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California · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 32

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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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Brad Sherman Democratic · Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative Brad Sherman has represented California's 32nd Congressional District since 1997. Full profile → Larry Thompson Republican Republican attorney and entertainment executive Larry Thompson is running for California's 32nd Congressional District in 2026 Full profile →

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IssueBrad Sherman
Democratic
Larry Thompson
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports union rights and repealing right-to-work laws Voted 61 yes · 32 no · 1 missedSupports cutting taxes, reducing debt, and stopping money creation
HousingSupports affordable housing and housing for homeless veterans Voted 3 yes · 2 no Supports eliminating property taxes to lower homeownership costs
Health careSupports ACA, Medicaid, and Planned Parenthood funding Voted 22 yes · 10 no · 1 missedWants to lower healthcare costs without cutting existing coverage
ImmigrationOpposes aggressive ICE enforcement; demands oversight Voted 4 yes · 20 no · 1 missedSupports closed borders, deportation, and enforcing existing immigration law
Abortion & reproductive rightsno sourced position Voted 4 no Personally opposed but supports state authority; opposes federal abortion ban
EducationSupports federal investment in public schools and college affordability Voted 17 yes · 12 no · 1 missedSupports school transparency, financial literacy education, and state/local control
Climate & energySupports Green New Deal and opposes U.S. withdrawal from Paris Agreement Voted 33 yes · 80 no · 2 missedOpposes stricter emissions regulations; supports free-market energy
Crime & public safetyno sourced position Voted 41 yes · 35 no · 2 missedStrongly pro-law enforcement; supports prosecution of criminals
Taxes & budgetSupports windfall profits tax on oil companies with rebates to taxpayers Voted 25 yes · 35 no · 1 missedSupports deep tax cuts including phasing out federal income taxes
GunsSupports background checks, assault weapons ban, and safe storage laws Voted 8 no Opposes gun restrictions; supports prosecuting gun criminals
Democracy & electionsDefended 2020 election results and opposes threats to democratic processes Voted 3 yes · 13 no Supports voter ID and federal citizenship verification requirements
Foreign policy & defenseStrong supporter of U.S.-Israel alliance; focuses on nuclear nonproliferation Voted 84 yes · 23 no · 4 missedPro-Israel; supports military spending; defers war powers to president and Congress

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