U.S. House, District 13 · California

Incumbent: Adam Gray (Democratic) · Incumbent running
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

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The candidates

Candidates as certified by the California Secretary of State (Aug. 27, 2026). California uses a top-two primary: the two leading vote-getters in the June 2, 2026 primary advance regardless of party. June 2 primary (official Statement of Vote, 97,897 votes): Adam Gray (Democratic) 42.0% · Kevin Lincoln (Republican) 27.7% · Vin Kruttiventi (Republican) 15.2% · Daniel Garibay Rodriguez (Democratic) 15.1%. Districts follow the new congressional map approved by voters in Proposition 50 (Nov. 2025).

Adam Gray

Democratic · Incumbent

Congressman Adam Gray represents California’s 13 th Congressional District, including Merced County and portions of Madera, Stanislaus, San Joaquin and Fresno Counties. Ballot designation: “United States Representative/Educator”.

Background via official source

Kevin Lincoln

Republican

Ballot designation on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: “Small Business Owner” (as filed with the California Secretary of State).

Background via official source

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Where they stand: Gray vs. Lincoln

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Elections, ethics & government
Gray

Elections, ethics & government

It’s always competitive, because people aren’t looking to rubber stamp the political parties. They’re looking for somebody who actually puts them first,

Elections, ethics & government

I’ve always been a strong advocate for bipartisanship, and I encourage my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to work together to find a commonsense compromise to keep the government open. I am committed to doing everything I can to make that happen.
Original: gray.house.gov/issues/education (accessed Oct 22, 2026)
Lincoln

Elections, ethics & government

Regardless of what party's in power, you should be focused on putting the American people first and putting money back into the pockets of the hardworking American people,
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Official voting records

The same nine Senate votes (or three House votes) are shown for every current member of Congress running, so records can be compared across races. Click a roll call for the official tally.

Adam Gray: key votes as U.S. Representative

MeasureGray
Laken Riley Act (S. 5) — final House passageYea
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) — House passageNay
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) — final, concur in Senate versionNo

Pulled from official roll-call records · Congress.gov profile & full record.

No congressional voting record for: Kevin Lincoln. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.