CA-32 primary: first place
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCommunity organizer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundCommunity organizer
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EducationBard College (attended)
Notable personal detailsJosh Sautter is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in California’s 32nd Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has served as an elected member of the Encino Neighborhood Council, including in leadership roles such as vice president, and has also served as a delegate to the California Democratic Convention. Sautter was born in Bloomington, Indiana, attended high school in Washington, D.C., and studied at Bard College. He has worked as a freelance writer and has performed as a stand-up and sketch comedian.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports policies to make life more affordable for working families by reversing policies that benefited corporations and the wealthy and investing in childcare, paid family leave, vocational training, and protections for Social Security and Medicare.
Healthcare
Supports measures to make health care more affordable for working families, including capping out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs and health care, and protecting investments in Medicare and Social Security.
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Climate & Energy
Campaign materials emphasize reducing utility and energy costs for constituents but do not articulate specific positions on emissions targets, fossil fuel phase-out, support for major clean energy legislation, or regulatory approaches. Public statements and local council materials show engagement on community issues but lack detailed climate or energy policy proposals. Overall, available public sources provide general energy affordability aims without clear policy orientation on climate or energy transition.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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