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Ted Lieu

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Ted Lieu

Democrat U.S. House · District 36 California Incumbent
Primary  Jun 2, 2026 (2 months ago)
General  Nov 3, 2026
👤 About Ted Lieu
Ted Lieu is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. House, District 36 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, TED LIEU FOR CONGRESS, is registered in LOS ANGELES, CA, with HALE, TONY listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $1.8M raised, $1.3M spent, and $1.2M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $963K from individuals and $570K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $28K in outstanding debts. 6 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$1.8M
Cash on hand$1.2M
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 36
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Ted Lieu (incumbent) VIEWING
Democrat · $1.8M raised
CR
Claire Ragge Anderson
NON · $40K raised
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LM
Leah Melissa Toomim
Republican · $31K raised
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RK
Rustin Knudtson
Democrat · $13K raised
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MS
Marianne Shamma
Democrat · $5K raised
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HB
Houston Brignano
Republican · $5K raised
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IP
Ivan Perkins
Democrat
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7 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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Elections 2026 › California › Ted Lieu
2026 candidate profile

Ted Lieu

Democrat · Incumbent
Running for: California House District 36
✓ Won 2026 primary
$1.8M
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Biography

Ted Lieu is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. House, District 36 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, TED LIEU FOR CONGRESS, is registered in LOS ANGELES, CA, with HALE, TONY listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $1.8M raised, $1.3M spent, and $1.2M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $963K from individuals and $570K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $28K in outstanding debts. 6 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.

Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.

Congressional record

Ted Lieu currently holds this seat.

Committee assignments
Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the InternetHouse Committee on Foreign AffairsHouse Committee on the Judiciary

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FEC filing

FEC IDH4CA33119
OfficeCalifornia House District 36
PartyDemocrat

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🗳 2026 Election

U.S. House — California District 36

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Primary: Jun 2, 2026 (2 months ago)  ·  General: November 3, 2026
Top-two primary — top two finishers advance regardless of party.

Other Candidates in This Race (6)

CR
Claire Ragge Anderson
N$40K raised
LM
Leah Melissa Toomim
R$31K raised
RK
Rustin Knudtson
D$13K raised
MS
Marianne Shamma
D$5K raised
HB
Houston Brignano
R$5K raised
IP
Ivan Perkins
D
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