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California · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 19

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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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Jimmy Panetta Democratic · Incumbent Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta seeks re-election in California's 19th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Peter Coe Verbica Republican Republican Pete Verbica challenges Democratic incumbent Jimmy Panetta in California's 19th Congressional District in November 2026. Full profile →

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IssueJimmy Panetta
Democratic
Peter Coe Verbica
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports worker-centric, innovation-driven economic growth Voted 66 yes · 25 no · 3 missedSupports cutting taxes, deregulation, and supply-side reform
HousingSupports expanding affordable and workforce housing through tax credits Voted 4 yes · 1 no Supports CEQA reform and local/neighborhood housing autonomy
Health careSupports universal health care and lower prescription drug prices Voted 22 yes · 11 no Supports market-based, competitive healthcare reform
ImmigrationSupports immigration reform, pathways to citizenship, and border security Voted 8 yes · 17 no Supports humane, practical immigration reform with legal pathways
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports reproductive rights and access to abortion care Voted 4 no Supports legal protection of human life from conception
EducationSupports affordable, accessible education and expanded federal aid Voted 15 yes · 15 no Supports eliminating the U.S. Department of Education
Climate & energySupports strong climate action and clean energy investment Voted 47 yes · 68 no Supports energy reliability; opposes gas taxes and fuel blend mandates
Crime & public safetySupports gun safety measures to reduce violent crime Voted 66 yes · 12 no Supports law enforcement; backs prosecution of violent crime and cartel crackdowns
Taxes & budgetOpposes deficit-increasing tax cuts for the wealthy; supports targeted tax relief Voted 29 yes · 32 no Supports lower taxes and reduced government spending
GunsSupports assault-weapons ban and expanded background checks Voted 1 yes · 7 no Skeptical of new gun regulations; backs prosecution and mental health over restrictions
Democracy & electionsSupports voting rights, election protections, and checks and balances Voted 6 yes · 10 no Supports voter ID and election integrity measures
Foreign policy & defenseSupports aid to allies; insists Congress must authorize military force Voted 91 yes · 19 no · 1 missedSupports strong national defense and servicemember support

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