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Steve Manos

Steve Manos

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Overview

Current roleCouncil Member

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

GenderMale

LocationCalifornia

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BackgroundBusiness owner

Notable personal detailsSteve Manos is a Republican candidate for U.S. House in California's 39th Congressional District in 2026 and a member of the Lake Elsinore City Council. He has served as mayor of Lake Elsinore (including terms in 2015 and 2019) and is a business owner. His local-government roles have included participation on regional planning and transportation-related bodies in Southern California.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports lowering local property taxes and maintaining a healthy, balanced budget while prioritizing fiscal restraint and local economic development. Emphasizes investments aimed at public safety and business attraction alongside reduced local tax burdens.

Climate & Energy

Has local government experience on energy and transportation bodies and supported some local clean-energy actions (e.g., EV charging stations) but does not present a detailed federal climate or energy policy on his campaign site; public statements emphasize infrastructure, transportation capacity, and reducing regulatory barriers rather than explicit emissions targets or large-scale clean-energy plans.

News

AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026

Steve Manos is in the news as the Republican challenger to Democrat Mark Takano in California’s newly drawn 39th Congressional District. Recent voter guides for the June 2 primary highlight the race as one of the key contests in Riverside County. The broader redistricting fight in California and other states could also affect the district’s political landscape ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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JIJoliet, IL Patch3 months ago

Lake Elsinore, Wildomar Voter Guide: What's On The June 2 Ballot

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JIJoliet, IL Patch3 months ago

Murrieta Voter Guide: What's On The June 2 Ballot

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FNFox News3 months ago

Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act opens redistricting push

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Endorsements

CA-39 primary: first place

Endorsers of Steve Manos for CA-39 primary: first place

California Republican Party

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The California Republican Party endorsed Steve Manos for Congress in CA-39.

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Riverside County Republican Party

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The Riverside County Republican Party endorsed Steve Manos for Congress in CA-39.

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