
Josh Sautter
CA-32 primary: first place
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCommunity organizer
PartyDemocratic
Age42 years old (Sep 24, 1983)
GenderMale
LocationCalifornia
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BackgroundCommunity organizer
EducationBard College (attended)
Notable personal detailsJosh Sautter is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in California’s 32nd Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He has served as a member of the Encino Neighborhood Council and has held leadership roles including vice president and president. He has described his occupation as a freelance writer and has also performed as a stand-up and sketch comedian. He attended Bard College and was born in Bloomington, Indiana.
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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.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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