Jotham Stein
CA-16 primary: first place
$12.3K
JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAttorney
PartyIndependent
Political ideologyCentrist Independent
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundAttorney
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EducationStanford Law School (J.D.)
Notable personal detailsJotham Stein is an attorney and small business owner running for the U.S. House in California’s 16th Congressional District as an independent (No Party Preference) in 2026. He is the principal of the Law Offices of Jotham S. Stein P.C. and has practiced executive employment law, negotiation, arbitration, and litigation. He is a graduate of Stanford Law School and Princeton University.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Publicly available material shows a limited, specific record on taxes: in 2011 he opposed a new property-related (stormwater) tax. His current campaign website lists general fiscal and democratic-reform priorities but does not present a detailed tax or broader economic plan, leaving his overall stance on taxes and economic policy unclear.
Healthcare
Supports lowering prescription drug prices through measures including allowing Medicare to negotiate prices, banning so-called “junk patents,” regulating pharmacy benefit managers, stronger enforcement against anti-competitive practices, and requiring patient price guides. Says he does not yet have a comprehensive healthcare plan and will work across parties to develop broader solutions.
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Climate & Energy
The candidate expresses personal commitment to protecting natural areas and volunteering with local land trust organizations but provides no specific policy proposals or positions on emissions targets, fossil fuels, or federal climate legislation. Public campaign materials emphasize conservation and caring for air, land, oceans and mountains without outlining concrete climate or energy policies.
News
Jotham Stein is in the news because California’s top-two primary system can create unusual election outcomes, including same-party general election matchups or even an outright win in a special election. The reporting does not give specific new developments about Stein himself, so the context is limited. It mainly explains the election rules that could shape his race.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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