Adam Gray

Democrat

Incumbent

Adam Gray

CA-13 primary: first place

$15.1K

JUN 6, 2026

Primary Election

Party selects its nominee.

Overview

Current roleU.S. Representative

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyModerate Democrat

LocationCalifornia

SourcesShow

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports preserving and extending tax credits that lower health-care costs and advocates for federal investments in infrastructure and programs that benefit his district. Positions indicate preference for targeted government spending and maintaining tax-based subsidies rather than advocating broad tax cuts.

Healthcare

Supports strengthening and expanding access to existing government programs including restoring Medicaid funding and extending ACA premium tax credits; advocates investments to sustain rural hospitals and increase medical workforce capacity in the Central Valley. Does not endorse single‑payer proposals in sourced materials.

Immigration & Border

Supports comprehensive immigration reform that creates legal pathways and legal protections for undocumented immigrants while also addressing visa backlogs and strengthening the southern border. Has backed agricultural-worker legalization measures and cosponsored bipartisan reform legislation that includes a pathway to legal status for qualifying immigrants.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Adam Gray supports protecting abortion and reproductive rights at the federal level and has called for Congress to guarantee the right to access abortion and contraception nationwide. His campaign is endorsed by reproductive-rights organizations including Reproductive Freedom for All, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, and Equality California.

Climate & Energy

Adam Gray supports expanding clean and renewable energy and has sponsored bipartisan legislation to secure reliable clean energy while also prioritizing water and agricultural infrastructure for his Central Valley district. His record emphasizes pragmatic investments in clean energy and water resources rather than endorsing Green New Deal–style wholesale fossil fuel phaseouts.

Public Safety & Guns

The candidate has sponsored legislation that provided a pathway for otherwise law‑abiding gun owners to register firearms obtained outside licensed dealers and has received endorsements from pro‑gun organizations. His record indicates support for policies that protect gun owners' interests while serving in state office.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedJun 17, 2026

Adam Gray is in the news because he is projected to advance from California’s 13th Congressional District primary to the November general election, setting up a potentially close race in the Central Valley. The district’s redrawn map has made the contest closely watched, with Gray facing Republican Kevin Lincoln in the next round. He was also among several California Democrats who voted for the House-passed Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026.

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Articles

CNCBS News14 days ago