Armen Kurdian
CA-49 primary: first place
$13.1K
JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Navy officer (Captain, retired)
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundU.S. Navy officer (Captain, retired)
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EducationUniversity of Kansas — BS, Aerospace Engineering (1993)
Notable personal detailsArmen H. Kurdian is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in California’s 49th Congressional District. He is a retired U.S. Navy captain and naval flight officer, and has worked in engineering and systems roles including as a senior systems engineer at Booz Allen Hamilton. He has been involved in community organizations in North County San Diego and has lived in Vista, California.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate opposes new taxes on Californians and emphasizes policies to support small businesses and an affordable local economy. He also promotes reducing housing costs by lowering regulatory and construction expenses rather than raising taxes or increasing density mandates.
Healthcare
Supports market-oriented approaches to healthcare and criticizes increased government/socialized involvement; opposes new taxes and emphasizes reliance on local organizations and programs rather than expanded government programs.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger screening and tighter controls on who is allowed into the United States and emphasizes national-security-focused immigration enforcement. Framing centers on improving screening procedures rather than proposing broad regularization or expanded asylum access.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate emphasizes public safety and says he will bolster local law enforcement; his campaign platform highlights support for police and tackling crime. He has appeared on local voter guides favored by gun-owner groups.
News
Armen Kurdian is running as a Republican in California’s 49th Congressional District race. Early primary returns show him ahead of Star Parker, with the top two vote-getters set to advance under California’s primary system. In campaign coverage, he has also outlined positions on lowering living costs, immigration, energy policy, and government spending.
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Endorsements
Endorsers of Armen Kurdian for CA-49 primary: first place
Orange County Republican Party
Public figure
Orange County Republican Party endorsed Armen Kurdian.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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