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Robert Garcia

Robert Garcia

Democratic · California · 2026 · Incumbent

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U.S. House, CA-42California · 2026California Assembly District 50California · 2026San Bernardino County sample ballot
Top priorities
  • Affordable housing development
  • Gun violence prevention
  • Government efficiency and accountability

Per the official House website.

Biography

Robert Garcia immigrated to the United States as a young child and became a U.S. citizen, per his campaign site. He served as Mayor of Long Beach for eight years, where he worked on tuition-free community college and a pandemic recovery package, per the campaign site. He was first elected to Congress in 2022 to represent California's 42nd District and now serves as the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, per the campaign site.

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Profile facts follow official election office filings and the sources cited in each biography. Roster last verified September 27, 2026. Official sources are the final word on who appears on your ballot.

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