Gregory Burgess
Gregory Burgess
CA-02 primary: first place
$439.46
JUN 6, 2026
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleElder caregiver
Political ideologyProgressive Independent
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundElder caregiver
EducationB.A., English Literature & Religious Studies, University of California, Santa Cruz
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Notable personal detailsGregory Warren Burgess is a No Party Preference candidate for U.S. House in California’s 2nd Congressional District in the June 2, 2026 primary. He is the authorizing candidate for the committee Gregory Burgess for Congress (FEC principal campaign committee) and has described a working-class background that includes caregiving and work in education and public health. His campaign materials emphasize a “show your work” approach centered on publishing drafted bills and policy write-ups.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Gregory Burgess’s campaign platform proposes eliminating the personal income tax while replacing it with a progressive value-added tax (VAT), a national ‘Liberty Dividend,’ a carbon fee-and-dividend, and closing dynastic wealth loopholes. These proposals combine elements that would reduce or remove income taxation for individuals with measures intended to raise revenue and redistribute wealth through a VAT and dividend program. Overall the policy package contains mixed signals on whether it results in net tax increases or cuts for different income groups.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access through targeted public programs and options, with proposals to increase rural access, telehealth, and voluntary universal Medicare eligibility. Proposes incentives for rural providers, mobile clinics, behavioral health services, and senior/community aging supports.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate has criticized recent actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement while saying the U.S. needs immigration officers at the border; he described many officers as paramilitary and called for empathy training. His remarks reflect support for maintaining border personnel combined with calls for reform of enforcement practices.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate opposes the use of abortion and has taken actions to prevent abortions from being performed at medical facilities.
Climate & Energy
Supports ecological restoration and climate-focused policies including a carbon fee-and-dividend, forest and watershed resilience, kelp and salmon recovery, and a multi-decade hybrid organic transition to reduce agricultural reliance on fossil-fuel-based fertilizers. Proposes federal legislation and specific programs (forest slash→compost cooperatives, kelp recovery initiative, water security and Indigenous co-management) as part of a platform addressing climate, wildfire, fisheries, and food-security risks.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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