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Tom
McClintock

Republican incumbent Tom McClintock seeks re-election to California's 5th Congressional District in November 2026.

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Background

Tom McClintock is a Republican U.S. Representative serving California's 5th Congressional District, having first entered Congress in January 2009. He holds a B.A. in political science, cum laude, from the University of California, Los Angeles (1978), and before Congress worked as a journalist, public policy analyst, director of the Center for the California Taxpayer at the National Tax Limitation Foundation (1992–1994), and director of Economic and Regulatory Affairs at the Claremont Institute (1994–1996). 5/)8

Prior to his congressional career, McClintock served approximately 22 years in the California legislature, including stints in the California State Assembly (1982–1992 and 1996–2000) and the California State Senate (2000–2008). 15/) House Clerk records list his congressional hometown as Elk Grove, California, while the Congressional Directory identifies him as being of Granite Bay, California. 817

McClintock is listed as the incumbent representative for California's 5th Congressional District in the 119th Congress (2025–2027) and is seeking re-election in the November 2026 general election. 5/)17

At a glance

Party
Republican · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 5, California
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for California's 5th Congressional District
Website
tommcclintock.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 Tom McClintock 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
2.3%
with their party’s majority
90%

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)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safety
    PROOF Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • 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)
    Yes
  • 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. Sep 24
    debate
    Debate invitation issued to McClintock; he had not responded as of report date

    The Modesto Focus and The Merced Focus reported they were organizing October candidate debates. Masuda agreed to participate; McClintock had not responded. The article also noted criticism of McClintock for not holding town halls. Whether McClintock later responded was not established in available sources.

    Politics Focus | Save the date for VotingMatters – and free tacos · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Sep 18
    news
    McClintock says U.S. should arm Iranian resistance groups, opposes negotiations

    In a C-SPAN interview reported by the Fresno Bee, McClintock said he saw no point in negotiations with Iran and argued the U.S. should arm resistance groups there. Masuda criticized the position at a campaign town hall, arguing against military operations and citing effects on fuel and farm costs.

    Fact Check: Where are Rep. McClintock, challenger Masuda on the war in Iran? · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Aug 27
    filing
    California certifies McClintock and Masuda as general-election candidates for CA-05

    California's certified list paired incumbent Republican McClintock, designated 'United States Representative,' against Democrat Masuda, designated 'Foreign Affairs Officer,' for the November 3 general election.

    Tom McClintock | Biography & Record — The Conservative Ledger · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Jun 30
    filing
    FEC filings show McClintock raised $928,787 vs. Masuda's $361,735

    Federal Election Commission data for January 1, 2025–June 30, 2026 show McClintock's campaign reported $928,787.61 in receipts, $875,520.62 in disbursements, and $201,471.98 cash on hand. Masuda reported $361,735.22 in receipts and $89,451.51 cash on hand.

    California's 5th Congressional District 2026: Masuda vs. McClintock | ChamberLight · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Jun 2
    news
    McClintock wins California top-two primary with 61.3% of the vote

    McClintock received 129,653 votes (61.3%) in the California top-two primary. Democrat Michael Masuda placed second with 51,418 votes (24.3%), advancing to the general election.

    Tom McClintock | Biography & Record — The Conservative Ledger · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Jun 1
    endorsement
    Trump endorses McClintock for reelection the night before the primary

    President Donald Trump endorsed McClintock in a post writing: 'Tom McClintock has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election.'

    Tom McClintock | Biography & Record — The Conservative Ledger · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce organization
    Announced endorsement for California's 5th District. uschamber.com · Sep 22, 2026
  • Former Rep. Devin Nunes official
    Nunes said, "He has my complete support." Date is the campaign page update date; original announcement date not given. tommcclintock.com · Sep 13, 2026
  • President Donald Trump official
    Trump posted: "Tom McClintock has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election." trumpstruth.org · Jun 1, 2026
  • Fresno City Councilmember Garry Bredefeld official
    Date is the campaign page update date; original announcement date not given. tommcclintock.com · Apr 10, 2026
  • California Republican Party organization
    The party's Board of Directors endorsed McClintock for the newly redrawn 5th District; reported by San Joaquin Valley Sun on February 17, 2026. sjvsun.com · Feb 12, 2026
  • El Dorado, Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, Madera, Fresno, Stanislaus, San Joaquin, and Tuolumne County Republican Parties organization
    Nine county Republican parties had endorsed McClintock by February 11, 2026, per San Joaquin Valley Sun. Tuolumne's endorsement came the preceding Saturday; dates for others not given. sjvsun.com · Feb 11, 2026

Past elections

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

YearSeatResultVotesShare
2022U.S. House CA-05 · RWon173,52461.3%
2020U.S. House CA-04 · RWon247,29155.9%
2018U.S. House CA-04 · RWon184,40154.1%
2016U.S. House CA-04 · RWon220,13362.7%

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
$929K
Spent
$876K
Cash on hand
$201K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H8CA04152(opens in a new tab)

Sources 21

  1. [1] Vote Notes on Legislation | Congressman Tom Mcclintock(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  2. [2] California's 5th Congressional District 2026: Masuda vs. McClintock | ChamberLight(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  3. [3] Politics Focus | Save the date for VotingMatters – and free tacos(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  4. [4] U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Tom McClintock for ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  5. [5] Fact Check: Where are Rep. McClintock, challenger Masuda on the war in Iran?(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
  6. [6] Tom McClintock | Biography & Record — The Conservative Ledger(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  7. [7] News - Tom McClintock | for Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
  8. [8] Former Rep. Devin Nunes Endorses Rep. Tom McClintock(opens in a new tab) Sep 13, 2026
  9. [9] Congressman Tom Mcclintock(opens in a new tab) Sep 5, 2026
  10. [10] Press Releases | Congressman Tom Mcclintock - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Aug 27, 2026
  11. [11] Rep. Tom McClintock to Newsmax: Cut Housing Subsidies to Lower Home Prices(opens in a new tab) Jul 2, 2026
  12. [12] Donald J. Trump: "Congressman Tom McClintock is doing a fantastic job representing California’...(opens in a new tab) Jun 1, 2026
  13. [13] Fresno City Councilmember Garry Bredefeld Edorses Rep. Tom ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 10, 2026
  14. [14] Calif. GOP backs McClintock for 5th Congressional district as Kiley primary challenge looms(opens in a new tab) Feb 17, 2026
  15. [15] McClintock boasts endorsements of 5th District County GOP ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 11, 2026
  16. [16] A Big, Beautiful Future(opens in a new tab) May 22, 2025
  17. [17] The Save Act(opens in a new tab) Apr 10, 2025
  18. [18] Education(opens in a new tab) Mar 1, 2023
  19. [19] Fiscal and Economic | Congressman Tom Mcclintock(opens in a new tab) Mar 1, 2023
  20. [20] Healthcare(opens in a new tab) Mar 1, 2023
  21. [21] Illegal Immigration - Border Crisis - Congressman Tom Mcclintock(opens in a new tab) Mar 1, 2023
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