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California · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 28

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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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Judy Chu Democratic · Incumbent Judy Chu is the Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for California's 28th Congressional District, running for re-election in 2026. Full profile → April A. Verlato Republican Republican attorney and former Arcadia mayor challenging for California's 28th Congressional District in 2026 Full profile →

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IssueJudy Chu
Democratic
April A. Verlato
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports reversing tariffs and capping childcare costs to lower everyday expenses Voted 62 yes · 31 no · 1 missedSupports economic growth, lower regulations, and small businesses
HousingSupports increasing affordable housing supply and expanding housing vouchers Voted 3 yes · 2 no Prioritizes homelessness as top issue; calls for new strategy
Health careSupports protecting and expanding the ACA, Medicare, and cutting drug costs Voted 21 yes · 11 no · 1 missedSupports market-driven healthcare; prioritizes veteran healthcare access
ImmigrationSupports comprehensive immigration reform and a path to citizenship Voted 4 yes · 21 no Supports comprehensive immigration reform including border security
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports abortion rights and protecting reproductive healthcare access Voted 4 no no sourced position
EducationSupports doubling Pell Grants and making higher education more affordable Voted 12 yes · 18 no no sourced position
Climate & energySupports aggressive climate action and net-zero economy by 2050 Voted 34 yes · 78 no · 3 missedOpposes stronger emissions regulations; favors clean energy incentives
Crime & public safetySupports community safety, policing accountability, and prevention Voted 41 yes · 34 no · 3 missedStrongly supports law enforcement and first responders
Taxes & budgetSupports disaster tax relief and clean energy tax credits Voted 25 yes · 36 no Opposes tax increases; supports fiscal restraint and Prop 13
GunsSupports assault weapons ban and expanded background checks Voted 8 no no sourced position
Democracy & electionsOpposes authoritarianism; supports civic resistance Voted 3 yes · 13 no Opposes federal election mandates; supports citizenship verification
Foreign policy & defenseSupports U.S. global leadership, foreign aid, and Ukraine defense Voted 64 yes · 38 no · 9 missedSupports prudent military spending and congressional checks on war

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