CA-47 primary: first place
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JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAttorney
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundAttorney
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EducationIrvine High School
Notable personal detailsChristopher J. Gonzales is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in California's 47th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He is an attorney and operates the Law Office of Christopher J. Gonzales in Santa Ana, California. He has served in the U.S. Army as a First Lieutenant in the Military Police and is described as an accredited advocate for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. He has been involved in Orange County civic and community organizations, including serving as chair of the City of Irvine Investment Committee.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax relief for middle-class families and policies that put more money in taxpayers' pockets, favors reducing regulations on small businesses, and emphasizes reducing the national debt and balancing the budget.
Healthcare
Supports reforming the healthcare system to improve coverage and affordability through policy changes, reducing prescription drug prices, expediting FDA drug approval, and ending federal funding for Planned Parenthood. Positions focus on regulatory and funding changes rather than expanding public insurance programs.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border enforcement and infrastructure (including a wall), opposes sanctuary policies and chain migration/lottery programs, and backs mandatory employer verification (E-Verify). Supports work visas for undocumented immigrants with legitimate employment and offers a pathway to citizenship for those who serve the country (e.g., military); does not support abolishing ICE.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports legally protecting unborn life from conception and backs pro-life policies including measures to protect infants who survive attempted abortions; opposes abortion access.
Climate & Energy
Supports energy independence and policies aimed at lowering household energy and gasoline costs; emphasizes promoting domestic energy production rather than aggressive emissions regulation. Campaign materials list reducing gas prices and 'promot[ing] energy independence' among top priorities.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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