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California · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 33

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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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Pete Aguilar Democratic · Incumbent Pete Aguilar is a Democratic U.S. Representative for California's 33rd District and House Democratic Caucus Chair, running for re-election in 2026. Full profile → Stephanie M. Vargas Republican Republican Stephanie M. Vargas challenges incumbent Pete Aguilar in California's 33rd Congressional District in 2026 Full profile →

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IssuePete Aguilar
Democratic
Stephanie M. Vargas
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports lowering costs, ending tariffs, curbing price gouging Voted 66 yes · 28 no Prioritizes cutting cost of living, energy costs, and regulatory burdens
HousingSupports expanding affordable housing supply and lowering housing costs Voted 3 yes · 2 no Supports affordable single-family home construction via voluntary incentives
Health careno sourced position Voted 22 yes · 11 no Supports lower drug costs, pricing transparency, and expanded urgent care
ImmigrationSupports comprehensive immigration reform; opposes harsh ICE enforcement Voted 4 yes · 20 no · 1 missedSupports secure borders with fair legal immigration process
Abortion & reproductive rightsStrongly supports reproductive freedom and codifying Roe v. Wade Voted 4 no Opposes abortion; supports protecting unborn children
EducationSupports universal school meals and education funding Voted 12 yes · 18 no Supports parental choice in education and trade-school funding
Climate & energyOpposes offshore drilling; supports clean energy transition Voted 37 yes · 77 no · 1 missedSupports domestic oil and gas production; opposes energy bans
Crime & public safetySupports crime-fighting technology with privacy safeguards Voted 44 yes · 33 no · 1 missedSupports law enforcement, accountability, and limited surveillance tools
Taxes & budgetSupports tax relief for working families; opposes Trump tariffs Voted 27 yes · 34 no Opposes high spending; supports tax credits for local manufacturing
GunsSupports gun-violence prevention while respecting Second Amendment Voted 8 no no sourced position
Democracy & electionsOpposes federal election interference; supports voting rights Voted 3 yes · 13 no Supports voter ID requirements; questions election security in California
Foreign policy & defenseSupports alliances; opposes endless wars; maintains Israel security ties Voted 78 yes · 29 no · 4 missedAmerica-first national security; opposes open-ended military conflicts

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