Incumbent
Jimmy Gomez
Incumbent Democratic candidate for U.S. House in California
$34.6K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Jimmy Gomez is trading at 17% to win the CA-34 House winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age51 years old (Nov 25, 1974)
GenderMale
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LocationCalifornia
BackgroundU.S. Representative (CA-34)
EducationRiverside Community College (attended, 1993–1996)
Notable personal detailsJimmy Gomez is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving California's 34th Congressional District since winning a 2017 special election. Before Congress, he served in the California State Assembly (2012–2017), including as Assembly Majority Whip. He previously worked as a congressional staffer and in labor/health-care union advocacy. He earned a B.A. from UCLA and an M.P.P. from Harvard University.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports higher taxes on the wealthy (including estate-tax reform) and opposes tax cuts that primarily benefit corporations and billionaires; advocates expanding tax credits and other tax relief for working families. Public actions include sponsoring estate-tax legislation and leading/co-signing letters and events calling for taxing the rich and expanding the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit.
Healthcare
Supports Medicare for All and has cosponsored Medicare-for-All legislation; also sponsored/coauthored the Choose Medicare Act to expand access to Medicare as a public option. Advocates for lowering prescription drug costs and expanding coverage to achieve near-universal care.
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Immigration & Border
Supports expanded legal pathways and protections for immigrants and asylum-seekers, opposes increased funding and expansion of ICE/CBP enforcement, and has backed legislation to provide pathways to citizenship and limit aggressive immigration enforcement. Advocacy emphasizes humanitarian treatment of migrants and restricting enforcement actions that harm families and communities.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports codifying federal protections for abortion access and opposes strict abortion bans; has cosponsored federal bills to protect abortion and reproductive care and received high ratings from reproductive-rights organizations. Advocates removing state barriers to travel for abortion care and expanding access to contraception and abortion services.
Climate & Energy
Supports aggressive federal climate action including a national 100% renewable energy standard by 2035, cosponsorship of the Green New Deal resolution, and expanded federal investment in clean energy and climate solutions. Advocates for clean energy jobs, environmental justice, and use of major climate legislation and funding to accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to renewables.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports strengthening federal gun safety laws and opposes measures that would weaken existing regulations; has joined colleagues on legislation to hold the gun industry accountable and has criticized proposals to deregulate firearms (such as silencer/other rollbacks).
Latest News
The biggest recent development is that the House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into Rep. Jimmy Gomez over sexual misconduct allegations involving a House staffer. Gomez says the conduct was consensual, denies violating House rules or the law, and says he will cooperate with the inquiry. The committee says the existence of an investigation does not itself mean any violation occurred. Separately, Gomez advanced in California’s 34th Congressional District primary and will move on to the general election.
Jimmy Gomez advances in LA’s 34th District primary despite affair
Democrat Jimmy Gomez Goes Public About His "Personal Mistakes"
Report: House Ethics Panel Opens Probe of Rep. Gomez
Exclusive: House Ethics Committee investigating Rep. Jimmy Gomez over sexual misconduct allegations, sources say
Endorsements
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