CA-21 primary: first place
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JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleChief Executive Officer, Clovis Veterans Memorial District
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundChief Executive Officer, Clovis Veterans Memorial District
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EducationGonzaga University — B.A., Spanish and Political Science (1995)
Notable personal detailsLorenzo Rios is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in California’s 21st Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has been chief executive officer of the Clovis Veterans Memorial District since 2015 and previously served as interim president and CEO of Valley PBS (2019–2021). He has also held academic leadership and teaching roles, including department chair at California State University (2012–2015) and assistant professor positions at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (2010–2012) and the United States Military Academy at West Point (2006–2008).
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports policies to promote small businesses and job growth, reduce regulatory red tape, and opposes certain federal funding for public broadcasting; emphasizes a stronger economy where hard work is rewarded and families can afford to live. Campaign materials prioritize pro-business, deregulatory language rather than proposals to raise taxes or expand redistribution.
Healthcare
Lorenzo Rios supports reducing eligibility and federal funding for Medicaid/Medi‑Cal as currently structured and has defended GOP proposals that would cut Medicaid funding and restrict benefits for undocumented immigrants. He has framed Medicaid reform as prioritizing legal residents and limiting benefits for those in the country illegally.
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Immigration & Border
Supports securing the border and enforcing existing immigration law while calling for immigration reform that is lawful, orderly, and humane; emphasizes order, dignity, and stability alongside recognition of immigrants’ contributions to the workforce and families.
Climate & Energy
Lorenzo Rios emphasizes protecting Central Valley agriculture and water supplies through expanded storage, infrastructure projects, and streamlined federal reviews, and he has criticized climate policies that he says penalize farmers. His campaign platform focuses on practical water policy and supporting farmers’ conservation efforts rather than endorsing aggressive regulatory climate measures. These positions prioritize regional agricultural and water interests over ambitious emissions-focused climate regulation.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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