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Democrat
Lauren Babb Tomlinson
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in California
CA-06 primary: first place
$58.3K
JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — CA-06 primary: first place
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
1%chance to win
$58.3KJUN 6, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current rolePublic affairs executive
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationCalifornia
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BackgroundPublic affairs executive
EducationThe George Washington University, M.P.S., Political Management (2018)
Notable personal detailsLauren Babb Tomlinson is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in California’s 6th Congressional District in the 2025–2026 election cycle. She has worked in public affairs and advocacy, including leadership roles with Planned Parenthood Mar Monte and Planned Parenthood Northern California, and served in California state government. She holds a B.A. in American Government from American University and an M.P.S. in Political Management from The George Washington University.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports expanded federal spending on healthcare, childcare, paid family leave, and Social Security/Medicare expansions funded in part by taxes on corporations. Backs measures to lower everyday costs through government programs and enforcement against corporate price gouging.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to reproductive and primary healthcare and protecting reproductive rights; advocates defending and expanding care in communities including rural areas and opposing federal cuts that reduce access to care.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Lauren Babb Tomlinson is a leader at Planned Parenthood and has run for Congress on a platform that includes protecting reproductive rights and expanding access to affordable health care. She has participated in California reproductive-rights efforts including the California Future of Abortion Council and has supported state measures to enshrine and strengthen abortion protections. Her public statements emphasize preserving and expanding access to abortion and related services.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports commonsense gun safety measures, including universal background checks and stronger protections to prevent gun violence, and emphasizes investing in public-safety and gun-violence prevention programs.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedSep 2, 2026
Lauren Babb Tomlinson is in the news because she has been endorsed by the Congressional Black Caucus PAC in California’s redrawn 6th District House primary. The race is part of a broader redistricting fight that is reshaping several 2026 congressional contests. The district is being closely watched because it includes independent Rep. Kevin Kiley and could affect the balance of the House.
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Articles
PPOLITICO4 months ago
‘We are facing an existential crisis’: Redistricting rocks the race for the nation’s bluest House seat
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SRSanta Rosa Press Democrat3 months ago
Democrats redrew California’s map to counter Trump. The primary tests whether it pays off for them
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NNewsmax4 months ago
Republicans Still Have a Fighting Chance in November
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NNewsweek5 months ago
Republicans Risk Losing 34 Seats Where Gas Prices Are Rising
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Latest Polls
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$565.1K
$423.8K
$282.5K
$141.3K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$565.1K
$9.4K
$555.6K
$30.9K
Source: FEC
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