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Democrat
Claude Keissieh
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in California
Democrat
CA-40 primary: first place
$32.7K
JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — CA-40 primary: first place
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
1%chance to win
$32.7KJUN 6, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleElectrical engineer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyLiberal Democrat
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundElectrical engineer
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EducationB.S., Electrical Engineering, California State University, Fullerton
Notable personal detailsClaude Manuel Keissieh is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in California’s 40th Congressional District (2026). He has described himself as an electrical engineer, small business owner, and community college adjunct professor. His campaign biography states he worked in U.S. Army-related roles and later held civilian roles including at the California Department of Transportation.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
The candidate supports restoring and increasing federal funding for health care and education and backing policies to address affordability and strengthen the economy; he also calls for consumer protections and repeal of what he calls harmful tariffs.
Healthcare
The candidate calls for restoring federal funding for health programs and says all Americans should receive the healthcare they deserve; he emphasizes access to care and opposes budget cuts that reduce coverage.
Latest Polls
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
2CA-40 primary: first place
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$34.1K
$25.6K
$17.1K
$8.5K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$34.1K
$0.00
$34.1K
$1.9K
Source: FEC
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