Steve Manos
CA-39 primary: first place
$9.7K
JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
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Overview
Current roleCouncil Member
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundCity council member
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Notable personal detailsSteve Manos is a Republican local elected official in Lake Elsinore, California, serving on the Lake Elsinore City Council representing District 2 and serving as Mayor (including terms in 2015 and 2019). He has described himself as a small business owner and community advocate, and has held roles with regional bodies including the Southern California Association of Governments and the League of California Cities. He is a candidate for U.S. House in California’s 39th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle.
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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.
News
Steve Manos is in the news as the Republican challenger to Democrat Mark Takano in California’s newly drawn 39th Congressional District. Recent coverage is focused on the June 2 primary and voter guides for the Riverside County race. The reports do not add much beyond identifying him as a candidate in this contest.
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