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2026 Race · California

U.S. House (District 50)

2 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 50) in California is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 2 candidates are on record: Scott Peters (Democratic) and Steve Cohen (Republican). The seat is currently held by Scott H. Peters (Democratic), who has served since January 2013, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Steve Cohen

Republican

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Incumbent's record this term

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Scott H. Peters

Democratic · Since January 2013

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Energy and Commerce
  • the Budget

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HRES.1265

    Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "Tardive...

  • HR.8308

    CERTAIN Act

2026 California U.S. House (District 50) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 50) in California in 2026?

Scott Peters (Democratic) and Steve Cohen (Republican). Scott Peters is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 California U.S. House (District 50) 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?

Scott H. Peters, a Democratic, currently represents California, serving since January 2013.

What committees does Scott H. Peters serve on?

Scott H. Peters serves on House Committee on Energy and Commerce and House Committee on the Budget. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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