CA-35 primary: first place
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JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleSmall businessman
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundSmall businessman
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Notable personal detailsMike Cargile is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in California’s 35th congressional district. He has run as a challenger against incumbent Rep. Norma Torres and has been listed on official election materials for the June 2, 2026 primary. He describes himself as a small businessman and has identified as a former Army officer.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Advocates lowering the tax burden, eliminating taxes on tips and Social Security, and halving property taxes for people over 65; favors reducing government regulation and downsizing the federal government to promote free enterprise.
Healthcare
Opposes government responsibility to provide universal health insurance and strongly opposes eliminating private health insurance; supports promoting affordable, accessible coverage through robust marketplace competition and removing government restraints.
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Immigration & Border
Supports closing and securing the southern border including construction of a border wall, opposes "open borders," supports denying funds to jurisdictions that do not comply with immigration laws, and favors employer E-Verify. Positions emphasize stronger enforcement and border controls rather than expanded legal pathways or protections for asylum seekers.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Mike Cargile identifies as pro-life and supports pro-life policies including protections for infants who survive attempted abortions. His campaign materials and multiple voter guides list him as opposing abortion and endorsing pro-life positions.
Climate & Energy
Supports nuclear power as the "greatest, cleanest, most reliable" electricity source, is critical of current electric-vehicle and some renewable policies, and emphasizes R&D into alternatives such as hydrogen fuel cells while defending conventional fuel use and consumer access to gas. Positions focus on skepticism of some green-energy claims and favoring market/technology-focused solutions rather than rapid mandates to phase out fossil fuels.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports broad Second Amendment protections and opposes restrictions, registration, or regulation of firearms as unconstitutional infringements. Emphasizes supporting law enforcement and the right of people to defend themselves and their families. Holds endorsements and high ratings from pro-gun organizations.
News
Mike Cargile is in the news because conservative-linked super PACs were reported to have spent money in Democratic primary contests, including in California, as part of efforts to influence which candidates would be easier general-election opponents. A separate report on California’s primary under new district maps said results in competitive races could take time to certify, but it did not identify a certified winner in the 35th district. Overall, the coverage points to Cargile being part of a closely watched and still-unsettled primary environment.
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