Incumbent
Robert Garcia
IncumbentRobert Garcia
CA-42 primary: first place
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JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationCalifornia
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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.
News
Robert Garcia is in the news for a CNN interview in which he blamed Donald Trump for California’s affordability problems, pointing to gas prices and the war in Iran. He said California Democrats are working on housing and cost-of-living issues and expressed confidence that the next governor will keep pushing back on Trump. The coverage centers on his criticism of Trump and his focus on affordability as a major political issue.
Fundraising
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