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California · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 18

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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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Zoe Lofgren Democratic · Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren has served California's 18th District since 1995 and is running for reelection in 2026. Full profile → Shane Lewis Republican Republican engineer Shane Lewis challenges incumbent Zoe Lofgren in California's 18th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile →

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IssueZoe Lofgren
Democratic
Shane Lewis
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports job creation, innovation, infrastructure investment Voted 61 yes · 28 no · 5 missedSupports reshoring, flat tax, deficit reduction, and GDP growth goals
HousingSupports federal action to lower housing costs and expand affordable housing Voted 2 yes · 2 no · 1 missedLinks illegal immigration to rising housing costs
Health careSupports ACA, Medicare for All, and expanding affordable coverage Voted 22 yes · 10 no · 1 missedFrames healthcare costs as tied to federal borrowing and inflation
ImmigrationSupports comprehensive immigration reform and path to legal status Voted 4 yes · 21 no Supports legal pathways, H-2A reform, and local government input
Abortion & reproductive rightsno sourced position Voted 4 no no sourced position
EducationSupports school resources, college affordability, and STEM education Voted 11 yes · 17 no · 2 missedSupports tying federal school funding to measurable student progress
Climate & energySupports climate action, emissions reduction, and holding polluters accountable Voted 36 yes · 78 no · 1 missedSupports all-of-the-above energy strategy with tech over mandates
Crime & public safetySupports reasonable gun-safety measures to address gun violence public health crisis Voted 44 yes · 32 no · 2 missedno sourced position
Taxes & budgetno sourced position Voted 24 yes · 35 no · 2 missedSupports ~7% flat tax and gradual deficit reduction
GunsSupports assault weapons ban, background checks, and gun-violence research Voted 7 no · 1 missedOpposes treating Second Amendment as a regulable right
Democracy & electionsSupports voting rights, election security, and getting money out of politics Voted 3 yes · 13 no Supports counting only citizens for apportionment and funding
Foreign policy & defenseOpposes unauthorized U.S. military action in Iran; asserts congressional war powers Voted 73 yes · 32 no · 6 missedSupports domestic energy to reduce foreign dependence; rebuild military

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