Mike
Levin
Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for California's 49th District, serving since 2019 and seeking re-election in 2026.
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- positions
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Background
Mike Levin is the Democratic U.S. Representative for California's 49th Congressional District, first elected in 2018 and currently serving his fourth term (116th–119th Congresses, January 3, 2019–present). He was born in Inglewood, California, and raised in South Orange County, and now lives in San Juan Capistrano. (sources 3, 1(https://www.mikelevin.org/about/))
Before entering Congress, Levin worked as an attorney specializing in environmental and energy regulatory compliance and government affairs. He also served on the board of the Center for Sustainable Energy, co-founded Sustain OC, and served as executive director of the Democratic Party of Orange County. (sources 1, 18(https://levin.house.gov/about))
Levin graduated from Loyola High School in Los Angeles in 1997, received a B.A. from Stanford University in 2001, and earned a J.D. from Duke University School of Law in 2005. He later participated in the Coro Fellows Program. (sources 3, 1(https://www.mikelevin.org/about/))
Levin is seeking re-election in the November 2026 general election for California's 49th Congressional District. (sources 11, 12(https://www.ocregister.com/2026/10/05/mike-levin-ca-49-candidate-2026-election-questionnaire/))
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 49, California
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative for California's 49th Congressional District
- Website
- mikelevin.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 Mike Levin 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
- 0.3%
- with their party’s majority
- 96%
Recent key votes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobsRetire through Ownership ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energyWater Resources Development ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energyRatepayer Protection ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energyProviding 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 · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)No
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safetyPROOF ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)No
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safetyNational Fraud Enforcement Division ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energyProviding 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 · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)No
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budgetTax Relief for Fraud Victims ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial 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
- Oct 7newsLevin urges USDA and VA to improve SNAP access for veterans
Levin called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Department of Veterans Affairs to act on GAO recommendations for improving veterans' access to SNAP benefits, stating he planned to work with colleagues and agencies on implementation.
Press Release: Mike Levin Urges USDA and VA to Improve ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5newsOrange County Register publishes candidate questionnaires from Levin and Kurdian
The Orange County Register published questionnaires from both Levin and Republican challenger Armen Kurdian, though the full contents were not available in the sources reviewed.
Sitemap – Orange County Register · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 2endorsementSan Diego Union-Tribune editorial board endorses Levin for CA-49
The Union-Tribune editorial board endorsed Mike Levin for the 49th Congressional District seat in the November 3 general election.
The U-T Editorial Board’s endorsements · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 29newsKPBS publishes CA-49 candidate guide featuring Levin
KPBS published a congressional race guide in which Levin identified restoring congressional control over spending and reversing cuts to health care and food assistance as priorities, and noted his district had secured about $1.1 billion in federal support during his tenure.
Meet the candidates for US House of Representatives · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 17newsLevin and Rep. Underwood introduce Lethal Means Safety Training Act
Levin co-introduced legislation with Rep. Lauren Underwood to expand lethal means safety training for VA employees, community-care providers, and family caregivers to help prevent veteran suicides. Supported by Giffords, Brady United, Everytown, and Walk the Talk America.
Underwood Introduces Legislation to Prevent Veteran Suicides · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 14newsLevin announces senior staff changes: new chief of staff named
Levin announced that Legislative Director Alison Feinswog would become his chief of staff, replacing Jonathan Gilbert, who was departing after serving in Levin's office since 2019.
Rep. Mike Levin Announces Senior Staff Changes · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 27newsCalifornia certifies candidate list for November general election
California certified the official candidate list for the November 3 general election, confirming Levin and Republican Armen Kurdian as the CA-49 contestants.
CA Primary Election Dates, Deadlines 2026: What To Know · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 15filingLevin Q2 FEC filing: ~$3.16M raised cycle-to-date, ~$1.42M cash on hand
FEC filings through June 30 showed Levin raised approximately $3.16 million and spent approximately $2.02 million cycle-to-date, with about $1.42 million cash on hand. A separate report noted $266,000 raised and $235,600 spent during Q2 specifically.
2026 California's 49th Congressional District Election · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 14pollPoll shows Levin at 48%, Kurdian at 46% in CA-49
A Lake Research Partners survey (n=500) showed Levin leading Kurdian 48% to 46%. The pollster is Democratic-aligned; no margin of error or full field dates were reported.
2026 California's 49th Congressional District Election · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 2newsLevin and Kurdian advance from CA-49 top-two primary
Levin received 55.9% and Kurdian 26.1% in California's top-two primary, setting up a November general election matchup between the two.
2026 California's 49th Congressional District Election · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- California Fraternal Order of Police organizationListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- Scott Peters (U.S. Representative) officialListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- Sara Jacobs (U.S. Representative) officialListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- Juan Vargas (U.S. Representative) officialListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- Esther Sanchez (Oceanside Mayor) officialListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- Equality PAC organizationListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- Sierra Club San Diego organizationListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- International Union of Operating Engineers unionListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- Orange County Professional Firefighters Association organizationListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- Catherine Blakespear (California State Senator) officialListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- Tracy Martinez (Del Mar Mayor) officialListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- JStreet PAC organizationListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- Natural Resources Defense Council organizationListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- Amalgamated Transit Union unionListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- Adam Schiff (U.S. Senator) officialListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- Tasha Boerner (Assemblymember) officialListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- Chris Ward (Assemblymember) officialListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- Todd Gloria (San Diego Mayor) officialListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- Marni Von Wilpert (San Diego City Councilmember) officialListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- California Democratic Party organizationListed on campaign endorsement page; also noted by KPBS mikelevin.org
- Congressional Hispanic Caucus BOLD PAC organizationListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- Latino Victory Fund organizationListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- Sustainable Energy & Environment Coalition PAC organizationListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- League of Conservation Voters organizationListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- Council for a Livable World organizationListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- Alliance for Retired Americans organizationListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- Defend the Vote organizationListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- National Association of Letter Carriers unionListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- National Union of Healthcare Workers unionListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- Orange County Labor Federation unionListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- Katrina Foley (Orange County Supervisor) officialListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- Congressional Progressive Caucus organizationListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- California Environmental Voters organizationListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- California Teachers Association unionListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- San Diego Police Officers Association organizationListed on campaign endorsement page; also noted by KPBS mikelevin.org
- Terra Lawson-Remer (San Diego County Supervisor) officialListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- Democratic Majority for Israel PAC organizationListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- Giffords organizationListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- National Education Association unionListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- International Association of Fire Fighters organizationListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- Monica Montgomery Steppe (San Diego County Supervisor) officialListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- End Citizens United organizationListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- Reproductive Freedom for All organizationListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- United Farm Workers unionListed on campaign endorsement page mikelevin.org
- San Diego Union-Tribune Editorial Board newspaperEndorsed Levin for the 49th Congressional District; roundup published October 2, 2026 and updated October 9, 2026 sandiegouniontribune.com · Oct 2, 2026
Past elections
General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.
| Year | Seat | Result | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | U.S. House CA-49 · D | Won | 153,541 | 52.6% |
| 2020 | U.S. House CA-49 · D | Won | 205,349 | 53.1% |
| 2018 | U.S. House CA-49 · D | Won | 166,453 | 56.4% |
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
- $3.16M
- Spent
- $2.02M
- Cash on hand
- $1.42M
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H8CA49058(opens in a new tab)
Sources 18
- [1] Press Release: Mike Levin Urges USDA and VA to Improve ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [2] CA Primary Election Dates, Deadlines 2026: What To Know(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [3] Mike Levin, CA-49 candidate, 2026 election questionnaire(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [4] Sitemap – Orange County Register(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [5] The U-T Editorial Board’s endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [6] Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
- [7] Meet the candidates for US House of Representatives(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
- [8] 2026 California's 49th Congressional District Election(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [9] Underwood Introduces Legislation to Prevent Veteran Suicides(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
- [10] Rep. Mike Levin Announces Senior Staff Changes(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
- [11] Q&A: Meet Rep. Mike Levin, candidate for California's 49th ...(opens in a new tab) May 7, 2026
- [12] Mike Levin, CA-49 candidate, 2026 primary election questionnaire(opens in a new tab) May 5, 2026
- [13] Achieving World Class Education - Mike Levin for Congress(opens in a new tab) Apr 27, 2026
- [14] Border Security and Immigration(opens in a new tab) Apr 27, 2026
- [15] Freedom from Gun Violence - Mike Levin for Congress(opens in a new tab) Apr 27, 2026
- [16] Women's Freedom and Opportunity - Mike Levin for Congress(opens in a new tab) Apr 27, 2026
- [17] Housing and Homelessness - Mike Levin for Congress(opens in a new tab) Jan 17, 2026
- [18] Protecting Health Care - Mike Levin for Congress(opens in a new tab) May 17, 2024