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California · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 35

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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

U.S. House · District 35 Vote for one
Norma J. Torres Democratic · Incumbent Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for California's 35th District, serving since 2015, and 2026 candidate. Full profile → Mike Cargile Republican Republican challenger for California's 35th Congressional District in the 2026 general election Full profile →

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IssueNorma J. Torres
Democratic
Mike Cargile
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports reversing tariffs and expanding infrastructure investment Voted 62 yes · 29 no · 3 missedSupports business-friendly environment, reducing wasteful spending, breaking up monopolies
HousingSupports expanding affordable housing supply near transit Voted 4 yes · 1 no Attributes housing crisis to illegal immigration and institutional investors; Americans first
Health careOpposes Medicaid cuts; supports expanding Medicare drug negotiation Voted 21 yes · 10 no · 2 missedSupports drug price 'Favored Nations' guideline; audit before Medicare/Medicaid changes
ImmigrationSupports comprehensive immigration reform and due process Voted 4 yes · 21 no Supports merit-based, port-of-entry-only immigration; opposes open borders
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports abortion access; voted against abortion restrictions Voted 4 no Opposes abortion; supports exceptions for rape, incest, and life of the mother
EducationNow supports limiting local school board control over curriculum Voted 14 yes · 16 no Supports school choice, eliminating Dept. of Education, parental rights; opposes DEI/CRT
Climate & energySupports strong climate action and clean energy investment Voted 41 yes · 74 no Opposes stronger pollution/carbon rules; wants to end geoengineering
Crime & public safetySupports funding first responders and modernizing emergency systems Voted 50 yes · 27 no · 1 missedSupports law and order; opposes defunding police
Taxes & budgetOpposes SALT cap; opposes remittance transfer tax; voted against 2025 reconciliation bill Voted 27 yes · 34 no Supports cutting taxes on tips, Social Security, and property taxes
GunsSupports background checks, reporting requirements, and assault-weapons ban Voted 8 no Opposes all gun restrictions as unconstitutional
Democracy & electionsSupports protecting democratic institutions and opposing corruption in Central America Voted 3 yes · 13 no Supports strict voter ID, paper ballots, and citizen-only voting
Foreign policy & defensePrioritizes DHS, Central America democracy, and targeted sanctions against corruption Voted 80 yes · 30 no · 1 missedAmerica First; opposes endless wars; no mandatory congressional approval for military action

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