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Ro
Khanna

Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for California's 17th District, serving his fifth term since 2017.

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24
positions
12
endorsements
3
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Background

Ro Khanna is a Democratic U.S. Representative for California's 17th Congressional District, first elected in 2016 and currently serving his fifth term, with service beginning January 3, 2017. 5 He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and calls Fremont, California home. 1

Before entering Congress, Khanna served as deputy assistant secretary at the U.S. Department of Commerce during the Obama administration (2009–2011), taught economics at Stanford University, and worked as a lawyer in private practice. 15 He also served on California's Workforce Development Board from 2012 to 2016. 5

Khanna holds a B.A. in economics from the University of Chicago and a J.D. from Yale University. 15 His congressional work has spanned technology policy, economic issues, and oversight matters, including cybersecurity legislation. 16

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 17, California
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for California's 17th Congressional District
Website
rokhanna.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 Ro Khanna 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
1.2%
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 8
    endorsement
    Khanna endorses Amanda Janoo in Vermont governor's race

    Ro Khanna endorsed Amanda Janoo, a candidate in the Vermont gubernatorial race.

    Ro Khanna endorses Amanda Janoo in Vermont governor's race - NewsBreak · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 7
    news
    Khanna, Carson and Democratic lawmakers raise concerns over DOE transmission corridor cancellations

    Khanna joined Rep. Carson and other Democratic lawmakers in raising concerns about the Department of Energy's cancellation of transmission corridor designations.

    Khanna, Carson and Democratic Lawmakers Raise ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 1
    news
    Khanna criticizes Trump AI accord, says tech billionaires cannot be trusted

    Khanna publicly stated that tech billionaires cannot be trusted to keep Americans safe or protect jobs, offering criticism of President Trump's AI accord.

    Ro Khanna Says You Can’t Trust Tech Billionaires. President Trump’s AI Accord Doesn’t Ask You To. · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 28
    news
    Khanna announces plan to introduce Human Control Over AI Act

    CNBC reported Khanna planned to introduce the Human Control Over AI Act, which would impose liability standards, restrict certain self-modifying AI systems pending agency approval, and establish federal oversight of advanced AI. Khanna cited 'civilizational extinction risk.'

    Khanna to introduce AI safety bill awaiting technology ... · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 26
    news
    Khanna offers alternative U.S.-China AI framework

    Khanna's office publicized an exclusive report detailing his alternative playbook for U.S.-China relations on artificial intelligence, distinct from the Trump administration's approach.

    Exclusive: Ro Khanna offers alternative U.S.-China AI playbook · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 23
    news
    Washington Post opinion piece profiles Khanna's optimistic political outlook

    The Washington Post published an opinion piece examining Khanna's perspective on issues including AI risks and government spending, characterizing him as looking on the 'bright side.'

    Opinion | Ro Khanna looks on the bright side · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 22
    news
    Khanna becomes left's busiest midterm surrogate, endorsing 70+ candidates

    The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that Khanna had endorsed more than 70 candidates for offices including the House, Senate, and state legislatures, emerging as a prominent Democratic surrogate in the 2026 cycle.

    Ro Khanna is the left’s busiest midterm surrogate. Can he raise his own profile, too? · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Sep 17
    news
    Khanna introduces Illegal War Refund Act targeting Trump's Iran military action

    Khanna introduced the Illegal War Refund Act, which would require the federal government to refund Americans for economic costs resulting from what Khanna characterized as the Trump administration's 'illegal and unauthorized war in Iran.'

    Rep. Khanna Introduces the Illegal War Refund Act · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Sep 16
    endorsement
    Khanna endorses Jyot Singh for Georgia State House

    Ro Khanna publicly endorsed Jyot Singh, a candidate running for the Georgia State House of Representatives.

    Ro Khanna endorses Jyot Singh for Georgia State House · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  10. Jul 15
    filing
    Khanna Q2 FEC filing: $1.1M raised, $16.9M cash on hand

    A campaign-finance tracker summarizing Khanna's second-quarter FEC filing reported $1.1 million raised during the quarter, $925,600 spent, and $16.9 million cash on hand as of June 30, 2026.

    Ro Khanna — CA-17 voting record - SeatLedger · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  11. Jun 2
    news
    Khanna and Tandon advance to general election in CA-17 top-two primary

    In California's top-two primary, Khanna received 62.3% (83,051 votes) and Republican Ritesh Tandon received 14.85% (19,793 votes), both advancing to the November general election ballot.

    Ro Khanna — CA-17 voting record - SeatLedger · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Bernie Sanders official
    Listed among Khanna's endorsers on an iVoterGuide profile labeled (2026); no specific date or announcement link provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund organization
    Listed on the 2026 endorsed-candidates page for CA-17; no endorsement date given. plannedparenthoodaction.org
  • California Federation of Labor Unions, AFL-CIO union
    Listed as endorsing Ro Khanna (D) for U.S. House District 17 in the 2026 general election endorsement recommendations. calaborfed.org · Aug 4, 2026

Past elections

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

YearSeatResultVotesShare
2022U.S. House CA-17 · DWon127,85370.9%
2020U.S. House CA-17 · DWon212,13771.3%
2018U.S. House CA-17 · DWon159,10575.3%
2016U.S. House CA-17 · DWon142,26861.0%

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
$13.76M
Spent
$7.54M
Cash on hand
$16.93M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4CA12055(opens in a new tab)

Sources 24

  1. [1] 2026 Planned Parenthood Action Fund Endorsed Candidates(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] Ro Khanna endorses Amanda Janoo in Vermont governor's race - NewsBreak(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  3. [3] Khanna, Carson and Democratic Lawmakers Raise ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  4. [4] Ro Khanna Says You Can’t Trust Tech Billionaires. President Trump’s AI Accord Doesn’t Ask You To.(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  5. [5] Khanna to introduce AI safety bill awaiting technology ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  6. [6] Exclusive: Ro Khanna offers alternative U.S.-China AI playbook(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
  7. [7] Opinion | Ro Khanna looks on the bright side(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
  8. [8] Ro Khanna is the left’s busiest midterm surrogate. Can he raise his own profile, too?(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  9. [9] Rep. Khanna Introduces the Illegal War Refund Act(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  10. [10] Ro Khanna(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  11. [11] Ro Khanna — CA-17 voting record - SeatLedger(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
  12. [12] Ro Khanna endorses Jyot Singh for Georgia State House(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
  13. [13] Rep. Khanna's Statement on New Yale Analysis Finding Medicare ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 14, 2026
  14. [14] California Federation of Labor Unions(opens in a new tab) Aug 5, 2026
  15. [15] Representatives Jackson, Pocan, and Khanna Introduce ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 11, 2026
  16. [16] REP. KHANNA & SEN. MERKLEY REINTRODUCE THE END ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 30, 2026
  17. [17] STATEMENT: Rep. Khanna on Tax Bill Passage(opens in a new tab) Jul 18, 2023
  18. [18] Economy(opens in a new tab) Mar 10, 2023
  19. [19] Education - Congressman Ro Khanna(opens in a new tab) Mar 10, 2023
  20. [20] Equality and Social Justice | Congressman Ro Khanna(opens in a new tab) Mar 10, 2023
  21. [21] Housing(opens in a new tab) Mar 10, 2023
  22. [22] Immigration - Congressman Ro Khanna(opens in a new tab) Mar 10, 2023
  23. [23] Prioritizing Public Safety | Congressman Ro Khanna(opens in a new tab) Mar 10, 2023
  24. [24] STATEMENT: KHANNA ON SAN JOSE VTA SHOOTING(opens in a new tab) May 26, 2021
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