Who Is Running in California Congressional District 34th in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Jimmy Gomez
(Incumbent)Economy
HighJimmy Gomez supports investments in infrastructure, training, and education to create job opportunities in green energy, technology, entertainment, and biotechnology, emphasizing livable wages. He advocates for raising the minimum wage, securing worker and union protections, and promoting family-friendly policies. He has championed initiatives like the American Family Act to expand child tax credits and reduce childcare costs.
Immigration
HighJimmy Gomez voted against DHS funding for ICE and CBP, and against funding for Trump's border wall, citing the need for an immigration system that recognizes immigrants' humanity and contributions. He supports the U.S. Citizenship Act and has co-sponsored legislation like the Keep Families Together Act to limit enforcement actions at sensitive locations. He also supports the Dream and Promise Act and filed a lawsuit challenging obstruction of oversight into federal immigration detention facilities.
Healthcare
HighJimmy Gomez voted to extend the Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, aiming to lower healthcare costs and maintain coverage for working families. He supports Medicare for All, citing his childhood experience without health insurance, and is a founding member of the Medicare for All Caucus. He also champions reproductive rights, co-sponsoring and voting for the Women's Health Protection Act and other legislation to ensure abortion access and related care.
Republican Candidate
No Republican candidate has been confirmed for this race yet. Check back after the primary.
| Issue | Jimmy Gomez |
|---|---|
| Economy | Jimmy Gomez supports investments in infrastructure, training, and education to create job opportunities in green energy, technology, entertainment, and biotechnology, emphasizing livable wages. He advocates for raising the minimum wage, securing worker and union protections, and promoting family-friendly policies. He has championed initiatives like the American Family Act to expand child tax credits and reduce childcare costs. High |
| Immigration | Jimmy Gomez voted against DHS funding for ICE and CBP, and against funding for Trump's border wall, citing the need for an immigration system that recognizes immigrants' humanity and contributions. He supports the U.S. Citizenship Act and has co-sponsored legislation like the Keep Families Together Act to limit enforcement actions at sensitive locations. He also supports the Dream and Promise Act and filed a lawsuit challenging obstruction of oversight into federal immigration detention facilities. High |
| Healthcare | Jimmy Gomez voted to extend the Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, aiming to lower healthcare costs and maintain coverage for working families. He supports Medicare for All, citing his childhood experience without health insurance, and is a founding member of the Medicare for All Caucus. He also champions reproductive rights, co-sponsoring and voting for the Women's Health Protection Act and other legislation to ensure abortion access and related care. High |
| Climate & Energy | Jimmy Gomez consistently supports climate and environmental initiatives, evidenced by his 97% lifetime score from the League of Conservation Voters and endorsements from the Sierra Club. He voted against the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act in 2023 and opposed bills that would limit environmental review or defund clean energy programs. His actions reflect a dedication to environmental justice, having helped expand California’s clean energy law and increased penalties for polluters as an Assembly member. Medium |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Jimmy Gomez supports abortion and reproductive rights. He voted in favor of the Right to Contraception Act, which protects access to contraceptives, and the Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act, which secures the right to travel for abortion care. He also supported the Women’s Health Protection Act, aiming to protect the federal right to abortion. Furthermore, he voted no on the Pregnant Students' Rights Act on January 22, 2026. Medium |
| Foreign Policy | Representative Jimmy Gomez voted against the Israel Security Supplemental in 2026, citing the high civilian toll in Gaza and advocating for a cessation of hostilities to protect innocent people and facilitate aid. He has called for Israel to reassess its counterterrorism methods to safeguard civilians. Gomez has received funding from AIPAC and other Israel lobbying groups, demonstrating varied positions on Israel-related matters, including votes both for and against U.S. funding for Israel. High |
| Education | Jimmy Gomez advocates for debt-free public college education, co-sponsoring the College for All Act to eliminate tuition for many students and make community colleges free. He supports student loan forgiveness, issuing a statement on President Biden's action to cancel debt. Gomez also champions increased federal funding for K-12, early childhood, and special education programs like Head Start and IDEA, while opposing voucher programs. He states that students should not graduate with crushing debt and seeks to ensure every child has access to quality education. High |
| Gun Policy | Jimmy Gomez has supported measures related to gun control. He sponsored the Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025. He also voted against a resolution to consider H.R. 2189, a bill focused on modernizing federal firearms laws. Medium |
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