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2026 candidates we're tracking in CA-48
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Abel Chavez
Democratic
Abel Chavez, a 34-year-old Democrat, is a teacher and school board member for the Nuevo School District, where he previously served as president. He is running for California's 48th Congressional District. Chavez aims to bring his experience as an educator and…
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Ammar Campa-Najjar
Democratic
Ammar Campa-Najjar is a Democratic candidate for California's 48th Congressional District in 2026. He is a Navy Reserve Officer and educator, and previously served as an official in the Obama administration and the Department of Labor. He is the son of Palesti…
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Brandon Riker
Democratic
Brandon Riker, 39, is a Democratic small business owner and trained economist running for U.S. House in California's 48th District. He holds a master's in economics from the London School of Economics and previously organized for Barack Obama. He aims to addre…
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Corinna Contreras
Democratic
Corinna Contreras is a two-term Vista City Council member and former Deputy. Corinna Contreras is associated with the Democratic party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary…
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Eric Shaw
Democratic
Eric Shaw is a digital marketing executive and entrepreneur who has built businesses in Southern California. Eric Shaw is associated with the Democratic party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the late…
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Ferguson Porter
Democratic
Ferguson Porter - Ballotpedia Ferguson Porter (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent California& x27;s 48th Congressional District. <strong He declared candidacy for the 2026 election</strong .[source] Primaries in California…
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Jim Desmond
Republican
Jim Desmond is a Republican candidate certified by the California Secretary of State for the June 2, 2026 U.S. House - CA-48 primary ballot. The certified ballot designation lists San Diego County Supervisor.
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Kevin Patrick O'Neil
Republican
Kevin Patrick O'Neil is a Republican candidate certified by the California Secretary of State for the June 2, 2026 U.S. House - CA-48 primary ballot. The certified ballot designation lists Computer Software Engineer.
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Luis F. Reyna
Luis F. Reyna is a candidate certified by the California Secretary of State for the June 2, 2026 U.S. House - CA-48 primary ballot. The certified ballot designation lists Civil Rights Organizer.
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Marni von Wilpert
Democratic
Marni von Wilpert is a Democratic candidate certified by the California Secretary of State for the June 2, 2026 U.S. House - CA-48 primary ballot. The certified ballot designation lists Councilwoman/Health Advocate.
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Mike Schaefer
Democratic
Mike Schaefer is a Democratic candidate certified by the California Secretary of State for the June 2, 2026 U.S. House - CA-48 primary ballot. The certified ballot designation lists Member Ca. Board of Equalization.
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Stephen Clemons
Democratic
Stephen Clemons is a Democratic candidate certified by the California Secretary of State for the June 2, 2026 U.S. House - CA-48 primary ballot. The certified ballot designation lists Energy Systems Executive.
About this race
California's 48th 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.