U.S. House, District 5 · California

Incumbent: Tom McClintock (Republican) · 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, 211,542 votes): Tom McClintock (Republican) 61.3% · Michael Masuda (Democratic) 24.3% · Michael J. "Mike" Barkley (Democratic) 9.1% · Dan Stroud (Democratic) 5.3%. Districts follow the new congressional map approved by voters in Proposition 50 (Nov. 2025).

Tom McClintock

Republican · Incumbent

Tom McClintock represents the people of California’s historic gold country and Sierra Nevada in a district that stretches from Lake Tahoe, through Yosemite Valley and on to Kings Canyon. Ballot designation: “United States Representative”.

Michael Masuda

Democratic

Michael Masuda grew up in Amador County, in a rural community that shaped his values: hard work, integrity, giving back to your community, and treating people with respect. Ballot designation: “Foreign Affairs Officer”.

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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.

Tom McClintock: key votes as U.S. Representative

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

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

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

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