EMC Research
20%15%10%5%0%
18%
CA-06 primary: first place
$58.3K
JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer State Senator
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
Age60 years old (Oct 28, 1965)
GenderMale
Show moreShow less
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundPediatrician
EducationJohns Hopkins University — B.A., Biophysics (1987)
Notable personal detailsRichard Juien-Dah Pan is an American physician and Democratic politician. He served in the California State Assembly (2010–2014) and the California State Senate (2014–2022), representing portions of the Sacramento region. A pediatrician affiliated with UC Davis Health, he has worked in health policy and public health and has held academic roles at the University of California, Davis.
SourcesShowHide
fec.govdocquery.fec.govphysicians.ucdavis.eduarchive.senate.ca.goven.wikipedia.orgdrpanforcongress.comcommons.wikimedia.orgabridged.orgcmadocs.orgwikidata.orgelkgrovenews.netkcra.comsacobserver.comsacbee.comhealth.ucdavis.edumbc.ca.govchildwellbeing.senate.ca.govelections.cdn.sos.ca.govelections.saccounty.govleginfo.ca.govcbsnews.comcaliforniahealthline.orgmedindia.netppic.orgenvirovoters.orgcalmatters.orggovtech.comspsf.senate.ca.goveastcountytoday.nettransparencyusa.orgcacities.orgmantecabulletin.comarev.assembly.ca.govsecretary.senate.ca.govfollowthemoney.orgeqca.orginstagram.comlocalcandidates.orgmotherjones.comabc10.comnytimes.comfox40.comthecentersquare.comfacebook.comballotready.orgjustfacts.votesmart.orgdeveloper.ballotpedia.orgncsl.orglegislation.ballotpedia.orghouse.govwicker.senate.govjudiciary.senate.govepw.senate.govbera.house.govdocuments.ncsl.org
Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports targeted tax increases to fund public health programs (for example, advocating a $2-per-pack tobacco tax) while opposing certain tariffs that raise costs for consumers; also emphasizes reducing regulatory burdens for small businesses. Overall record shows willingness to raise specific taxes for social/public-health goals rather than broad tax-cut advocacy.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to health coverage through state programs and measures to strengthen Medi‑Cal and other safety‑net services, and has authored legislation to expand children’s and Medi‑Cal coverage. Has opposed single‑payer proposals and been criticized for siding with medical provider groups on some cost‑containment bills.
Show moreShow less
Immigration & Border
Supports a pathway to citizenship, protection of immigrants’ rights, and an overhaul of ICE; emphasizes that immigrants are vital to the economy and opposes family separation and enforcement practices that harm communities.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports access to abortion and other reproductive health care and has acted to protect and expand those rights; describes abortion care as health care and has backed efforts to enshrine abortion protections.
Climate & Energy
Supports policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote cleaner transportation and regional climate resiliency while working within existing funding structures. Legislative record shows multiple pro-environment votes and advocacy for clean-vehicle incentives, though some votes and contributions indicate engagement with fossil-fuel interests.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports gun violence prevention measures including establishment of data-driven research and policies and has coauthored legislation enabling temporary removal of firearms from people judged to pose a danger (gun violence restraining orders).
Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
CA-06 primary: first place
Endorsers of Richard Pan for CA-06 primary: first place
The Sacramento Bee Editorial Board
Public endorsement
The Sacramento Bee Editorial Board endorsed Richard Pan for the 6th Congressional District.
The Sacramento Bee Editorial Board
Public endorsement
The Sacramento Bee Editorial Board endorsed Richard Pan for the 6th Congressional District.
National Education Association (NEA)
Advocacy group
National Education Association (NEA) endorsed Richard Pan for U.S. House in California's 6th District.
Equality California
Public figure
Equality California endorsed Richard Pan for Congress in California's 6th Congressional District.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$1.1M
$823.7K
$549.1K
$274.6K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$1.1M
$359.1K
$739.2K
$41.1K
Source: FEC
New updates coming soon
We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
- News