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California · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 1

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Official source: California Secretary of State (Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D.), Elections Division ↗(opens in a new tab) · check the state's own candidate list for the final word

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James Gallagher Republican · Incumbent Republican James Gallagher represents California's 1st District after winning a June 2026 special election. Full profile → Mike McGuire Democratic California Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire runs for Congress in CA-01 as a Democrat Full profile →

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IssueJames Gallagher
Republican
Mike McGuire
Democratic
Economy & jobsSupports lower taxes, less regulation, and expanded energy production Voted 8 yes · 2 missedSupports raising federal minimum wage and repealing Trump tariffs
HousingSupports reducing permitting costs and CEQA reform to boost housing Supports major federal investment in affordable housing and production
Health careSupports rural hospital funding; opposes Medi-Cal for undocumented immigrants Voted 2 yes Supports Medicare for All and opposes Medicaid and ACA cuts
ImmigrationSupports tough border security; opposes Medi-Cal for undocumented immigrants Supports holding ICE accountable with body cameras and judicial warrants
Abortion & reproductive rightsOpposed California Prop. 1; supports some limits on abortion Supports abortion access, contraception, and IVF as law of the land
EducationSupports parental rights; opposes transgender girls in girls' sports Voted 3 yes Supports full federal funding for rural schools and tuition-free community college
Climate & energySupports expanding energy production; opposes California emissions rules Voted 10 yes Supports aggressive climate action and clean energy investment
Crime & public safetySupports tougher crime laws and stricter border security Voted 7 yes Led bipartisan safer California crime and fentanyl legislation
Taxes & budgetSupports lower taxes, lower fees, and fewer regulations Voted 2 yes Opposes Trump tariffs; supports raising wages and cutting costs for families
GunsOpposed California gun-control legislation; characterized as Second Amendment supporter Voted 1 yes no sourced position
Democracy & electionsSupports voter-driven redistricting reform Voted 2 yes Supports protecting voting rights and overturning Citizens United
Foreign policy & defenseSupports strong national defense and secure borders Voted 3 yes Opposes war with Iran without congressional authorization

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