U.S. House · November 3, 2026 general election

California District 8 U.S. House

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Who is running for U.S. House in California, District 8?

On November 3, 2026, voters will choose a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for California, District 8. Candidate information for this race is being verified, so no names are listed as November candidates yet.

Candidate information is being verified. Check your official state election website for the current ballot. Find your state or local election office (USA.gov) (external site, opens in new tab)

Other candidate filings in this race (5): not confirmed for the November ballot

These people filed with the Federal Election Commission or appeared in earlier records. A filing alone does not put a candidate on the ballot. They are kept here for reference and are not November opponents unless the official listing says so.

Nicolas Carjuzaa Democratic Party
Ballot status not yet verified. Party per FEC filing.
John Garamendi Democratic Party
Ballot status not yet verified. Party per FEC filing.
Harinder Singh Lamba Democratic Party
Ballot status not yet verified. Party per FEC filing.
Rudy Recile Republican Party
Ballot status not yet verified. Party per FEC filing.
Aaron B Rowden Democratic Party
Ballot status not yet verified. Party per FEC filing.

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Race details, sources, and dates

Office: U.S. House
State: California (CA)
District: District 8
Election: Regular · Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Incumbent (per FEC filing): John Garamendi

Candidate filings: source 1 (external site), source 2 (external site), source 3 (external site). Data via Election.org. Filing data checked 2026-08-24.