Paul Saulsbury
CA-02 primary: first place
$1.3K
JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleMobile crisis clinician
PartyRepublican
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundMobile crisis clinician
Notable personal detailsPaul W. Saulsbury is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House representing California’s 2nd Congressional District (2026 cycle). He has described his occupation as a mobile crisis clinician and has focused campaign messaging on mental health response and rural community issues such as wildfire resilience and public safety. He filed federal campaign committees with the FEC under "Paul Saulsbury for Congress."
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Positions
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to care with a focus on rural and mental-health services, including increased funding for rural clinics and FQHCs, expanded telehealth and mobile care, Crisis Stabilization Units, and workforce incentives to bring providers to underserved areas.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate expresses that life is valuable and should be protected while acknowledging deeply different views on abortion. He emphasizes more support for women, access to healthcare, counseling, and resources so that abortion is not the only option, but does not state specific policy positions or support/oppose particular restrictions or protections for abortion access.
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Climate & Energy
The candidate has expressed support for environmental agencies like the EPA and said climate policies should account for agricultural and water needs, but has not articulated detailed climate or energy policy proposals such as emissions targets, fossil-fuel phase-out, or specific clean-energy programs. Public statements emphasize balancing climate policy with local water and farming concerns.
News
Paul Saulsbury is one of seven challengers running in California's 2nd Congressional District primary against incumbent Jared Huffman. The race is drawing attention because of the crowded field and the range of issues being debated, including agriculture, immigration, Israel, cost of living, and artificial intelligence. The primary is scheduled for June 2.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Paul Saulsbury for CA-02 primary: first place
Sonoma County Republican Party
Public figure
Sonoma County Republican Party endorsed Paul Saulsbury.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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