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Christian Mendez

Democrat U.S. House · District 46 California Challenger
Primary  Jun 2, 2026 (5 months ago)
General  Nov 3, 2026
👤 About Christian Mendez
Christian Mendez is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 46 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, CHRISTIAN MENDEZ FOR CONGRESS, is registered in COSTA MESA, CA, with MENDEZ, CHRISTIAN listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $2K raised, $2K spent, and $5 in cash on hand. Of that, $2K (79%) came from the candidate’s own contributions to the campaign. The race’s incumbent is Democratic Lou Correa.
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🔗 Where to learn more
💰 Campaign finance
Raised$2K
Cash on hand$5
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 46
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Lou Correa (incumbent)
Democrat · $1.5M raised
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David Pan
Republican · $104K raised
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Christian Mendez VIEWING
Democrat · $2K raised
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Francisco Bahena
Democrat
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4 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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Elections 2026 › California › Christian Mendez
2026 candidate profile
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Christian Mendez

Democrat · Challenger
Running for: U.S. House, California 46th district
FEC pending
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Biography

Christian Mendez is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 46 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, CHRISTIAN MENDEZ FOR CONGRESS, is registered in COSTA MESA, CA, with MENDEZ, CHRISTIAN listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $2K raised, $2K spent, and $5 in cash on hand. Of that, $2K (79%) came from the candidate’s own contributions to the campaign. The race’s incumbent is Democratic Lou Correa.

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

FEC filing

FEC IDH6CA40366
OfficeU.S. House, California 46th district
PartyDemocrat

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🗳 2026 Election

U.S. House — California District 46

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Primary: Jun 2, 2026 (5 months ago)  ·  General: November 3, 2026
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