The Ballot Brief
2026 U.S. House

California's 33rd Congressional District — 2026 Candidates

U.S. House · CA-33
Primary: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 General: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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2026 candidates we're tracking in CA-33

Pete Aguilar

Pete Aguilar

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

  • Job creation and support for students
  • Immigration system reform
  • Protecting programs for seniors and veterans

Per the official House website.

About Pete Aguilar

Pete Aguilar previously served as mayor of Redlands and began working at age 12 at the San Bernardino County courthouse cafeteria, later putting himself through college with student loans and federal grants, per his official House website. He represents California's 33rd Congressional District and chairs the House Democratic Caucus.

Stephanie M. Vargas

Stephanie M. Vargas

Republican

Top priorities

  • Public safety
  • Lowering the cost of living, including energy costs
  • Election integrity

Per the campaign site.

About Stephanie M. Vargas

Stephanie M. Vargas works as chief deputy city clerk and an elections official for the City of Colton, per her campaign site. She grew up in San Bernardino and is a lifelong resident of the district, per the same source.

About this race

California's 33rd 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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