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Questions about Raul Ruiz
U.S. Representative for California’s 25th District · Democrat · from roll-call votes in the 119th Congress
How often does Raul Ruiz vote with his party?
Raul Ruiz voted with Democrats on 97% of party-line votes in the 119th Congress (House median 98%), as of Nov 2, 2026.
| Party-line votes cast | 467 |
|---|---|
| With Democrats | 453 (97%) |
| Against Democrats | 14 |
| House median | 98% |
| House Democrats, median | 98% |
Source: Voteview roll calls (UCLA) · How we measure · Who breaks with party most · Updated Nov 2, 2026
How bipartisan is Raul Ruiz?
Raul Ruiz voted the same way as Republicans on 12% of shared contested votes in the 119th Congress (House median 12%), tied for 201st most of 430 House members, as of Nov 2, 2026.
| Contested votes cast | 522 |
|---|---|
| Same vote as Republicans | 12% |
| House median | 12% |
| Rank in the chamber | tied for 201st of 430 |
Source: Voteview roll calls (UCLA) · How we measure · Updated Nov 2, 2026
Which members vote most like Raul Ruiz?
Frederica S. Wilson voted the same way as Raul Ruiz most often: 98% of 395 shared contested votes in the 119th Congress (median for two House members of the same party 95%), as of Nov 2, 2026.
Median for two House members of the same party: 95%; of different parties: 11%.
| Member | Same vote |
|---|---|
| DFrederica S. Wilson | 98% |
| DTed Lieu | 98% |
| DPete Aguilar | 97% |
| DJoyce Beatty | 97% |
| DAlma S. Adams | 97% |
| RBrian K. Fitzpatrick Closest of the Republicans | 32% |
Source: Voteview roll calls (UCLA) · How we measure · Updated Nov 2, 2026
How much of Raul Ruiz’s PAC money came from PACs whose organizations lobbied on bills he voted on?
Of the 185 PACs that gave to Raul Ruiz in 2025–26 and have a lobbying organization behind them, 116 belong to organizations that lobbied on bills that came to a vote with him in the chamber or that he cosponsored or sponsored (63%; House median 58%); together they gave $515K of the $1M in PAC money he received (49%; House median 41%), as of Nov 3, 2026.
Largest PACs this cycle: American Academy of Dermatology Association, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. What each gave is part of Pro.
| PACs that gave in 2025–26 | 267 |
|---|---|
| With a lobbying organization behind them | 185 |
| Of those, their organizations lobbied on these bills | 116 (63%) |
| House median | 58% |
| Their gifts, together | $515K of $1M |
Source: FEC PAC gifts · Senate LDA lobbying filings · Bill by bill on the profile · How we measure · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Who is running against Raul Ruiz in 2026?
Raul Ruiz faces 1 opponent on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for California’s 25th District: Joe Males (Republican), checked against an official list on Oct 24, 2026.
| Candidate | Raised |
|---|---|
| Raul RuizDemocratic | $2.5M |
| Joe Males NomineeRepublican | $1.1M |
Source: Official ballot list (elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov) · FEC campaign totals · The full race · Updated Oct 24, 2026