2026 Elections ยท California

California's 26th 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 26th Congressional District in 2026?

Jacqui Irwin (Democratic) and Sam Gallucci (Republican).

  • Jacqui IrwinDemocraticโœ“ Verified
    $1.1M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Sam GallucciRepublicanโœ“ Verified
    $489K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

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Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueJacqui IrwinDemocraticSam GallucciRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Irwin says the district's biggest challenge is the rising cost of living, especially housing affordability.

ReportedSource โ†—Verified Oct 7, 2026AI-written

Gallucci supports streamlined permits for energy production and home building to lower utility bills and construction costs.

ReportedSource โ†—Verified Oct 10, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Jacqui Irwin identifies the district's biggest challenge as the rising cost of living, particularly housing affordability 1. Sam Gallucci supports streamlined permits for energy production and home building to reduce utility bills and construction costs 2.
Healthcare

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Immigration

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Gallucci supports a legal, fair, humane border system with mass removal of violent offenders and streamlined work permits for labor shortages.

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Public Safety & Crime

Irwin says she will prioritize public safety for Ventura County residents in Congress.

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Abortion

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Taxes & Government Spending

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Gallucci calls for reducing wasteful government spending and cutting taxes on small businesses while protecting programs like SNAP.

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Energy & Environment

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Gallucci calls for investment in wildfire fuel reduction, forest management, and resilient power infrastructure, citing mismanaged water resources.

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Foreign Policy & Defense

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Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Jacqui Irwin identifies the district's biggest challenge as the rising cost of living, particularly housing affordability. Sam Gallucci supports streamlined permits for energy production and home building to reduce utility bills and construction costs.