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Houston Brignano

Republican U.S. House · District 36 California Challenger
Primary  Jun 2, 2026 (5 months ago)
General  Nov 3, 2026
👤 About Houston Brignano
Houston Brignano is a Republican candidate for U.S. House, District 36 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, HOUSTON BRIGNANO FOR CONGRESS, is registered in LOMITA, CA, with BARNHART, JEFF listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $7K raised, $6K spent, and $1K in cash on hand. The committee reports $2K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Democratic Ted Lieu.
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🔗 Where to learn more
💰 Campaign finance
Raised$7K
Cash on hand$1K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 36
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Ted Lieu (incumbent)
Democrat · $2.2M raised
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Claire Ragge Anderson
NON · $40K raised
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Leah Melissa Toomim
Republican · $31K raised
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Rustin Knudtson
Democrat · $13K raised
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Houston Brignano VIEWING
Republican · $7K raised
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Marianne Shamma
Democrat · $5K raised
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Ivan Perkins
Democrat
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7 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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Elections 2026 › California › Houston Brignano
2026 candidate profile
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Houston Brignano

Republican · Challenger
Running for: U.S. House, California 36th district
✓ Won 2026 primary
FEC pending
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FEC status

Biography

Houston Brignano is a Republican candidate for U.S. House, District 36 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, HOUSTON BRIGNANO FOR CONGRESS, is registered in LOMITA, CA, with BARNHART, JEFF listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $7K raised, $6K spent, and $1K in cash on hand. The committee reports $2K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Democratic Ted Lieu.

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

FEC filing

FEC IDH6CA36208
OfficeU.S. House, California 36th district
PartyRepublican

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🗳 2026 Election

U.S. House — California District 36

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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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