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United States House of Representatives District 19

June 2, 2026 California Primary on 2026-06-02. Review the current candidate list, evidence, and citations for this race. Use your address lookup to confirm whether this race appears on your own ballot.

Jimmy Panetta

(incumbent)

Ballot designation: United States Representative

Party: Democratic

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Campaign website summary (AI-generated)

Priority: Focuses on coastal, wildfire protection, healthcare.

Environmental content: Emphasizes protecting coastal environments, preventing wildfires.

Sean Dougherty

Ballot designation: Software Engineer/Parent

Party: Democratic

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Priority: Focuses on universal healthcare, ending military conflicts, campaign finance reform.

Environmental content: Emphasizes a sustainable planet as part of broader social justice framing.

Tuka Gafari

Ballot designation: Small Businessman

Party: Republican

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Priority: Focuses on nonpartisan governance, public safety, and community accountability.

Environmental content: Emphasizes government's role in environmental safety in general terms.

Peter Coe Verbica

Ballot designation: Business Owner

Party: Republican

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Priority: Focuses on fiscal conservatism, reducing gas taxes, border security.

Environmental content: Does not mention environmental or climate issues.

Lars Mapstead

Ballot designation: Businessman/Father

Party: Libertarian

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Priority: Focuses on political reform, challenging career politicians.

Environmental content: Does not mention environmental or climate issues.

Ana Luz Acevedo•Cabrera

Ballot designation: Professor/Nonprofit Boardmember

Party: No Party Preference

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Priority: Focuses on expanding housing supply, universal basic healthcare.

Environmental content: Does not mention environmental or climate issues.

Thomas Coxe

Ballot designation: Contractor

Party: No Party Preference

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Campaign website summary (AI-generated)

Priority: Focuses on campaign finance reform.

Environmental content: Does not mention environmental or climate issues.