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Christian Mendez

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Christian Mendez

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CA-46 primary: first place

$3.8K

JUN 6, 2026

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Overview

Current roleData scientist

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyDemocratic Socialist

LocationCalifornia

BackgroundData scientist

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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fec.gov docquery.fec.gov mendezforcongress.com themidtermproject.org thecandidate.com ballotready.org ivoterguide.com en.wikipedia.org dp.electionresults.sos.ca.gov elections.scoopylabs.com bluevoterguide.org wikizero.org house.gov elections.imperialcounty.org sos.state.tx.us repmyblock.org linktr.ee statepress.com ocvote.gov crpa.org progressivecongress.net robinhood.com cityofmontclair.org informacion.unad.edu.co sga.fsu.edu yahoo.com wpanetwork.com politics1.com projects.propublica.org sanjuandailystar.com grief-after-suicide.com reddit.com clinicadentalchristianmendez.com linkedin.com gravatar.com twitter.com ocregister.com ballotpedia.org patch.com orangejuiceblog.com localcandidates.org politico.com instagram.com facebook.com votesmart.org correa.house.gov voterguide.ballotpedia.org developer.ballotpedia.org oversight.house.gov govinfo.gov history.house.gov congress.gov

Positions

LiberalConservative

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.

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.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedJun 14, 2026

Christian Mendez is in the news over deleted social media posts that called to seize private property and abolish police, borders, and prisons. The reporting says the posts were removed, but it does not identify him as the nominee or give any election result. Overall, the coverage centers on controversy around his past online statements.

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Articles

NNewsBreak2 months ago

backed congressional candidate deleted posts calling to seize private property, abolish police, borders, prisons

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Endorsements

CA-46 primary: first place

Endorsers of Christian Mendez for CA-46 primary: first place

Blue Voter Guide

Public figure

Blue Voter Guide endorsed Christian Mendez for California District 46.

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Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026

Total raisedCash on hand

$2.0K

$1.5K

$975

$488

2026

Latest

Year

Total raised

Cash on hand

Total spent

Burn rate

Cycle 2026

$2.0K

$34.40

$1.9K

$112.71

Source: FEC

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