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Christian Mendez
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Christian Mendez (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent California's 46th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Mendez also ran for election to the U.S. House to represent California's 40th Congressional District. He will not appear on the ballot for the general election on November 3, 2026.
Elections
2026
See also: California's 46th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for U.S. House California District 46
Incumbent Lou Correa, Christian Mendez, and David Pan are running in the general election for U.S. House California District 46 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Lou Correa (D) | |
| Christian Mendez (D) | ||
 | David Pan (R) | |
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See also: California's 40th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for U.S. House California District 40
The following candidates are running in the general election for U.S. House California District 40 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Young Kim (R) | |
 | Christina Gagnier (D) | |
 | Joe Kerr (D) | |
 | Nina Linh (D) | |
 | Perry Meade (D) | |
 | Lisa Ramirez (D) | |
 | Paula Swift (D) | |
 | Esther Kim Varet (D) | |
| Maricar Payad (American Independent Party) | ||
| Christian Ahmed (No party preference) | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Christian Mendez (D)
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Campaign themes
2026
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See also
2026 Elections
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