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United States House of Representatives District 8

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.

John Garamendi

(incumbent)

Ballot designation: Member of Congress

Party: Democratic

Environmental Track Record
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Campaign website summary (AI-generated)

Priority: Focuses on manufacturing jobs, water infrastructure, Delta protection.

Environmental content: Emphasizes water infrastructure, protection of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta as legislative priorities.

Nicolas Carjuzaa

Ballot designation: Financial Regulatory Analyst

Party: Democratic

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Campaign website summary (AI-generated)

Priority: Focuses on affordable housing, universal healthcare, clean energy jobs.

Environmental content: Emphasizes clean energy jobs as a campaign priority.

Aaron Rowden

Ballot designation: Policy Analyst

Party: Democratic

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Campaign website summary (AI-generated)

Priority: Focuses on immigration reform, economic policy, and improving public health communication.

Environmental content: Does not mention a clear environmental statement on the homepage.

Rudy Recile

Ballot designation: Business Owner/Consultant

Party: Republican

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Campaign website summary (AI-generated)

Priority: Focuses on government spending accountability, veterans benefits, and water resources in the Central Valley.

Environmental content: Emphasizes Central Valley drought, water scarcity as a concern.