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Peter
Coe Verbica

Republican Pete Verbica challenges Democratic incumbent Jimmy Panetta in California's 19th Congressional District in November 2026.

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positions
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endorsements
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Background

Peter Coe "Pete" Verbica is a Republican candidate running in the November 2026 general election for California's 19th Congressional District, challenging Democratic incumbent Jimmy Panetta after both advanced from the June 2, 2026 top-two primary. 129

Verbica holds a B.A. and a J.D. from Santa Clara University and an M.S. from MIT, and is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®). He serves as a Principal and Managing Director at Silicon Private Wealth, a registered investment-adviser firm. Earlier in his career he worked as a vice president and senior financial adviser at Merrill Lynch and as an adjunct lecturer at San Jose State University. 5611

Verbica grew up spending summers on a commercial cattle ranch and now lives in Santa Cruz County with his wife. He is also an author, having written Hard-Won Cowboy Wisdom, and describes writing as an avocation. 420

In 2022, Verbica ran for California State Board of Equalization, District 2, advancing from the primary but losing the November general election to Sally Lieber. He has not previously held elected office. 1715

At a glance

Party
Republican
Running for
U.S. House · District 19, California
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
Managing Director, Silicon Private Wealth
Website
peterverbica.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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Timeline

  1. Nov 3
    news
    Verbica and Panetta listed as the two candidates in CA-19 general election

    The November 3 general election for U.S. House District 19 is scheduled between Verbica (Republican) and incumbent Jimmy Panetta (Democrat), as the two candidates who advanced from the June top-two primary.

    California's 19th District Race 2026: Who's Running (CA-19) · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 9
    news
    Verbica calls for CEQA reform to address California housing costs in KSBY coverage

    In KSBY coverage of CA-19 candidates' housing views, Verbica said CEQA reform is needed and argued that California home prices were comparable to the rest of the country before CEQA was passed in the early 1970s.

    Candidates for the 19th Congressional seat share thoughts on housing - NewsBreak · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 6
    news
    SLO Tribune immigration fact-check: Verbica's site calls for border protection; candidate did not respond to requests

    The San Luis Obispo Tribune reported that Verbica's campaign website called for immigration reform addressing agriculture and technology and protecting the sanctity of the nation's borders. Verbica did not respond to the paper's requests for comment.

    Fact Check: Where do SLO County congressional candidates stand on immigration? · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 3
    news
    SLO Tribune voter guide describes Verbica as advocating lower taxes, school choice, and smaller government

    The San Luis Obispo Tribune's candidate guide described Verbica as advocating lower taxes, school choice, smaller government, and a strong national defense, citing his campaign website.

    Voter Guide: What to know about congressional races in SLO County · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 27
    news
    Verbica issues statement on Iran calling a nuclear-armed Iran untenable, cites Sun Tzu on prolonged war

    In an emailed statement summarized by DisputeIndex, Verbica said a nuclear-armed Iran was untenable, quoted Sun Tzu on the costs of prolonged warfare, and noted presidents had bypassed the War Powers Resolution. He did not state how he would vote on a resolution to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran.

    U.S. Politics · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 17
    endorsement
    iVoterGuide profile lists endorsements from Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association PAC and others

    A candidate profile updated around September 22 lists endorsements for Verbica from the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association PAC, California Congress of Republicans, Santa Cruz Republicans, and Reform California. No specific endorsement dates are given.

    Peter Coe Verbica - Candidate Profile - iVoterGuide · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Aug 27
    filing
    Verbica certified as Republican candidate for CA-19 U.S. House seat

    The state's certified candidate list reported Verbica as the Republican candidate for U.S. House District 19, confirmed as of August 27.

    Jimmy Panetta (D) — U.S. Representative, CA-19 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Jun 30
    filing
    FEC reports Verbica raised $76,324 and held $24,682 cash on hand through June 30

    Through the June 30 FEC reporting period, Verbica had raised $76,324, spent $51,642, and held $24,682 cash on hand, compared to Panetta's $2,887,610 raised and $5,109,558 cash on hand.

    California's 19th District Race 2026: Who's Running (CA-19) · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Jun 2
    news
    Verbica finishes second in CA-19 top-two primary with 20.5% of vote, advances to general

    Verbica received 44,590 votes (20.5%) in the June 2 top-two primary, finishing second behind incumbent Jimmy Panetta (127,294 votes), and advanced to the November general election.

    Jimmy Panetta (D) — U.S. Representative, CA-19 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association PAC organization
    The HJTA PAC endorsed Verbica; he is listed under Congressional District 19 in the published 2026 primary endorsement list. No specific date stated in the campaign announcement. hjta.org
  • Reform California organization
    Reform California endorsed Verbica for California's 19th District. No specific date stated. peterverbica.com
  • Tom Campbell, former U.S. Congressman official
    Former U.S. Congressman Tom Campbell endorsed Verbica. peterverbica.com · Apr 10, 2026
  • David Drew, Monterey County Republicans' chair official
    Drew posted a statement titled 'Why I'm Voting for Pete Verbica.' This is personal support from a party official, not a formal endorsement by the Monterey County Republican organization as a whole. peterverbica.com · Feb 20, 2026
  • Central Coast Congress of Republicans organization
    The organization endorsed Verbica for Congress. peterverbica.com · Feb 17, 2026
  • Santa Clara County Republican Central Committee (SVGOP) organization
    SVGOP endorsed Verbica for U.S. Congressional District 19 at its January endorsement meeting. peterverbica.com · Jan 26, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$76K
Spent
$52K
Cash on hand
$25K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6CA19154(opens in a new tab)

Sources 17

  1. [1] Candidates for the 19th Congressional seat share thoughts on housing - NewsBreak(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] Authoritarian Drift: Rights by Permission -- Verbica for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  3. [3] Fact Check: Where do SLO County congressional candidates stand on immigration?(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  4. [4] U.S. Politics(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  5. [5] California's 19th District Race 2026: Who's Running (CA-19)(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  6. [6] Voter Guide: What to know about congressional races in SLO County(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  7. [7] Jimmy Panetta (D) — U.S. Representative, CA-19 | 2026 profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  8. [8] About | Peter Coe Verbica for Board of Equalization District 2022(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
  9. [9] News - Peter Coe Verbica(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
  10. [10] Peter Coe Verbica, JD, CRPC®, CFP®(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  11. [11] Peter Coe Verbica(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  12. [12] Peter Coe Verbica - Candidate Profile - iVoterGuide(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  13. [13] Santa Cruz County Republicans Endorse Peter Coe ... - PRLog(opens in a new tab) Sep 10, 2026
  14. [14] U.S. Congressional Candidate Pete Verbica on High Costs ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 1, 2026
  15. [15] Peter Coe “Pete” Verbica is a fiscal conservative and ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 3, 2026
  16. [16] [PDF] hjta pac endorsements: statewide primary election – june 2, 2026(opens in a new tab) May 29, 2026
  17. [17] Verbica Stands with Law Enforcement Against Cartels and Organized Crime(opens in a new tab) Mar 24, 2026
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