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2026 Race · California

U.S. House (District 31)

2 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 31) in California is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 2 candidates are on record: Gil Cisneros (Democratic) and Eric Ching (Republican). The seat is currently held by Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic), who has served since January 2019, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Eric Ching

Republican

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Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.

Democratic · Since January 2019

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Armed Services
  • Small Business

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.7154

    Streamlining Small Business Contracts Act of 2026

  • HR.6976

    Duty Status Reform Act

2026 California U.S. House (District 31) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 31) in California in 2026?

Gil Cisneros (Democratic) and Eric Ching (Republican). Gil Cisneros is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 California U.S. House (District 31) 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?

Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr., a Democratic, currently represents California, serving since January 2019.

What committees does Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. serve on?

Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. serves on House Committee on Armed Services and House Committee on Small Business. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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