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2026 Race · California

U.S. House (District 33)

2 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 33) in California is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 2 candidates are on record: Pete Aguilar (Democratic) and Stephanie Vargas (Republican). The seat is currently held by Pete Aguilar (Democratic), who has served since January 2015, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Stephanie Vargas

Republican

Public Record Profile

Incumbent's record this term

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Pete Aguilar

Democratic · Since January 2015

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Appropriations

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HRES.1202

    Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

  • HRES.1048

    Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

2026 California U.S. House (District 33) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 33) in California in 2026?

Pete Aguilar (Democratic) and Stephanie Vargas (Republican). Pete Aguilar is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 California U.S. House (District 33) 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?

Pete Aguilar, a Democratic, currently represents California, serving since January 2015.

What committees does Pete Aguilar serve on?

Pete Aguilar serves on House Committee on Appropriations. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.