CA-26 primary: first place
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JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFederal policy advisor
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundFederal policy advisor
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Notable personal detailsChris Espinosa is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in California’s 26th Congressional District (2026 cycle). He has worked in senior roles in the U.S. House of Representatives and in national advocacy organizations, and describes his background as focused on issues including healthcare, immigration reform, and environmental justice. His ballot designation for the June 2, 2026 primary is Federal Policy Advisor.
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Positions
Healthcare
Supports universal coverage through a Medicare for All–style system guaranteeing comprehensive medical, dental, vision, reproductive, and mental health care without financial barriers; commits to defending vulnerable communities’ access to care and strengthening local healthcare infrastructure with a unionized workforce.
Immigration & Border
Chris Espinosa supports immigration reform and has called for dismantling Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), framing the agency as harmful to community safety and economic security. His campaign materials list immigration reform among his policy priorities.
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Climate & Energy
Chris Espinosa serves as Legislative Director for Climate & Energy at Earthjustice and has publicly supported federal climate and clean-energy funding, environmental justice legislation, and regulatory measures to advance clean energy in disadvantaged communities. His work includes issuing statements praising EPA solar and climate funding and providing legislative testimony related to environmental justice and climate policy. These positions align with support for the Paris-style climate policy framework, clean-energy investment, and environmental-justice-focused climate action.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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