Race · November 3, 2026

U.S. House · California's 44th 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.

Nanette Diaz Barragan
Democratic · Incumbent
Currently represents California's 44th District in the U.S. House.
Genevieve Angel
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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Nanette Diaz BarraganGenevieve Angel
Party on the ballotDemocratic1Republican1
StatusIncumbent3Challenger
Raised$1,021,921 through October 14, 20264$21,826 through October 14, 20265
Cash on hand$1,083,7984$10,9445

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.

Nanette Diaz Barragan — 10 issues
  • Abortion law
    Her campaign website's 2016 Issues page says a woman's right to choose must be defended.6
  • Federal minimum wage
    Her campaign website says she is fighting to raise the minimum wage, and its 2016 Issues page calls for a federal minimum wage higher than $7.25 an hour.6,7
  • Tuition-free college
    Her campaign website's 2016 Issues page says college should be made more affordable and that students who want an education should in the future be offered free-to-low-cost education.6
  • Oil and gas drilling on federal land and offshore
    Her campaign website says that in Washington she has opposed any oil drilling off California's coastline.8
  • Child care costs
    Her campaign website's 2016 Issues page says early childhood education should be funded and available to communities of all backgrounds, especially low-income communities of color.6
  • Paid family and medical leave
    Her campaign website's 2016 Issues page calls for paid leave for parents and more workplace protections so women are not forced to choose between having a family and having a job.6
  • Homelessness
    Her campaign website's 2016 Issues page says addressing homelessness starts with Congress funding enough mental health services, investing in affordable housing and taking care of veterans.6
  • Border wall and barriers
    Her campaign website says she is fighting to stop President Trump's border wall.8
  • Legal status for immigrants here without permission, including Dreamers
    A path to citizenship for most who meet requirements such as background checks
    Her campaign website's 2016 Issues page supports comprehensive immigration reform with a path to citizenship for immigrants who work and contribute to the economy, as well as the DREAM Act, and her About page says she is fighting to protect Dreamers and the 11 million immigrants in the country.6,8
  • Social Security benefit levels
    Her campaign website says she is fighting to protect Social Security and Medicare from cuts, and its 2016 Issues page says the programs should be strengthened and expanded, with everyone paying their fair share.6,8

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