U.S. House, District 4 · California

Incumbent: Mike Thompson (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, 206,887 votes): Mike Thompson (Democratic) 41.0% · Eric Jones (Democratic) 22.2% · Ray Riehle (Republican) 20.7% · Sharon Brown (Republican) 4.7% and others. Districts follow the new congressional map approved by voters in Proposition 50 (Nov. 2025).

Mike Thompson

Democratic · Incumbent

Mike Thompson represents California's 4th Congressional District. Ballot designation: “Member of Congress”.

Background via official source

Eric Jones

Democratic

Ballot designation on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: “Businessman/Nonprofit Executive” (as filed with the California Secretary of State).

Background via official source

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Where they stand

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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.

Mike Thompson: key votes as U.S. Representative

MeasureThompson
Laken Riley Act (S. 5) — final House passageNay
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: Eric Jones. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.

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