2026 Elections · California

California's 38th 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 38th Congressional District in 2026?

Hilda Solis (Democratic) and Pedro Antonio Casas (Republican).

  • Hilda SolisDemocratic✓ Verified
    $1.4M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Pedro Antonio CasasRepublican✓ Verified
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

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

Where they differ: Hilda Solis focuses her campaign on fighting for affordable housing and overall affordability 1 and opposes the Trump administration's immigration enforcement, citing civil rights violations and fear in immigrant communities 4. Pedro Antonio Casas supports tax cuts and reducing bureaucratic red tape and excessive regulations on small businesses to stimulate economic growth and ease financial burdens on households 2 and supports securing the southern border and implementing immigration reforms that prioritize national security 5.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 18, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueHilda SolisDemocraticPedro Antonio CasasRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Solis says fighting for affordable housing and overall affordability is a focus of her campaign.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Casas supports tax cuts and reducing bureaucratic red tape and excessive regulations on small businesses to stimulate economic growth and ease financial burdens on households.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Casas says capitalism, as described by Milton Friedman, provides the most opportunity for financial security.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Hilda Solis focuses her campaign on fighting for affordable housing and overall affordability 1. Pedro Antonio Casas supports tax cuts and reducing bureaucratic red tape and excessive regulations on small businesses to stimulate economic growth and ease financial burdens on households 2. Casas also states that capitalism, as described by Milton Friedman, provides the most opportunity for financial security 3.
Healthcare

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Casas highlights the fentanyl epidemic as a dire public health crisis and supports combating its deadly impact on youth.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Casas supports keeping Medicaid and Medicare but calls for audits to reduce fraud in healthcare programs.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Immigration

Solis opposes the Trump administration's immigration enforcement, citing civil rights violations and fear in immigrant communities.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Casas supports securing the southern border and implementing immigration reforms that prioritize national security.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Casas says immigration policy is outdated and should be based on the needs of the United States.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Immigration: Hilda Solis opposes the Trump administration's immigration enforcement, citing civil rights violations and fear in immigrant communities 1. Pedro Antonio Casas supports securing the southern border and implementing immigration reforms that prioritize national security 2. Casas also states that immigration policy is outdated and should be based on the needs of the United States 3.
Public Safety & Crime

Solis advocates shifting focus from punishment to support in the justice system, reducing violence with survivor-centered approaches, and closing Men’s Central Jail.

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

Casas says government at all levels has been slow to address child online sexual exploitation.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Hilda Solis advocates shifting focus from punishment to support in the justice system, reducing violence with survivor-centered approaches, and closing Men’s Central Jail 1. Pedro Antonio Casas says government at all levels has been slow to address child online sexual exploitation 2.
Abortion

Solis opposes attacks on women’s reproductive rights by the Trump Administration and fights to protect them.

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

Casas says he could support abortion access in cases of sexual assault, citing his forensic psychology work.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Abortion: Hilda Solis opposes attacks on women’s reproductive rights by the Trump Administration and fights to protect them 1. Pedro Antonio Casas says he could support abortion access in cases of sexual assault, citing his forensic psychology work 2.
Taxes & Government Spending

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Casas supports tax cuts and reducing government regulations to promote economic growth and alleviate inflationary pressures.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Casas opposes raising taxes on higher earners, saying it drives people and companies out of California.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Energy & Environment

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Casas supports appropriately addressing environmental issues but provides no specific policy details.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Casas says nuclear energy is the most reliable source to meet growing electricity demand.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Foreign Policy & Defense

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Casas emphasizes his military leadership experience but does not state specific foreign policy or defense positions.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Casas says foreign policy should be guided by current and future national security needs.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Hilda Solis focuses her campaign on fighting for affordable housing and overall affordability. Pedro Antonio Casas supports tax cuts and reducing bureaucratic red tape and excessive regulations on small businesses to stimulate economic growth and ease financial burdens on households. Casas also states that capitalism, as described by Milton Friedman, provides the most opportunity for financial security.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Hilda Solis opposes the Trump administration's immigration enforcement, citing civil rights violations and fear in immigrant communities. Pedro Antonio Casas supports securing the southern border and implementing immigration reforms that prioritize national security. Casas also states that immigration policy is outdated and should be based on the needs of the United States.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Hilda Solis advocates shifting focus from punishment to support in the justice system, reducing violence with survivor-centered approaches, and closing Men’s Central Jail. Pedro Antonio Casas says government at all levels has been slow to address child online sexual exploitation.

How do the candidates differ on Abortion?

Hilda Solis opposes attacks on women’s reproductive rights by the Trump Administration and fights to protect them. Pedro Antonio Casas says he could support abortion access in cases of sexual assault, citing his forensic psychology work.