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2026 candidates we're tracking in CA-49
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Armen Kurdian
Republican
Armen Kurdian, 55, is a Republican and retired Navy Captain who served 25 years as a naval officer. He resides in Vista, California, and is running for U.S. House in California's 49th Congressional District. He also works in engineering and management.
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Mike Levin
Democratic
Mike Levin is a Democratic candidate certified by the California Secretary of State for the June 2, 2026 U.S. House - CA-49 primary ballot. The certified ballot designation lists U.S. Representative, 49th District.
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Star Parker
Republican
Star Parker is a Republican candidate certified by the California Secretary of State for the June 2, 2026 U.S. House - CA-49 primary ballot. The certified ballot designation lists Consultant/Syndicated Columnist.
About this race
California's 49th 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.