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California · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 50

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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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Scott Peters Democratic · Incumbent Scott Peters is a Democratic U.S. Representative from California's 50th District, first elected in 2012 and seeking reelection in 2026. Full profile → Steve Cohen Republican Republican challenger Steve Cohen, former KUSI-TV news director, runs against incumbent Scott Peters in CA-50. Full profile →

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IssueScott Peters
Democratic
Steve Cohen
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports investing in job creation, lower costs, and innovation Voted 69 yes · 24 no · 1 missedSupports cracking down on corporate pricing and fiscal accountability
HousingSupports building more housing and reducing costs Voted 4 yes · 1 no Supports expanding housing supply to improve affordability
Health careSupports affordable healthcare and Medicare drug price negotiation Voted 24 yes · 9 no Supports lower drug costs and protecting pre-existing condition coverage
ImmigrationSupports legal immigration, border investment, and path for Dreamers Voted 5 yes · 20 no No public position found; declined to answer questionnaire
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports abortion access and reproductive rights without government interference Voted 4 no No public position found; declined to answer questionnaire
EducationSupports affordable, quality education and expanding STEM and Pell Grants Voted 13 yes · 15 no · 2 missedno sourced position
Climate & energySupports rapid greenhouse gas reductions and clean-energy investment Voted 40 yes · 70 no · 5 missedno sourced position
Crime & public safetyPrioritizes neighborhood safety and school violence prevention Voted 50 yes · 28 no no sourced position
Taxes & budgetSupports tax cuts for working families; opposes cuts for corporations Voted 24 yes · 34 no · 3 missedOpposes wasteful spending; demands fiscal transparency
GunsSupports assault weapons ban and universal background checks Voted 8 no no sourced position
Democracy & electionsOpposes SAVE Act; supports voter access and election security Voted 4 yes · 12 no no sourced position
Foreign policy & defenseSupports U.S. alliances, military investment, and Ukraine aid Voted 79 yes · 28 no · 4 missedSupports increasing defense budget to 4–5% of GDP

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