CA-04 primary: first place
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JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleBusiness owner
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundBusiness owner
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EducationUniversity of Notre Dame — B.A., History
Notable personal detailsRaymond Anthony Riehle is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in California's 4th Congressional District. He is the owner of A‑Applied Mailing Service, Inc. in Citrus Heights, California, and has owned the business since 1992. He earned a B.A. in History from the University of Notre Dame and previously worked for Nimbus Medical, Inc. on clinical trial support related to a medical device program. He has been involved in local civic service through the Rotary Club of Citrus Heights.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports rolling back taxes and reducing tax burdens to let families keep more of their money, favors tax reduction as a way to stimulate economic activity and address debt created by 'tax and spend' policies, and emphasizes cutting red tape to help businesses recover.
Healthcare
Supports market-based healthcare reforms including increased competition, Health Savings Accounts, and cross-state insurance purchasing while emphasizing reducing healthcare costs. Opposes expansive government-led healthcare expansions.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate emphasizes border security and enforcement while supporting legal immigration channels. He backs policies to reduce unlawful immigration, deport criminal undocumented immigrants, and address visa overstays, while describing a pragmatic approach that also allows legal pathways for refuge and immigration.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate states that life begins at conception, opposes federal funding for abortion providers such as Planned Parenthood, and supports legislation to prohibit government funding of abortion. The candidate expresses a pro-life stance and displays opposition to abortion in public messaging.
Climate & Energy
Supports market-driven approaches to energy and opposes policies that raise energy costs such as a federal gas tax; emphasizes water management, reservoir storage, groundwater recharge, and forest management to build resilience to climate extremes. Positions focus on reducing government regulation and spending, protecting ratepayers, and securing energy affordability rather than advocating aggressive emissions targets or phase-out of fossil fuels.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate emphasizes being tough on crime, fully funding police, fire, and EMS, and defending constitutional rights; his campaign platform stresses supporting law enforcement and cracking down on criminals. There are no clear campaign statements endorsing major new firearm restrictions or specific gun-control policies.
News
Ray Riehle is in the news because he appears to have fallen behind in California’s 4th Congressional District primary, with late vote counts showing him losing the second runoff spot to Eric Jones. The race was still not fully settled in the earlier report, but the newer updates suggest Jones is moving on to face incumbent Mike Thompson. The coverage also says outside spending and vote-splitting among Republicans may have hurt Riehle’s chances.
Democratic challenger Eric Jones poised to face Rep. Mike Thompson in general election for Northern California's 4th Congressional District
How a Southern California couple may have helped swing the 4th Congressional District primary
Political newcomer Eric Jones challenges incumbent Mike Thompson to debates in California’s 4th District
Endorsements
Endorsers of Ray Riehle for CA-04 primary: first place
Sacramento County Republican Central Committee
Political organization
The Sacramento County Republican Central Committee endorsed Ray Riehle.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262024
2026
LatestCycle 2024
Cycle 2026
Source: FEC
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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