2026 Elections ยท California

California's 39th 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 39th Congressional District in 2026?

Mark Takano (Democratic) and Steve Manos (Republican).

Where they stand

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

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueMark TakanoDemocraticSteve ManosRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Takano votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access, privacy, and KIDS Act.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

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Healthcare

Takano votes yea on rural care, early act reauthorization, and patient support bills but nay on Medicaid harm and lowering premiums acts.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

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Immigration

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

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

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Public Safety & Crime

Takano votes yea on prison staff safety and GUARD Act but nay on privacy, veterans 2nd amendment, cashless bail, and violent offender bills.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

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Abortion

Takano supports safeguarding reproductive rights and access to abortion care and is a member of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus.

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

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Taxes & Government Spending

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

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

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Energy & Environment

Takano votes yea on diesel emissions reduction and conservation initiatives but nay on EPA disapproval, consumer fuel choice, and HEATS Act.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

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Foreign Policy & Defense

Takano votes yea on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon and on veterans clinic naming but nay on defense authorization and FISA extension.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

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Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.