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2026 Race · California

U.S. House (District 19)

2 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 19) in California is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 2 candidates are on record: Jimmy Panetta (Democratic) and Peter Verbica (Republican). The seat is currently held by Jimmy Panetta (Democratic), who has served since January 2017, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Peter Verbica

Republican

Public Record Profile

Incumbent's record this term

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Jimmy Panetta

Democratic · Since January 2017

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Ways and Means
  • the Budget

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HRES.1388

    Recognizing the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture in the United States and...

  • HR.9444

    To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide rest and recuperation leave for employees engaged in...

2026 California U.S. House (District 19) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 19) in California in 2026?

Jimmy Panetta (Democratic) and Peter Verbica (Republican). Jimmy Panetta is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 California U.S. House (District 19) 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?

Jimmy Panetta, a Democratic, currently represents California, serving since January 2017.

What committees does Jimmy Panetta serve on?

Jimmy Panetta serves on House Committee on Ways and Means and House Committee on the Budget. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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