U.S. House, District 26 · California

Incumbent: Julia Brownley (Democratic) · Open seat under the new district map
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

Candidates as certified by the California Secretary of State (Aug. 27, 2026). California uses a top-two primary: the two leading vote-getters in the June 2, 2026 primary advance regardless of party. June 2 primary (official Statement of Vote, 193,230 votes): Jacqui Irwin (Democratic) 41.3% · Sam Gallucci (Republican) 20.9% · Chris Espinosa (Democratic) 10.3% · Michael S. Koslow (Republican) 9.6% and others. Districts follow the new congressional map approved by voters in Proposition 50 (Nov. 2025).

Where they stand: Gallucci vs. Irwin

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Jacqui Irwin: as a member of the California State Assembly (District 42, 2014–present), see California State Assembly District 42 official page and authored legislation.

No congressional voting record for: Sam Gallucci. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.

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