California 42nd District
Robert Garcia (D) holds this seat and is running again. 2 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.
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Robert Garcia
Democrat · holds this seat today
FLiberty Score FOn the liberty side in 22 of 99 votes and bills.
Raised $3,394,175 since January 2025: 77% from people, 23% from PACs and other committees, 1% transfers and other income. The filing at FEC.gov
Brian Burley
Republican · Huntington Beach school trustee and USC systems administrator
No gradeNo grade yetI have no votes in Congress to count for Burley, and what Burley has said and done settles only 2 of my principles. I went through it on November 1. A grade needs 4.
Raised $251,137 since January 2025: 74% the candidate’s own money, 26% from people. The filing at FEC.gov
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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.
Brian Burley, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Burley, so the grade above comes from this list: what Burley has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.
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His campaign site promises tax relief for families and business owners without naming a tax.
“Advocate for Tax Relief to Families and Business Owners”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
Lower taxes with no tax named is unclear for anyone.
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His campaign site lists full support for law enforcement and the military as a commitment if elected.
“Fully Support Our Law Enforcement and Our Military”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Pledging full support for the armed forces follows the 'funds and equips the armed forces' rule.
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His campaign site lists taking a stand against illegal immigration as a commitment if elected.
“Take a Stand Against Illegal Immigration”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Opposing illegal immigration and pledging to act on it follows the 'enforcing the law' rule of the border measure.
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