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George Whitesides

Democratic · California · 2026 · Incumbent

George Whitesides served as chief of staff at NASA during the Obama administration and later became the first CEO of Virgin Galactic, per his official House website. He represents California's 27th Congressional District and serves as vice ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.

Priorities

Space and aerospace policy, per official House website
Wildfire prevention and climate resilience in the Antelope Valley, per official House website

On the ballot

U.S. House, CA-27 · California · 2026

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