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Democrat
Lauren Babb Tomlinson
CA-06 primary: first place
$58.3K
JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleChief Public Affairs Officer, Planned Parenthood Mar Monte
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundChief Public Affairs Officer, Planned Parenthood Mar Monte
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EducationThe American University — degree (field: political science / American government)
Notable personal detailsLauren Babb Tomlinson is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in California’s 6th Congressional District. She has worked in public affairs and political advocacy, including serving as Chief Public Affairs Officer for Planned Parenthood Mar Monte. Her background includes nonprofit leadership and public policy work, and she has served on statewide and nonprofit boards and commissions in California.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Healthcare
Supports working toward universal healthcare and expanding Medicare benefits while lowering prescription costs and restoring funding for programs like Planned Parenthood. Prioritizes expanding access to care and strengthening public programs for seniors and vulnerable families.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports protecting reproductive freedom and restoring funding for Planned Parenthood, and is a Planned Parenthood Advocates Mar Monte public affairs executive. Her campaign states she will fight to protect reproductive freedom and expand access to health care.
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Public Safety & Guns
Supports universal background checks, reinstating a federal assault weapons ban, and measures to prevent firearm access for individuals with violent histories; also proposes expanding federal support for community violence intervention, crisis response, and mental health programs.
Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
CA-06 primary: first place
Endorsers of Lauren Babb Tomlinson for CA-06 primary: first place
Planned Parenthood Action Fund
Political organization
Planned Parenthood Action Fund endorsed Lauren Babb Tomlinson for Congress.
EMILYs List
Public endorsement
EMILYs List endorsed Lauren Babb Tomlinson for California's 6th Congressional District.
End Citizens United PAC
Political organization
End Citizens United PAC endorsed Lauren Babb Tomlinson for California's 6th Congressional District.
Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC
Political organization
Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC endorsed Lauren Babb Tomlinson for California's 6th Congressional District.
California Donor Table
Public figure
California Donor Table endorsed Lauren Babb Tomlinson as part of a progressive candidate slate.
Courage California
Public figure
Courage California endorsed Lauren Babb Tomlinson for Congress.
David Hogg-backed progressive group
Public endorsement
David Hogg-backed progressive group endorsed Lauren Babb Tomlinson in Sacramento's open congressional race.
Voter Protection Project
Public figure
Voter Protection Project endorsed Lauren Babb Tomlinson for California's 6th Congressional District.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$565.1K
$423.8K
$282.5K
$141.3K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$565.1K
$9.4K
$555.6K
$30.9K
Source: FEC
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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