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2026 Race · California

U.S. House (District 24)

2 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 24) in California is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 2 candidates are on record: Salud Carbajal (Democratic) and Bob Smith (Republican). The seat is currently held by Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic), who has served since January 2017, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Bob Smith

Republican

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Incumbent's record this term

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Salud O. Carbajal

Democratic · Since January 2017

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Agriculture
  • Armed Services
  • Transportation and Infrastructure

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9185

    Alan S. Lowenthal Blue Whales, Blue Skies Act

  • HR.8785

    Medium Transit Intensive Cities Authorization Act of 2026

2026 California U.S. House (District 24) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 24) in California in 2026?

Salud Carbajal (Democratic) and Bob Smith (Republican). Salud Carbajal is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 California U.S. House (District 24) 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?

Salud O. Carbajal, a Democratic, currently represents California, serving since January 2017.

What committees does Salud O. Carbajal serve on?

Salud O. Carbajal serves on House Committee on Agriculture, House Committee on Armed Services, and House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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