👤 About Michelle Steel
Michelle Steel is a Republican candidate for U.S. House, District 45 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, MICHELLE STEEL FOR CONGRESS, is registered in IRVINE, CA, with SLATER, JEN listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $1.3M raised, $2.2M spent. Contributions break down as $93K from individuals and $3K from PACs and party committees. Of that, $1.1M (90%) came from the candidate’s own contributions to the campaign. The race’s incumbent is Democratic Derek Tran.
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Raised$1.3M
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 45
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Republican · $1.3M raised
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2026 candidate profile
Michelle Steel
Republican · Challenger
Running for: California House District 45
$1.3M
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Biography
Michelle Steel is a Republican candidate for U.S. House, District 45 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, MICHELLE STEEL FOR CONGRESS, is registered in IRVINE, CA, with SLATER, JEN listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $1.3M raised, $2.2M spent. Contributions break down as $93K from individuals and $3K from PACs and party committees. Of that, $1.1M (90%) came from the candidate’s own contributions to the campaign. The race’s incumbent is Democratic Derek Tran.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
FEC filing
FEC IDH0CA48198
OfficeCalifornia House District 45
PartyRepublican
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — California District 45
Primary: Jun 2, 2026 (3 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026
Top-two primary — top two finishers advance regardless of party.