John Garamendi
U.S. Representative for California’s 8th District
- Party
- Democrat
- In office since
- November 3, 2009
- Current term ends
- January 3, 2027
- Next election
- November 2026
Running for the House in CA-8
| Candidate | Party | Raised | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| John GaramendiIncumbent | Democrat | $489K | $1.2M |
| Nicolas Carjuzaa | Democrat | $33K | $4,843 |
| Aaron B. Rowden | Democrat | $15K | $251 |
| Harinder Singh Lamba | Democrat | $14K | $0 |
| Rudy Recile | Republican | $8,576 | $1,541 |
From Federal Election Commission filings, reported through June 30, 2026. FEC records show who registered and raised money, not who won a primary or qualified for the ballot. Your state election office publishes the official ballot.
- House Committee on Armed Services
- ReadinessRanking Member
- Strategic Forces
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Water Resources and Environment
- Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
- Highways and Transit
- Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management
- Website
- garamendi.house.gov
- Phone
- 202-225-1880
- Washington office
- 2428 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0508
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