Incumbent
Nanette Diaz Barragán
Incumbent Democratic candidate for U.S. House in California
$418.00
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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97%chance to win
$418.00NOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age49 years old (Sep 15, 1976)
GenderFemale
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LocationCalifornia
BackgroundAttorney
EducationUniversity of California, Los Angeles (B.A.)
Notable personal detailsNanette Díaz Barragán is an American attorney and politician who has represented California in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2017. She previously served on the Hermosa Beach City Council. She earned a B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles and a J.D. from the University of Southern California.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Barragán has consistently opposed tax cuts for wealthy households and corporations, arguing they favor billionaires over working families. She has also backed proposals to impose a minimum tax on wealthy taxpayers and to reinstate estate-related taxes and close loopholes for high-value trusts and estates.
Healthcare
Nanette Diaz Barragán supports expanding health coverage and lowering out-of-pocket costs. Her public record highlights efforts to expand Medicare benefits, including dental care, and to protect access to affordable coverage and prescription drugs.
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Immigration & Border
Supports comprehensive immigration reform and opposes policies that block or deter asylum seekers. Emphasizes restoring asylum access, increasing processing capacity at the border, and avoiding inhumane enforcement-first policies.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Nanette Diaz Barragán supports abortion access and reproductive freedom. She has called the right to an abortion a fundamental right and voted for legislation to protect abortion access after the fall of Roe v. Wade.
Climate & Energy
Nanette Diaz Barragán supports clean energy investment, environmental justice, and climate action. Her public statements back the Paris Climate Agreement, clean energy microgrids, and measures to cut emissions and reduce pollution from fossil fuel infrastructure.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports stricter gun regulation, including universal background checks, red flag laws, magazine-capacity limits, and a ban on AR-15s and other weapons of war. Opposed concealed carry reciprocity and described it as a threat to public safety. Also supported the House assault weapons ban and the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.
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