The Ballot Brief
2026 U.S. House

California's 28th Congressional District — 2026 Candidates

U.S. House · CA-28
Primary: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 General: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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2026 candidates we're tracking in CA-28

Judy Chu

Judy Chu

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

  • Civil and voting rights
  • Education policy

Per the official House website.

About Judy Chu

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.

April A. Verlato

Republican

Top priorities

  • Job creation and lower taxes
  • Public safety and support for law enforcement

Per the campaign site.

About April A. Verlato

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.

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