Incumbent
Juan Vargas
IncumbentJuan Vargas
CA-52 primary: first place
$3.3K
JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
LocationCalifornia
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports targeted tax credits and federal investments to aid housing affordability and economic recovery, and opposes policies that reduce social program funding or impose harmful tariffs. Focuses on using tax incentives (e.g., low-income housing tax credits, first-time homebuyer credits) and federal spending to support communities and economic growth.
Healthcare
Supports Medicare for All / single‑payer health care and has cosponsored Medicare for All legislation; advocates expanding access to health coverage and strengthening programs like the ACA and Medicare benefits.
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Immigration & Border
Supports comprehensive immigration reform including pathways to legalization, protections for asylum seekers and refugees, and humanitarian assistance for migrants; opposes restrictive executive actions targeting immigrants and has called for major changes to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports codifying the protections of Roe v. Wade into federal law and protecting access to abortion and reproductive healthcare, including measures to protect travel and provision of abortion services across state lines. Has voted for and publicly urged passage of the Women’s Health Protection Act and related federal legislation to restore and protect reproductive rights.
Climate & Energy
Supports aggressive climate action including endorsement of the Green New Deal framework, federal investment in clean energy and climate resilience, and policies to reduce emissions and promote environmental justice. Has led and co-sponsored congressional efforts on sustainable investing and opposed measures that would restrict climate-related disclosures or ESG investing. Advocates funding for climate-resilient projects in his district and national clean-energy investments.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded gun safety laws including reinstating/strengthening an assault weapons ban, expanded/universal background checks, and legislation that funds or enables red-flag (extreme-risk) interventions. Has voted in Congress for measures aligned with those policies and publicly endorsed related restrictions.
News
Juan Vargas says he is running for re-election in California's 52nd Congressional District. He is also highlighting immigration, pollution in the Tijuana River Valley, health care costs, and climate policy as his main priorities. The recent coverage is a voter Q&A and does not report any election results or polling.
Fundraising
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