Tom Arnous
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in California
CA-50 primary: first place
$1.3K
JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
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Live Odds — CA-50 primary: first place
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1%chance to win
$1.3KJUN 6, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleEntrepreneur
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundEntrepreneur
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EducationCalifornia State University San Marcos — undergraduate studies in psychology and philosophy
Notable personal detailsHatim (Tim) Arnous is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in California’s 50th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He has described himself as an entrepreneur with experience in global energy and commodity markets and as a San Diego-area parent. He was born in Saudi Arabia and was raised largely in San Diego’s 50th District.
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Political Positions
Healthcare
Supports declaring healthcare a human right and expanding federal investment in comprehensive healthcare programs. States a long-term goal to guarantee universal healthcare so every American can access care without financial barriers and calls for reducing the influence of large private corporations over health insurance.
Immigration & Border
Supports major reforms to immigration enforcement, including abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and holding agents and officials accountable for abuses; frames immigration policy around protecting immigrant communities and addressing ICE misconduct. Emphasizes concerns about ICE detentions and deaths in custody and calls for prosecution of agents who violated the law.
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Climate & Energy
Supports strengthening American energy production and supply chains and emphasizes lowering energy costs rather than aggressive regulatory approaches to climate policy. Campaign messaging highlights the candidate’s background in global energy and priorities of energy affordability and domestic production.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate supports strong public safety institutions and says police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and first responders should be supported with resources, training, and clear accountability. The campaign platform emphasizes strengthening public safety and emergency response systems while calling for accountability in enforcement agencies.
Latest News
There is little clear recent news specifically about Tom Arnous in the provided summaries. The items mostly cover broader election and policy stories, including healthcare and Medicaid cuts becoming a major 2026 campaign issue and Supreme Court rulings affecting voting rights and redistricting. One roundup mentions a Georgia election-related legal matter, but it does not appear to involve Arnous directly.
The Latest: Supreme Court weakens a key tool of the Voting Rights Act
Healthcare gives Democrats a potent midterms attack line in Iowa and beyond
Democrats invoke 'big, beautiful bill' far more than Republicans as midterms near
Brandon Riker, CA-48 candidate, 2026 primary election questionnaire
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
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