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2026 Race · California

U.S. House (District 8)

2 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 8) in California is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 2 candidates are on record: John Garamendi (Democratic) and Rudy Recile (Republican). The seat is currently held by John Garamendi (Democratic), who has served since November 2009, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Rudy Recile

Republican

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Incumbent's record this term

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John Garamendi

Democratic · Since November 2009

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Armed Services
  • Transportation and Infrastructure

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.8653

    ADAPT Assets Act

  • HCONRES.92

    Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States...

2026 California U.S. House (District 8) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 8) in California in 2026?

John Garamendi (Democratic) and Rudy Recile (Republican). John Garamendi is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 California U.S. House (District 8) 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?

John Garamendi, a Democratic, currently represents California, serving since November 2009.

What committees does John Garamendi serve on?

John Garamendi serves on House Committee on Armed Services and House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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