John Garamendi

Democratic · U.S. House, District 8, California
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

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John Garamendi

Democratic · Incumbent · Candidate for U.S. House, District 8, California

Ballot designation on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: “Member of Congress” (as filed with the California Secretary of State).

Background via official source

Also running: Rudy Recile (R)

Where Garamendi stands

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Key votes as U.S. Representative

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MeasureGaramendi
Laken Riley Act (S. 5) — final House passageNot Voting
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) — House passageNay
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) — final, concur in Senate versionNo

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Who funds this campaign

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Source: FEC.gov candidate H0CA10149.