Carin Elam
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in California
$205.0K
AUG 19, 2026
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Carin Elam is trading at 1% to win the CA-14 special election winner on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleNonprofit executive
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationCalifornia
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BackgroundNonprofit executive
EducationBarnard College (1990–1994)
Notable personal detailsCarin Elam is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in California’s 14th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. She has worked in nonprofit leadership, including as executive director of RP Hope, and has been affiliated with LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is based in Pleasanton, California and has run a campaign committee registered with the Federal Election Commission for CA-14.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports using tax incentives and restoring tax credits to advance public-policy goals such as affordable housing, clean energy, and other social/consumer protections. Emphasizes government tools (tax credits/incentives) to encourage redevelopment and renewable energy investment while addressing affordability and consumer costs.
Healthcare
Supports lowering the Medicare eligibility age and increasing affordability and oversight of health insurance to prioritize patients over insurer profits. Advocates federal action to make healthcare more affordable and to expand access through public programs.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate’s campaign materials oppose the normalization of local Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deployments (including discussion of a potential ICE facility in Dublin) and emphasize protecting voting rights against ICE actions. There are no detailed policy proposals on asylum, border enforcement levels, or pathways to legalization on the campaign site.
Climate & Energy
Supports restoring and expanding clean-energy incentives including tax credits for clean energy and electric vehicles, agricultural conservation programs, and rebates for home energy efficiency. Advocates federal investment and incentives to accelerate clean technology deployment. No explicit call to phase out fossil fuels or endorse Green New Deal–level targets was found in the cited campaign material.
Latest News
Carin Elam is in the news as a candidate in California’s 14th Congressional District special election to fill the remainder of Eric Swalwell’s term. The race is moving toward a runoff if no one wins outright, with the top two candidates advancing to an August 18 runoff. The district is also holding a separate contest for the full term, so voters may face more than one election this year.
Special election for former US Rep. Eric Swalwell's seat draws a crowded field in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom calls special election to fill Eric Swalwell’s seat
Special election Tuesday to fill Swalwell term
Endorsements
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Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
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