April Verlato
Republican candidate for U.S. House in California
April Verlato
Republican candidate for U.S. House in California
CA-28 primary: first place
$11.4K
JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
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Live Odds
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April Verlato is trading at 1% to win the CA-28 primary: first place on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleMayor
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundAttorney
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EducationJ.D., Southwestern Law School
Notable personal detailsApril A. Verlato is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in California's 28th Congressional District. She has served on the Arcadia City Council and has served as mayor of Arcadia. Verlato is an attorney and operates the Law Offices of April A. Verlato. She earned a J.D. from Southwestern Law School and a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports smaller government, lower taxes, fiscal responsibility, and balanced budgets while prioritizing reducing national debt and promoting market-driven economic policies.
Healthcare
Supports market-driven healthcare solutions and emphasizes smaller government and lower taxes rather than expanding government-run programs. Prioritizes market-based reforms over proposals like a public option or Medicare for All.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate emphasizes stronger border security and support for law enforcement to protect communities from threats such as drug trafficking and terrorism. Her stated positions prioritize securing the border and bolstering national security rather than expanding pathways to legal status or asylum protections.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Opposes abortion and supports restricting access; has expressed positions in favor of policies that would limit or ban abortion. The available public materials characterize her as holding a pro-life, anti-abortion stance.
Climate & Energy
The candidate supports renewable energy and environmental solutions while emphasizing American energy independence and pragmatic, science-based approaches; positions emphasize support for market-driven or transitional policies rather than aggressive fossil-fuel phase-outs or Green New Deal–style mandates.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports public safety and bolstering law enforcement while endorsing “common-sense” gun measures such as expanded/background checks and preventing violent criminals from owning firearms. Emphasizes funding and training for police and building on proven gun violence-prevention programs.
Latest News
April Verlato is in the news as a Republican candidate for California's 28th Congressional District ahead of the June primary. She recently answered a candidate questionnaire, laying out positions on homelessness, wildfire prevention, immigration, election integrity, term limits, and stock-trading restrictions for members of Congress. The report also identifies her as an Arcadia City Council member and attorney.
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
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