CA-50 primary: first place
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JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleEngineer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundEngineer
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EducationColumbia University (M.S., engineering)
Notable personal detailsAishwarya “Sparky” Mitra is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in California’s 50th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. She describes herself as an engineer and community organizer. Mitra has worked in research and project roles including at Columbia University and the J. Craig Venter Institute, and has also served as a project director for Our Time to Act United.
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Positions
Immigration & Border
Supports abolishing ICE, strengthening DACA, and codifying pathways to citizenship; advocates protections for people whose legal status is subject to executive discretion. Emphasizes immigrant inclusion as part of broader human-rights and progressive agenda.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports codifying and protecting access to reproductive care including abortion; advocates for nationwide abortion access and for legislation to enshrine Roe v. Wade and cover abortion services under a universal healthcare system. Has a record of organizing for reproductive justice.
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Climate & Energy
Supports Green New Deal–style legislation, investment in a Climate Civilian Corps, and shifting subsidies away from oil toward community-led clean energy and workforce training.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate supports common-sense gun reform and has advocated for policies to reduce gun violence while remaining within a progressive policy framework. Her public writing and organizational affiliations indicate support for expanded gun-safety measures and involvement with student-led gun-reform movements.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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