Stan Caplan
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in California
Stan Caplan
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in California
CA-51 primary: first place
$13.0K
JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — CA-51 primary: first place
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1%chance to win
$13.0KJUN 6, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleSmall business owner
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundSmall business owner
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Notable personal detailsStan Caplan is a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in California’s 51st Congressional District. He has been listed on California’s certified candidate list as a Democratic candidate and “Small Business Owner” for the June 2, 2026 statewide direct primary. He is associated with Caplan Financial, where he has been listed as the owner.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports reducing taxes and shrinking government spending, including proposals to lower or eliminate income taxes for lower earners and other pro–small-business measures. Emphasizes using private enterprise rather than government to grow the economy and reducing regulation to help small businesses compete.
Immigration & Border
Supports stronger physical security of the southern border and emphasizes restricting immigration to legal channels; links illegal immigration to crime and stresses the need for increased border enforcement. Positions favor enforcement and border control measures rather than expansive legalization or asylum-expanding reforms.
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Climate & Energy
The candidate has publicly prioritized reducing gas and energy costs by increasing domestic oil and natural gas production and has expressed support from conservative groups; campaign and filing records identify him as a candidate for CA-51. He has also appeared on voter-profile sites with statements about climate and energy, but his specific policy emphasis emphasizes fossil fuel production and lower energy prices rather than aggressive emissions targets or Green New Deal–style plans.
Latest News
Stan Caplan is running as a Democrat in California’s 51st Congressional District ahead of the 2026 midterms. In recent campaign coverage, he has emphasized affordability, public safety, immigration enforcement, and opposition to progressive policies, saying he switched parties because the district is heavily Democratic. The reporting is mostly local candidate coverage, and there are no major new developments beyond his campaign pitch.
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2024Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
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Cycle 2024
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