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George Whitesides

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George Whitesides

Democrat U.S. House · District 27 California Incumbent
Primary  Jun 2, 2026 (3 months ago)
General  Nov 3, 2026
👤 About George Whitesides
George Whitesides is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. House, District 27 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, GEORGE WHITESIDES FOR CONGRESS, is registered in NEWHALL, CA, with PETTERSON, JAY listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $4.0M raised, $1.7M spent, and $2.6M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $2.8M from individuals and $636K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $1.3M in outstanding debts. 5 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$4.0M
Cash on hand$2.6M
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 27
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George Whitesides (incumbent) VIEWING
Democrat · $4.0M raised
JG
Jason Gibbs
Republican · $379K raised
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DN
David Neidhart
Republican · $518 raised
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CG
Caleb Gabriel Norwood
Democrat · $350 raised
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RR
Roberto Ramos
Democrat
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Gavin Solomon
Republican
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6 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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Elections 2026 › California › George Whitesides
2026 candidate profile

George Whitesides

Democrat · Incumbent
Running for: California House District 27
✓ Won 2026 primary
FEC pending
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Biography

George Whitesides is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. House, District 27 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, GEORGE WHITESIDES FOR CONGRESS, is registered in NEWHALL, CA, with PETTERSON, JAY listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $4.0M raised, $1.7M spent, and $2.6M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $2.8M from individuals and $636K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $1.3M in outstanding debts. 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

George Whitesides currently holds this seat.

Committee assignments
Cyber, Information Technologies, and InnovationHouse Committee on Armed ServicesHouse Committee on Science, Space, and TechnologySeapower and Projection ForcesSpace and AeronauticsStrategic Forces

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FEC filing

FEC IDH4CA27111
OfficeCalifornia House District 27
PartyDemocrat

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🗳 2026 Election

U.S. House — California District 27

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Primary: Jun 2, 2026 (3 months ago)  ·  General: November 3, 2026
Top-two primary — top two finishers advance regardless of party.

Other Candidates in This Race (5)

JG
Jason Gibbs
R$379K raised
DN
David Neidhart
R$1K raised
CG
Caleb Gabriel Norwood
D$0K raised
RR
Roberto Ramos
D
GS
Gavin Solomon
R
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