Who Is Running in California Congressional District 49th in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Mike Levin
(Incumbent)Economy
HighRepresentative Mike Levin has advocated for eliminating the cap on the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction to benefit middle-class families. He supports federal investments in biomedical and climate research, securing billions for NIH and NSF to create local jobs. Levin voted against the Fiscal Year 2026 government funding and Homeland Security funding bills, citing a lack of accountability for ICE. He also criticized the 2026 State of the Union for not addressing rising costs for working families.
Immigration
HighRep. Mike Levin voted against the Fiscal Year 2026 government and Homeland Security funding bills due to a lack of accountability and guardrail policies for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He believes federal agencies must operate professionally, lawfully, and transparently, respecting constitutional rights. Levin supports comprehensive immigration reform, including stronger border security, asylum process reforms, and an earned path to citizenship. He has co-sponsored the DIGNITY Act and the Dream and Promise Act, and opposes policies discriminating based on race or religion.
Healthcare
HighRep. Mike Levin supports extending the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits to prevent health insurance premium rate hikes. He states that without these extensions, costs could significantly increase, forcing individuals to choose between health care and other necessities. Levin is actively pushing for the inclusion of these tax credit extensions in any government funding deals to ensure continued access to affordable health insurance. He also highlighted rising healthcare costs for Americans in his critique of a State of the Union address.
Republican Candidate
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| Issue | Mike Levin |
|---|---|
| Economy | Representative Mike Levin has advocated for eliminating the cap on the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction to benefit middle-class families. He supports federal investments in biomedical and climate research, securing billions for NIH and NSF to create local jobs. Levin voted against the Fiscal Year 2026 government funding and Homeland Security funding bills, citing a lack of accountability for ICE. He also criticized the 2026 State of the Union for not addressing rising costs for working families. High |
| Immigration | Rep. Mike Levin voted against the Fiscal Year 2026 government and Homeland Security funding bills due to a lack of accountability and guardrail policies for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He believes federal agencies must operate professionally, lawfully, and transparently, respecting constitutional rights. Levin supports comprehensive immigration reform, including stronger border security, asylum process reforms, and an earned path to citizenship. He has co-sponsored the DIGNITY Act and the Dream and Promise Act, and opposes policies discriminating based on race or religion. High |
| Healthcare | Rep. Mike Levin supports extending the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits to prevent health insurance premium rate hikes. He states that without these extensions, costs could significantly increase, forcing individuals to choose between health care and other necessities. Levin is actively pushing for the inclusion of these tax credit extensions in any government funding deals to ensure continued access to affordable health insurance. He also highlighted rising healthcare costs for Americans in his critique of a State of the Union address. High |
| Climate & Energy | Rep. Mike Levin, a clean energy advocate, serves on the House Natural Resources Committee and the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis. He advocates for aggressive action to combat climate change, protect natural resources, and grow the economy through clean energy. Levin has introduced legislation to accelerate renewable energy development and ban offshore drilling. He also co-chairs the Spent Nuclear Fuel Solutions Caucus, supporting the Nuclear Waste Administration Act of 2024 for low-carbon energy. Medium |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Mike Levin strongly supports abortion rights, stating he will always stand for women’s health and access to contraception. He emphasizes that reproductive choices should be made by a woman, her family, and her doctor. Levin proudly cosponsored and voted for the Women’s Health Protection Act to codify Roe v. Wade protections into law. He is endorsed by Population Connection Action Fund for his pro-choice stance. High |
| Foreign Policy | Research pending more substantial sources. Low |
| Education | Mike Levin advocates for robust investments in public school systems to attract qualified teachers, reduce class sizes, and ensure safe learning environments, consistently fighting for increased federal funding. He supports comprehensive higher education reform aimed at addressing student loan debt and making college affordable for young people, having cosponsored and authored provisions of the College Affordability Act in the 116th Congress. Additionally, he introduced the Stop Child Hunger Act to provide meal assistance when schools are not in session. Medium |
| Gun Policy | Research pending more substantial sources. Low |
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