Steve Manos
Republican candidate for U.S. House in California
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NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Live Odds
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Steve Manos is trading at 5% to win the CA-39 House winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleMayor
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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Political Positions
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.
Latest News
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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