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2026 Race · California

U.S. House (District 42)

2 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 42) in California is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 2 candidates are on record: Robert Garcia (Democratic) and Brian Burley (Republican). The seat is currently held by Robert Garcia (Democratic), who has served since January 2023, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Brian Burley

Republican

Public Record Profile

Incumbent's record this term

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Robert Garcia

Democratic · Since January 2023

Ranking Member

Oversight and Government Reform

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Oversight and Government Reform· Ranking Member
  • Transportation and Infrastructure

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HRES.1228

    Directing the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives to initiate or...

  • HR.8508

    Piers Reinvestment Act

2026 California U.S. House (District 42) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 42) in California in 2026?

Robert Garcia (Democratic) and Brian Burley (Republican). Robert Garcia is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 California U.S. House (District 42) 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?

Robert Garcia, a Democratic, currently represents California, serving since January 2023.

What committees does Robert Garcia serve on?

Robert Garcia serves on House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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