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Shane
Lewis

Republican engineer Shane Lewis challenges incumbent Zoe Lofgren in California's 18th Congressional District in 2026.

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positions
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endorsements
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Background

Shane Lewis is a Republican candidate challenging incumbent Zoe Lofgren in California's 18th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. 12 He works as an R&D Electrical Test Engineer for a medical-device company and has previously held R&D roles at Zeltiq, Thoratec, St. Jude Medical, Abbott, and PROCEPT BioRobotics. 11 Lewis has lived in San Jose for nearly 28 years and, according to his campaign biography, served in the U.S. Marine Corps after high school before working as a church worship leader, church elder, and music teacher. 11 BallotReady reports he holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in Political Science and Government from Liberty University (2019 and 2025, respectively). 7 Lewis ran for Santa Clara County Board of Education Trustee Area 4 in 2024, receiving 21.29% of the vote but not winning a seat. 1216

At a glance

Party
Republican
Running for
U.S. House · District 18, California
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
R&D Electrical Test Engineer (medical-device company)
Website
shanelewisforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 7
    news
    Mercury News describes CA-18 as safely Democratic; reports Lewis policy positions and ~$3,300 cash on hand

    The Mercury News reported that the newly drawn CA-18 seat is considered safely Democratic. It described Lewis as supporting a low flat income tax, expanded water storage, clean technology, and immigration reform with legal pathways to citizenship to meet business labor needs. His cash on hand was reported at approximately $3,300 based on federal election filings.

    Election 2026: House control is up for grabs. Bay Area seats look ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Sep 30
    filing
    FEC filings through Sept. 30 show Lewis raised $107,049 and has ~$3,349 cash on hand

    A race-tracking page updated with FEC data through September 30 listed Lewis at $107,049 raised, $103,699 spent, and $3,349 cash on hand. An earlier snapshot using data checked around August 24 showed $60,180 in receipts, $56,872 spent, and $3,307 on hand — reflecting a different coverage period.

    California's 18th District Candidates 2026 (CA-18) · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 17
    debate
    Lewis listed as attendee for BenitoLink general-election candidate forum in Hollister

    BenitoLink announced a general-election forum in Hollister featuring the District 18 race and listed Lewis among the candidates expected to attend. Whether he attended or what he said was not confirmed in the sources reviewed.

    Your Voice - Your Vote | BenitoLink · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 12
    news
    Lewis identifies immigration and infrastructure as top district priorities in BenitoLink Q&A

    In a candidate Q&A published by BenitoLink, Lewis stated that immigration and infrastructure were the district's two most pressing issues. He called for federal infrastructure investment to keep pace with inflation and population growth, and criticized government enforcement on immigration, saying he would support communities, families, and immigrants.

    2026 General Election Q&A: 18th District U.S. Congressional race · Sep 13, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Aug 27
    filing
    California certifies Lewis and Lofgren for CA-18 November general election ballot

    California's certified candidate list officially named Shane Lewis and Zoe Lofgren as the two candidates for U.S. Representative, District 18, with the general election scheduled for November 3.

    Zoe Lofgren (D) — U.S. Representative, CA-18 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Jun 2
    news
    Shane Lewis advances from CA-18 primary with 34,883 votes

    In California's top-two primary, Lewis received 34,883 votes, finishing second behind incumbent Zoe Lofgren (65,291 votes), advancing both to the November general election. Luis Arreguín and Chris Demers did not advance.

    Zoe Lofgren (D) — U.S. Representative, CA-18 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • California Republican Party organization
    Listed as endorsed candidate for U.S. House District 18 on the party's 2026 CRP Endorsements page. cagop.org
  • Fresno County Republican Party organization
    Fresno GOP voter guide lists Lewis as endorsed for Congressional District 18. fresnogop.org
  • California Rifle & Pistol Association organization
    Listed on Lewis's campaign endorsements page; also appears on CRPA's 2026 federal candidates page under CD18. shanelewisforcongress.com · Jun 2, 2026
  • Republican National Hispanic Assembly, Fresno Chapter organization
    Listed on Lewis's campaign endorsements page. shanelewisforcongress.com · Jun 2, 2026
  • California Republican Assembly, Fresno Chapter organization
    Listed separately on Lewis's campaign endorsements page. shanelewisforcongress.com · Jun 2, 2026
  • Reform California organization
    Listed on Lewis's campaign endorsements page. shanelewisforcongress.com · Jun 2, 2026
  • Santa Cruz County Republicans organization
    Listed on Lewis's campaign endorsements page. shanelewisforcongress.com · Jun 2, 2026
  • Michael Gates official
    Identified as a candidate for California attorney general; listed on Lewis's campaign endorsements page. shanelewisforcongress.com · Jun 2, 2026
  • Santa Clara County Republican Party organization
    Listed on Lewis's campaign endorsements page. shanelewisforcongress.com · Jun 2, 2026
  • Monterey County Republican Party organization
    Listed on Lewis's campaign endorsements page. shanelewisforcongress.com · Jun 2, 2026
  • Peter Kuo official
    Former California Republican Party vice chair (2019–2023); listed on Lewis's campaign endorsements page. shanelewisforcongress.com · Jun 2, 2026
  • Republican Party of Kings County organization
    Listed on Lewis's campaign endorsements page. shanelewisforcongress.com · Jun 2, 2026
  • Carl DeMaio official
    Identified as chairman of Reform California; listed on Lewis's campaign endorsements page. shanelewisforcongress.com · Jun 2, 2026
  • California Republican Assembly organization
    Listed on Lewis's campaign endorsements page; also appears on CRA House of Representatives endorsements page. shanelewisforcongress.com · Jun 2, 2026
  • San Benito County Republican Party organization
    Listed on Lewis's campaign endorsements page. shanelewisforcongress.com · Jun 2, 2026
  • Silicon Valley Association of Conservative Republicans organization
    Listed on Lewis's campaign endorsements page. shanelewisforcongress.com · Jun 2, 2026

Campaign finance

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

Raised
$107K
Spent
$104K
Cash on hand
$3,349

As of Sep 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6CA18172(opens in a new tab)

Sources 11

  1. [1] Election 2026: House control is up for grabs. Bay Area seats look ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  2. [2] California's 18th District Candidates 2026 (CA-18)(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  3. [3] Issues | Shane Lewis for Congress in CA-18(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  4. [4] Zoe Lofgren (D) — U.S. Representative, CA-18 | 2026 profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  5. [5] Your Voice - Your Vote | BenitoLink(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
  6. [6] 2026 General Election Q&A: 18th District U.S. Congressional race(opens in a new tab) Sep 13, 2026
  7. [7] Voter Guide - Fresno GOP(opens in a new tab) Jun 11, 2026
  8. [8] Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Jun 2, 2026
  9. [9] Commitment 2026: Four candidates compete for California's 18th ...(opens in a new tab) May 21, 2026
  10. [10] CAGOP Endorsements - California Republican Party(opens in a new tab) Apr 29, 2026
  11. [11] 2026 Primary Election Q&A: 18th U.S. Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Apr 3, 2026
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