👤 About Brandon Riker
Brandon Riker is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 48 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, RIKER FOR CONGRESS, is registered in PALM SPRINGS, CA, with PETTERSON, JAY listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $2.3M raised, $2.2M spent, and $21K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $1.1M from individuals and $2K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $1.1M in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Republican Darrell Issa.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$2.3M
Cash on hand$21K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 48
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Democrat · $2.3M raised
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2026 candidate profile
Brandon Riker
Democrat · Open seat
Running for: California House District 48
$2.3M
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Biography
Brandon Riker is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 48 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, RIKER FOR CONGRESS, is registered in PALM SPRINGS, CA, with PETTERSON, JAY listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $2.3M raised, $2.2M spent, and $21K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $1.1M from individuals and $2K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $1.1M in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Republican Darrell Issa.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
FEC filing
FEC IDH6CA41265
OfficeCalifornia House District 48
PartyDemocrat
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — California District 48
Primary: Jun 2, 2026 (2 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026
Top-two primary — top two finishers advance regardless of party.