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California · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 26

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Jacqui Irwin Democratic California Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin is the Democratic candidate for California's open 26th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Samuel Gallucci Republican Republican Samuel Gallucci, pastor and former PeopleSoft executive, runs for California's open 26th Congressional District seat in 2026. Full profile →

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IssueJacqui Irwin
Democratic
Samuel Gallucci
Republican
Economy & jobsOpposes tariffs; calls for ending war with Iran to reduce inflation Focuses on affordability and cost of living for families
HousingEnd tariffs/war to lower costs; model federal policy on California housing reforms Highlights housing costs; supports treatment-linked housing for homeless
Health careProtect Medicare and Medicaid; restore healthcare subsidies Supports more efficient healthcare with less spending on insurance
ImmigrationSupports border security plus comprehensive immigration reform Supports path to stay for law-abiding long-term migrants; deport criminals
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports expanded abortion access, including for veterans Opposes abortion in all circumstances; no public funding for providers
EducationSupports restoring education funding from preschool through college Champions parental rights in education; founded low-cost school alternative
Climate & energySupports climate action balanced with affordability; opposes offshore drilling Opposes new climate regulations; favors enforcing existing laws
Crime & public safetySupports local law enforcement with privacy oversight on surveillance Supports keeping violent offenders incarcerated and reforming homeless support
Taxes & budgetFocuses on affordability; wants utility tax cuts passed to ratepayers no sourced position
GunsSupports expanded gun-safety measures including GVROs no sourced position
Democracy & electionsSupports congressional oversight and banning AI-generated campaign ads Supports voter ID with accessibility conditions; opposes federal election takeover
Foreign policy & defenseOpposes wars of choice; supports diplomacy and congressional oversight Supports limited military action; opposes open-ended wars

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