Republican · U.S. House, District 8, California
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
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Ballot designation on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: “Business Owner/Consultant” (as filed with the California Secretary of State).
Also running: John Garamendi (D)
Topic headings are Vote Book’s; quoted words are each candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” items are a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote.
Elections, ethics & government
I believe public service should be rooted in accountability, transparency, and results. Leadership is not about holding a position—it’s about solving problems, bringing people together, and serving with integrity.
Families & communities
Like many Americans, I have watched families struggle with rising costs, small businesses face unnecessary obstacles, and communities feel increasingly disconnected from the decisions being made in Washington.
Priorities
I am a small business owner, a former employee of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and a proud retired UNITED STATES ARMY MAJOR with over 26 years of military service to our nation.
Priorities
During my military career, I had the privilege of serving across the United States and abroad, including assignments in Illinois, South Korea, and Washington, D.C. My final duty station brought my wife and me to Fairfield, California. We quickly fell in love with this community, its people, and its spirit of resilience and opportunity. After my retirement in 2014, we made the decision to call California home.
Priorities
I am a husband, brother, uncle, and proud member of a family dedicated to service, including my nephew, a United States Marine Corps veteran.
Priorities
During my time at the Pentagon and while working alongside leaders on Capitol Hill, I learned how Washington works. I learned how decisions are made, how relationships are built, and most importantly, how to navigate complex systems to deliver results.
Rudy Recile is not a current member of Congress, so there is no congressional roll-call record to show. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.
Top donors, committee transfers and totals from FEC filings (through 2026-09-30): see who is funding this race →
Source: FEC.gov candidate H2CA00153.
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