CA-51 primary: first place
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JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleInsurance agency owner
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundInsurance agency owner
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EducationUniversity of Texas at Austin — BBA (1971)
Notable personal detailsStan Caplan is a candidate for the U.S. House in California’s 51st Congressional District. He has worked as an insurance agency owner (Caplan Financial) and has also had a career in human factors/usability, including work at Eastman Kodak and leading a consulting firm, Usability Associates. He previously ran for this seat in 2022 and 2024, and is associated with No Party Preference in federal filings.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports shrinking government and reducing spending, decreasing taxes for low- and middle-income earners, and rolling back taxes and regulations (particularly on energy) to lower costs and promote private-sector growth. Emphasizes free-market solutions, incentives for businesses, and reducing regulatory burdens to stimulate the economy.
Healthcare
Stan Caplan indicates support for maintaining Medicare and Medicaid while opposing additional taxpayer-funded health programs. He has said he would address veterans’ healthcare reforms and favor treatment mandates as part of homelessness policy. His public statements and questionnaire response do not endorse expansion to government-guaranteed universal coverage or Medicare-for-All.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate advocates strict enforcement of existing immigration laws, removal/expedited removal of undocumented immigrants, and reallocating welfare from undocumented immigrants to U.S. residents. Proposals include measures to facilitate removal of "illegals" and to prioritize law enforcement actions against migrants and criminals in the district.
Climate & Energy
Stan Caplan emphasizes reducing gas and energy costs by increasing U.S. oil and natural gas production, cutting taxes and regulations on energy, and restoring energy independence while also supporting reliable and affordable renewable resources.
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