CA-27 primary: first place
7dGeorge Whitesides has raised $3,536,153.91 this cycle, while Jason Gibbs holds the lead in the latest odds for CA-27.
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George Whitesides
DemocratIncumbent
IncumbentGeorge Whitesides
CA-27 primary: first place
$52.3K
JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
LocationCalifornia
SourcesShowHide
georgewhitesides.comguides.votewhitesides.house.govlatimes.comjuliabrownley.house.govgeorgewhitesideforcongress.comedfaction.orgen.wikipedia.orggiffords.orgnewdemactionfund.comlcv.orgdemocratsworkforamerica.orgcms.hhs.comca.onair.ccmeetthefreshmen.marathonstrategies.comfr.wikipedia.orgnteu.orgeverytown.orginstagram.compunchbowl.newsballotpedia.orgabc7.compolitico.comocregister.comfacebook.combluevoterguide.orgpredictionedge.comdailynews.comclerk.house.govfec.goves.wikipedia.orgdocquery.fec.govdemocrats-armedservices.house.govballotready.orggovinfo.gov
Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports increased government investment to create local jobs and spur innovation, including tax incentives and grants for small businesses and expanded R&D funding; proposes tax cuts targeted to homeowners and the middle class (including expanding the SALT deduction).
Healthcare
Supports protecting and expanding access to healthcare including protecting the Affordable Care Act and coverage for pre-existing conditions; defends Medicare and Social Security and supports reproductive health decision-making free from government interference. Emphasizes ensuring veterans’ medical care is funded and improving access to care in communities facing cuts.
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Immigration & Border
Supports securing the border using investments in advanced technology, upgrading ports of entry, hiring more Border Patrol agents and immigration judges, and building physical infrastructure where appropriate; opposes open borders. Advocates fixing the immigration system while emphasizing border security measures.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting abortion and reproductive health care access and favors codifying the rights previously guaranteed by Roe v. Wade into federal law. Opposes nationwide abortion bans and positions himself against candidates who back such bans.
Climate & Energy
Supports policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote clean energy innovation, including stronger landfill methane standards and federal collaboration on energy research; favors investments and incentives for clean technologies while allowing for transitional approaches.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded background checks and measures to disarm domestic abusers and those who pose risks, and supports funding community violence intervention programs while also backing increased funding and technology for local law enforcement. Positions combine support for gun safety regulations with support for law enforcement and local public-safety investments.
Latest Insights
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 10, 2026
George Whitesides is in the news mainly because his congressional race is still unsettled. Early returns showed Jason Gibbs ahead in California’s 27th District, but ballots were still being counted and no final result had been certified. Separately, Whitesides has been promoting constituent services and saying his office has helped recover nearly $16 million for residents, while also pushing anti-scam legislation focused on fraud prevention and victim support.
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Articles
SCSanta Clarita Valley Signal17 days ago
We're Here to Serve Our Constituents
Positive
SCSanta Clarita Valley Signal3 months ago
Whitesides announces Congressional Art Competition
Positive
SCSanta Clarita Valley Signal1 month ago
Gibbs, Schiavo maintain leads; Hayes in hunt for Assembly
Negative
CCoinDesk1 month ago
Crypto PACs go undefeated in June primaries as Fairshake scores bipartisan winning streak
Positive
Endorsements
CA-27 primary: first place
Endorsers of George Whitesides for CA-27 primary: first place
LCV Action Fund
Political organization
LCV Action Fund endorsed George Whitesides for U.S. House.
Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund
Political organization
Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund endorsed George Whitesides for U.S. House.
California Democratic Party
Public figure
California Democratic Party endorsed George Whitesides.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$10.6M
$8.0M
$5.3M
$2.7M
$0
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2024
$10.6M
$326.7K
$10.3M
$428.6K
Cycle 2026
$3.5M
$2.3M
$1.5M
$90.7K
Source: FEC
New updates coming soon
We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
- Polls