CA-49 primary: first place
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JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Navy officer (Captain)
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundU.S. Navy officer (Captain)
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EducationB.S., Aerospace Engineering, University of Kansas (1993)
Notable personal detailsArmen Kurdian is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in California’s 49th Congressional District in the June 2, 2026 primary. He is a retired U.S. Navy captain and has also worked in defense-related roles and business. He has been active in the Vista, California community and previously ran for Vista City Council (District 4) in 2022.
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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. He is one of the Republicans competing in the primary for a chance to advance to the general election against Rep. Mike Levin, who is the only Democrat in the race. Kurdian has outlined positions on lowering living costs, immigration, energy policy, and government spending in candidate coverage.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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