the party's general-election endorsement list dated August 2, 2026. KCRA also reported the endorsement was made at the 2026 State Convention. cadem.org · Aug 2, 2026

Raised

$362K

Spent

$272K

Cash on hand

$89K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6CA05377(opens in a new tab)