SurveyUSA
6%4%2%0%
Democrat
Brandon Riker
CA-48 primary: first place
$3.3K
JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleSmall business owner
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundSmall business owner
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EducationThe London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) (2013–2014)
Notable personal detailsBrandon Riker is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in California’s 48th Congressional District (2026, open seat). He has described his professional background as an economist and strategic planner and is based in the Palm Springs area. Riker previously ran for Vermont lieutenant governor in 2016 and later withdrew from the Democratic primary, endorsing David Zuckerman.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports taxing capital gains at higher rates for large gains (proposes taxing gains above $1 million more like ordinary income) and proposes reforms to payroll/FICA taxes to provide relief for working families.
Healthcare
Supports protecting and strengthening government healthcare programs such as Medicaid and Medicare and improving access to affordable healthcare for constituents. Emphasizes lowering health care costs and securing funding/support for local healthcare projects and infrastructure.
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Climate & Energy
Supports rejoining the Paris Agreement and calls for investment in new technologies to meet climate commitments; favors federal action to address climate change while emphasizing technology and investment rather than explicit fossil-fuel phase-out language.
Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$2.1M
$1.6M
$1.1M
$526.1K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$2.1M
$154.3K
$2.0M
$114.7K
Source: FEC
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