Incumbent: Luz Maria Rivas (Democratic) · 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, 122,216 votes): Luz Maria Rivas (Democratic) 51.0% · Angélica María Dueñas (Democratic) 24.9% · Rudy Melendez (Republican) 24.0%. Districts follow the new congressional map approved by voters in Proposition 50 (Nov. 2025).
Luz was elected to the House of Representatives in 2025 to represent the San Fernando Valley. Ballot designation: “Congresswoman”.
Ballot designation on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: “Mother/Community Organizer” (as filed with the California Secretary of State).
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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.
| Elections, ethics & government | |
|---|---|
| Rivas Elections, ethics & government Thanks to the TPS designation for El Salvador, Salvadoran immigrants have built their lives, raised their families, and strengthened their communities here in the San Fernando Valley and across the United States – for many, the United States is the only country they have ever called home. Original: rivas.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-luz-rivas-hosts-community-leaders-listening-session-tps-el (accessed Oct 22, 2026) | Dueñas Elections, ethics & government Could it be possible that an entire society could come together, proclaim that they will fight for each other even if they are strangers, that our government can do far better for its people, and its people can do far better for each other? Is it possible that our congress can be run by working-class, diverse races and backgrounds, progressive women and men? Not only do I think it possible, but in view of our country’s downward spiral toward ruination, I think it’s crucial. Original: angelica4congress.com/about (accessed Oct 22, 2026) |
| Other priorities | |
| Rivas Priorities My colleagues and I performed our congressional oversight duties to investigate the Adelanto ICE Detention Center and the serious allegations of abuse and inhumane conditions. Original: rivas.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-luz-rivas-joins-colleagues-unannounced-oversight-visit-adelanto (accessed Oct 22, 2026) | Dueñas Priorities Being the mother of five children, the stakes couldn’t be clearer. It’s with that sense of conviction and duty that I’m running for Congress. Original: angelica4congress.com/about (accessed Oct 22, 2026) Priorities As I mentioned in the beginning, my political journey is rooted in my local community, serving on my neighborhood council to fill the potholes, fix the streetlights, and provide mutual aid. My higher political ambition grew out of inspiration by the progressive movement. I look forward to unseating a woman who, in short, is a perfect example of all that’s wrong with our Congress today. Original: angelica4congress.com/about (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 | Rivas |
|---|---|
| Laken Riley Act (S. 5) — final House passage Jan 22, 2025 · House roll call 23 (2025) | Nay |
| One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) — House passage May 22, 2025 · House roll call 145 (2025) | Nay |
| One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) — final, concur in Senate version Jul 3, 2025 · House roll call 190 (2025) | No |
Pulled from official roll-call records · Congress.gov profile & full record.
No congressional voting record for: Angélica María Dueñas. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.