Incumbent
Mike Levin
IncumbentMike Levin
CA-49 primary: first place
$13.1K
JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationCalifornia
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports asking large corporations and high-income individuals to pay a greater share of taxes, defends federal spending on health care, energy, and deficit reduction while opposing budget cuts that would reduce social programs. Advocates restoring or expanding tax relief for state and local governments (SALT) and using tax credits to support clean energy and infrastructure investments.
Healthcare
Supports strengthening and expanding the Affordable Care Act, including exploring a public option and earlier Medicare buy-in, and backing measures to lower drug prices and protect Medicare and Medicaid.
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Immigration & Border
Supports comprehensive bipartisan immigration reform that pairs expanded legal pathways (including pathways to citizenship for Dreamers and other eligible immigrants) with strengthened border security and asylum-processing reforms. Opposes mass deportations and calls for Congress to fix a broken immigration system through negotiated legislation. Advocates timelier asylum adjudication and additional border resources while backing legalization measures.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Mike Levin supports legal access to abortion and has called for protecting and codifying the principles of Roe v. Wade. He describes himself as pro‑choice and opposes efforts to roll back abortion rights at the federal level.
Climate & Energy
Supports ambitious federal climate action including the Green New Deal framework, accelerated development of renewable energy, protection against offshore drilling, and maintaining strong EPA climate policies. Advocates for major clean energy investment and policies to reduce emissions and modernize the power grid.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports an assault weapons ban, universal/expanded background checks for all gun sales, and federal measures to fund and support red-flag/violence-prevention programs and other gun-violence prevention efforts. Has sponsored and backed federal gun-violence prevention legislation and voted for bipartisan measures strengthening background checks, supporting red-flag-related funding, and closing loopholes for domestic abusers.
News
Mike Levin is in the news for leading early in California’s 49th Congressional District primary. He is also part of House Democrats’ push to roll back a new ICE policy that they say makes it harder for lawmakers to conduct oversight visits at detention facilities. Separately, Levin said his office was monitoring the Camp Pendleton wildfire and staying in contact with local officials.
2026 Election Results: In CA-49, D-Mike Levin faces 2 challengers
No primary challenge for Levin as two Republicans face off in 49th District
House Democrats ask new ICE director to roll back policy on visits
AOC Says 'Big Money In Politics' Hurts Public Trust As Democrats Set To Launch Anti-Corruption Caucus
Endorsements
Endorsers of Mike Levin for CA-49 primary: first place
International Association of Fire Fighters
Advocacy group
International Association of Fire Fighters endorsed Mike Levin for Congress.
California Democratic Party
Public figure
California Democratic Party endorsed Mike Levin for Congress.
FP Action Network
Public endorsement
FP Action Network endorsed Mike Levin as an endorsed champion.
California Young Democrats
Public figure
California Young Democrats endorsed Mike Levin for Congress.
Fundraising
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Source: FEC
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