Kevin Eisele
Kevin Eisele (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent California's 2nd Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Eisele completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2026
See also: California's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for U.S. House California District 2
Incumbent Jared Huffman, Kevin Eisele, and Colby Smart are running in the general election for U.S. House California District 2 on November 3, 2026.
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 | Jared Huffman (D) | |
 | Kevin Eisele (D)  | |
 | Colby Smart (No party preference) | |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kyle Wilson (No party preference)
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Kevin Eisele completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Eisele's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Affordable housing is one of the issues that drives me to run. Too many families are priced out of the very communities they serve. Teachers, nurses, and service workers deserve the ability to live where they work. I also want to strengthen healthcare access. In my work in the operating room, I see firsthand the importance of care and the devastating consequences that can result when cost. Education is equally critical: we should expand community colleges, apprenticeships, and vocational training so students can build a future without being buried in debt.
I also believe our district needs balanced leadership on land use and water policy. Ranching and dairies are part of the cultural and economic fabric here, and they deserve respect. Mountain biking and recreation should be expanded rather than restricted. On dam removal, I believe environmental restoration is important, but all stakeholders — from tribal communities to farmers — must have a voice.
I want to bring working-class priorities to Congress and ensure our district has- Working-Class Voice: I am a surgical technologist at UCSF’s Mount Zion campus and a proud member of AFSCME Local 3299, bringing the perspective of working people—not career politicians—to Congress.
- Core Priorities: My campaign focuses on economic reform, affordable housing, healthcare access, and investment in education to strengthen opportunities for families in California’s 2nd District.
- Accountability & Representation: I believe government should serve the people of Northern California with transparency, fairness, and a commitment to building an economy that works for everyone.
Another principle that matters greatly to me is independence. Too often, decisions in Washington are driven by pressure from political leadership or large donors instead of the needs of ordinary people. I believe an elected official should have the courage to make choices based on what is best for their constituents, even when it is not the easiest path politically.
I also believe empathy is essential. Policy is not just about numbers and legislation—it is about people’s lives. An effective representative should be able to put themselves in the shoes of the families they serve, understanding the struggles of paying rent, affording healthcare, or sending a child to college.
Ultimately, I believe that an elected official must be committed to upholding fairness. That means ensuring that government works for everyone, not just the wealthy and powerful. Fairness requires fighting for equal opportunity, protecting rights, and creating policies that give working families a chance to succeed.
I want my legacy to show that government can work for people, not just for the wealthy and well-connected. That means defending unions and labor rights, protecting ranches and dairies, expanding recreation like mountain biking that is part of our district’s culture, and ensuring environmental policies balance restoration with the needs of local communities.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
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