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Democrat
Claude Keissieh
CA-40 primary: first place
$240.82
JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. House candidate (CA-40, 2026)
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyLiberal Democrat
GenderMale
LocationCalifornia
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BackgroundU.S. House candidate (CA-40, 2026)
EducationCalifornia State University, Fullerton — B.S., Electrical Engineering
Notable personal detailsClaude Manuel Keissieh is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in California’s 40th Congressional District in the June 2, 2026 primary. He is a retired Army officer and has described himself as an electrical engineer, small business owner, and community college professor. He has also described work in engineering and public service roles in California, including teaching and engineering positions.
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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.
Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total 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
$2.0K
Source: FEC
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