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2026 Race · California

U.S. House (District 5)

2 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 5) in California is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 2 candidates are on record: Tom McClintock (Republican) and Michael Masuda (Democratic). The seat is currently held by Tom McClintock (Republican), who has served since January 2009, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Michael Masuda

Democratic

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Tom McClintock

Republican · Since January 2009

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Natural Resources
  • the Budget
  • the Judiciary

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.8454

    To provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the State of...

  • HR.5437

    Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act

2026 California U.S. House (District 5) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 5) in California in 2026?

Tom McClintock (Republican) and Michael Masuda (Democratic). Tom McClintock is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 California U.S. House (District 5) 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?

Tom McClintock, a Republican, currently represents California, serving since January 2009.

What committees does Tom McClintock serve on?

Tom McClintock serves on House Committee on Natural Resources, House Committee on the Budget, and House Committee on the Judiciary. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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