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← Rundown2026 California House race — John Garamendi's seat

2026 election · U.S. House

2026 California House race — John Garamendi's seat

Incumbent: John Garamendi (Democrat)

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  • John Garamendi
    John Garamendi

    Democrat · Incumbent

    Stated positions (8) ▾
    • Economy and Cost of Living: Criticizes Trump-era economic policies as raising costs for families and opposes tax and budget measures seen as favoring billionaires over working-class Americans. [1][2]
    • Executive Power and Trump Administration: Criticizes what he describes as presidential overreach under Trump, expressing concern about erosion of checks on executive power. [1][2]

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  • Gun Control: Supports stricter regulation of gun shows, including closing the 'gun show loophole' and banning fire-sale transfers of firearms after dealer delicensing. [1]
  • Healthcare: Supports extending Affordable Care Act protections and opposes efforts to cut healthcare funding for everyday Americans. [1][2]
  • Immigration: Opposes religion-based immigration bans, criticizes ICE tactics including alleged racial profiling and deportations of long-term residents, and calls for immigration policy accountability. [1][2][3]
  • Manufacturing and Trade: Advocates for strengthening American manufacturing jobs and expanding 'Buy American' requirements through the Make It In America initiative. [1]
  • National Defense: Serves on the House committee authoring defense policy, advocating for protecting local military bases, servicemembers' healthcare, and addressing climate change impacts on the military. [1]
  • Veterans Affairs: Supports increased veteran benefits and resources, citing efforts that returned over $9.1 million in earned benefits to district veterans. [1]
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