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Melissa Hernandez

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Melissa Hernandez

Democrat U.S. House · District 14 California Open Seat
Primary  Jun 2, 2026 (3 months ago)
General  Nov 3, 2026
👤 About Melissa Hernandez
Melissa Hernandez is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 14 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, MELISSA HERNANDEZ FOR CONGRESS, is registered in DUBLIN, CA, with PETTERSON, JAY listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $1.5M raised, $1.4M spent, and $176K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $1.5M from individuals and $70K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $98K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Democratic Eric Michael Swalwell.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$1.5M
Cash on hand$176K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 14
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Eric Michael Swalwell (incumbent)
Democrat · $1.7M raised
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RI
Rakhi Israni
Democrat · $2.4M raised
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Melissa Hernandez VIEWING
Democrat · $1.5M raised
AW
Aisha Wahab
Democrat · $632K raised
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WF
Wendy Fiona Huang
Republican · $41K raised
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SR
Sheriene Ridenour
Democrat · $39K raised
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SC
Suzanne Chenault
NPA
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AL
Alisha Lokelani Cordes
Democrat
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CE
Carin Elam
Democrat
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DM
Dena Marie Maldonado
Republican
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MO
Matt Ortega
Democrat
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AQ
Abrar Qadir
Democrat
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BW
Bob Wieckowski
Democrat
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VZ
Victor Zevallos
NPA
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14 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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Elections 2026 › California › Melissa Hernandez
2026 candidate profile

Melissa Hernandez

Democrat · Open seat
Running for: California House District 14
✓ Won 2026 primary
$1.5M
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FEC status

Biography

Melissa Hernandez is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 14 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, MELISSA HERNANDEZ FOR CONGRESS, is registered in DUBLIN, CA, with PETTERSON, JAY listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $1.5M raised, $1.4M spent, and $176K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $1.5M from individuals and $70K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $98K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Democratic Eric Michael Swalwell.

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

FEC filing

FEC IDH6CA14163
OfficeCalifornia House District 14
PartyDemocrat

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🗳 2026 Election

U.S. House — California District 14

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Primary: Jun 2, 2026 (3 months ago)  ·  General: November 3, 2026
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Other Candidates in This Race (13)

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Eric Michael Swalwell
IncumbentD$1.7M raised
RI
Rakhi Israni
D$2.4M raised
AW
Aisha Wahab
D$632K raised
WF
Wendy Fiona Huang
R$41K raised
SR
Sheriene Ridenour
D$39K raised
SC
Suzanne Chenault
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