👤 About Robert Bob Smith
Robert Bob Smith is a Republican candidate for U.S. House, District 24 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, BOB SMITH FOR CONGRESS, is registered in CARPINTERIA, CA, with LAWLER, KELLY listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $203K raised, $156K spent, and $47K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $170K from individuals and $1K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $29K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Democratic Salud Carbajal.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$203K
Cash on hand$47K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 24
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Republican · $203K raised
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2026 candidate profile
Robert Bob Smith
Republican · Challenger
Running for: California House District 24
✓ Won 2026 primary
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Biography
Robert Bob Smith is a Republican candidate for U.S. House, District 24 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, BOB SMITH FOR CONGRESS, is registered in CARPINTERIA, CA, with LAWLER, KELLY listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $203K raised, $156K spent, and $47K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $170K from individuals and $1K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $29K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Democratic Salud Carbajal.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
FEC filing
FEC IDH6CA24345
OfficeCalifornia House District 24
PartyRepublican
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — California District 24
Primary: Jun 2, 2026 (2 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026
Top-two primary — top two finishers advance regardless of party.