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2026 Race · California

U.S. House (District 39)

2 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 39) in California is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 2 candidates are on record: Mark Takano (Democratic) and Steve Manos (Republican). The seat is currently held by Mark Takano (Democratic), who has served since January 2013, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Steve Manos

Republican

Public Record Profile

Incumbent's record this term

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Mark Takano

Democratic · Since January 2013

Ranking Member

Veterans' Affairs

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Veterans' Affairs· Ranking Member
  • Education and Workforce

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9446

    VA Health Care Capacity Assessment Act

  • HR.9110

    Promoting Authenticity with Influencer Disclaimers Act

2026 California U.S. House (District 39) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 39) in California in 2026?

Mark Takano (Democratic) and Steve Manos (Republican). Mark Takano is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 California U.S. House (District 39) 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?

Mark Takano, a Democratic, currently represents California, serving since January 2013.

What committees does Mark Takano serve on?

Mark Takano serves on House Committee on Veterans' Affairs and House Committee on Education and Workforce. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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