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California's 5th Congressional District — 2026

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Candidates(8)

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Tom McClintock

RepublicanIncumbent

U.S. Representative, CA-05 (since 3 January 2023; previously represented CA-04, CA-05 from 6 January 2009)

Tom Mc Clintock ( Republican Party ) is a member of the U.S. House , representing California's 5th Congressional District . He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Mc Clintock ( Republican Party ) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California's 5th Congressional District . He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026 . He advanced from the primary on June 2, 2026 . Mc Clintock was born in 1956 Bronxville, New York. He received a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1978. Mc Clintock previously worked as a journalist and public policy analyst. [1] Mc Clintock was assigned to the following committees: Mc Clintock was assigned to the following committees: Mc Clintock was assigned to the following committees:

Key Positions

  • Immigration: Supports — McClintock voted in favor of the Secure America Act and DHS appropriations, and supported the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act requiring proof of citizenship to vote.[voting_record]
  • Healthcare: Opposes — McClintock voted against reinstating enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies and voted no on the Agriculture/FDA appropriations bill.[voting_record]
  • Foreign Policy: Mixed — McClintock voted against the Ukraine Support Act and against multiple War Powers resolutions to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran and Lebanon, while supporting defense authorization and military appropriations bills.[voting_record]
  • Democracy & Voting: Supports — McClintock voted in favor of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, which requires proof of citizenship to register to vote.[voting_record]
  • Economy & Taxes: Mixed — McClintock voted yes on the congressional budget resolution and several appropriations acts, but voted no on the Agriculture appropriations bill and the Commerce/Justice/Science appropriations bill. He supported consolidated appropriations acts.[voting_record]

+1 more positions on record

Recent Votes

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    H.R. 9238: To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.June 11, 2026
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    S. 2: Secure America ActJune 9, 2026
  • ✗
    H.R. 2913: Ukraine Support ActJune 4, 2026
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    H.R. 8646: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027June 4, 2026
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    H.Con.Res. 84: Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.June 4, 2026
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    H.Con.Res. 86: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.June 3, 2026
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    H.R. 8469: Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.May 15, 2026
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    H.Con.Res. 75: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran.May 14, 2026
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    S. 4465: A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.April 30, 2026
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    H.R. 7567: Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026April 30, 2026

Recent Activity

  • Here's who's running for California's 5th Congressional District seat in the U.S. House - ABC10 — Here's who's running for California's 5th Congressional District seat in the U.S. House ABC10
    May 27, 2026
  • Rep. Tom McClintock is failing his constituents, and he doesn’t want to hear about it | Opinion - Fresno Bee — Rep. Tom McClintock is failing his constituents, and he doesn’t want to hear about it | Opinion Fresno Bee
    February 26, 2025
  • Prop 50 in California: These 9 Congressional seats are at play in the special election - ABC10 — Prop 50 in California: These 9 Congressional seats are at play in the special election ABC10
    October 22, 2025

Endorsements

  • Donald Trumppolitician(R)
  • Republican Party of Californiaparty_committee(R)
  • San Joaquin County, Calif., Republican Partyparty_committee(R)
  • Based in Malibu (Sway voting group by Based in Malibu)organization
  • The Morning Answer with Jennifer Hornorganization
  • California GOPpolitician(R)
  • Donald Trumppolitician(R)
  • Republican Party of Californiaparty_committee(R)
  • San Joaquin County, Calif., Republican Partyparty_committee(R)
  • Based in Malibu (Sway voting group by Based in Malibu)organization
  • The Morning Answer with Jennifer Hornorganization
  • California GOPpolitician(R)
  • Donald Trumppolitician(R)
  • Republican Party of Californiaparty_committee(R)
  • San Joaquin County, Calif., Republican Partyparty_committee(R)
  • Based in Malibu (Sway voting group by Based in Malibu)organization
  • The Morning Answer with Jennifer Hornorganization
  • California GOPpolitician(R)

Campaign Finance

Total Raised
$819,918
Total Spent
$797,630
Cash on Hand
$170,493
Individual: $592,264PAC: $127,550
Top donor groups
RETIRED(318 donors)$140,363
SELF EMPLOYED(55 donors)$57,050
CEO(18 donors)$35,750
INDIAN TRIBE(12 donors)$27,100
OWNER(15 donors)$26,750
HOMEMAKER(11 donors)$18,826
PRESIDENT(13 donors)$17,850
FARMER(10 donors)$11,750

Per most recent FEC filing period. FEC.gov for latest figures.

Website →Ballotpedia →FEC filing →

Michael Masuda

Democrat

Michael Masuda ( Democratic Party ) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent California's 5th Congressional District . He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026 . He advanced from the primary on June 2, 2026 . Masuda completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers . Michael Masuda was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin . He graduated from Amador High School. He earned a graduate degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, in 2013. His career experience includes working as an engineer and Foreign Affairs Officer. Masuda has been affiliated with the American Association for the Advancement of Science. [1] See also: California's 5th Congressional District election, 2026 California's 5th Congressional District election, 2026 (June 2 top-two primary) The candidate list in this election may not be complete. See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Recent Activity

  • Democrat Masuda seeking to unseat McClintock for CA-5 - Turlock Journal — Democrat Masuda seeking to unseat McClintock for CA-5 Turlock Journal
    August 20, 2025
  • Who leads California’s 5th Congressional District this primary election? - Sacramento Bee — Who leads California’s 5th Congressional District this primary election? Sacramento Bee
    June 3, 2026
  • Democrat Michael Masuda advances to the general election for U.S. House in California's 5th Congressional District - kens5.com — Democrat Michael Masuda advances to the general election for U.S. House in California's 5th Congressional District kens5.com
    June 3, 2026

Endorsements

  • Democratic Party of Californiaparty_committee(D)
  • California Federation of Labor Unions, AFL-CIOunion(D)
  • California Teachers Associationorganization
  • California Young Democratsorganization(D)
  • New Deal Dems (Sway voting group by Hunter Dunn)organization
  • Democratic Party of Californiaparty_committee(D)
  • California Federation of Labor Unions, AFL-CIOunion(D)
  • California Teachers Associationorganization
  • California Young Democratsorganization(D)
  • New Deal Dems (Sway voting group by Hunter Dunn)organization
  • Democratic Party of Californiaparty_committee(D)
  • California Federation of Labor Unions, AFL-CIOunion(D)
  • California Teachers Associationorganization
  • California Young Democratsorganization(D)
  • New Deal Dems (Sway voting group by Hunter Dunn)organization

Campaign Finance

Total Raised
$272,165
Total Spent
$224,651
Cash on Hand
$47,513
Individual: $142,608PAC: $9,750
Top donor groups
NOT EMPLOYED(266 donors)$32,920
RETIRED(105 donors)$14,624
SELF-EMPLOYED(40 donors)$10,875
CHIROPRACTOR(3 donors)$4,500
ENGINEER(4 donors)$3,899
PHYSICIAN(7 donors)$3,800
ATTORNEY(13 donors)$3,700
MATHESON, MICHAEL$3,500

Per most recent FEC filing period. FEC.gov for latest figures.

Website →Ballotpedia →FEC filing →

Mike Barkley

Democrat

Mike Barkley ( Democratic Party ) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent California's 5th Congressional District . He declared candidacy for the 2028 election. Barkley also ran for election to the U.S. House to represent California's 5th Congressional District . He lost in the primary on June 2, 2026 . Barkley completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers . Mike Barkley was born in Oakland, California . Barkley graduated from Del Valle High School in 1963. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1964 to 1967. [1] Barkley earned a J.D. from Armstrong College Law School in 1980. Barkley's career experience includes working as an accounting manager at Sierra Pacific Insurance, a programmer-analyst at Insurnet and Pacific Bell, author, attorney, and business owner. He has been affiliated with the American Bar Association. [1] [2] See also: California's 5th Congressional District election, 2024

Recent Activity

  • Here's who's running for California's 5th Congressional District seat in the U.S. House - ABC10 — Here's who's running for California's 5th Congressional District seat in the U.S. House ABC10
    May 27, 2026
  • What are Californians voting for today? California primary election - MSN — What are Californians voting for today? California primary election MSN
    June 3, 2026
  • California voter guide: What to know about the June 2 primary election - KCRA — California voter guide: What to know about the June 2 primary election KCRA
    May 19, 2026

Campaign Finance

Total Raised
$53,945
Total Spent
$55,632
Cash on Hand
$3,051
Individual: $455PAC: $0
Top donor groups
GOVERNMENT(5 donors)$250
PLANNER(5 donors)$250
NOT EMPLOYED(10 donors)$105
RETIRED(2 donors)$100
WOODRUFF, WILLIAM$50
MEYN, WILLIAM$50
MEYN, WILLIAM$50
MEYN, WILLIAM$50

Per most recent FEC filing period. FEC.gov for latest figures.

Website →Ballotpedia →FEC filing →

Paul Danbom

Democrat

Recent Activity

  • Young drops out of D-4 state senate race; Danbom exits D-5 Congressional race - Turlock Journal — Young drops out of D-4 state senate race; Danbom exits D-5 Congressional race Turlock Journal
    February 7, 2026

Campaign Finance

Total Raised
$20,030
Total Spent
$20,030
Cash on Hand
$0
Individual: $0PAC: $0

Per most recent FEC filing period. FEC.gov for latest figures.

FEC filing →

Katelyn Sills

Democrat

Campaign Finance

Total Raised
$15,965
Total Spent
$15,965
Cash on Hand
$0
Individual: $11,050PAC: $0
Top donor groups
NOT EMPLOYED(6 donors)$6,500
ACTBLUE$3,500
SILLS, CATHERINE$3,500
COUNTY COUNSELS ASSOCIATION OF CA(3 donors)$1,100
ATTORNEY(3 donors)$1,100
ACTBLUE$1,000
MILES, RICHARD$1,000
LOWRY, EVE$1,000

Per most recent FEC filing period. FEC.gov for latest figures.

FEC filing →

Angelina Sigala

Democrat

Recent Activity

  • What are Californians voting for today? California primary election - MSN — What are Californians voting for today? California primary election MSN
    June 3, 2026

Campaign Finance

Total Raised
$0
Total Spent
$0
Cash on Hand
$0
Individual: $0PAC: $0

Per most recent FEC filing period. FEC.gov for latest figures.

FEC filing →

Dan Stroud

Democrat

Dan Stroud ( Democratic Party ) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent California's 5th Congressional District . Stroud lost in the primary on June 2, 2026 . See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection Dan Stroud did not complete Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey. Campaign finance information for this candidate is not yet available from the Federal Election Commission . That information will be published here once it is available.

Recent Activity

  • Here's who's running for California's 5th Congressional District seat in the U.S. House - ABC10 — Here's who's running for California's 5th Congressional District seat in the U.S. House ABC10
    May 27, 2026
  • What are Californians voting for today? California primary election - MSN — What are Californians voting for today? California primary election MSN
    June 3, 2026
  • California June 2 Primary Election: Congressional District 5 candidates on the issues - KCRA — California June 2 Primary Election: Congressional District 5 candidates on the issues KCRA
    May 19, 2026
Website →Ballotpedia →

Jason Weland

Republican

Campaign Finance

Total Raised
$0
Total Spent
$0
Cash on Hand
$0
Individual: $0PAC: $0

Per most recent FEC filing period. FEC.gov for latest figures.

FEC filing →
Data verified across fec, house_gov, govtrack on Jun 12, 2026. 4 independent checks all confirmed.