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Armen Kurdian

Republican U.S. House · District 49 California Challenger
Primary  Jun 2, 2026 (5 months ago)
General  Nov 3, 2026
👤 About Armen Kurdian
Armen Kurdian is a Republican candidate for U.S. House, District 49 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, KURDIAN FOR CONGRESS, is registered in IMPERIAL BEACH, CA, with BILBRAY, BRIANA listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $189K raised, $159K spent, and $30K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $171K from individuals and $2K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $35K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Democratic Mike Levin.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$189K
Cash on hand$30K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 49
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Mike Levin (incumbent)
Democrat · $3.6M raised
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Armen Kurdian VIEWING
Republican · $189K raised
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Julian Arellano
Democrat · $3K raised
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Star Parker
Republican
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Eli Stern
Republican
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5 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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Elections 2026 › California › Armen Kurdian
2026 candidate profile
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Armen Kurdian

Republican · Challenger
Running for: U.S. House, California 49th district
✓ Won 2026 primary
$189K
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FEC status

Biography

Armen Kurdian is a Republican candidate for U.S. House, District 49 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, KURDIAN FOR CONGRESS, is registered in IMPERIAL BEACH, CA, with BILBRAY, BRIANA listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $189K raised, $159K spent, and $30K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $171K from individuals and $2K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $35K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Democratic Mike Levin.

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

FEC filing

FEC IDH6CA49169
OfficeU.S. House, California 49th district
PartyRepublican

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🗳 2026 Election

U.S. House — California District 49

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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.

Other Candidates in This Race (4)

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Mike Levin
IncumbentD$3.6M raised
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Julian Arellano
D$3K raised
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Star Parker
R
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Eli Stern
R
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