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April Verlato

Republican U.S. House · District 28 California Challenger
Primary  Jun 2, 2026 (5 months ago)
General  Nov 3, 2026
👤 About April Verlato
April Verlato is a Republican candidate for U.S. House, District 28 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, VERLATO FOR CONGRESS, is registered in IMPERIAL BEACH, CA, with BILBRAY, BRIANA listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $700 raised, $8K spent, and $655 in cash on hand. The race’s incumbent is Democratic Judy Chu.
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🔗 Where to learn more
💰 Campaign finance
Raised$700
Cash on hand$655
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 28
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Judy Chu (incumbent)
Democrat · $1.4M raised
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Republican · $700 raised
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Robert Thomas Gonzalez
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Michael Wyatt Tucker II
Democrat
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4 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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Elections 2026 › California › April Verlato
2026 candidate profile
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April Verlato

Republican · Challenger
Running for: U.S. House, California 28th district
✓ Won 2026 primary
$700
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Biography

April Verlato is a Republican candidate for U.S. House, District 28 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, VERLATO FOR CONGRESS, is registered in IMPERIAL BEACH, CA, with BILBRAY, BRIANA listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $700 raised, $8K spent, and $655 in cash on hand. The race’s incumbent is Democratic Judy Chu.

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

FEC filing

FEC IDH4CA28127
OfficeU.S. House, California 28th district
PartyRepublican

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🗳 2026 Election

U.S. House — California District 28

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Primary: Jun 2, 2026 (5 months ago)  ·  General: November 3, 2026
Top-two primary — top two finishers advance regardless of party.
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