Who Is Running in California Congressional District 11th in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Nancy Pelosi
(Incumbent)Economy
HighNancy Pelosi advocates for an economy benefiting all Americans, prioritizing job creation, affordable healthcare, and economic justice. She supports extending Affordable Care Act subsidies and empowering Medicare to negotiate drug prices to lower costs. Pelosi also champions investments in climate action to create jobs and reduce energy bills, funded by corporate minimum taxes and stock buyback taxes, ensuring no new taxes on families earning less than $400,000.
Immigration
HighNancy Pelosi voted against H.R.7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2026, stating it funds enforcement without reforms and diverts healthcare funds. She advocates for comprehensive immigration reform, including strong border security aligned with national values and a path to citizenship. She also pledged to advance H.R. 6, the PROMISE Act, which combines the DREAM Act with support for those with temporary protected status, and criticized merit-based immigration proposals as "condescending."
Healthcare
HighNancy Pelosi was a key architect of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a bill she has long supported to ban pre-existing condition denials and extend dependent coverage. She urged the passage of the ACA tax credits bill on the House Floor, stating that it protects health and economic security for families. Pelosi emphasizes healthcare as a right for all Americans. While she advocated for incremental expansion of existing systems, she resisted sweeping proposals like "Medicare for All."
Republican Candidate
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| Issue | Nancy Pelosi |
|---|---|
| Economy | Nancy Pelosi advocates for an economy benefiting all Americans, prioritizing job creation, affordable healthcare, and economic justice. She supports extending Affordable Care Act subsidies and empowering Medicare to negotiate drug prices to lower costs. Pelosi also champions investments in climate action to create jobs and reduce energy bills, funded by corporate minimum taxes and stock buyback taxes, ensuring no new taxes on families earning less than $400,000. High |
| Immigration | Nancy Pelosi voted against H.R.7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2026, stating it funds enforcement without reforms and diverts healthcare funds. She advocates for comprehensive immigration reform, including strong border security aligned with national values and a path to citizenship. She also pledged to advance H.R. 6, the PROMISE Act, which combines the DREAM Act with support for those with temporary protected status, and criticized merit-based immigration proposals as "condescending." High |
| Healthcare | Nancy Pelosi was a key architect of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a bill she has long supported to ban pre-existing condition denials and extend dependent coverage. She urged the passage of the ACA tax credits bill on the House Floor, stating that it protects health and economic security for families. Pelosi emphasizes healthcare as a right for all Americans. While she advocated for incremental expansion of existing systems, she resisted sweeping proposals like "Medicare for All." High |
| Climate & Energy | Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi has led delegations to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), emphasizing the climate crisis as an existential threat. She advocates for action as a public health necessity, an economic imperative for green jobs, a national security priority, and a moral responsibility. Pelosi has also supported President Joe Biden's infrastructure and climate agenda. High |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Nancy Pelosi consistently supports abortion rights and reproductive freedom, advocating for legislation such as the Women's Health Protection Act and the Ensuring Women's Right to Reproductive Freedom Act. She views reproductive care as essential healthcare, asserting that a woman's fundamental health decisions should be made in consultation with her doctor, free from political dictate. Pelosi has also opposed legislative efforts that would restrict abortion access, emphasizing the importance of protecting these rights. High |
| Foreign Policy | Nancy Pelosi emphasizes that preventing the spread of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons is a core pillar of national, regional, and global security. She states it is in the national interest to respond to the use of chemical weapons, citing the Assad regime's actions in Syria. This position aligns with national security objectives across administrations. High |
| Education | Nancy Pelosi has stated that education is central to the well-being of children, linking it to their health, economic security, and overall fulfillment. She endorsed Parag Gupta, who won, and John Jersin, who lost, for positions on the San Francisco Unified Board of Education in 2024. These actions demonstrate her support for educational initiatives. High |
| Gun Policy | Nancy Pelosi supports gun control measures, advocating for legislation to prevent gun violence. She pushed for the House passage of legislation to revive a ban on semi-automatic guns, stating that the earlier ban "saved lives." She also supported the Active Shooter Alert Act and delivered remarks in favor of H.R. 1808, the Assault Weapons Ban, with the goal of saving lives. High |
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