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2026 candidates we're tracking in CA-28
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Judy Chu
Democratic
Incumbent
Judy Chu was elected to the U.S. House in July 2009 and represents California's 28th District, per her campaign site. She serves on the House Ways and Means Committee and House Budget Committee and is Chair Emerita of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, per the campaign site. She previously served on the Garvey School District Board of Education, the Monterey Park City Council, and as Mayor of Monterey Park, per the campaign site.
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April A. Verlato
Republican
April A. Verlato is a businesswoman and attorney serving as Mayor of Arcadia, per her campaign site. She earned a bachelor's degree in political science from UCLA and a law degree from Southwestern Law School.
About this race
California's 28th Congressional District elects one member of the U.S. House of Representatives to a two-year term. Every House seat in the country is on the ballot in 2026. The California primary is Tuesday, June 2, 2026, and the general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.