Incumbent
Gil Cisneros
CA-31 primary: first place
$7.1K
JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
Age55 years old (Feb 12, 1971)
GenderMale
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LocationCalifornia
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationB.A., Political Science, George Washington University
Notable personal detailsGilbert Ray Cisneros Jr. is a U.S. Representative for California’s 31st congressional district, first taking office for the district in 2025 after winning election in November 2024. He previously represented California’s 39th congressional district (2019–2021) and served in the U.S. Navy, commissioning as an officer in 1994. He later served in the Department of Defense, including as the Pentagon’s first Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, and has been active in education-focused philanthropy through the Gilbert & Jacki Cisneros Foundation and the Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute at George Washington University.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports reducing taxes for working families and expanding middle-class tax credits while eliminating tax breaks for special interests and corporations that offshore jobs. Has backed measures to increase SALT deduction limits and emphasizes tax relief targeted at working- and middle-class households rather than broad tax cuts for corporations or the wealthy.
Healthcare
Supports protecting and expanding the Affordable Care Act, strengthening Medicaid and Medicare, closing coverage gaps for rural and underserved communities, and lowering costs through targeted government action; previously signaled support for Medicare-for-All during the 2018 primary but later backed away from single-payer proposals.
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Immigration & Border
Supports protections and expanded legal pathways for Dreamers and comprehensive immigration reform that preserves family reunification; has sponsored legislation to allow DACA recipients to serve in the military and receive a pathway toward citizenship after service. Emphasizes treating veterans and immigrants equitably while advocating reform-minded solutions rather than enforcement-maximalist policies.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting and expanding access to abortion and reproductive health care, including contraception and family-planning services, and has pledged to prioritize reproductive health legislation and federal protections. Has advocated for upholding federal protections that safeguard access to abortion-related care and has supported codifying Roe v. Wade-level protections.
Climate & Energy
Supports taking action to combat climate change by investing in renewable energy (wind and solar), reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and cracking down on gas price gouging; advocates for clean energy investment and green infrastructure to create jobs. Positions emphasize science-based approaches and federal investment rather than calls to fully phase out all fossil fuels immediately or explicitly endorse Green New Deal–level proposals.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports comprehensive gun safety measures including universal/background checks, reinstating an assault weapons ban, expanded research on gun violence, and other restrictions to keep firearms out of the hands of dangerous individuals. Endorsed by and affiliated with national gun-safety organizations. Has a voting record and policy statements backing expanded background checks and other gun-safety legislation.
News
Gil Cisneros has been in the news for comments on CNN arguing that Democrats are more trusted on the economy. He said House Democrats want to focus on lowering costs through healthcare subsidies, Medicare and Medicaid, preventive care, and ending tariffs and wars. He also framed Democrats as better able to handle economic crises.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262022
2026
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Cycle 2026
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