Chris Espinosa
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in California
CA-26 primary: first place
$2.2K
JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — CA-26 primary: first place
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
6%chance to win
$2.2KJUN 6, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
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 (2026 cycle). He has worked in federal policy and advocacy roles, including on the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources and at environmental law/advocacy organizations. His campaign describes him as a longtime advocate for working families and environmental justice.
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Political 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.
Latest News
Chris Espinosa is running in the open California's 26th Congressional District race, which is drawing nine candidates ahead of the June 2 top-two primary. He has been included in local candidate profiles and a recent debate covering issues like immigration, climate change, the federal deficit, healthcare, and the war in Iran. A local letters column also endorsed Espinosa, but there have been no reported election results or major campaign breakthroughs yet.
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Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
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