California 36th District

Ted Lieu (D) holds this seat and is running again. 2 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.

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  Ted Lieu

  Democrat · holds this seat today

  F

  Liberty Score F

  On the liberty side in 47 of 121 votes and bills.

  Raised $2,218,448 since January 2025: 51% from people, 33% from PACs and other committees, 16% transfers and other income. The filing at FEC.gov

  Every vote behind this grade
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  Houston Brignano

  Republican · technology executive, marine corps veteran of iraq

  No grade

  No grade yet

  I have no votes in Congress to count for Brignano, and what Brignano has said and done settles only 2 of my principles. I went through it on November 1. A grade needs 4.

  Raised $7,020 since January 2025: 100% from people. The filing at FEC.gov

  See each one, with its source

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A solid letter is a grade from recorded votes on that principle. An outlined letter is on the same scale, for a candidate with no votes: it comes from what that candidate has said and done, and every source is listed below.

Houston Brignano, on the record

I have no votes in Congress to count for Brignano, so the grade above comes from this list: what Brignano has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.

• October 2026 · His campaign siteFree markets

  His campaign site backs the REINS Act to cut federal rules and regulations.

  “We'll control presidential overreach with measures like the REINS Act to cut unnecessary rules and regulations, we'll let inventors and businesses grow without heavy burdens, creating jobs and growth for all.”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  Less regulation is the with side of this measure.

  Source: Houston Brignano for Congress, Why I'm runningDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteFree markets

  His campaign site backs portable health savings accounts and competition across state lines in health insurance.

  “I support portable health savings accounts, cross-state competition, and a system that works for you to choose the best care for your family for your specific needs.”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  Market competition in health care, rather than government-run care for all, is the with side of this measure.

  Source: Houston Brignano for Congress, Why I'm runningDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteFree markets

  His campaign site calls for tax breaks for buying homes or starting companies.

  “We must reward and support young people for daring to dream, with more job training programs, fixing the student loan crisis, and tax breaks for buying homes or starting companies, so the next generation can reach the American Dream with smart ideas and fair chances.”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  Named tax cuts are the lower taxes side of this measure.

  Source: Houston Brignano for Congress, SolutionsDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteBorders

  His campaign site says there should be no amnesty that lets people skip the line ahead of legal immigrants.

  “A legal immigration system that is fair for everyone, no back door deals or secret amnesty that allows people to skip the line ahead of those who do it right.”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  Opposing amnesty for those here illegally is the with side of this measure.

  Source: Houston Brignano for Congress, SolutionsDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteBorders

  His campaign site says strong enforcement will remove criminals and keep the border secure.

  “Strong vetting will prevent and strong enforcement will remove criminals who threaten our families, ensuring secure borders to keep Americans safe.”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  Securing the border and enforcing the law by removal are the with side of this measure.

  Source: Houston Brignano for Congress, Why I'm runningDiscuss this

Who is on the ballot: the state election offices, as listed on Wikipedia on November 3, 2026, checked against the candidate file of the Federal Election Commission. See a name that is wrong or missing? Say so in the discussion.