2026 Elections ยท California

California's 31st 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 31st Congressional District in 2026?

Gil Cisneros (Democratic) and Eric Ching (Republican).

Where they stand

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

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueGil CisnerosDemocraticEric ChingRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Cisneros supports building an inclusive economy that works for everyone and advocates for small businesses by introducing bills to streamline contracts and reduce administrative burdens.

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

Cisneros votes yea on technology and disaster insurance bills but nay on capital access and privacy in purchases bills.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

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Healthcare

Cisneros supports expanding access to affordable, quality healthcare and has fought to lower healthcare costs and protect programs like Medicare and Medicaid.

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

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

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

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Immigration

Cisneros advocates for immigrant families to live without fear, supports keeping families together, protecting pathways to citizenship, and legislation supporting Dreamers.

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

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

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

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Public Safety & Crime

Cisneros votes yea on prison staff safety and bail reform bills but nay on privacy, gun rights, and violent offender bills.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

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Abortion

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Taxes & Government Spending

Cisneros votes yea on tax relief and trade extension acts but nay on budget and appropriations resolutions.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

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Energy & Environment

Cisneros votes yea on emissions reduction and conservation acts but nay on consumer choice and heating fuel bills.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

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Foreign Policy & Defense

Cisneros advocates for effective foreign policy solutions to bolster American security, promote peace, and supports a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians.

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

Cisneros votes yea on resolutions to remove troops from hostilities and veterans clinic naming but nay on defense authorization and surveillance extension.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site โ†—

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.