Chris Espinosa
CA-26 primary: first place
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JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
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Overview
Current roleFederal policy advisor
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundFederal policy advisor
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Notable personal detailsChris Espinosa is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in California’s 26th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He has described himself as a lifelong advocate and public servant and has said he has held senior leadership roles in the U.S. House of Representatives and in national advocacy organizations. He is from Santa Paula, California.
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Positions
Healthcare
Supports Medicare for All and describes healthcare as a human right; has advocated for ensuring the Affordable Care Act delivers for vulnerable communities and expanding access to quality coverage and services.
Immigration & Border
Supports comprehensive immigration reform including protections for immigrants and has called for dismantling Immigration and Customs Enforcement; favors worker protections tied to immigration reform and has engaged in advocacy opposing restrictive border enforcement measures.
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Climate & Energy
Supports urgent, proactive climate action and leadership at the regional and federal level; has worked in climate and energy legislative roles and committed to refusing fossil-fuel industry campaign contributions. Emphasizes bold climate policy and clean-energy priorities while not explicitly using Green New Deal language in available campaign materials.
News
Chris Espinosa is in the news as one of the candidates running in California’s 26th Congressional District primary to replace retiring Rep. Julia Brownley. The race is open and crowded, with nine candidates competing under California’s top-two system. Recent coverage has focused on the primary contest and the candidates’ positions on issues like immigration, wildfire mitigation, and federal policy.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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