Bill Brough
CA-47 primary: first place
$876.00
JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer State Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age59 years old (Oct 15, 1966)
GenderMale
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LocationCalifornia
BackgroundPolitician
EducationUniversity of Connecticut (B.A.), graduated 1995
Notable personal detailsWilliam P. "Bill" Brough is an American politician and Republican candidate for the U.S. House in California’s 47th Congressional District. He previously served three terms in the California State Assembly representing the 73rd district (2014–2020) and served on the Dana Point City Council before entering the legislature. He served on active duty in the U.S. Army (1986–1990) and earned a B.A. from the University of Connecticut.
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Economy & Taxes
Has a record of opposing tax increases and supporting taxpayer-friendly positions while serving in the California State Assembly, consistent with favoring tax cuts and reduced government spending. Voting history and advocacy group scorecards show alignment with pro-taxpayer, pro-lower-tax policies.
Healthcare
Bill Brough’s public record includes votes on California health-related legislation and statements about preserving local hospital services, but his positions are not strongly aligned with either major expansion (single-payer/public option) or explicit privatization agendas. His legislative voting record shows a split record on health-access measures. Available public materials do not present a clear, consistent advocacy for a single coherent healthcare ideology (progressive or conservative).
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Climate & Energy
Bill Brough has criticized aggressive renewable energy mandates as likely to raise costs for ratepayers and has expressed concern about the economic impact of California’s 2045 carbon‑free electricity goal. His public statements and local coverage align with a preference for less prescriptive, cost‑focused approaches to energy policy rather than aggressive mandates to rapidly phase out fossil fuels.
Public Safety & Guns
Bill Brough is a Republican former California Assemblymember with voting and ratings records that align with pro-Second Amendment positions and conservative groups. Public records show high ratings from conservative organizations and no public campaign positions advocating major new gun restrictions.
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Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
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