Race · November 3, 2026

U.S. House · California's 31st District

2 candidates on the ballot.1

How this race is decided: Under California's top-two system, only the two candidates who received the most votes in the June 2, 2026, primary, regardless of party preference, appear on this general-election ballot.1,2

§1Candidates

Why this matters: Every candidate the state lists for this race on the November ballot, in the state's own order.

Gil Cisneros
Democratic · Incumbent
Currently represents California's 31st District in the U.S. House.
Eric Ching
Republican · Challenger

§2Side by side

Why this matters: The same facts for every candidate, in the same order. Where we found nothing for a candidate, the cell says so — that means we didn't find it in public sources, not that it doesn't exist.

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Gil CisnerosEric Ching
Party on the ballotDemocratic1,3Republican1
StatusIncumbent4Challenger
Raised$853,124 through October 14, 20265$97,170 through October 14, 20266
Cash on hand$212,8185$10,3756

Issues only one candidate has addressed

By candidate, in ballot order. We found nothing public from the other candidates in this race on these issues.

Gil Cisneros — 16 issues
  • Birth control and IVF
    His campaign website says every woman should be able to get reproductive health care including contraception and fertility treatment, and that he would lead on legislation ensuring full coverage of and access to emergency contraception.7
  • Government funding and abortion
    Let Medicaid and other public programs cover abortion (ending the Hyde Amendment)
    His campaign website says that in Congress he opposed the Hyde Amendment and supported fully repealing the Helms Amendment.7
  • Animal welfare laws
    Add federal protections, such as bans on horse slaughter and on testing cosmetics on animals
    His campaign website says he would strengthen rules on puppy mills and other commercial breeders, protect farm animals from inhumane treatment and end non-therapeutic antibiotic use in farm animals.7
  • Discrimination protections for sexual orientation and gender identity
    Pass broad protections such as the Equality Act
    His campaign website says he cosponsored the Equality Act and will keep pushing for federal protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.7
  • Federal minimum wage
    Raise to $15 or more
    His campaign website says he is committed to raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour nationwide.7
  • Campaign finance rules
    Limit spending by outside groups, including by amending the Constitution to overturn Citizens United
    His campaign website says he will push for a constitutional amendment to overturn the Citizens United decision and supports requiring groups that advocate for or against candidates to disclose all of their contributors.7
  • Selling or transferring federal lands
    Keep federal lands in federal ownership
    His campaign website says he would keep public lands public rather than auction them off.7
  • Aid to Ukraine
    His campaign website says that to support Ukraine's democracy and stop Russia's expansion by force, the U.S. must keep strengthening its international coalition.7
  • US role in NATO
    His campaign website says the U.S. must reaffirm its commitment to NATO.7
  • AR-15-style rifles
    Ban the sale of these rifles
    His campaign website says he supports bringing back an assault weapons ban.7
  • Background checks for gun sales
    Require checks for all gun sales, including private sales (with exceptions such as gifts between family members)
    His campaign website says he will fight for universal background checks.7,8
  • Health insurance system
    Add a government plan that anyone can choose to buy
    His campaign website says he would strengthen the Affordable Care Act and create a public option that lets people buy into Medicare.7
  • Legal status for immigrants here without permission, including Dreamers
    A path to citizenship for most who meet requirements such as background checks
    His campaign website says he supports comprehensive immigration reform, including the DREAM Act and a pathway to citizenship for undocumented people who have long lived in the U.S. and for people with Temporary Protected Status.7
  • Medicare drug price negotiation
    His campaign website says he will fight for direct government negotiation of drug prices to lower costs for all Americans.7
  • Social Security benefit levels
    His campaign website says he will oppose any attempt to cut or privatize Social Security or Medicare.7
  • Business tax breaks
    His campaign website says he would eliminate tax breaks for special interests and for big corporations that send jobs overseas.7
Eric Ching — 4 issues
  • Classroom teaching on race, gender and sexuality
    His campaign website says he would oppose identity-based school admission policies and what it calls racially divisive material in school curriculums.9
  • Vouchers and education savings accounts
    His campaign website says he supports school choice and would empower parents to decide which schools are best for their children.9
  • Term limits for Congress
    His campaign website says he will support term limits for federal, state and local officials.9
  • Homelessness
    His campaign website says he would support legislation encouraging treatment centers to help people with substance abuse, and that he has worked with groups supporting people who are homeless because of mental illness.9

Issue statements are drafted by AI from the public sources cited, and only cover what each candidate has said publicly.