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California · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 41

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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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Linda Sánchez Democratic · Incumbent Democratic incumbent Linda Sánchez represents CA-38 and is running for the redrawn CA-41 seat in November 2026. Full profile → Mitch Clemmons Republican Republican plumber and small-business owner challenging incumbent Linda Sánchez in California's redrawn 41st Congressional District in 2026. Full profile →

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IssueLinda Sánchez
Democratic
Mitch Clemmons
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports repealing tariffs, living wage, and job creation policies Voted 62 yes · 28 no · 4 missedPrioritizes affordability; cut waste and red tape to help working families
HousingSupports building more affordable rental housing via tax incentives Voted 3 yes · 2 no Supports federal permitting reform to lower housing costs
Health careSupports ACA, restoring subsidies, and expanding Medicare coverage Voted 21 yes · 11 no · 1 missedProtect Medicare; tighten Medicaid; increase price transparency
ImmigrationSupports humane immigration reform, earned path to citizenship, Dreamers Voted 4 yes · 21 no Secure border; narrow earned path for childhood arrivals
Abortion & reproductive rightsVoted to codify abortion rights and protect contraception access Voted 4 no no sourced position
EducationSupports federal investment in education and educational opportunities Voted 9 yes · 19 no · 2 missedSupports parental rights and school choice
Climate & energySupports climate action and clean-energy investment Voted 34 yes · 76 no · 5 missedOpposes carbon-emissions controls; supports conventional pollution regs and expanded energy production
Crime & public safetySupports community public-safety funding with civil-liberties guardrails Voted 42 yes · 34 no · 2 missedSupports law enforcement funding and consequences for crimes; backs limits on license-plate reader data retention
Taxes & budgetOpposes tax cuts for the wealthy; supports targeted tax relief for working families Voted 25 yes · 36 no Opposes excessive federal spending; supports auditing waste and fraud; no broad tax-rate plan stated
Gunsno sourced position Voted 8 no no sourced position
Democracy & electionsOpposes erosion of democratic institutions; voted against SAVE Act Voted 3 yes · 13 no Supports election integrity, proof-of-citizenship voting, and AI disclosure requirements
Foreign policy & defenseSupports congressional war authorization; opposed U.S. involvement in Iran Voted 76 yes · 34 no · 1 missedSupports strong military with conditions; high threshold for war; allies should share defense burden

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