Tom Herman
CA-33 primary: first place
$451.00
JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePastor
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationCalifornia
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BackgroundPastor
EducationBishop Amat High School
Notable personal detailsTom Herman is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in California’s 33rd Congressional District. He has described his background as including work in museums, missionary work in Guatemala, and later roles in church administration and as an associate pastor in the Inland Empire. He has also described work as a foster parent and in real estate and construction-related fields.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Tom Herman advocates cutting taxes, reducing government spending by eliminating unnecessary agencies and programs, and rolling back regulations including climate-related policies. He supports tax cuts and deregulation as means to spur economic growth and energy independence.
Healthcare
The candidate supports keeping Medicare and Medicaid available but opposes additional taxpayer-funded healthcare programs beyond those. He indicates preference that Medicare helps retirees while not endorsing universal government-funded coverage.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger physical security of the southern border and says only people who apply through established immigration processes should be allowed to immigrate. Emphasizes admitting immigrants who will contribute economically and limiting entry to those who will not be a burden.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports abortion restrictions and policies commonly associated with pro-life positions, including requirements such as parental consent for minors, waiting periods/counseling, ultrasound requirements, and limits on who may perform abortions. Public voter guides and candidate profile pages list the candidate as pro-life and describe proposed regulatory restrictions on abortion services.
Climate & Energy
Supports U.S. energy independence and development of domestic energy resources, argues that wind and solar cannot meet all needs, and calls for returning to conventional energy sources until better technology is available. Opposes Green New Deal–style programs and favors reducing regulations that restrict fossil fuel production.
Fundraising
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