2026 Elections ยท California

California's 49th 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 49th Congressional District in 2026?

Mike Levin (Democratic) and Armen Kurdian (Republican).

Where they stand

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

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueMike LevinDemocraticArmen KurdianRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Levin supports lowering the cost of living, fighting erratic tariffs, and ensuring large corporations and the wealthy pay their fair share to reduce the deficit and help middle-class families.

Candidate's own wordsSource โ†—Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Levin votes yea on bills supporting technology use, capital access, TRIA reauthorization, child-related acts, and financial exploitation prevention, but nay on privacy in purchases.

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

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Healthcare

Levin supports affordable, quality healthcare for all, protecting and expanding the ACA and Medicare, lowering prescription drug costs, and opposing efforts to roll back healthcare coverage.

Candidate's own wordsSource โ†—Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Levin votes yea on rural care and patient support reauthorizations and early act reauthorization, but nay on lowering premiums and Medicaid harm prevention.

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

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Immigration

Levin supports secure borders, deporting violent criminals, treating immigrants with dignity, and comprehensive immigration reform including an earned path to citizenship.

Candidate's own wordsSource โ†—Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Levin 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

Levin prioritizes reducing gun violence through universal background checks, assault weapons bans, red-flag laws, and funding research to make communities safer.

Candidate's own wordsSource โ†—Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Levin 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 bills.

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

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Abortion

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Taxes & Government Spending

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

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

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Energy & Environment

Levin votes yea on diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and fuel retailer choice acts, but nay on EPA rule disapproval and HEATS Act.

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

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Foreign Policy & Defense

Levin 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 โ†—Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site โ†—

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.