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California · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 52

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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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Juan Vargas Democratic · Incumbent Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative Juan Vargas seeks re-election in California's 52nd District in 2026. Full profile → Jeff Belle Republican Jeff Belle is the Republican challenger for California's 52nd Congressional District in the November 2026 general election. Full profile →

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IssueJuan Vargas
Democratic
Jeff Belle
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports economy for working families; opposes Trump tariffs Voted 57 yes · 31 no · 6 missedSupports lower taxes, less regulation, and small-business relief
HousingSupports affordable housing and homebuyer tax credits Voted 3 yes · 2 no Supports increasing housing supply and faster approvals
Health careSupports ACA expansion and lower prescription drug costs Voted 23 yes · 10 no Supports keeping Medicaid/Medicare; opposes additional taxpayer-funded programs
ImmigrationSupports comprehensive immigration reform and DACA pathway Voted 4 yes · 21 no Supports secure borders and earned legal status for long-term immigrants
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports reproductive rights for women Voted 4 no Opposes all elective abortion; supports conception-to-death legal protection
Educationno sourced position Voted 9 yes · 17 no · 4 missedSupports federal role in education for special needs and low-income students
Climate & energySupports climate action and clean energy investment Voted 32 yes · 81 no · 2 missedFavors reduced energy regulations; prioritizes Tijuana River cleanup
Crime & public safetySupports common-sense public safety laws; opposes unchecked ICE enforcement Voted 40 yes · 33 no · 5 missedSupports protecting children online; favors safer schools
Taxes & budgetSupports housing tax credits and ACA subsidies for working families Voted 24 yes · 37 no Opposes higher taxes; supports cutting spending and reducing debt
GunsSupports common-sense gun-violence reduction laws Voted 8 no Opposes all gun restrictions; strong Second Amendment absolutist
Democracy & electionsSupports civil rights protections and public trust in government institutions Voted 2 yes · 13 no · 1 missedSupports term limits, voter ID, and congressional transparency reforms
Foreign policy & defenseSupports limiting U.S. military action in Iran via War Powers Resolution Voted 78 yes · 29 no · 4 missedSupports active U.S. global intervention; strong stance on Iran and Israel

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