Hilda Solis
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in California
$740.00
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Hilda Solis is trading at 94% to win the CA-38 House winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleFormer Secretary of State
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age68 years old (Oct 20, 1957)
GenderFemale
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LocationCalifornia
BackgroundPolitician
EducationB.A., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (1979)
Notable personal detailsHilda Lucia Solis is an American politician who has served on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors representing the 1st District since 2014 and has served as Chair of Los Angeles County. She previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives (2001–2009) and as the 25th U.S. Secretary of Labor (2009–2013). She earned a B.A. from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Southern California.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Hilda Solis has publicly opposed proposals she says would impose higher taxes or large taxpayer costs on local residents and businesses (for example, criticizing a proposed incorporation study for East Los Angeles as likely to raise taxes). Available public statements do not provide a clear, consistent record of her overall federal/state tax philosophy one way or the other.
Healthcare
Supports broad access to affordable, culturally competent healthcare for all residents and has taken local actions to expand access and protections (including motions/resolutions to safeguard access to care for immigrants and youth seeking gender-affirming services).
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Immigration & Border
Hilda Solis has repeatedly supported protections and services for immigrants, including legal assistance, funding for immigrant services, and measures opposing federal immigration raids and enforcement practices. Her record includes support for deferred action/DACA-related measures and local motions to challenge or limit aggressive ICE operations while expanding county support programs for immigrant communities. These actions prioritize humanitarian supports and limits on enforcement while not advocating a specific federal pathway to citizenship in the cited materials.
Climate & Energy
Supports climate mitigation and adaptation policies including county heat-action planning, environmental justice and measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; has backed county goals to phase out fossil fuel production within Los Angeles County and to prioritize sustainable procurement and climate-health priorities. Positions emphasize clean-energy transition and protections for frontline communities while using government programs and contracts to reduce emissions.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports strengthened gun-safety measures including pursuing a ban on assault weapons, advocating for universal background checks, and local regulations to curb gun sales and ghost guns; has authored and co-authored motions at the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to advance these policies.
Latest News
Hilda Solis is in the news because she is leading in the California 38th Congressional District primary, with early results showing her and Pedro Antonio Casas positioned to advance to the general election. She is also being asked to help resolve a dispute over cleanup and demolition at a fire-damaged Boyle Heights warehouse, where Lineage says work was delayed after Altus Power demanded crews stop. The company says demolition is needed to prevent flare-ups, while the cause of the fire remains disputed.
Endorsements
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Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
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