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California · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 5

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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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Tom McClintock Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent Tom McClintock seeks re-election to California's 5th Congressional District in November 2026. Full profile → Michael Masuda Democratic Democratic challenger Michael Masuda is running against Republican incumbent Tom McClintock for California's 5th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile →

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IssueTom McClintock
Republican
Michael Masuda
Democratic
Economy & jobsSupports fiscal conservatism and limiting federal spending Voted 72 yes · 20 no · 2 missedOpposes chaotic tariffs; supports investing in local industries and jobs
HousingOpposes housing subsidies; favors market-based solutions Voted 4 yes · 1 no Supports expanding housing supply and reducing construction costs
Health careOpposes ACA; supports repeal and free-market replacement Voted 23 yes · 9 no · 1 missedSupports lower drug costs, protecting Medicare/Medi-Cal, rural healthcare access
ImmigrationSupports strict border enforcement and anti-sanctuary policies Voted 24 yes · 1 no Supports border security combined with legal pathways and system reform
Abortion & reproductive rightsOpposes abortion rights; voted against DoD abortion reimbursements Voted 3 yes · 1 missedno sourced position
EducationOpposes federal education mandates; against new school bond spending Voted 27 yes · 2 no · 1 missedSupports stronger federal investment in public schools and special education
Climate & energySkeptical of CA climate restrictions; supports forest management over emissions rules Voted 96 yes · 18 no · 1 missedSupports wildfire prevention, forest mgmt, and climate-linked water infrastructure
Crime & public safetySupports ending sanctuary policies to protect public safety Voted 69 yes · 8 no · 1 missedno sourced position
Taxes & budgetOpposes tax increases; supports spending restraint and budget reform Voted 50 yes · 7 no · 4 missedSupports returning tax dollars to district for local investment
Gunsno sourced position Voted 8 yes no sourced position
Democracy & electionsSupports voter ID and proof of citizenship requirements for federal elections Voted 16 yes no sourced position
Foreign policy & defenseSupports Russia sanctions but opposes ceding tariff authority to the President Voted 87 yes · 18 no · 6 missedSupports Gaza ceasefire, pause in military aid to Israel, two-state solution

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