👤 About Robert Garcia
Robert Garcia is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. House, District 42 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, ROBERT GARCIA FOR CONGRESS, is registered in WASHINGTON, DC, with SWYMER, PATRICK listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $2.6M raised, $1.6M spent, and $1.4M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $2.0M from individuals and $626K from PACs and party committees. 5 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$2.6M
Cash on hand$1.4M
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 42
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Robert Garcia (incumbent) VIEWING
Democrat · $2.6M raised
6 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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2026 candidate profile
Robert Garcia
Democrat · Incumbent
Running for: California House District 42
✓ Won 2026 primary
$2.6M
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Biography
Robert Garcia is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. House, District 42 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, ROBERT GARCIA FOR CONGRESS, is registered in WASHINGTON, DC, with SWYMER, PATRICK listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $2.6M raised, $1.6M spent, and $1.4M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $2.0M from individuals and $626K from PACs and party committees. 5 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
Congressional record
Robert Garcia currently holds this seat.
Committee assignments
AviationHighways and TransitHouse Committee on Oversight and Government ReformHouse Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
FEC filing
FEC IDH2CA47188
OfficeCalifornia House District 42
PartyDemocrat
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — California District 42
Primary: Jun 2, 2026 (2 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026
Top-two primary — top two finishers advance regardless of party.