Christian Mendez
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in California
CA-46 primary: first place
$3.8K
JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
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Live Odds — CA-46 primary: first place
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1%chance to win
$3.8KJUN 6, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleData scientist
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyDemocratic Socialist
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundData scientist
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Notable personal detailsChristian Mendez is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in California's 46th Congressional District. He formed the principal campaign committee Christian Mendez for Congress for the 2026 cycle. His campaign site describes him as a democratic socialist who works in data science.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports large tax increases on the ultra-wealthy and a critique of corporate influence in the economy, including a proposal to substantially raise taxes on trillionaires. Advocates policies framed as addressing inequality and reducing corporate/billionaire power.
Healthcare
Supports Medicare for All and codifying affordable Medicare into the Constitution; calls for free Medicare for all Americans and lower prescription drug costs.
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Immigration & Border
Supports abolition of ICE, expanded legal pathways including amnesty for qualifying immigrants, establishment of a functioning immigration system, and prosecution of ICE agents. Positions emphasize regularization and limiting/enforcing accountability for immigration enforcement agencies.
Latest News
Christian Mendez is in the news because of a report that a Democratic congressional candidate deleted old posts calling to seize private property and abolish police, borders, and prisons. The other recent items provided do not appear to involve him directly and mostly cover unrelated Michigan and California political news. Based on the available summaries, there is not much additional clear reporting about Mendez right now.
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Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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