CA-13 primary: first place
1dDonald Trump backed Kevin Lincoln, who is at 14% in the CA-13 primary: first place race.
14%
CA-13 primary: first place
$15.1K
JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer Mayor
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
Age45 years old (Oct 28, 1980)
GenderMale
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LocationCalifornia
BackgroundPolitician
EducationUniversity of Phoenix (AA)
Notable personal detailsKevin Jeffery Lincoln II is an American politician, businessman, and pastor who served as the mayor of Stockton, California from 2021 to 2025. He is a Republican and a former United States Marine Corps servicemember. In 2026, he is a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in California's 13th Congressional District.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports reducing regulatory burdens and using incentives to spur housing construction, prioritizes lowering inflation and the cost of living, and emphasizes fiscal responsibility and balanced budgets. Has proposed expanding housing vouchers while favoring federal policies that lower costs and encourage private-sector growth. No direct campaign position advocating higher taxes or large wealth-redistribution programs was found in campaign materials or recent interviews.
Immigration & Border
Kevin Lincoln emphasizes securing the southern border, linking illegal crossings to fentanyl, human trafficking, and public safety, and says people in the country illegally should be returned and expected to re‑enter through legal channels. He has visited the border to meet law enforcement and has framed immigration as a national security and public‑safety issue.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Kevin Lincoln identifies as pro‑life and has said he supports exceptions for rape, incest, and the health of the mother; he has not committed to protecting federal abortion rights and has declined to endorse a nationwide right to abortion.
Climate & Energy
The candidate has shown limited support for local renewable energy projects (participating in events recognizing a university solar initiative) but has not articulated a clear, comprehensive federal climate or energy policy on the campaign site or in major interviews. Public reporting and the campaign website present statements on economic, housing, immigration, and other issues but do not provide specific positions on emissions targets, phasing out fossil fuels, or federal clean-energy legislation.
Public Safety & Guns
Kevin Lincoln emphasizes public safety and supports law-enforcement-centered approaches to reduce gun violence, including removing firearms from city streets and expanding programs aimed at violence prevention. His campaign highlights partnerships with police unions and counts the removal of over 1,000 firearms during his tenure as mayor as a public-safety achievement.
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AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 17, 2026
Kevin Lincoln was projected to advance from California’s 13th Congressional District open primary to the November general election. The race is being watched as a potentially close contest in the Central Valley. The district was recently redrawn, and the primary featured four candidates, including incumbent Democrat Adam Gray.
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Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$2.3M
$1.7M
$1.1M
$569.7K
$0
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2024
$2.3M
$24.1K
$2.3M
$93.9K
Cycle 2026
$1.5M
$428.0K
$1.1M
$62.2K
Source: FEC
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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