Incumbent: Vince Fong (Republican) · Incumbent running
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
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, 168,768 votes): Vince Fong (Republican) 68.2% · Sandra Van Scotter (Democratic) 28.8% · Ben Dewell (No Party Preference) 1.8% · Jeremy Fox (No Party Preference) 1.2%. Districts follow the new congressional map approved by voters in Proposition 50 (Nov. 2025).
Ballot designation on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: “United States Representative” (as filed with the California Secretary of State).
Sandra Van Scotter grew up in a working-class family of eight siblings — the kind of family where everyone found their path, whether through a trade, vocational school, or a university classroom. Ballot designation: “Disability Community Advocate”.
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Topic headings are Vote Book’s; quoted words are each candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” means a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote. A yellow tag means no public position was found on that topic.
| Jobs, wages & cost of living | |
|---|---|
| Fong Jobs, wages & cost of living Our state and nation face critical issues that demand real solutions. In Congress, I am working to lower taxes, eliminate crushing regulations, address the high cost of living, support law enforcement, end illegal immigration, and work with local job creators to help our economy grow and our families prosper. Original: vincefong.com (accessed Oct 22, 2026) | Van Scotter Jobs, wages & cost of living My mission is to advocate for policies that uplift our community and ensure that everyone has a seat at the table. I am committed to fostering an environment where equality meets opportunity, working tirelessly to dismantle barriers to success. Together, we can build a future where every resident of District 20 has the opportunity to succeed and thrive, and I am here to represent your interests and concerns in Congress. Original: electsandravanscotter.com/meet-sandra (accessed Oct 22, 2026) |
| Families & communities | |
| Fong Families & communities When I was elected, I promised never to lose sight of our shared values— faith, family, and patriotism. I stand by that commitment and consider it an honor to uphold those values in our nation’s capital. Original: vincefong.com (accessed Oct 22, 2026) Families & communities Our faith leaders dedicate their lives to serving others and strengthening our communities. Original: fong.house.gov/media/press-releases/fongs-clergy-act-support-faith-leaders-signed-law (accessed Oct 22, 2026) | Van Scotter Families & communities The people I work with every day — adults with disabilities, veterans, working families — were scared and had nowhere to turn. Original: electsandravanscotter.com (accessed Oct 22, 2026) |
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.
| Measure | Fong |
|---|---|
| Laken Riley Act (S. 5) — final House passage Jan 22, 2025 · House roll call 23 (2025) | Yea |
| One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) — House passage May 22, 2025 · House roll call 145 (2025) | Yea |
| One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) — final, concur in Senate version Jul 3, 2025 · House roll call 190 (2025) | Aye |
Pulled from official roll-call records · Congress.gov profile & full record.
No congressional voting record for: Sandra Van Scotter. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.