👤 About John Garamendi
John Garamendi is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. House, District 8 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, GARAMENDI FOR CONGRESS, is registered in FAIRFIELD, CA, with KYRIACOPOULOS, JANICA listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $489K raised, $558K spent, and $1.2M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $155K from individuals and $335K from PACs and party committees. 4 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$489K
Cash on hand$1.2M
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 8
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John Garamendi (incumbent) VIEWING
Democrat · $489K raised
5 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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2026 candidate profile
John Garamendi
Democrat · Incumbent
Running for: California House District 08
✓ Won 2026 primary
FEC pending
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Biography
John Garamendi is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. House, District 8 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, GARAMENDI FOR CONGRESS, is registered in FAIRFIELD, CA, with KYRIACOPOULOS, JANICA listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $489K raised, $558K spent, and $1.2M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $155K from individuals and $335K from PACs and party committees. 4 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
Congressional record
John Garamendi currently holds this seat.
Committee assignments
Coast Guard and Maritime TransportationEconomic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency ManagementHighways and TransitHouse Committee on Armed ServicesHouse Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureReadinessStrategic ForcesWater Resources and Environment
FEC filing
FEC IDH0CA10149
OfficeCalifornia House District 08
PartyDemocrat
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — California District 08
Primary: Jun 2, 2026 (3 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026
Top-two primary — top two finishers advance regardless of party.