2026 Elections · California

California's 15th 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.

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Who is running in California's 15th Congressional District in 2026?

Kevin Mullin (Democratic) and Charles Hoelter (Republican).

Where they stand

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

Where they differ: Kevin Mullin supports reducing the cost of living and ensuring billionaires and large corporations pay their fair share, voting yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy purchase acts 12. He introduced legislation to designate lethal airguns as firearms and voted yea on guard and prison staff safety acts and cashless bail reporting but nay on privacy, 2nd amendment, and violent offender bills 67. Charles Hoelter supports lower taxes, reduced government spending, and pro-business policies to create jobs and increase opportunity 3. He believes immigration should be legal, fair, and controlled with a secure border as a national security issue, and supports law enforcement policies that protect communities and hold criminals accountable 58.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 18, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueKevin MullinDemocraticCharles HoelterRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Mullin supports an economy that works for all, focusing on reducing the cost of living and ensuring billionaires and large corporations pay their fair share.

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

Mullin votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy purchase acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Hoelter supports lower taxes, reduced government spending, and pro-business policies to create jobs and increase opportunity.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Kevin Mullin supports an economy that works for all by focusing on reducing the cost of living and ensuring billionaires and large corporations pay their fair share 1. He votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy purchase acts 2. Charles Hoelter supports lower taxes, reduced government spending, and pro-business policies to create jobs and increase opportunity 3.
Healthcare

Mullin is committed to protecting Medicare and Social Security and opposes efforts to slash funding for these programs.

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

Mullin votes yea on rural care and early act reauthorization but nay on Medicaid harm, lowering premiums, and patient support acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

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Immigration

Mullin votes nay on multiple immigration security and enforcement bills but yea on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Hoelter believes immigration should be legal, fair, and controlled, and that a secure border is a national security issue.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Immigration: Kevin Mullin votes nay on multiple immigration security and enforcement bills but yea on a national emergency resolution 1. Charles Hoelter believes immigration should be legal, fair, and controlled, and that a secure border is a national security issue 2.
Public Safety & Crime

Mullin introduced legislation to designate lethal airguns as firearms to enhance public safety.

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

Mullin votes yea on guard and prison staff safety acts and cashless bail reporting but nay on privacy, 2nd amendment, and violent offender bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Hoelter supports law enforcement and policies that protect communities and hold criminals accountable to address rising crime.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Kevin Mullin introduced legislation to designate lethal airguns as firearms to enhance public safety and voted yea on guard and prison staff safety acts and cashless bail reporting but nay on privacy, 2nd amendment, and violent offender bills 12. Charles Hoelter supports law enforcement and policies that protect communities and hold criminals accountable to address rising crime 3.
Abortion

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

Mullin votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension acts but nay on budget resolutions and multiple appropriations acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Hoelter advocates for lower taxes and reduced government spending as part of fiscal responsibility and economic growth.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Kevin Mullin votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension acts but nay on budget resolutions and multiple appropriations acts 1. Charles Hoelter advocates for lower taxes and reduced government spending as part of fiscal responsibility and economic growth 2.
Energy & Environment

Mullin prioritizes combating climate change through legislation supporting climate resiliency and clean energy investments.

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

Mullin votes yea on diesel emissions and conservation acts but nay on EPA rule disapproval and fuel retailer choice and HEATS acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Hoelter supports American energy production to lower costs and reduce reliance on foreign nations.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Kevin Mullin prioritizes combating climate change through legislation supporting climate resiliency and clean energy investments 1. He voted yea on diesel emissions and conservation acts but nay on EPA rule disapproval and fuel retailer choice and HEATS acts 2. Charles Hoelter supports American energy production to lower costs and reduce reliance on foreign nations 3.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Mullin votes yea on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon and on a veterans clinic but nay on defense authorization and FISA extension.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Kevin Mullin supports an economy that works for all by focusing on reducing the cost of living and ensuring billionaires and large corporations pay their fair share. He votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy purchase acts. Charles Hoelter supports lower taxes, reduced government spending, and pro-business policies to create jobs and increase opportunity.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Kevin Mullin votes nay on multiple immigration security and enforcement bills but yea on a national emergency resolution. Charles Hoelter believes immigration should be legal, fair, and controlled, and that a secure border is a national security issue.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Kevin Mullin introduced legislation to designate lethal airguns as firearms to enhance public safety and voted yea on guard and prison staff safety acts and cashless bail reporting but nay on privacy, 2nd amendment, and violent offender bills. Charles Hoelter supports law enforcement and policies that protect communities and hold criminals accountable to address rising crime.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Kevin Mullin votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension acts but nay on budget resolutions and multiple appropriations acts. Charles Hoelter advocates for lower taxes and reduced government spending as part of fiscal responsibility and economic growth.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Kevin Mullin prioritizes combating climate change through legislation supporting climate resiliency and clean energy investments. He voted yea on diesel emissions and conservation acts but nay on EPA rule disapproval and fuel retailer choice and HEATS acts. Charles Hoelter supports American energy production to lower costs and reduce reliance on foreign nations.