Noah Von Blom
CA-42 primary: first place
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JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCouncil Member
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationCalifornia
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BackgroundSmall business owner
Notable personal detailsNoah Von Blom is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in California’s 42nd Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He has served on the Newport Beach City Council since 2020, was re-elected in 2024, and served as Mayor in 2023. He is also a chef-turned-restaurateur and small business owner in Orange County.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate emphasizes fiscal responsibility and pro-business policies, noting balanced city budgets and support for small businesses. Platform materials highlight maintaining infrastructure and public safety without increasing local fiscal burdens.
Climate & Energy
Public statements and local reporting show the candidate (Noah Blom / Noah Von Blom) emphasizes pro-development and pro-growth positions on local land use (e.g., Banning Ranch) and focuses on business and local infrastructure priorities; there are no clear, detailed public positions on climate policy or energy (renewables, carbon pricing, or fossil fuel production).
News
Noah Von Blom is in the news as one of nine candidates running in California's 26th Congressional District primary to replace retiring Rep. Julia Brownley. The race includes five Democrats and four Republicans, and under California's top-two system, the two leading vote-getters will move on to the November general election. The coverage mainly highlights the crowded field and the open-seat contest.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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