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Eric Troutman
Eric Troutman (independent) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent California's 47th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Troutman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Eric Troutman earned a high school diploma from Victor Valley High School, a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley in 1999, and a law degree from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2003. His career experience includes working as an attorney at law. As of 2025, Troutman was affiliated with Responsible Enterprises Against Consumer Harassment.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: California's 47th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for U.S. House California District 47
The following candidates are running in the general election for U.S. House California District 47 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Dave Min (D) | |
 | Hunter Miranda (D)  | |
 | Julia Hashemieh (R) | |
| Sage Lam (R) | ||
 | Michael Maxsenti (R) | |
 | Eric Troutman (Independent) | |
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Eric Troutman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Troutman's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Eric J. Troutman is one of the best known and most powerful attorneys in the nation.
His track record is about WINS and SUCCESS.
His law firm is amazing.
His employees love him.
His clients praise him.
The legal world calls him "The Czar" for his dominance.
He does it all.
He founded legendary Irvine-based marketing law firm Troutman Amin, LLP and built one of the most powerful law firms in the country.
His career spent handling multi-billion dollar complex litigation and solving some of the biggest legal challenges in the nation.
But he also helps the little guy. He protects small businesses. Fights government overreach.
This guy is special.
And we need that because we have to be tough against Washington right now.
They're pushing California around. They're laughing at the people here.
If you're strong you can still get good deals. But you have to be smart and very tough.
Only Troutman is that smart and tough. Only Troutman is that strong.
He never speaks off a teleprompter. No one writes his speeches. His words are true and honest and from the heart.
Visit his YouTube channel (@TroutmanForAmerica) and see for yourself.
He has nothing to hide. He's a winner. And he loves America and the people here.
He will represent you fairly. Speak honestly. And deliver great DEALS and great WINS as the most powerful and best experienced negotiator in Congress.
Trust Troutman.- Stop robocalls.
- Protect small business.
- Get good deals out of Washington for the people.
He's very tough and strong. Washington will respect him. Trump will want to make deals with him.
Troutman will be extremely powerful in Congress. He knows how to negotiate and apply leverage for huge wins. He will make sure District 47 is treated very well-- maybe better than other places in California.
He has strength. Honor. Integrity. Success. Many wins.
Everybody else is talk. No track record. No success. Very weak.
Also, we need to stop robocalls. They are out of control. Only Troutman can stop them.
Right now we don't have that.
By entering politics Troutman will help other WINNERS to enter the government to help the people.
The best of the best will follow him.
They will enter politics and help build a new golden age.
The weaklings and the puppets will get out.
And only the best of the best will represent the people.
Troutman is very loyal. He will take very good care of the people here. He will make great deals for the people here.
He will make sure Irvine, Tustin, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach and Newport Beach are treated like KINGS by Washington.
They need to know how to take care of small business and fight back against government overreach.
They should know how to write good laws for the people that are easy to understand and easy to follow.
Many others will model themselves after Troutman. A free thinker. Very strong. And not a puppet.
He will win for the people and not get bogged down by stories or anecdotes.
They waste time. Distract.
The big picture is what matters.
Troutman is always looking at the horizon. Looking at the future.
He's hungry.
Winners never compromise. They create leverage to get the deal done on their terms.
Troutman puts together deals to solve multi-billion dollar problems. He knows how to use leverage. He knows how to negotiate from a position of strength.
Nobody else has his experience. Not even close.
Troutman will be one of the most powerful negotiators in D.C. He will get great deals done for the people in this District.
He will use the power to negotiate for the people.
Use the power to deliver wins for the people.
Very few people understand this.
Whatever the people of District 47 want, Troutman will deliver.
If they want the government involved-- Troutman will make it so.
If they want the government out-- Troutman will execute.
Let the people hear the truth and make their decisions accordingly.
Let the votes be counted fairly.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 28, 2025
