Incumbent
Robert Garcia
Incumbent Democratic candidate for U.S. House in California
$555.50
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Live Odds
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Robert Garcia is trading at 98% to win the CA-42 House winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age48 years old (Dec 2, 1977)
GenderMale
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LocationCalifornia
BackgroundPolitician
EducationCalifornia State University, Long Beach — B.A. (2002)
Notable personal detailsRobert Julio Garcia is a Democratic member of the U.S. House representing California's 42nd Congressional District (in office since 2023) and previously served as Mayor of Long Beach (2014–2022). He was born in Lima, Peru, and later became a U.S. citizen. Garcia earned a B.A. and Ed.D. from California State University, Long Beach and an M.A. from the University of Southern California, and has worked as an educator and communications professional before and during his public service career.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports taxing the wealthy to fund expanded social programs and public investments, including canceling student debt and making college more affordable; has backed local tax measures (sales tax) and city spending to fund infrastructure, public safety, and social programs. Advocates using federal policy to promote green jobs and investments in the economy.
Healthcare
Supports universal health care and has expressed support for Medicare for All and other progressive expansions of public health coverage. Advocates expanding government-backed programs and protections to increase access and affordability of care.
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Immigration & Border
Supports expanding legal immigration pathways and protecting access to asylum while also calling for balanced border-security measures and reforms to immigration enforcement. Has sponsored legislation to restructure ICE investigations and has led or joined congressional actions opposing expanded deployment of ICE agents and pushing for more humane, orderly immigration processes.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports legal abortion access as part of reproductive healthcare and opposes national bans on abortion. Has advocated protecting and expanding access to abortion services and backed state-level measures to enshrine reproductive rights in California. Commits to voting against a national abortion ban of any kind.
Climate & Energy
Supports climate action and local clean-energy and resilience initiatives, including Long Beach’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan and participation in municipal climate pacts; favors investments in clean energy, emissions reductions, and climate resiliency measures while pursuing pragmatic local policies.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports stronger gun-violence prevention measures including expanded background checks, regulating ammunition sales, and actions to reduce assault weapons. Advocates for legislative steps to keep firearms and precursor parts out of prohibited possessors' hands to improve public safety.
Latest News
Robert Garcia is in the news for saying that impeaching President Donald Trump should remain an option if Democrats win back the House. He has also been criticizing Trump on California affordability issues, saying Trump is partly to blame for higher costs and that Democrats are working on housing and cost-of-living problems. His recent comments place him in the middle of broader Democratic debates over how aggressively to confront Trump and how to handle redistricting and election strategy.
'Much of' California's Affordability Issues Are on Trump, 'He's Never Focused On' Affordability
Rep. Garcia: Impeaching Trump ‘Has to Be on the Table’
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