Sam Liccardo

Democratic · U.S. House, District 16, California
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

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Sam Liccardo

Democratic · Incumbent · Candidate for U.S. House, District 16, California
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Also running: Peter Sundin Soulé (R)

Where Liccardo stands

Immigration & border

Local communities cannot control ICE rogue agents, but federal courts have upheld the authority of cities and towns to determine how and where DHS can build the infrastructure that enables this cruelty and chaos, namely ICE detention centers and processing facilities.
Original: liccardo.house.gov/media/press-releases/city-san-jose-and-monterey-county-advance-protections-restricting-ice-facility (accessed Oct 22, 2026)

Housing

We need more housing, but our housing shortage cannot turn our communities into safe harbors to avoid sanctions or launder illicit funds.
Original: liccardo.house.gov/media/press-releases/tower-development-alleged-kremlin-linked-owner-hits-roadblock (accessed Oct 22, 2026)

Foreign policy

The AI industry has focused on running faster, but no human wins a race to superintelligence that exceeds human control.
Original: liccardo.house.gov/media/press-releases/new-bipartisan-ai-safety-bill-will-move-us-and-china-beyond-red-phone (accessed Oct 22, 2026)

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