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Ernesto Perez
Ernesto Perez (Democratic Party) (also known as Noel) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent California's 50th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Perez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Ernesto Perez was born in Los Angeles, California. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2009 to 2017. He graduated from Downey High School. He attended the University Of San Diego and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of California, San Diego in 2022. His career experience includes working as an administrator.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: California's 50th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for U.S. House California District 50
Incumbent Scott Peters, Timothy Bilash, Aishwarya Mitra, and Ernesto Perez are running in the general election for U.S. House California District 50 on November 3, 2026.
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 | Timothy Bilash (D) | |
 | Aishwarya Mitra (D)  | |
 | Ernesto Perez (D) | |
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Ernesto Perez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Perez's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Unfortunately, establishment Democrats like Scott Peters have become too complacent and too comfortable with the status quo. They are not fighting hard enough for working families, for veterans, or for those struggling to make ends meet. My campaign is completely grassroots. I will not accept corporate PAC money or special interest donations. I have no ties to anyone who will try to influence my policy decisions. My only obligation is to the people of this district.
I am running on a bold, people-first agenda: health care for all, stronger medical and mental health services for veterans like myself, serious immigration reform, real education reform, and increasing taxes on the ultra-rich so our system works for everyone not just the wealthy and well-connected.
If you’d like to learn more, get involved, or support our campaign, please reach out at noelperezforcongress@gmail.com- A People-Powered Campaign, Not Bought by Special Interests I’m running a fully grassroots campaign because Washington should answer to the people not corporations or wealthy donors. I refuse corporate PAC money and special-interest influence. My commitment is simple: every decision I make will be guided by what’s best for working families, not what benefits lobbyists or political insiders. CA-50 deserves a representative who works for you.
- A Veteran Fighting for Better Care for All of Us As a Marine Corps veteran, I’ve seen firsthand how our healthcare and mental health systems fail the people who need them most veterans, seniors, working families, and young people. I’m fighting for universal healthcare access, stronger mental health support, and major improvements to veteran services. Healthcare is a right, and no one should be denied care because of cost or bureaucracy.
- Building a Fairer, Stronger Future for Working Families Our district needs real leadership willing to address the challenges families face every day. That means serious immigration reform, fixing our education system, making housing more affordable, and ensuring the ultra-rich finally pay their fair share. We can build a future where opportunity is real, where families can thrive, and where our government works for all of us not just the wealthy few.
2. Veteran Services and Support
3. Immigration Reform
4. Education and Opportunity
Like John Lewis, I believe that public service is about standing with the people, especially those who are overlooked, underserved, or ignored. He never forgot where he came from, and he never stopped fighting for a more fair, compassionate, and inclusive country.
The Marine Corps taught me leadership, resilience, and integrity. It shaped my values and strengthened my belief in serving something greater than myself. Those lessons guide me every single day and are a major reason I’m running for Congress to continue serving my community and my country, this time through public leadership.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on November 29, 2025
