The Ballot Brief
California
Candidate profile

We use AI to research and write election information. Errors are possible. Verify important details with official sources.

George Whitesides

George Whitesides

Democratic · California · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for U.S. House, CA-27, California

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Expand Local Jobs and Businesses & Reduce Your Commute
  • Lower Inflation & Cost of Living
  • Defend Reproductive Freedom & Women's Health
Biography

George Whitesides previously served as NASA Chief of Staff and later as CEO of Virgin Galactic in the Antelope Valley, per his campaign site. He also co-founded Megafire Action, an organization focused on wildfire response, per the campaign site. He was first elected to represent California's 27th District in 2024 and is running for re-election, per the campaign site.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

On the ballot

U.S. House, CA-27California · 2026

See your full ballot

Your address is only used to match your districts.

Voting info and more

Voting info and more
How we source this

Profile facts follow official election office filings and the sources cited in each biography. Official sources are the final word on who appears on your ballot.

Verify with the official filingSee everything on your ballotCalifornia 2026 ballotThe Ballot Brief home