2026 Elections · California

California's 13th Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this California congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in California's 13th Congressional District in 2026?

Adam Gray (Democratic) and Kevin Lincoln (Republican).

  • Adam GrayDemocraticIncumbent✓ Verified
    $5.1M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Adam Gray's sponsored bills →
  • Kevin LincolnRepublican✓ Verified
    $2.9M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Adam Gray supports bipartisan solutions to reduce costs of essentials like food and housing and votes consistently in favor of bills supporting technology use and labor contracts 13. Kevin Lincoln supports American innovation in AI and blockchain to create jobs and advocates securing the border and enforcing immigration laws to protect communities 46.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 19, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueAdam GrayDemocraticKevin LincolnRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Gray supports bipartisan solutions to lower costs of food, housing, healthcare, and utilities to ease the affordability crisis for Central Valley families.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Gray supports bipartisan efforts to secure federal funding for community projects and infrastructure, emphasizing the need for government to deliver on big economic challenges.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Gray votes consistently yea on bills supporting technology use, capital access, privacy in purchases, labor contracts, commemorative coins, and community bank deposit access.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Lincoln supports American innovation and economic leadership in artificial intelligence and blockchain technology to create jobs and keep the U.S. competitive.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Healthcare

Gray supports reversing Medicaid cuts, permanently extending ACA premium tax credits, and expanding medical education to increase physician availability in underserved areas.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Gray votes yea on reauthorization and support acts for early care, rural care, and patient support, but nay on lowering health care premiums and Medicaid harm prevention.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Immigration

Gray votes yea on multiple immigration enforcement and reporting acts and a national emergency resolution, but nay on the Secure America Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Lincoln supports securing the border, enforcing immigration laws, and restoring law and order to protect communities from criminals and drug traffickers.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Immigration: Adam Gray voted in favor of several immigration enforcement and reporting acts as well as a national emergency resolution, but voted against the Secure America Act 1. Kevin Lincoln supports securing the border, enforcing immigration laws, and restoring law and order to protect communities from criminals and drug traffickers 2.
Public Safety & Crime

Gray emphasizes bipartisan efforts to improve public safety and has secured endorsements from police organizations, reflecting his commitment to law enforcement support.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Gray votes yea on acts enhancing guard safety, prison staff safety, privacy in purchases, veterans' 2nd amendment, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Lincoln backs law enforcement, supports increased police funding and pay raises, and opposes soft-on-crime policies that endanger communities.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Adam Gray emphasizes bipartisan efforts to improve public safety and has secured endorsements from police organizations, reflecting his commitment to law enforcement support 1. He votes yea on acts enhancing guard safety, prison staff safety, privacy in purchases, veterans' 2nd amendment, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets 2. Kevin Lincoln backs law enforcement, supports increased police funding and pay raises, and opposes soft-on-crime policies that endanger communities 3.
Abortion

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

Gray votes yea on tax relief, AGOA extension, agriculture and military appropriations, but nay on the congressional budget resolution and national security appropriations.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Lincoln supports cutting wasteful government spending and lowering taxes to put more money back in the pockets of hardworking Central Valley families.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Adam Gray votes yea on tax relief, AGOA extension, agriculture and military appropriations, but nay on the congressional budget resolution and national security appropriations 1. Kevin Lincoln supports cutting wasteful government spending and lowering taxes to put more money back in the pockets of hardworking Central Valley families 2.
Energy & Environment

Gray supports lowering energy costs by reducing regulatory burdens on geothermal energy and advancing water infrastructure projects to improve water access.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Gray votes yea on diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and HEATS Act, but nay on EPA rule disapproval and consumer fuel retailer choice act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Foreign Policy & Defense

Gray expresses skepticism about symbolic votes on foreign policy and emphasizes practical governance over partisan conflict.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Gray votes yea on resolutions directing removal of US forces from Iran, defense authorization, and veterans clinic naming, but nay on removal from Lebanon and FISA amendments extension.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Lincoln emphasizes national security starting with border security and supports policies that protect the nation from external and internal threats.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Adam Gray expresses skepticism about symbolic votes on foreign policy and emphasizes practical governance over partisan conflict 1. He voted yea on resolutions directing removal of US forces from Iran, defense authorization, and veterans clinic naming, but nay on removal from Lebanon and FISA amendments extension 2. Kevin Lincoln emphasizes national security starting with border security and supports policies that protect the nation from external and internal threats 3.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Adam Gray voted in favor of several immigration enforcement and reporting acts as well as a national emergency resolution, but voted against the Secure America Act. Kevin Lincoln supports securing the border, enforcing immigration laws, and restoring law and order to protect communities from criminals and drug traffickers.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Adam Gray emphasizes bipartisan efforts to improve public safety and has secured endorsements from police organizations, reflecting his commitment to law enforcement support. He votes yea on acts enhancing guard safety, prison staff safety, privacy in purchases, veterans' 2nd amendment, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets. Kevin Lincoln backs law enforcement, supports increased police funding and pay raises, and opposes soft-on-crime policies that endanger communities.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Adam Gray votes yea on tax relief, AGOA extension, agriculture and military appropriations, but nay on the congressional budget resolution and national security appropriations. Kevin Lincoln supports cutting wasteful government spending and lowering taxes to put more money back in the pockets of hardworking Central Valley families.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Adam Gray expresses skepticism about symbolic votes on foreign policy and emphasizes practical governance over partisan conflict. He voted yea on resolutions directing removal of US forces from Iran, defense authorization, and veterans clinic naming, but nay on removal from Lebanon and FISA amendments extension. Kevin Lincoln emphasizes national security starting with border security and supports policies that protect the nation from external and internal threats.