CA-11 primary: first place
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleRocket scientist
BackgroundRocket scientist
Notable personal detailsJohn “Gus” Buffler is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in California’s 11th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has described his occupation as a rocket scientist and has run a campaign focused on economic and governance issues. His candidate contact information and ballot designation were listed by the California Secretary of State for the June 2, 2026 primary.
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