2026 California Congressional Candidates Detail Trade Policy Positions
CALIFORNIA — The California Trade Justice Coalition, a non-partisan alliance of labor, environmental, and human rights organizations, has released its 2026 report detailing candidate positions on international trade across several key California Congressional districts.
“Our goal is to provide voters with a clear understanding of where candidates stand on the trade policies that impact their daily lives,” said Will Wiltschko, director of the California Trade Justice Coalition. “By sharing these perspectives on record, we aim to support a more informed public dialogue regarding the future of our economy, our environment, and our workforce.”
To view the responses from each candidate regarding labor rights, climate initiatives, affordable medicine, and Congressional oversight, please use the links below:
| District | Candidate | Status | Questionnaire |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA-03 | Chris Bennett | Response Received | View PDF |
| CA-03 | Lyndon Cervantes | Response Received | View PDF |
| CA-03 | Heidi Hall | Response Received | View PDF |
| CA-03 | Kevin Kiley (Incumbent) | No Response Received | — |
| CA-13 | Adam Gray | Response Received | View PDF |
| CA-13 | John Duarte (Incumbent) | No Response Received | — |
| CA-22 | Jasmeet Bains | Response Received | View PDF |
| CA-22 | Randy Villegas | Response Received | View PDF |
| CA-22 | David Valadao (Incumbent) | No Response Received | — |
| CA-40 | Joe Kerr | Response Received | View PDF |
| CA-40 | Lisa Ramirez | Response Received | View PDF |
| CA-40 | Esther Kim Varet | Response Received | View PDF |
| CA-40 | Young Kim (Incumbent) | No Response Received | — |
| CA-45 | Derek Tran | No Response Received | — |
| CA-45 | Michelle Steel (Incumbent) | No Response Received | — |
| CA-47 | Dave Min | Response Received | View PDF |
| CA-47 | Scott Baugh | No Response Received | — |
| CA-49 | Mike Levin (Incumbent) | Response Received | View PDF |
| CA-49 | Matt Gunderson | No Response Received | — |
| CA-50 | Sparky Mitra | Response Received | View PDF |
| CA-50 | Scott Peters (Incumbent) | No Response Received | — |
Note to Candidates: The Coalition remains open to including perspectives from candidates who have not yet submitted their responses. This page will be updated if additional questionnaires are received.
About this Questionnaire: The California Trade Justice Coalition is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. This candidate questionnaire is provided for educational purposes only. The Coalition does not endorse, support, or oppose any candidate or political party. All candidates in the listed districts were provided an equal opportunity to respond.
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