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California · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 8

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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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John Garamendi Democratic · Incumbent Incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. John Garamendi seeks re-election in California's 8th Congressional District in November 2026. Full profile → Rudy Recile Republican Republican challenger Rudy Recile, retired Army Major and small-business owner, faces incumbent Rep. John Garamendi in CA-08. Full profile →

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IssueJohn Garamendi
Democratic
Rudy Recile
Republican
Economy & jobsPrioritizes job creation and reducing wealth inequality Voted 57 yes · 25 no · 12 missedSupports bringing industry back and reducing regulations to create jobs
HousingSupports federal funding for affordable housing construction Voted 3 yes · 2 no Supports reducing fees and regulations to encourage home construction
Health careSupports universal healthcare and Medicare for All Voted 22 yes · 9 no · 2 missedno sourced position
ImmigrationSupports comprehensive reform with path to citizenship Voted 4 yes · 19 no · 2 missedSupports enforcement of existing immigration law and use of Travis AFB for ICE detention
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports abortion access and reproductive rights Voted 3 no · 1 missedno sourced position
EducationSupports affordable public education from preschool through college Voted 13 yes · 14 no · 3 missedSupports school choice including public, private, and charter schools
Climate & energySupports rapid fossil fuel phaseout and clean energy investment Voted 27 yes · 65 no · 23 missedSupports fossil fuels, nuclear; opposes green-energy restrictions
Crime & public safetySupports police resources, reform, and community trust Voted 35 yes · 28 no · 15 missedno sourced position
Taxes & budgetSupports progressive tax reform; opposes national wealth tax Voted 22 yes · 33 no · 6 missedOpposes wealth taxes and increased government spending
GunsSupports gun rights with enhanced regulations and background checks Voted 5 no · 3 missedOpposes restrictions on citizens' ability to purchase firearms
Democracy & electionsSupports strengthening democratic alliances; opposes democratic backsliding Voted 3 yes · 10 no · 3 missedEmphasizes election integrity and bipartisan restoration of trust
Foreign policy & defenseSupports diplomacy, human rights, and limits on military interventions Voted 70 yes · 25 no · 16 missedFavors diplomacy to end the war in Iran and bring troops home

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