2026 Elections · California

California's 46th 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 46th Congressional District in 2026?

Lou Correa (Democratic) and David Pan (Republican).

  • Lou CorreaDemocraticIncumbent✓ Verified
    $1.5M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Lou Correa's sponsored bills →
  • David PanRepublican✓ Verified
    $104K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

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

Where they differ: Lou Correa supports legislation to drive innovation and help local businesses create good jobs and votes yea on acts supporting technology use and capital access but nay on privacy in purchases 12. He opposes repeal of the Affordable Care Act and deep cuts to Medicaid and Medicare, voting yea on rural care and patient support acts but nay on Medicaid harm and lowering health care premiums acts 45. David Pan supports reducing taxes and regulations on small businesses to create jobs and renew communities and supports reforming healthcare by increasing price transparency and promoting high-deductible plans with health savings accounts 36. He supports securing the border to prevent drugs, criminals, and terrorists from entering and recruiting more police to enforce laws and make streets safe again 912.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 18, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueLou CorreaDemocraticDavid PanRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Correa supports legislation to drive innovation and support local businesses and entrepreneurs to help people achieve the American Dream through good jobs.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Correa votes yea on acts supporting technology use, capital access, terrorism risk insurance, child welfare, and financial exploitation prevention, but nay on privacy in purchases.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Pan supports reducing taxes and regulations on small businesses to create jobs and renew communities.

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

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Lou Correa supports legislation to drive innovation and support local businesses and entrepreneurs to help people achieve the American Dream through good jobs 1. He votes yea on acts supporting technology use, capital access, terrorism risk insurance, child welfare, and financial exploitation prevention, but nay on privacy in purchases 2. David Pan supports reducing taxes and regulations on small businesses to create jobs and renew communities 3.
Healthcare

Correa opposes repeal of the Affordable Care Act and deep cuts to Medicaid and Medicare, supporting bipartisan solutions to improve healthcare access and quality for all Americans.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

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

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Pan supports reforming healthcare by increasing price transparency, promoting high-deductible plans with health savings accounts, and privatizing Medicaid and Medicare.

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

Where they differ on Healthcare: Lou Correa opposes repeal of the Affordable Care Act and deep cuts to Medicaid and Medicare, supporting bipartisan solutions to improve healthcare access and quality for all Americans 1. He votes yea on rural care, early act reauthorization, and patient support acts, but nay on Medicaid harm and lowering health care premiums acts 2. David Pan supports reforming healthcare by increasing price transparency, promoting high-deductible plans with health savings accounts, and privatizing Medicaid and Medicare 3.
Immigration

Correa supports DREAMers, refugee and immigrant legal access, and advocates for comprehensive immigration reform.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Correa votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security acts, but yea on a national emergency resolution related to immigration.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Pan supports securing the border to prevent drugs, criminals, and terrorists from entering and to enable consistent immigration policy.

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

Where they differ on Immigration: Lou Correa supports DREAMers, refugee and immigrant legal access, and advocates for comprehensive immigration reform 1. He votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security acts but yea on a national emergency resolution related to immigration 2. David Pan supports securing the border to prevent drugs, criminals, and terrorists from entering and to enable consistent immigration policy 3.
Public Safety & Crime

Correa supports first responders and law enforcement by backing legislation that provides resources to better protect communities.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Correa votes yea on acts enhancing guard, prison staff safety, and cashless bail reporting, but nay on privacy in purchases, veterans 2nd amendment, and violent offender acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Pan supports recruiting more police and enforcing laws to make streets safe again amid rising crime.

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

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Lou Correa supports first responders and law enforcement by backing legislation that provides resources to better protect communities 1. He voted yea on acts enhancing guard and prison staff safety and cashless bail reporting, but voted nay on privacy in purchases, veterans 2nd amendment, and violent offender acts 2. David Pan supports recruiting more police and enforcing laws to make streets safe again amid rising crime 3.
Abortion

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

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

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Pan supports reforming welfare and entitlement programs to save over $1 trillion per year and achieve long-term financial stability.

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

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Lou Correa votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension acts, but nay on budget resolutions and multiple appropriations acts 1. David Pan supports reforming welfare and entitlement programs to save over $1 trillion per year and achieve long-term financial stability 2.
Energy & Environment

Correa supports energy independence while protecting the environment through EPA standards and scientific research to ensure clean air and water.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Correa votes yea on multiple environmental protection and conservation acts, but nay on disapproving an EPA rule on pollution control standards.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Foreign Policy & Defense

Correa works on homeland security to strengthen security at ports and improve cybersecurity, supporting bipartisan efforts to protect Americans and eliminate waste.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Correa votes yea on resolutions directing removal of US forces from Iran and Lebanon, and on a veterans clinic naming, but nay on defense authorization and FISA amendments.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Lou Correa supports legislation to drive innovation and support local businesses and entrepreneurs to help people achieve the American Dream through good jobs. He votes yea on acts supporting technology use, capital access, terrorism risk insurance, child welfare, and financial exploitation prevention, but nay on privacy in purchases. David Pan supports reducing taxes and regulations on small businesses to create jobs and renew communities.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Lou Correa opposes repeal of the Affordable Care Act and deep cuts to Medicaid and Medicare, supporting bipartisan solutions to improve healthcare access and quality for all Americans. He votes yea on rural care, early act reauthorization, and patient support acts, but nay on Medicaid harm and lowering health care premiums acts. David Pan supports reforming healthcare by increasing price transparency, promoting high-deductible plans with health savings accounts, and privatizing Medicaid and Medicare.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Lou Correa supports DREAMers, refugee and immigrant legal access, and advocates for comprehensive immigration reform. He votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security acts but yea on a national emergency resolution related to immigration. David Pan supports securing the border to prevent drugs, criminals, and terrorists from entering and to enable consistent immigration policy.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Lou Correa supports first responders and law enforcement by backing legislation that provides resources to better protect communities. He voted yea on acts enhancing guard and prison staff safety and cashless bail reporting, but voted nay on privacy in purchases, veterans 2nd amendment, and violent offender acts. David Pan supports recruiting more police and enforcing laws to make streets safe again amid rising crime.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Lou Correa votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension acts, but nay on budget resolutions and multiple appropriations acts. David Pan supports reforming welfare and entitlement programs to save over $1 trillion per year and achieve long-term financial stability.