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Ted
W. Lieu

Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative Ted Lieu seeks re-election in California's 36th Congressional District in 2026.

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Background

Ted W. Lieu is a Democratic U.S. Representative serving California's 36th Congressional District, currently in his sixth term in the House. He was born in Taipei, Taiwan, and grew up in the Cleveland, Ohio area after his family immigrated to the United States. He holds bachelor's degrees in computer science and political science from Stanford University (1991) and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center (1994). 14/)

Before his congressional career, Lieu served as a JAG officer in the U.S. Air Force on active duty from 1995 to 1999 and in the Air Force Reserve from 2000 to 2021. He also clerked for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and practiced private-sector law. 34/)

Lieu's elected career began on the Torrance City Council (2002–2005), followed by the California State Assembly (2005–2010) and the California State Senate (2011–2014) before his election to Congress. He currently resides in Torrance, California. 13

In the November 3, 2026 general election, Lieu is running as the Democratic incumbent candidate for California's 36th Congressional District. 914

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 36, California
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative, California's 36th Congressional District
Website
lieu.house.gov(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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

Voting record

How Ted W. Lieu 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
4.1%
with their party’s majority
98%

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
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • 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. Nov 3
    filing
    CA-36 general election: Lieu vs. Brignano on November 3 ballot

    Voter guides list Ted Lieu and Republican Houston Brignano as the candidates in the CA-36 race on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot.

    November 3, 2026 ballot, City of Los Angeles - CityHallPass · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 6
    news
    Lieu joins push for national film and television tax credit

    Lieu joined Rep. Laura Friedman and other Los Angeles-area members to promote the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act, which would create a national film and TV production tax credit.

    REP LIEU JOINS REP. FRIEDMAN, LOS ANGELES DELEGATION, AND ENTERTAINMENT UNION IN PUSH FOR NATIONAL FILM TAX CREDIT · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 5
    news
    Lieu identifies high costs as top issue in candidate questionnaire

    In a Southern California News Group questionnaire, Lieu identified high costs as the most important issue facing Californians and addressed housing, health care, AI, immigration, deepfakes, and offshore drilling.

    Ted Lieu, CA-36 candidate, 2026 election questionnaire - Daily News · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 1
    endorsement
    Center Action Fund endorses Lieu for CA-36

    The Center Action Fund included Lieu on its 2026 midterm general-election endorsement list for California's 36th Congressional District.

    2026 Midterm General Endorsements - Center Action Fund · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 25
    news
    Lieu and Calvert urge NASA to site proposed U.S. Space Academy in California

    Lieu joined Rep. Ken Calvert in urging NASA to consider California for a proposed U.S. Space Academy, citing the state's access to spaceflight institutions, companies, and experts.

    Calvert and Lieu Urge NASA to Consider California as the Site ... · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 16
    news
    Lieu calls for committee vote on bipartisan AI bill

    Reporting carried on Lieu's House website said he called for committee consideration of a bipartisan bill on advanced AI models while stopping short of endorsing it, saying he wanted to 'support the legislative process.'

    Ted Lieu, No. 4 Democrat, calls for committee vote on bipartisan AI bill · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Aug 27
    filing
    Lieu certified as CA-36 general-election candidate

    A candidate profile citing California's certified general-election candidate list reports Lieu on the November 3 ballot against Republican Houston Brignano.

    Ted W. Lieu (D) — U.S. Representative, CA-36 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Jul 15
    news
    Lieu FEC second-quarter report shows ~$1.9M raised cycle-to-date

    A campaign-finance profile citing the FEC's July quarterly report lists Lieu at $1,909,642 raised, $1,489,458 spent, and $1,188,399 cash on hand through June 30.

    Ted W. Lieu (D) — U.S. Representative, CA-36 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Jun 2
    filing
    Lieu advances from CA-36 primary with ~61% of the vote

    Ted Lieu and Republican Houston Brignano advanced to the November general election. Compiled primary results show Lieu with 60.94% and Brignano with 15.28%.

    2026 United States House of Representatives elections in ... · Sep 20, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • League of Conservation Voters Action Fund organization
    Listed on LCV's 2025-2026 endorsements page as endorsed for the 2026 general election, CA-36. lcv.org
  • International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, District Council 36 union
    Listed in iVoterGuide profile for 2026 campaign, CA-36. ivoterguide.com
  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund organization
    Listed in iVoterGuide profile for 2026 campaign, CA-36. ivoterguide.com
  • UAW Region 2B union
    Listed in iVoterGuide profile for 2026 campaign, CA-36. ivoterguide.com
  • Equality California organization
    Listed in iVoterGuide profile for 2026 campaign, CA-36. ivoterguide.com
  • Human Rights Campaign PAC organization
    Listed in iVoterGuide profile for 2026 campaign, CA-36. ivoterguide.com
  • American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) California union
    Listed in iVoterGuide profile for 2026 campaign, CA-36. ivoterguide.com
  • VoteVets.org organization
    Listed in iVoterGuide profile for 2026 campaign, CA-36. ivoterguide.com
  • California Democratic Party organization
    Listed in iVoterGuide profile for 2026 campaign, CA-36. ivoterguide.com
  • California School Employees Association union
    Listed in iVoterGuide profile; marked as received after the listing's deadline. ivoterguide.com
  • Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence organization
    Listed in iVoterGuide profile for 2026 campaign, CA-36. ivoterguide.com
  • United Auto Workers union
    Listed in iVoterGuide profile; marked as received after the listing's deadline. ivoterguide.com
  • Sierra Club organization
    Listed in iVoterGuide profile for 2026 campaign, CA-36. ivoterguide.com
  • Humane Society Legislative Fund organization
    Listed in iVoterGuide profile for 2026 campaign, CA-36. ivoterguide.com
  • California Federation of Teachers union
    Listed in iVoterGuide profile for 2026 campaign, CA-36. ivoterguide.com
  • Sierra Club Independent Action organization
    Listed in iVoterGuide profile for 2026 campaign, CA-36. sway.co
  • Pro-Israel America organization
    Listed in iVoterGuide profile for 2026 campaign, CA-36. ivoterguide.com
  • SEIU California union
    Listed in iVoterGuide profile for 2026 campaign, CA-36. ivoterguide.com
  • California Labor Federation union
    Listed in California Federation of Labor Unions 2026 pre-general-election COPE recommendations document dated August 4, 2026. calaborfed.org · Aug 4, 2026

Past elections

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

YearSeatResultVotesShare
2022U.S. House CA-36 · DWon194,29969.8%
2020U.S. House CA-33 · DWon257,09467.6%
2018U.S. House CA-33 · DWon219,09170.0%
2016U.S. House CA-33 · DWon219,39766.4%

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
$1.83M
Spent
$1.32M
Cash on hand
$1.19M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4CA33119(opens in a new tab)

Sources 20

  1. [1] November 3, 2026 ballot, City of Los Angeles - CityHallPass(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] Sierra Club Angeles Chapter's Voting Group recommendations | Sway(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  3. [3] Ted Lieu iVoterGuide Profile - iVoterGuide(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  4. [4] Voter Guide Profile for CA U.S. Rep., Dist. 36 candidate - Ted Lieu(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  5. [5] REP LIEU JOINS REP. FRIEDMAN, LOS ANGELES DELEGATION, AND ENTERTAINMENT UNION IN PUSH FOR NATIONAL FILM TAX CREDIT(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  6. [6] Ted Lieu, CA-36 candidate, 2026 election questionnaire - Daily News(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  7. [7] 2026 Midterm General Endorsements - Center Action Fund(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  8. [8] Calvert and Lieu Urge NASA to Consider California as the Site ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  9. [9] Ted W. Lieu (D) — U.S. Representative, CA-36 | 2026 profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  10. [10] 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 20, 2026
  11. [11] Ted Lieu, No. 4 Democrat, calls for committee vote on bipartisan AI bill(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
  12. [12] 2025-2026 Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Aug 28, 2026
  13. [13] California Federation of Labor Unions(opens in a new tab) Aug 5, 2026
  14. [14] Ted W. Lieu — official campaign website(opens in a new tab) Jul 10, 2026
  15. [15] Transcript: Rep. Ted Lieu on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 10, 2026(opens in a new tab) May 10, 2026
  16. [16] Committee Work | Congressman Ted Lieu - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Mar 11, 2026
  17. [17] Know Your Reproductive Rights(opens in a new tab) Feb 20, 2024
  18. [18] REP LIEU APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN GUN SAFETY LEGISLATION(opens in a new tab) Jun 24, 2022
  19. [19] REP LIEU STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF SHIELD ACT(opens in a new tab) Oct 23, 2019
  20. [20] REP LIEU INTRODUCES BOLD CLIMATE CHANGE BILL(opens in a new tab) Jan 9, 2019
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