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2026 Race · California

U.S. House (District 18)

2 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 18) in California is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 2 candidates are on record: Zoe Lofgren (Democratic) and Shane Lewis (Republican). The seat is currently held by Zoe Lofgren (Democratic), who has served since January 1995, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Shane Lewis

Republican

Public Record Profile

Incumbent's record this term

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Zoe Lofgren

Democratic · Since January 1995

Ranking Member

Science, Space, and Technology

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Science, Space, and Technology· Ranking Member
  • the Judiciary

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9439

    To amend the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to direct the Director of the National...

  • HR.9334

    Workforce for AI Trust Act

2026 California U.S. House (District 18) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 18) in California in 2026?

Zoe Lofgren (Democratic) and Shane Lewis (Republican). Zoe Lofgren is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 California U.S. House (District 18) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by California and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Zoe Lofgren, a Democratic, currently represents California, serving since January 1995.

What committees does Zoe Lofgren serve on?

Zoe Lofgren serves on House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and House Committee on the Judiciary. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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