CA-13 primary: first place
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JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCandidate
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationCalifornia
Notable personal detailsVinay ("Vin") Kruttiventi is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in California's 13th Congressional District. He previously ran for U.S. House in California's 14th Congressional District in 2024. He is married and has two daughters.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports lowering taxes on the middle class, cutting wasteful government spending, reducing the national debt, and balancing the federal budget while emphasizing smaller government and pro–small-business policies.
Healthcare
The candidate states support for expanding access to quality healthcare while also emphasizing empowering individuals and limiting government expansion. Public materials do not lay out specific policy proposals (for example, support for ACA expansions, a public option, Medicare for All, or market-based reforms).
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Immigration & Border
Supports enforcing immigration laws while also creating a realistic, accessible legal pathway to citizenship and emphasizes securing the southern border. Endorses stronger border security measures alongside a legal pathway for migrants.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Vin Kruttiventi is identified as pro‑life and has been recommended by pro‑life organizations; his public profiles indicate he supports leaving abortion decisions to states rather than federal codification of Roe.
Climate & Energy
The candidate emphasizes maintaining American energy independence and investing in “America‑first” energy solutions while prioritizing lower energy costs for households and businesses. Platform language focuses on energy security and economic concerns rather than aggressive emissions targets or phasing out fossil fuels.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate explicitly frames the Second Amendment as a cornerstone of liberty and pledges to expand gun rights in California and nationally. The campaign states opposition to bans on so-called assault rifles, magazine capacity limits, and gun‑free zones.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262024
2026
LatestCycle 2024
Cycle 2026
Source: FEC
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