Salud Carbajal — Democrat Candidate for U.S. House in California, 2026

Salud Carbajal supports comprehensive immigration reform, co-sponsoring and voting for the DREAM and Promise Act to permanently codify DACA. He helped author the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which provides a pathway to legal status for farmworkers. Additionally, he co-leads the Dignity Act, a bipartisan bill offering legal status and protections to undocumented immigrants while investing in border security. He believes immigrants contribute to America's strength and economy.

““Our country needs to reform our broken immigration system,” said Rep. Carbajal. "Immigrants have long been key to the American economy's success, and I believe it's in our country's best interests to ensure the world's talent can continue to come here. I’m proud to co-sponsor the bipartisan Dignity Act to provide a commonsense solution that will create improved pathways for legal immigration while bolstering our border security.” (Rep. Carbajal, Carbajal Co-Leads Bipartisan Immigration Reform Bill, July 22, 2025)”

Salud Carbajal has expressed concern regarding rising health insurance costs, stating in February 2026 that such costs have "skyrocketed." He has also voted against legislation, referred to as the "Big, Ugly Bill," which was associated with increases in health insurance costs.

““What we heard from Trump tonight was the same old lies, distortions, and distractions. But Americans know the truth: he has broken every single promise he made to working families. Prices continue to rise on everything from groceries to housing, health insurance costs have skyrocketed, and his Administration is ripping apart our Constitution and putting Americans’ lives at risk. Under his watch, militarized ICE agents are shooting American citizens in the street, and the Epstein criminal enterprise is getting away with some of the most heinous crimes imaginable. Trump’s lawlessness and corruption cannot continue. I’m committed to standing up for the Central Coast and fighting back against Trump’s cruel agenda.” — U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24), "Carbajal Statement Following the 2026 State of the Union Address," February 24, 2026”

Salud Carbajal supported the Inflation Reduction Act, which represents a substantial investment in climate action. He advocates for protecting the environment and public health for future generations, and proactively mitigating climate crisis impacts like wildfires and drought. Carbajal opposes new offshore oil and gas drilling, and maintains a 96% lifetime score from the League of Conservation Voters.

“I believe we cannot afford inaction on the most significant challenge of our time. - Salud Carbajal, carbajal.house.gov/issues/issue/?IssueID=15122”

Salud Carbajal has supported abortion rights and reproductive freedom, voting in favor of both the Right to Contraception Act and the Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act (H.R.8297). As a member of the Pro-Choice Caucus, he emphasizes that individuals experiencing health emergencies should receive necessary care, including abortion, without delay.

“Everyone experiencing a health emergency should be able to get the care they need – including a potentially life saving abortion – without delay or… (Salud Carbajal, from Rep. Carbajal Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Case Determining Women’s Ability to Get Lifesaving Emergency Medical Care, carbajal.house.gov)”

Salud Carbajal voted for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included a 19.5% pay increase for junior enlisted service members and a 4.5% raise for others, along with increased Basic Allowance for Housing to assist with necessities. He also advocated for military families to compare housing options and supported increasing childcare capacity on bases. Carbajal opposed specific foreign military actions by the Trump administration in Venezuela and Iran, stating they broke promises to end foreign wars.

“This last NDAA, I voted to increase pay for junior enlisted service members by 19.5 percent, and a 4.5 percent pay raises for all other service members. I also voted to increase the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH). These increases will help service members, especially junior enlisted, pay for food, housing, and other necessities. - Salud Carbajal, on his official House website, undated”

Salud Carbajal advocates for education by reintroducing the Community College Agriculture Advancement Act, a bipartisan bill to fund workforce training, education, and research programs in agriculture at community colleges. He has also offered amendments to develop educational partnerships between the Department of Defense and local colleges. Additionally, during his time as County Supervisor, he spearheaded a job skills and mentorship program for at-risk youth.

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