
Paul Saulsbury
CA-02 primary: first place
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleMobile crisis clinician
PartyRepublican
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundMobile crisis clinician
Notable personal detailsPaul William Saulsbury is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in California's 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has worked as a mobile crisis clinician and has experience in crisis response and public-safety settings in rural and remote communities. He has also described himself publicly as a father and small-business owner.
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Positions
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to mental health and rural healthcare services, including crisis response services, after-hours care, and strengthened support for veterans and first responders. Prioritizes expanding local treatment options (crisis stabilization, weekend/after-hours services) to reduce reliance on emergency rooms and law enforcement. Focus is on access and service expansion rather than proposals to privatize or repeal federal programs.
Immigration & Border
The candidate has expressed that the immigration system "has to change" and has described the district’s diversity as presenting a challenge; public statements found are general and do not lay out specific immigration or border policies. Available public reporting shows no detailed policy proposals or clear enforcement vs. humanitarian stance.
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Climate & Energy
Supports protecting environmental agencies and wildfire/forest management while prioritizing energy affordability, grid reliability, and water access for farmers; emphasizes practical, local solutions rather than aggressive statewide climate mandates. Policy language focuses on lowering energy and fuel costs and protecting rural economies rather than endorsing large-scale emissions targets or Green New Deal–style programs.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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