Josh Sautter
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in California
CA-32 primary: first place
$13.4K
JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — CA-32 primary: first place
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
1%chance to win
$13.4KJUN 6, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleCommunity organizer
PartyDemocratic
GenderMale
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundCommunity organizer
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EducationBard College
Notable personal detailsJosh Sautter is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in California's 32nd Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has served as an elected representative on the Encino Neighborhood Council (Area 1) and has held leadership roles there. He has described his professional work as freelance writing and previously performed as a stand-up and sketch comedian. He is married to Amanda Sautter and has two sons, Nathan and Stellan.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports rebuilding the middle class by reversing policies that have benefited corporations and the ultra‑rich and backing investments in programs such as childcare, paid family leave, vocational training, and protections for Social Security and Medicare. Focuses on making life more affordable for working families and addressing corporate price‑gouging.
Healthcare
Supports making healthcare more affordable for working families by capping out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs and health care and protecting Medicare. Emphasizes reducing healthcare cost burdens as part of an agenda to rebuild the middle class.
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Climate & Energy
Campaign materials list lowering utility and energy costs as a priority but do not specify emissions targets, support for Paris/Green New Deal–style legislation, or concrete clean-energy policy. Public records show the candidate is an Encino Neighborhood Council member involved in local issues but provide no clear, detailed climate or energy policy positions. Overall, statements on energy are general and policy specifics are not evident from available sources.
Latest News
Josh Sautter is in the news because he is one of the candidates in California's redrawn 48th Congressional District race. The primary is being closely watched as a test of whether Democrats can win the district under California's top-two system. With many Democrats and two Republicans in the race, there is a real chance the top two finishers could come from the same party or that Democrats could be shut out of the general election.
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
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