2026 Elections · California

California's 18th 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 18th Congressional District in 2026?

Zoe Lofgren (Democratic) and Shane Lewis (Republican).

  • Zoe LofgrenDemocraticIncumbent✓ Verified
    $2.0M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Zoe Lofgren's sponsored bills →
  • Shane LewisRepublican✓ Verified
    $115K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

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

Where they differ: Zoe Lofgren supports expanding access to quality, affordable health care and backed the Affordable Care Act, voting yea on rural care and patient support acts but nay on Medicaid harm and lowering premiums bills 12. She votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but yea on a national emergency resolution 4. Shane Lewis highlights rising healthcare costs as a liability for working Americans and advocates for federal cooperation with local communities on immigration policy 35. He opposes continued federal borrowing due to concerns about the national debt's impact on working Americans 7.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 18, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueZoe LofgrenDemocraticShane LewisRepublican
Economy & Jobs

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

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

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Healthcare

Lofgren supports expanding access to quality, affordable health care and backed the Affordable Care Act to help working Americans afford health care.

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

Lofgren votes yea on rural care and patient support acts but nay on Medicaid harm and lowering premiums bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Lewis says rising healthcare costs, up 200% since 2011, are a growing liability for working Americans' paychecks.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 7, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Healthcare: Zoe Lofgren supports expanding access to quality, affordable health care and backed the Affordable Care Act to help working Americans afford health care 1. She voted yea on rural care and patient support acts but nay on Medicaid harm and lowering premiums bills 2. Shane Lewis says rising healthcare costs, up 200% since 2011, are a growing liability for working Americans' paychecks 3.
Immigration

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

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Lewis says the federal government should work with, not override, local communities on immigration policy.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 7, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Immigration: Zoe Lofgren votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but yea on a national emergency resolution 1. Shane Lewis says the federal government should work with, not override, local communities on immigration policy 2.
Public Safety & Crime

Lofgren votes yea on prison staff safety and guard acts but nay on privacy, veterans gun rights, bail, and violent offender bills.

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Abortion

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Taxes & Government Spending

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

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Lewis opposes continued federal borrowing, citing the national debt's burden on working Americans.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 7, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Zoe Lofgren votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension but nay on budget resolutions and appropriations acts 1. Shane Lewis opposes continued federal borrowing, citing the national debt's burden on working Americans 2.
Energy & Environment

Lofgren supports moving toward energy independence through clean, renewable energy and innovation while protecting the environment for future generations.

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Lofgren votes yea on emissions reduction and conservation acts but nay on EPA disapproval and fuel retailer choice bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Foreign Policy & Defense

Lofgren votes yea on war powers removal resolutions and veterans clinic naming but nay on defense authorization and FISA extension.

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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 Healthcare?

Zoe Lofgren supports expanding access to quality, affordable health care and backed the Affordable Care Act to help working Americans afford health care. She voted yea on rural care and patient support acts but nay on Medicaid harm and lowering premiums bills. Shane Lewis says rising healthcare costs, up 200% since 2011, are a growing liability for working Americans' paychecks.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Zoe Lofgren votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but yea on a national emergency resolution. Shane Lewis says the federal government should work with, not override, local communities on immigration policy.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Zoe Lofgren votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension but nay on budget resolutions and appropriations acts. Shane Lewis opposes continued federal borrowing, citing the national debt's burden on working Americans.