Who Is Running in California Congressional District 33rd in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Pete Aguilar
(Incumbent)Economy
HighRep. Aguilar believes in an economy that is fair and provides opportunity for all, especially low-income and middle-class families. He voted for the American Rescue Plan to provide resources and the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to invest in roads, bridges, and high-speed internet. Additionally, he supported the CHIPS and Science Act to expand domestic semiconductor manufacturing. He emphasizes Democrats' focus on lowering costs and improving lives for hardworking American families.
Immigration
HighRepresentative Pete Aguilar supports comprehensive immigration reform, including a pathway to citizenship, and advocates for Dreamers. He supports the Dream and Promise Act and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Aguilar also authored a resolution to highlight the importance of USCIS and reduce the immigration case backlog. He opposed the Homeland Security appropriations bill and voted against additional funding for ICE, DHS, and Border Patrol, citing concerns about ICE's conduct and calling for reforms and the removal of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
Healthcare
HighPete Aguilar supports the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and voted for a three-year extension of ACA health care subsidies to make insurance more affordable. He opposed a Senate bill that he stated did not adequately address the healthcare crisis or affordability. Aguilar advocates for policies that lower healthcare costs, including a permanent Health Care Tax Credit, and criticizes Republican proposals he believes would raise premiums for families.
Republican Candidate
No Republican candidate has been confirmed for this race yet. Check back after the primary.
| Issue | Pete Aguilar |
|---|---|
| Economy | Rep. Aguilar believes in an economy that is fair and provides opportunity for all, especially low-income and middle-class families. He voted for the American Rescue Plan to provide resources and the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to invest in roads, bridges, and high-speed internet. Additionally, he supported the CHIPS and Science Act to expand domestic semiconductor manufacturing. He emphasizes Democrats' focus on lowering costs and improving lives for hardworking American families. High |
| Immigration | Representative Pete Aguilar supports comprehensive immigration reform, including a pathway to citizenship, and advocates for Dreamers. He supports the Dream and Promise Act and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Aguilar also authored a resolution to highlight the importance of USCIS and reduce the immigration case backlog. He opposed the Homeland Security appropriations bill and voted against additional funding for ICE, DHS, and Border Patrol, citing concerns about ICE's conduct and calling for reforms and the removal of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. High |
| Healthcare | Pete Aguilar supports the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and voted for a three-year extension of ACA health care subsidies to make insurance more affordable. He opposed a Senate bill that he stated did not adequately address the healthcare crisis or affordability. Aguilar advocates for policies that lower healthcare costs, including a permanent Health Care Tax Credit, and criticizes Republican proposals he believes would raise premiums for families. High |
| Climate & Energy | Representative Pete Aguilar supports climate action and environmental protection, citing a responsibility to future generations, conserving resources, and mitigating the climate crisis. He voted for the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which invest in climate change combat and infrastructure. He has a 94% rating from the League of Conservation Voters (LCV), reflecting his support for initiatives to reduce pollution and opposition to dismantling environmental protections. High |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Pete Aguilar supports abortion rights. He voted for the Ensuring Women’s Right to Freedom Act (H.R. 8297) to protect interstate travel for abortion care. He also voted for the Women’s Health Protection Act of 2022 (H.R. 8296), aiming to restore the right to abortion nationwide. Additionally, he voted for the Right to Contraception Act (H.R. 8373) to codify contraception rights. Aguilar is endorsed by Reproductive Freedom for All and Population Connection Action Fund. Medium |
| Foreign Policy | Pete Aguilar expresses concern over "endless adventurism" and "failed nation-building," stating America is "over the $3 trillion we've spent" on such efforts. He advocates for War Powers Reform to reassert congressional authority, requiring a debate and vote before committing troops abroad. Aguilar asserts that under Donald Trump, America became "less safe and more expensive" due to these policies. High |
| Education | Pete Aguilar supports strengthening public education, equal access, and college affordability, emphasizing the protection of Pell Grants and low-interest loans. He voted against the A-PLUS Amendment to the Student Success Act due to concerns about transparency with federal education funds. He also championed a bill signed into law to expand the EDA University Center program nationwide, utilizing higher education institutions for economic development in distressed regions. High |
| Gun Policy | Pete Aguilar supported the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which focuses on gun violence prevention. He voted for the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022, prohibiting high-capacity magazines and semi-automatic assault weapons, and helped pass the Active Shooter Alert (H.R. 6538). He advocates for legislation to save lives and remove certain weapons from communities, acknowledging the trauma from gun violence. Aguilar also received an endorsement from Giffords, a gun violence prevention organization. Medium |
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