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California · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 49

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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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Mike Levin Democratic · Incumbent Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for California's 49th District, serving since 2019 and seeking re-election in 2026. Full profile → Armen Kurdian Republican Armen Kurdian, retired Navy captain, is the 2026 Republican challenger in California's 49th Congressional District. Full profile →

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IssueMike Levin
Democratic
Armen Kurdian
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports lowering costs for middle-class Americans; opposes Trump tariffs Voted 68 yes · 26 no Supports cutting spending, regulations, and boosting jobs to lower costs
HousingSupports building more affordable housing and limiting institutional investor purchases Voted 3 yes · 2 no Supports reducing federal regulations to increase homebuilding
Health careSupports strengthening ACA, lowering drug costs, and a public option Voted 23 yes · 10 no Supports protecting Medicare and lowering prescription drug costs
ImmigrationSupports comprehensive reform with border security and path to citizenship Voted 11 yes · 14 no Supports secure borders, law enforcement, and expanded legal immigration
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports codifying Roe v. Wade and full reproductive rights Voted 4 no Reported to support legal protection of human life from conception
EducationSupports public school investment, college affordability, and zero-interest student loans Voted 13 yes · 16 no · 1 missedSupports student loan reform, empowering teachers, and abolishing Dept. of Education
Climate & energySupports investing in renewable energy to lower costs Voted 37 yes · 78 no Supports all-of-the-above energy policy including nuclear
Crime & public safetyno sourced position Voted 52 yes · 26 no Supports law enforcement cooperation and diversion programs
Taxes & budgetno sourced position Voted 28 yes · 33 no Supports cutting wasteful spending and reducing regulations
GunsSupports universal background checks and assault-weapons ban Voted 8 no no sourced position
Democracy & electionsSupports restoring voting rights and protecting elections from foreign interference Voted 6 yes · 10 no Supports voter ID, citizenship requirements, and AI content labeling
Foreign policy & defenseOpposes military interventions in Venezuela and Iran; supports War Powers checks Voted 91 yes · 20 no Supports fully funding defense; favors decisive action when U.S. security threatened

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