California general election: November 3, 2026

Who is running for U.S. House, California District 8 in 2026?

Here are the candidates for U.S. House, California District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in U.S. House District 8.

Positions come only from each candidate's own votes, official actions, statements and questionnaire answers, never from party labels. Every item links to its source.

Rudy Recile

Republican

Rudy Recile (Republican, ballot designation "Business Owner/Consultant") is one of 2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for U.S. House, California District 8¹. A full profile is coming.

John Garamendi

Democrat

John Garamendi (Democratic, ballot designation "Member of Congress") is one of 2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for U.S. House, California District 8¹. A full profile is coming.

Last reviewed 2026-10-10. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.