Candidate for California’s 36th District, 2026

Rustin Knudtson

D Democratic PartyChallengerElection Nov 3, 2026

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Fundraising

Raised: $13K
Spent: $0
Cash on hand: $13K
Reported through: May 13, 2026

The race

Full race

Seat currently held by Ted Lieu (Democrat).

DTed LieuIncumbent$1.8M
NClaire Ragge AndersonChallenger$40K
RLeah Melissa ToomimChallenger$31K
DMarianne ShammaChallenger$5K
RHouston BrignanoChallenger$5K

Background

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