George Whitesides — Democrat Candidate for U.S. House in California, 2026

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Representative George Whitesides voted against a resolution that failed to fund veterans' healthcare for fiscal year 2026, stating that it would create uncertainty in medical care for veterans. He also opposed a budget framework that would reduce Medicaid funding. Whitesides advocates for bipartisan solutions in the budget process to prevent cuts to healthcare and other essential programs.

“I will continue to put my constituents over partisan politics, and stand against attacks on my community and our most sacred programs like Medicaid and Social Security." - George Whitesides, press release on whitesides.house.gov, regarding a vote against a resolution failing to fund veterans' healthcare.”

George Whitesides voted against California's 2026 electric car mandate in April 2025. However, he is endorsed by the League of Conservation Voters. He has expressed commitment to addressing environmental issues at the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility and the Chiquita Canyon landfill, supporting measures to reduce emissions and foster sustainable waste management solutions.

“I don’t want to leave them with a climate that’s in crisis. - George Whitesides, Los Angeles Times, 2024-09-25”

George Whitesides supports codifying Roe v. Wade and protecting reproductive rights, stating that every individual should have the right to make their own healthcare decisions free from government interference. He opposes national abortion bans and restrictions on IVF treatments, criticizing legislation such as the Life at Conception Act (H.R. 616 and H.R. 1011). Whitesides has been endorsed by Reproductive Freedom for All and has committed to voting to codify a federal right to abortion.

“The fact is that Mike Garcia co-sponsored legislation to ban abortion nationwide with no exceptions, while imposing severe restrictions on IVF and fertility treatments. No amount of lies and deceit will keep folks in our community from seeing through his dangerous history of attempting to strip women of their fundamental freedoms. Make no mistake: Reproductive freedom is on the ballot in 25 days, and only one of us will vote to codify Roe v. Wade and protect the right to choose.” — George Whitesides, campaign press release via Legistorm.com”

George Whitesides sponsors bills primarily in the area of Armed Forces and National Security, accounting for 40% of his sponsored legislation. He is noted by the Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs (JACPAC) for having a plan to assist Israel in fighting forest fires, an issue JACPAC links to strong US-Israel relations.

George Whitesides supports community colleges as vital resources for students and aims to ensure access to higher education and technical training. He emphasizes preparing young people for the modern workforce. He voted against a resolution that would cut $2 million from the R.M. Pyles Boys Camp, a program providing education and life skills for at-promise young males in his district.

“I am honored to be joined by Dr. Jennifer Zellet at the State of the Union, and to shine a spotlight on the amazing resources our community colleges provide to students across the district,” said Rep. Whitesides. “Dr. Zellet’s focus on preparing young people for the modern workforce ensures that everyone who wants to pursue higher education and technical training has the ability to do so, even in today’s rapidly evolving environment. She has been a tremendous partner during my first year in office, and I look forward to working with her to make sure that every student in our area can succeed.” (Rep. George Whitesides, Antelope Valley College news release)”

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“Whitesides says he’s running to build a better future for his two kids. "I don’t want to leave them with a government that doesn’t work. I don’t want to leave them with a climate that’s in crisis. I don’t want to leave them with a gun safety epidemic."”