Incumbent: Brad Sherman (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, 208,717 votes): Brad Sherman (Democratic) 36.8% · Larry Thompson (Republican) 32.7% · Jake Levine (Democratic) 15.2% · Marena Lin (Democratic) 6.3% and others. Districts follow the new congressional map approved by voters in Proposition 50 (Nov. 2025).
Congressman Brad Sherman was born and raised in Southern California and represents the San Fernando Valley and much of the Westside. Ballot designation: “United States Congressman/Dad”.
Ballot designation on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: “Attorney/Film Producer” (as filed with the California Secretary of State).
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No public position found for Brad Sherman or Larry Thompson in campaign materials, questionnaires or news coverage we checked.
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 | Sherman |
|---|---|
| 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: Larry Thompson. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.