Who Is Running in California Congressional District 2nd in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Jared Huffman
(Incumbent)Economy
HighJared Huffman supports investments in transportation infrastructure, research and development, clean energy, and education to create jobs. He has supported Democratic budget proposals and legislation like the CARES Act, American Rescue Plan Act, Infrastructure Law, CHIPS and Science Law, and Inflation Reduction Act to bolster economic recovery, support small businesses, and fund community projects.
Immigration
HighJared Huffman advocates for comprehensive immigration reform, citing its potential to boost the economy and create jobs. He supports DREAMers, believing they deserve a path to citizenship, and criticized the termination of the DACA program. Huffman voted against the Department of Homeland Security funding bill on February 20, 2024, stating his opposition to a "blank check for ICE" without adequate oversight. He also supported the NO BAN Act and improving humanitarian standards at the border.
Healthcare
MediumJared Huffman is a cosponsor of the Expanded and Improved Medicare for All Act, advocating for a universal, single-payer healthcare system to expand access and affordability, citing Medicare as a successful model. He has also championed increasing access to healthcare services in rural areas, securing federal grants for local health centers and voting to strengthen Medicare. He opposes policies that would reduce healthcare access and increase premiums for Californians.
Republican Candidate
No Republican candidate has been confirmed for this race yet. Check back after the primary.
| Issue | Jared Huffman |
|---|---|
| Economy | Jared Huffman supports investments in transportation infrastructure, research and development, clean energy, and education to create jobs. He has supported Democratic budget proposals and legislation like the CARES Act, American Rescue Plan Act, Infrastructure Law, CHIPS and Science Law, and Inflation Reduction Act to bolster economic recovery, support small businesses, and fund community projects. High |
| Immigration | Jared Huffman advocates for comprehensive immigration reform, citing its potential to boost the economy and create jobs. He supports DREAMers, believing they deserve a path to citizenship, and criticized the termination of the DACA program. Huffman voted against the Department of Homeland Security funding bill on February 20, 2024, stating his opposition to a "blank check for ICE" without adequate oversight. He also supported the NO BAN Act and improving humanitarian standards at the border. High |
| Healthcare | Jared Huffman is a cosponsor of the Expanded and Improved Medicare for All Act, advocating for a universal, single-payer healthcare system to expand access and affordability, citing Medicare as a successful model. He has also championed increasing access to healthcare services in rural areas, securing federal grants for local health centers and voting to strengthen Medicare. He opposes policies that would reduce healthcare access and increase premiums for Californians. Medium |
| Climate & Energy | Jared Huffman champions climate action, co-sponsoring the Green New Deal resolution and leading efforts to protect public lands through legislation like the Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act. He has consistently voted pro-environment, opposed fossil fuel exploration off the California coast and in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and introduced the Polar Bear Cub Survival Act. He condemned Trump's withdrawal from international climate agreements and opposed appropriations that cut renewable energy programs and climate research. High |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Jared Huffman supports the right to make individual reproductive choices and opposes the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, viewing abortions as health care. In July 2022, he voted for the Ensuring Access to Abortion Act, which protects the right to travel for care, and the Women’s Health Protection Act, which aims to codify abortion rights into federal law. He is committed to protecting abortion providers and restoring reproductive health care access. High |
| Foreign Policy | Representative Jared Huffman has opposed several defense appropriations bills, including voting against the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act and a three-bill minibus package, citing concerns about excessive spending and lack of oversight. He also voted against multiple bills aiming to expand arms funding for Israel, referencing humanitarian concerns. Huffman supports smart reductions in defense spending, updating nuclear weapons programs, and closing Guantanamo Bay. High |
| Education | Representative Jared Huffman emphasizes that America's future relies on robust investment in education, including proper funding and resources. He has introduced the bipartisan IDEA Full Funding Act every Congress to ensure federal commitment to special education. Huffman also advocates for the IDEA High Cost Pool Funding Act and supports priorities such as environmental education and high-speed broadband infrastructure. Medium |
| Gun Policy | Research pending more substantial sources. Low |
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