2026 Elections Β· California

California's 28th 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 28th Congressional District in 2026?

Judy Chu (Democratic) and April Verlato (Republican).

Where they stand

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

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueJudy ChuDemocraticApril VerlatoRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Chu opposes Trump’s economic policies and supports addressing affordability challenges faced by working families and small businesses.

Own words (office website)Source β†—Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Chu votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy in purchases acts.

Official recordSource β†—Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

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Healthcare

Chu supports initiatives related to healthcare but the text does not specify detailed positions.

Own words (office website)Source β†—Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

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

Official recordSource β†—Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

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Immigration

Chu supports immigration as core to America’s strength and advocates for reforming the broken immigration system to provide pathways to residency and citizenship.

Own words (office website)Source β†—Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

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

Official recordSource β†—Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

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Public Safety & Crime

Chu supports funding law enforcement and mental health crisis response, police reform for accountability, and gun violence prevention including assault weapons ban.

Own words (office website)Source β†—Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

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

Official recordSource β†—Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

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Abortion

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Taxes & Government Spending

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

Official recordSource β†—Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

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Energy & Environment

Chu supports aggressive action to combat climate change, ending reliance on fossil fuels, investing in clean energy, and protecting natural lands and waters.

Own words (office website)Source β†—Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

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

Official recordSource β†—Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

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Foreign Policy & Defense

Chu supports strong foreign aid, stands with Armenia against aggression, advocates for a two-state solution in Israel-Palestine, and supports Ukraine against Russian invasion.

Own words (office website)Source β†—Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Chu votes yea on resolutions to remove US forces from hostilities and veterans clinic naming but nay on defense authorization and FISA amendments.

Official recordSource β†—Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

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Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.