---
title: "Housing: where 2026 candidates stand"
url: "https://www.2026election.com/issues/housing"
updated: "2026-10-09"
source: "Candidates' campaign sites and Ballotpedia, quoted verbatim"
publisher: "Pluribus"
---

# Housing: where 2026 candidates stand

149 races · Democratic nominees documented in 135 · Republican in 76 · 278 verbatim quotes

## Salience · Housing

Of the 149 times this topic appears across issue guides, how many are flagged high, medium, or low salience. Salience is ordinal — the ramp is grayscale by design.

64 high, 67 medium, 18 low

149 issue mentions · topics grouped by keyword · a race can appear under more than one topic · as of October 9, 2026

## Alaska

2 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ak.md)

Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins (Democratic) vs. Bernadette Wilson (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ak.md#housing) (salience: medium)

- Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins: Supports deregulation, state land release, and dark home taxes
- Bernadette Wilson: No documented position in our sources

### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ak.md)

Mary Peltola (Democratic) vs. Dan S. Sullivan (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Housing affordability” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ak.md#housing-affordability) (salience: medium)

- Mary Peltola: Supports restrictions on corporate landlords and tenant tax credits
- Dan S. Sullivan: No documented position in our sources

## Alabama

1 race

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-al.md)

Doug Jones (Democratic) vs. Tommy Tuberville (Republican)

[“Affordable Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-al.md#affordable-housing) (salience: medium)

- Doug Jones: Increasing supply of affordable housing
- Tommy Tuberville: No documented position in our sources

## California

28 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ca.md)

Xavier Becerra (Democratic) vs. Steve Hilton (Republican)

[“Housing and homelessness” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ca.md#housing-and-homelessness) (salience: high)

- Xavier Becerra: Expand affordable housing and protect renters
- Steve Hilton: Promote single-family housing and reduce fees

### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-01.md)

Mike McGuire (Democratic) vs. James Gallagher (Republican)

[“Housing Affordability” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-01.md#housing-affordability) (salience: medium)

- Mike McGuire: Supports affordable housing and renter protections
- James Gallagher: No documented position in our sources

### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-04.md)

Mike Thompson (Democratic) vs. Eric Jones (Democratic)

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-04.md#housing) (salience: medium)

- Mike Thompson: Supports affordable housing and wildfire insurance relief
- Eric Jones: No documented position in our sources

### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-05.md)

Michael Masuda (Democratic) vs. Tom McClintock (Republican)

[“Housing & infrastructure” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-05.md#housing-infrastructure) (salience: medium)

- Michael Masuda: Supports increasing housing supply and rural infrastructure
- Tom McClintock: Opposes high-cost public bond measures

### [10th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-10.md)

Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic) vs. Jeffrey Frese (Republican)

[“Cost of living and housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-10.md#cost-of-living-and-housing) (salience: high)

- Mark DeSaulnier: Supports federal housing and wage investments
- Jeffrey Frese: Supports deregulation and spending cuts

### [11th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-11.md)

Connie Chan (Democratic) vs. Scott Wiener (Democratic)

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-11.md#housing) (salience: high)

- Connie Chan: Expand affordable and social housing
- Scott Wiener: Build more housing through compromise

### [12th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-12.md)

Lateefah Simon (Democratic) vs. Jamie Joyce (Democratic)

[“Housing affordability and homelessness” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-12.md#housing-affordability-and-homelessness) (salience: high)

- Lateefah Simon: Supports rent relief and public housing
- Jamie Joyce: No documented position in our sources

### [14th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-14.md)

Aisha Wahab (Democratic) vs. Melissa Hernandez (Democratic)

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-14.md#housing) (salience: high)

- Aisha Wahab: Supports expanding affordable housing and tenant protections
- Melissa Hernandez: No documented position in our sources

### [15th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-15.md)

Kevin Mullin (Democratic) vs. Charles Hoelter (Republican)

[“Housing affordability” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-15.md#housing-affordability) (salience: medium)

- Kevin Mullin: Supports transit-oriented housing development and weatherization grants
- Charles Hoelter: No documented position in our sources

### [16th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-16.md)

Sam Liccardo (Democratic) vs. Peter Soule (Republican)

[“Housing & Homelessness” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-16.md#housing-homelessness) (salience: high)

- Sam Liccardo: Supports quick-build modular housing and voucher expansion
- Peter Soule: Supports homeownership tax shields and corporate buy restrictions

### [17th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-17.md)

Ro Khanna (Democratic) vs. Ritesh Tandon (Republican)

[“Housing & Homelessness” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-17.md#housing-homelessness) (salience: medium)

- Ro Khanna: Supports working family relief and infrastructure funding
- Ritesh Tandon: Supports federal housing supply incentives and Prop 13 property tax cap reduction

### [19th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-19.md)

Jimmy Panetta (Democratic) vs. Peter Verbica (Republican)

[“Housing and Land Use” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-19.md#housing-and-land-use) (salience: high)

- Jimmy Panetta: Supports federal tax credits and grants
- Peter Verbica: Supports CEQA reform and neighborhood autonomy

### [22nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-22.md)

Randy Villegas (Democratic) vs. David G. Valadao (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Housing affordability” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-22.md#housing-affordability) (salience: medium)

- Randy Villegas: Ban corporate single-family home purchases
- David G. Valadao: No documented position in our sources

### [23rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-23.md)

Tessa Lynn Hodge (Democratic) vs. Jay Obernolte (Republican)

[“Housing Affordability” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-23.md#housing-affordability) (salience: medium)

- Tessa Lynn Hodge: Supports expanding affordable housing and protecting renters
- Jay Obernolte: No documented position in our sources

### [28th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-28.md)

Judy Chu (Democratic) vs. April Verlato (Republican)

[“Homelessness and Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-28.md#homelessness-and-housing) (salience: medium)

- Judy Chu: Supports federal eviction protections
- April Verlato: Supports local control and mental health treatment focus

### [30th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-30.md)

Laura Friedman (Democratic) vs. Scott Meyers (Republican)

[“Housing and Homelessness” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-30.md#housing-and-homelessness) (salience: high)

- Laura Friedman: Supports expanding affordable housing funding
- Scott Meyers: Demands auditing of homelessness spending

### [33rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-33.md)

Pete Aguilar (Democratic) vs. Stephanie Vargas (Republican)

[“Economy, Housing, and Taxes” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-33.md#economy-housing-and-taxes) (salience: high)

- Pete Aguilar: Supports middle-class investments and housing affordability
- Stephanie Vargas: Supports tax relief and surplus land development

### [34th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-34.md)

Jimmy Gomez (Democratic) vs. Angela Gonzales-Torres (Democratic)

[“Housing affordability and renters' rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-34.md#housing-affordability-and-renters-rights) (salience: high)

- Jimmy Gomez: Supports expanding affordable housing and renters' protections
- Angela Gonzales-Torres: No documented position in our sources

### [36th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-36.md)

Ted Lieu (Democratic) vs. Houston Brignano (Republican)

[“Housing and Cost of Living” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-36.md#housing-and-cost-of-living) (salience: medium)

- Ted Lieu: No documented position in our sources
- Houston Brignano: Supports deregulation and housing abundance

### [37th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-37.md)

Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic) vs. Samantha Mota (Democratic)

[“Housing & Homelessness” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-37.md#housing-homelessness) (salience: medium)

- Sydney Kamlager-Dove: Supports federal housing and homelessness investments
- Samantha Mota: No documented position in our sources

### [38th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-38.md)

Hilda Solis (Democratic) vs. Pedro Casas (Republican)

[“Homelessness and Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-38.md#homelessness-and-housing) (salience: high)

- Hilda Solis: Supports funded supportive housing and rental assistance
- Pedro Casas: Supports NGO financial audits and treatment facilities

### [39th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-39.md)

Mark Takano (Democratic) vs. Steve Manos (Republican)

[“Housing and Cost of Living” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-39.md#housing-and-cost-of-living) (salience: high)

- Mark Takano: Supports middle-class investments and safety net protections
- Steve Manos: Supports market-rate housing and regulatory relief

### [42nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-42.md)

Robert Garcia (Democratic) vs. Brian Burley (Republican)

[“Housing policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-42.md#housing-policy) (salience: low)

- Robert Garcia: Supports expanded affordable public housing
- Brian Burley: No documented position in our sources

### [43rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-43.md)

Maxine Waters (Democratic) vs. Cristian Morales (Republican)

[“Housing & Homelessness” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-43.md#housing-homelessness) (salience: medium)

- Maxine Waters: Supports expanding local rent control
- Cristian Morales: Supports 40-to-60-year mortgages and resident housing

### [47th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-47.md)

Dave Min (Democratic) vs. Jenny Rae Le Roux (Republican)

[“Homelessness and housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-47.md#homelessness-and-housing) (salience: medium)

- Dave Min: Supports increasing workforce housing supply
- Jenny Rae Le Roux: Supports conditional grants and mental health funding

### [48th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-48.md)

Marni von Wilpert (Democratic) vs. Jim Desmond (Republican) · Tilt D

[“Cost of living and housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-48.md#cost-of-living-and-housing) (salience: high)

- Marni von Wilpert: Combating price gouging and expanding housing
- Jim Desmond: Lowering taxes and reducing regulation

### [51st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-51.md)

Sara Jacobs (Democratic) vs. Ricardo Cabrera (Republican)

[“Housing and homelessness” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-51.md#housing-and-homelessness) (salience: medium)

- Sara Jacobs: Supports HUD expansion, rental tax credits
- Ricardo Cabrera: No documented position in our sources

### [52nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-52.md)

Juan Vargas (Democratic) vs. Jeff Belle (Republican)

[“Housing Affordability” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-52.md#housing-affordability) (salience: high)

- Juan Vargas: Supports federal housing investments and tribal assistance
- Jeff Belle: Supports supply expansion, investment restrictions, and permitting reform

## Colorado

5 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-co.md)

Phil Weiser (Democratic) vs. Victor Marx (Republican)

[“Housing & Cost of Living” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-co.md#housing-cost-of-living) (salience: high)

- Phil Weiser: Supports state housing targets and tenant protections
- Victor Marx: Supports regulatory rollback and property tax caps

### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-co-01.md)

Melat Kiros (Democratic) vs. Christy Peterson (Republican)

[“Housing and Economic Affordability” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-co-01.md#housing-and-economic-affordability) (salience: high)

- Melat Kiros: Supports Housing First and federal housing subsidies
- Christy Peterson: Supports free-market growth and tax reductions

### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-co-03.md)

Dwayne Romero (Democratic) vs. Jeff Hurd (Republican) · Lean R

[“Housing affordability” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-co-03.md#housing-affordability) (salience: medium)

- Dwayne Romero: Restricts corporate purchases and cuts construction tape
- Jeff Hurd: No documented position in our sources

### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-co-07.md)

Brittany Pettersen (Democratic) vs. Timothy Bennett (Republican)

[“Housing Affordability” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-co-07.md#housing-affordability) (salience: medium)

- Brittany Pettersen: Supports workforce training and housing assistance
- Timothy Bennett: Supports reducing regulatory barriers to housing

### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-co-08.md)

Manny Rutinel (Democratic) vs. Gabe Evans (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-co-08.md#housing) (salience: medium)

- Manny Rutinel: Supports dedicated public funding for affordable housing
- Gabe Evans: Supports market-driven affordability solutions

## Connecticut

2 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ct.md)

Ned Lamont (Democratic) vs. Ryan Fazio (Republican)

[“Housing & Local Control” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ct.md#housing-local-control) (salience: high)

- Ned Lamont: Supports transit-oriented development and expanded housing supply
- Ryan Fazio: Protects local municipal zoning and opposes state housing mandates

### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ct-01.md)

Luke Bronin (Democratic) vs. Amy Chai (Republican)

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ct-01.md#housing) (salience: medium)

- Luke Bronin: Supports expanding federal financing and transit-oriented housing
- Amy Chai: Supports ending venture capital ownership of single-family homes

## Georgia

5 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ga.md)

Keisha Bottoms (Democratic) vs. Rick Jackson (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ga.md#housing) (salience: low)

- Keisha Bottoms: Supports fast-track permitting and an affordable housing trust fund
- Rick Jackson: No documented position in our sources

### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ga.md)

Jon Ossoff (Democratic) vs. Mike Collins (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Housing Affordability” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ga.md#housing-affordability) (salience: medium)

- Jon Ossoff: Cracks down on corporate buyers
- Mike Collins: Streamlines permitting and mass deportations

### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-05.md)

Nikema Williams (Democratic) vs. John Salvesen (Republican)

[“Housing affordability and homeownership” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-05.md#housing-affordability-and-homeownership) (salience: high)

- Nikema Williams: Supports limiting corporate housing ownership and grant funding
- John Salvesen: Opposes 15-minute cities and cash elimination

### [12th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-12.md)

Ceretta Smith (Democratic) vs. Rick Allen (Republican)

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-12.md#housing) (salience: low)

- Ceretta Smith: Supports affordable housing and first-time buyers
- Rick Allen: No documented position in our sources

### [13th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-13.md)

Jasmine Clark (Democratic) vs. Jonathan Chavez (Republican)

[“Housing Affordability” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-13.md#housing-affordability) (salience: low)

- Jasmine Clark: Supports reining in corporate investors in housing
- Jonathan Chavez: No documented position in our sources

## Hawaii

2 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-hi.md)

Joshua Green (Democratic) vs. Gary Cordery (Republican)

[“Affordable Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-hi.md#affordable-housing) (salience: high)

- Joshua Green: Supports emergency housing construction and regulation
- Gary Cordery: Supports regulatory reduction for homeownership

### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-hi-02.md)

Jill Tokuda (Democratic) vs. Brenton Awa (Republican)

[“Housing and Affordability” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-hi-02.md#housing-and-affordability) (salience: high)

- Jill Tokuda: Expand tax credits, build workforce housing
- Brenton Awa: Restrict corporate buying, unlock federal land

## Kansas

1 race

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ks.md)

Cindy Holscher (Democratic) vs. Ty Masterson (Republican) · Tilt R

[“Housing Affordability and Renter Protections” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ks.md#housing-affordability-and-renter-protections) (salience: medium)

- Cindy Holscher: Builds affordable housing and caps rental fees
- Ty Masterson: Lowers housing costs via property tax caps

## Massachusetts

4 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ma.md)

Maura Healey (Democratic) vs. Michael Minogue (Republican)

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ma.md#housing) (salience: high)

- Maura Healey: Supports expanding affordable housing production and state oversight
- Michael Minogue: Supports deregulation and repealing housing mandates

### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ma.md)

Edward J. Markey (Democratic) vs. John Deaton (Republican)

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ma.md#housing) (salience: medium)

- Edward J. Markey: Supports housing affordability town halls, federal support
- John Deaton: Supports homeownership, deregulation, lower costs

### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ma-04.md)

Jake Auchincloss (Democratic) vs. Thomas Stalcup (Republican)

[“Economy & Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ma-04.md#economy-housing) (salience: medium)

- Jake Auchincloss: Supports homebuilding expansion and wealth taxation
- Thomas Stalcup: Supports minimum wage increase indexed to inflation

### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ma-07.md)

Ayanna Pressley (Democratic) vs. No Republican nominee

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ma-07.md#housing) (salience: medium)

- Ayanna Pressley: Supports housing as a human right

## Maine

1 race

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-me.md)

Hannah Pingree (Democratic) vs. Bobby Charles (Republican)

[“Housing and Homelessness” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-me.md#housing-and-homelessness) (salience: high)

- Hannah Pingree: Supports $100M housing investment and anti-homelessness plan
- Bobby Charles: Supports common-sense homelessness enforcement policies

## Michigan

7 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-mi.md)

Jocelyn Benson (Democratic) vs. John James (Republican) · Tilt D

[“Housing affordability and supply” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-mi.md#housing-affordability-and-supply) (salience: medium)

- Jocelyn Benson: Increases housing supply and curbs corporate landlords
- John James: No documented position in our sources

### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-mi.md)

Abdul El-Sayed (Democratic) vs. Mike Rogers (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Housing & Homeownership” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-mi.md#housing-homeownership) (salience: high)

- Abdul El-Sayed: Supports federal investments in affordable housing
- Mike Rogers: Supports 529 plan expansion and builder tax incentives

### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-05.md)

Christian Vukasovich (Democratic) vs. Tim Walberg (Republican)

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-05.md#housing) (salience: low)

- Christian Vukasovich: Supports affordable home building and first-time buyer assistance
- Tim Walberg: No documented position in our sources

### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-07.md)

William Lawrence (Democratic) vs. Tom Barrett (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Housing & Cost of Living” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-07.md#housing-cost-of-living) (salience: high)

- William Lawrence: Supports federal housing investments and tenant rights
- Tom Barrett: Cut construction regulations and restrict private equity

### [10th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-10.md)

Christina Hines (Democratic) vs. Michael Bouchard (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-10.md#housing) (salience: medium)

- Christina Hines: Lowers housing and mortgage costs
- Michael Bouchard: Cuts permitting and builds homes

### [12th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-12.md)

Rashida Tlaib (Democratic) vs. James Hooper (Republican)

[“Housing Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-12.md#housing-policy) (salience: low)

- Rashida Tlaib: Supports housing as a human right and anti-discrimination laws
- James Hooper: No documented position in our sources

### [13th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-13.md)

Donavan McKinney (Democratic) vs. Taras Nykoriak (Republican)

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-13.md#housing) (salience: medium)

- Donavan McKinney: Supports national homes guarantee and rent control
- Taras Nykoriak: No documented position in our sources

## New Hampshire

3 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-nh.md)

Cinde Warmington (Democratic) vs. Kelly Ayotte (Republican)

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-nh.md#housing) (salience: high)

- Cinde Warmington: Expands affordable housing and bans corporate buyers
- Kelly Ayotte: Streamlines permitting and incentivizes local development

### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-nh.md)

Chris Pappas (Democratic) vs. John Sununu (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-nh.md#housing) (salience: high)

- Chris Pappas: Expands affordable housing and buyer tax cuts
- John Sununu: Deregulates construction and waives tariffs

### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nh-01.md)

Stefany Shaheen (Democratic) vs. Anthony DiLorenzo (Republican) · Lean D

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nh-01.md#housing) (salience: medium)

- Stefany Shaheen: Supports affordable homeownership reforms
- Anthony DiLorenzo: No documented position in our sources

## Nevada

2 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-nv.md)

Aaron Ford (Democratic) vs. Joe Lombardo (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Housing Affordability” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-nv.md#housing-affordability) (salience: high)

- Aaron Ford: Targets corporate landlords and permitting barriers
- Joe Lombardo: Invests state funds for middle-income housing

### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nv-04.md)

Steven Horsford (Democratic) vs. Cody Whipple (Republican)

[“Housing Affordability” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nv-04.md#housing-affordability) (salience: high)

- Steven Horsford: Restricts corporate landlords and housing market speculation
- Cody Whipple: No documented position in our sources

## New York

11 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ny.md)

Kathy Hochul (Democratic) vs. Bruce Blakeman (Republican)

[“Housing, infrastructure, and climate policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ny.md#housing-infrastructure-and-climate-policy) (salience: medium)

- Kathy Hochul: Supports housing review reforms and green bonds
- Bruce Blakeman: No documented position in our sources

### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-06.md)

Grace Meng (Democratic) vs. Joseph Chou (Republican / Conservative Party / 4 Our Immigrants Party)

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-06.md#housing) (salience: high)

- Grace Meng: Supports expanding federal housing funding and ending homelessness
- Joseph Chou: No documented position in our sources

### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-07.md)

Claire Valdez (Democratic) vs. Melvin Rivera (Republican / Conservative Party / No Kings Party / Arts & Culture Party)

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-07.md#housing) (salience: high)

- Claire Valdez: Supports universal rent control and public housing
- Melvin Rivera: Supports tenant purchasing rights and anti-speculation taxes

### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-08.md)

Hakeem Jeffries (Democratic) vs. Lewis Mizrahi (Republican)

[“Affordable housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-08.md#affordable-housing) (salience: medium)

- Hakeem Jeffries: Supports expanding public housing investment
- Lewis Mizrahi: No documented position in our sources

### [9th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-09.md)

Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic) vs. Joel Anabilah-Azumah (Republican / Conservative Party)

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-09.md#housing) (salience: high)

- Yvette D. Clarke: Supports expanding public housing funding
- Joel Anabilah-Azumah: Opposes high property taxes and housing regulations

### [10th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-10.md)

Brad Lander (Democratic) vs. Jennifer Moore (Republican)

[“Housing and Affordable Living” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-10.md#housing-and-affordable-living) (salience: high)

- Brad Lander: Expand affordable housing and tenant protections
- Jennifer Moore: No documented position in our sources

### [13th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-13.md)

Darializa Avila Chevalier (Democratic) vs. Manual Williams (Republican)

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-13.md#housing) (salience: high)

- Darializa Avila Chevalier: Supports universal housing rights and rent caps
- Manual Williams: Opposes gentrification evictions and landlord greed

### [14th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-14.md)

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic) vs. Diamant Hysenaj (Republican)

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-14.md#housing) (salience: high)

- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Supports federal tenant protections and public housing investments
- Diamant Hysenaj: Supports reducing bureaucracy and boosting housing construction

### [15th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-15.md)

Ritchie Torres (Democratic) vs. Stylo A. Sapaskis (Republican)

[“Housing and Infrastructure” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-15.md#housing-and-infrastructure) (salience: high)

- Ritchie Torres: Supports expanding public housing and infrastructure funding
- Stylo A. Sapaskis: No documented position in our sources

### [17th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-17.md)

Cait Conley (Democratic) vs. Michael Lawler (Republican / Conservative Party) · Toss-up

[“Housing Affordability” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-17.md#housing-affordability) (salience: medium)

- Cait Conley: Supports public service housing loans and builder incentives
- Michael Lawler: Supports regulatory cuts and housing supply expansion

### [23rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-23.md)

Aaron Gies (Democratic) vs. Nick Langworthy (Republican)

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-23.md#housing) (salience: medium)

- Aaron Gies: Supports expanded affordable housing development
- Nick Langworthy: No documented position in our sources

## Oregon

7 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-or.md)

Tina Kotek (Democratic) vs. Christine Drazan (Republican) · Lean D

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-or.md#housing) (salience: high)

- Tina Kotek: Drives state-led production targets and land-use reform
- Christine Drazan: Supports deregulation and permitting reform

### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-or-01.md)

Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic) vs. Barbara Kahl (Republican)

[“Housing Affordability” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-or-01.md#housing-affordability) (salience: medium)

- Suzanne Bonamici: Supports federal affordable housing subsidies
- Barbara Kahl: Supports permit streamlining, homebuyer incentives

### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-or-02.md)

Chris Beck (Democratic) vs. Cliff Bentz (Republican)

[“Economy, inflation, and housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-or-02.md#economy-inflation-and-housing) (salience: high)

- Chris Beck: Supports targeted housing aid and price controls
- Cliff Bentz: Supports tax cuts, deregulation, and trade deals

### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-or-03.md)

Maxine Dexter (Democratic) vs. Loran Ayles (Republican)

[“Housing and Homelessness” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-or-03.md#housing-and-homelessness) (salience: high)

- Maxine Dexter: Supports expansion of affordable housing investments
- Loran Ayles: No documented position in our sources

### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-or-04.md)

Val Hoyle (Democratic) vs. Monique DeSpain (Republican)

[“Housing and Homelessness” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-or-04.md#housing-and-homelessness) (salience: high)

- Val Hoyle: Investing in public and workforce housing
- Monique DeSpain: Focusing on addiction recovery and deregulation

### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-or-05.md)

Janelle Bynum (Democratic) vs. Patti Adair (Republican)

[“Housing and Homelessness” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-or-05.md#housing-and-homelessness) (salience: high)

- Janelle Bynum: Supports shelter expansion and housing supply
- Patti Adair: Supports direct crisis intervention programs

### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-or-06.md)

Andrea Salinas (Democratic) vs. David Russ (Republican)

[“Housing & Homelessness” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-or-06.md#housing-homelessness) (salience: low)

- Andrea Salinas: Supports federal housing investments and shelter funding
- David Russ: No documented position in our sources

## Rhode Island

1 race

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ri.md)

Helena Foulkes (Democratic) vs. Aaron Guckian (Republican)

[“Housing affordability” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ri.md#housing-affordability) (salience: high)

- Helena Foulkes: Build 20,000 affordable housing units
- Aaron Guckian: Expand housing options and reduce barriers

## South Dakota

1 race

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-sd.md)

Dan Ahlers (Democratic) vs. Larry Rhoden (Republican)

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-sd.md#housing) (salience: low)

- Dan Ahlers: Supports addressing housing affordability challenges
- Larry Rhoden: No documented position in our sources

## Vermont

2 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-vt.md)

Amanda Janoo (Democratic) vs. Phil Scott (Republican)

[“Housing & Property Taxes” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-vt.md#housing-property-taxes) (salience: high)

- Amanda Janoo: Supports progressive property taxes and affordable housing investment
- Phil Scott: Opposes property tax increases and supports cost control

### [At-Large District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-vt-al.md)

Becca Balint (Democratic) vs. Gerald Malloy (Republican)

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-vt-al.md#housing) (salience: high)

- Becca Balint: Supports major federal housing investments
- Gerald Malloy: No documented position in our sources

## Wisconsin

2 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-wi.md)

David Crowley (Democratic) vs. Tom Tiffany (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-wi.md#housing) (salience: medium)

- David Crowley: Supports affordable housing construction and energy efficiency
- Tom Tiffany: Supports cutting regulation to lower housing costs

### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-06.md)

Bradley Smith (Democratic) vs. Glenn Grothman (Republican)

[“Housing affordability” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-06.md#housing-affordability) (salience: medium)

- Bradley Smith: Supports expanding supply and curbing institutional buyers
- Glenn Grothman: No documented position in our sources

## Delaware

1 race

### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-de.md)

Chris Coons (Democratic) vs. Michael Katz (Republican)

[“Affordable housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-de.md#affordable-housing) (salience: high)

- Chris Coons: Supports expanding federal housing investments
- Michael Katz: Supports deregulating construction and tax incentives

## Florida

9 races

### [U.S. Senate (special)](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-fl-special.md)

Angela Nixon (Democratic) vs. Ashley B. Moody (Republican)

[“Housing and Property Insurance” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-fl-special.md#housing-and-property-insurance) (salience: high)

- Angela Nixon: Supports rent control and federal insurance backstop
- Ashley B. Moody: No documented position in our sources

### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-04.md)

LaShonda Holloway (Democratic) vs. Aaron Bean (Republican)

[“Housing Affordability” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-04.md#housing-affordability) (salience: medium)

- LaShonda Holloway: Supports rent control and affordable housing expansion
- Aaron Bean: No documented position in our sources

### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-05.md)

Rachel Grage (Democratic) vs. John Rutherford (Republican)

[“Housing and Property Insurance” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-05.md#housing-and-property-insurance) (salience: medium)

- Rachel Grage: Advocates for insurance reform and disaster resilience
- John Rutherford: Assigned to congressional housing subcommittees

### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-07.md)

Bale Dalton (Democratic) vs. Ryan Elijah (Republican) · Lean R

[“Housing and property insurance” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-07.md#housing-and-property-insurance) (salience: medium)

- Bale Dalton: Supports housing expansion and Wall Street bans
- Ryan Elijah: No documented position in our sources

### [9th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-09.md)

Darren Soto (Democratic) vs. Dan Green (Republican) · Lean R

[“Housing and Property Insurance” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-09.md#housing-and-property-insurance) (salience: high)

- Darren Soto: Supports increasing housing affordability
- Dan Green: Supports lowering housing and insurance costs

### [12th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-12.md)

Kimberly Overman (Democratic) vs. Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)

[“Cost of living and housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-12.md#cost-of-living-and-housing) (salience: high)

- Kimberly Overman: Supports federal housing investments and cost reduction
- Gus M. Bilirakis: Supports property insurance tax deductions and tax cuts

### [16th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-16.md)

Kelly Kirschner (Democratic) vs. Sydney Gruters (Republican)

[“Housing and overdevelopment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-16.md#housing-and-overdevelopment) (salience: medium)

- Kelly Kirschner: Supports restricting Wall Street home purchases and overdevelopment
- Sydney Gruters: Supports curbing overdevelopment for home affordability

### [17th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-17.md)

Matthew Montavon (Democratic) vs. Greg Steube (Republican)

[“Economy, inflation, and housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-17.md#economy-inflation-and-housing) (salience: medium)

- Matthew Montavon: Supports affordable housing and middle-class relief
- Greg Steube: Supports spending controls and tax relief

### [24th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-24.md)

Oliver Gilbert (Democratic) vs. Te Brown (Republican)

[“Housing & Homeownership” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-24.md#housing-homeownership) (salience: high)

- Oliver Gilbert: Supports HOME Act and lowering costs
- Te Brown: Redirect rental subsidies to homebuying

## Minnesota

1 race

### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-mn.md)

Peggy Flanagan (Democratic) vs. Michele Tafoya (Republican)

[“Housing & Senior Security” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-mn.md#housing-senior-security) (salience: low)

- Peggy Flanagan: Supports affordable housing and Social Security protection
- Michele Tafoya: No documented position in our sources

## Arkansas

1 race

### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ar-04.md)

James Russell (Democratic) vs. Bruce Westerman (Republican)

[“Housing Crisis” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ar-04.md#housing-crisis) (salience: medium)

- James Russell: Supports corporate restrictions and wealth tax for housing
- Bruce Westerman: No documented position in our sources

## Arizona

3 races

### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-03.md)

Yassamin Ansari (Democratic) vs. No Republican nominee

[“Economy and Housing Affordability” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-03.md#economy-and-housing-affordability) (salience: high)

- Yassamin Ansari: Supports pro-housing investments and lower costs

### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-05.md)

Elizabeth Lee (Democratic) vs. Mark Lamb (Republican)

[“Economy, Spending & Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-05.md#economy-spending-housing) (salience: high)

- Elizabeth Lee: Supports economic equity and affordable housing reform
- Mark Lamb: Supports fiscal discipline and cost reduction

### [9th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-09.md)

Danielle Sterbinsky (Democratic) vs. Paul Gosar (Republican)

[“Housing Affordability” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-09.md#housing-affordability) (salience: medium)

- Danielle Sterbinsky: Supports housing assistance and starter home construction
- Paul Gosar: No documented position in our sources

## Iowa

1 race

### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ia-02.md)

Lindsay James (Democratic) vs. Joe Mitchell (Republican) · Lean R

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ia-02.md#housing) (salience: medium)

- Lindsay James: Supports expanding affordable housing
- Joe Mitchell: Supports deregulating homebuilding

## Idaho

1 race

### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-id-01.md)

Kaylee Peterson (Democratic) vs. Russ Fulcher (Republican)

[“Housing policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-id-01.md#housing-policy) (salience: low)

- Kaylee Peterson: Supports restrictions on institutional home buying
- Russ Fulcher: No documented position in our sources

## Illinois

3 races

### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-01.md)

Jonathan Jackson (Democratic) vs. Christian Maxwell (Republican)

[“Housing & Homeownership” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-01.md#housing-homeownership) (salience: medium)

- Jonathan Jackson: Supports housing as a fundamental human right
- Christian Maxwell: Supports property tax relief and buyer assistance

### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-03.md)

Delia Ramirez (Democratic) vs. Angel Oakley (Republican)

[“Economy, Housing, and Cost of Living” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-03.md#economy-housing-and-cost-of-living) (salience: high)

- Delia Ramirez: Supports progressive housing and economic aid
- Angel Oakley: Supports free-market capitalism and spending cuts

### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-07.md)

La Shawn Ford (Democratic) vs. Chad Koppie (Republican)

[“Housing & Homelessness” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-07.md#housing-homelessness) (salience: medium)

- La Shawn Ford: Supports affordable housing and voucher protections
- Chad Koppie: No documented position in our sources

## Indiana

2 races

### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-in-03.md)

Kelly Thompson (Democratic) vs. Marlin A. Stutzman (Republican)

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-in-03.md#housing) (salience: medium)

- Kelly Thompson: Expand housing supply and affordability
- Marlin A. Stutzman: No documented position in our sources

### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-in-07.md)

André Carson (Democratic) vs. Patrick McAuley (Republican)

[“Housing and homelessness” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-in-07.md#housing-and-homelessness) (salience: high)

- André Carson: Supports expanding federal affordable housing resources
- Patrick McAuley: Supports property conversion and expanding supply

## Maryland

4 races

### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-md-02.md)

John Olszewski Jr. (Democratic) vs. Dave Wallace (Republican)

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-md-02.md#housing) (salience: medium)

- John Olszewski Jr.: Supports affordable housing supply expansion
- Dave Wallace: No documented position in our sources

### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-md-04.md)

Glenn Ivey (Democratic) vs. George McDermott (Republican)

[“Housing affordability” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-md-04.md#housing-affordability) (salience: low)

- Glenn Ivey: Supports federal funding and incentives for affordable housing
- George McDermott: No documented position in our sources

### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-md-05.md)

Adrian Boafo (Democratic) vs. Chris Chaffee (Republican)

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-md-05.md#housing) (salience: low)

- Adrian Boafo: Supports limiting hedge fund home buying
- Chris Chaffee: No documented position in our sources

### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-md-08.md)

Jamie Raskin (Democratic) vs. Cheryl Riley (Republican)

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-md-08.md#housing) (salience: low)

- Jamie Raskin: No documented position in our sources
- Cheryl Riley: Supports affordable housing options

## Missouri

1 race

### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mo-05.md)

Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic) vs. Rick Brattin (Republican)

[“Housing and Community Development” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mo-05.md#housing-and-community-development) (salience: high)

- Emanuel Cleaver: Supports expanding affordable housing access
- Rick Brattin: No documented position in our sources

## Mississippi

1 race

### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ms-03.md)

Michael Chiaradio (Democratic) vs. Michael Guest (Republican)

[“Housing and Homelessness” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ms-03.md#housing-and-homelessness) (salience: medium)

- Michael Chiaradio: Supports expanded housing assistance and rapid rehousing
- Michael Guest: No documented position in our sources

## Montana

1 race

### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mt-01.md)

Sam Forstag (Democratic) vs. Aaron Flint (Republican)

[“Housing and Cost of Living” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mt-01.md#housing-and-cost-of-living) (salience: high)

- Sam Forstag: Supports federal investments and corporate homeownership bans
- Aaron Flint: Supports deregulation, tax cuts, and home-loan expansion

## North Carolina

3 races

### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-06.md)

Cyril Jefferson (Democratic) vs. Addison McDowell (Republican)

[“Housing affordability” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-06.md#housing-affordability) (salience: medium)

- Cyril Jefferson: Supports tax credits and digital permitting for housing
- Addison McDowell: No documented position in our sources

### [12th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-12.md)

Alma Adams (Democratic) vs. Jack Codiga (Republican)

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-12.md#housing) (salience: medium)

- Alma Adams: Supports federal affordable housing investments
- Jack Codiga: Supports housing deregulation and tax abolition

### [14th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-14.md)

Lakesha Womack (Democratic) vs. Timothy K. Moore (Republican)

[“Housing Affordability” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-14.md#housing-affordability) (salience: medium)

- Lakesha Womack: Supports federal investments in affordable housing
- Timothy K. Moore: No documented position in our sources

## New Jersey

4 races

### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nj-02.md)

Zack Mullock (Democratic) vs. Jeff Van Drew (Republican)

[“Housing Affordability” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nj-02.md#housing-affordability) (salience: medium)

- Zack Mullock: Supports banning hedge funds from bulk-buying homes
- Jeff Van Drew: No documented position in our sources

### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nj-05.md)

Josh Gottheimer (Democratic) vs. Sean Kirrane (Republican)

[“Housing and Homelessness” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nj-05.md#housing-and-homelessness) (salience: high)

- Josh Gottheimer: No documented position in our sources
- Sean Kirrane: Supports citizen-focused mortgage relief and treatment shelter model

### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nj-08.md)

Robert Menendez Jr. (Democratic) vs. No Republican nominee

[“Cost of living and housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nj-08.md#cost-of-living-and-housing) (salience: high)

- Robert Menendez Jr.: Supports affordable housing and middle-class tax relief

### [11th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nj-11.md)

Analilia Mejia (Democratic) vs. Joe Hathaway (Republican)

[“Housing & Homeownership” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nj-11.md#housing-homeownership) (salience: high)

- Analilia Mejia: Supports public housing expansion and private equity bans
- Joe Hathaway: Supports tax freezes and credits for first-time buyers

## Ohio

2 races

### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-03.md)

Joyce Beatty (Democratic) vs. Cleophus Dulaney (Republican)

[“Housing and Gentrification” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-03.md#housing-and-gentrification) (salience: high)

- Joyce Beatty: Supports federal community and housing investments
- Cleophus Dulaney: Supports expanding affordable housing and tax relief

### [15th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-15.md)

Don Leonard (Democratic) vs. Mike Carey (Republican)

[“Housing and local infrastructure” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-15.md#housing-and-local-infrastructure) (salience: medium)

- Don Leonard: Supports federal GI bill initiative for starter homes
- Mike Carey: Supports targeted federal appropriations for community projects

## Oklahoma

2 races

### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ok-01.md)

John Croisant (Democratic) vs. Mark Tedford (Republican)

[“Housing & Childcare” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ok-01.md#housing-childcare) (salience: medium)

- John Croisant: Supports federal housing investments and childcare subsidies
- Mark Tedford: Supports market-driven housing affordability solutions

### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ok-03.md)

Suzie Byrd (Democratic) vs. Frank Lucas (Republican)

[“Affordable Housing and Living Wages” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ok-03.md#affordable-housing-and-living-wages) (salience: medium)

- Suzie Byrd: Supports livable wages and housing programs
- Frank Lucas: No documented position in our sources

## Pennsylvania

5 races

### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-03.md)

Christopher Rabb (Democratic) vs. Dennis Mahoney (Independent Party)

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-03.md#housing) (salience: medium)

- Christopher Rabb: Supports Housing First and social housing
- Dennis Mahoney: No documented position in our sources

### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-06.md)

Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic) vs. Marty Young (Republican)

[“Housing Affordability” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-06.md#housing-affordability) (salience: high)

- Chrissy Houlahan: Supports expanding affordable housing access
- Marty Young: Proposes zero-interest 15-year starter home loans

### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-07.md)

Bob Brooks (Democratic) vs. Ryan Mackenzie (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Housing affordability” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-07.md#housing-affordability) (salience: high)

- Bob Brooks: Supports institutional investor bans and homebuyer assistance
- Ryan Mackenzie: Supports tax incentives for housing construction

### [10th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-10.md)

Janelle Stelson (Democratic) vs. Scott Perry (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Cost of living, housing, and economy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-10.md#cost-of-living-housing-and-economy) (salience: high)

- Janelle Stelson: Lowers costs, cuts middle-class taxes
- Scott Perry: Lowers taxes and cuts regulation

### [16th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-16.md)

Justin Wagner (Democratic) vs. Mike Kelly (Republican)

[“Housing affordability” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-16.md#housing-affordability) (salience: medium)

- Justin Wagner: Supports private equity ban
- Mike Kelly: No documented position in our sources

## South Carolina

2 races

### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-sc-03.md)

Eunice Lehmacher (Democratic) vs. Sheri Biggs (Republican)

[“Housing & Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-sc-03.md#housing-education) (salience: medium)

- Eunice Lehmacher: Expand affordable housing and college financial aid
- Sheri Biggs: Restrict transgender participation in school sports

### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-sc-04.md)

Courtney McClain (Democratic) vs. William Timmons (Republican)

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-sc-04.md#housing) (salience: high)

- Courtney McClain: Supports expanding affordable housing access
- William Timmons: No documented position in our sources

## Texas

5 races

### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-04.md)

Jason Pearce (Democratic) vs. Pat Fallon (Republican)

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-04.md#housing) (salience: medium)

- Jason Pearce: Supports banning corporate home purchases
- Pat Fallon: No documented position in our sources

### [13th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-13.md)

Mark Nair (Democratic) vs. Ronny L. Jackson (Republican)

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-13.md#housing) (salience: low)

- Mark Nair: Supports affordable housing and corporate purchase bans
- Ronny L. Jackson: No documented position in our sources

### [17th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-17.md)

Casey Shepard (Democratic) vs. Pete Sessions (Republican)

[“Housing Affordability” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-17.md#housing-affordability) (salience: medium)

- Casey Shepard: Supports tax incentives and fully funding housing assistance
- Pete Sessions: No documented position in our sources

### [20th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-20.md)

Joaquin Castro (Democratic) vs. Edgardo Baez (Republican)

[“Housing and Infrastructure” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-20.md#housing-and-infrastructure) (salience: low)

- Joaquin Castro: No documented position in our sources
- Edgardo Baez: Supports affordable housing and managed infrastructure

### [24th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-24.md)

Kevin Burge (Democratic) vs. Beth Van Duyne (Republican)

[“Housing & Infrastructure” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-24.md#housing-infrastructure) (salience: low)

- Kevin Burge: Prioritizes affordable housing access
- Beth Van Duyne: Supports federal infrastructure investment

## Utah

3 races

### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ut-01.md)

Ben McAdams (Democratic) vs. Riley Owen (Republican)

[“Housing and Cost of Living” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ut-01.md#housing-and-cost-of-living) (salience: high)

- Ben McAdams: Supports lowering housing and grocery costs
- Riley Owen: Supports supply-side housing zoning reforms

### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ut-03.md)

Kent Udell (Democratic) vs. Celeste Maloy (Republican)

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ut-03.md#housing) (salience: medium)

- Kent Udell: Supports building affordable starter homes
- Celeste Maloy: No documented position in our sources

### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ut-04.md)

Jonny Larsen (Democratic) vs. Mike Kennedy (Republican)

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ut-04.md#housing) (salience: medium)

- Jonny Larsen: Ban institutional single-family home buying
- Mike Kennedy: Unlock federal lands for housing

## Virginia

4 races

### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-04.md)

Jennifer McClellan (Democratic) vs. Robert Murray Jr. (Republican)

[“Affordable housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-04.md#affordable-housing) (salience: low)

- Jennifer McClellan: Expand affordable housing and tenant protections
- Robert Murray Jr.: No documented position in our sources

### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-07.md)

Eugene Vindman (Democratic) vs. Douglas Ollivant (Republican)

[“Housing Affordability” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-07.md#housing-affordability) (salience: medium)

- Eugene Vindman: Supports legislative relief for housing costs
- Douglas Ollivant: Supports deregulation and expanding housing supply

### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-08.md)

Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. (Democratic) vs. Tony Sabio (Republican)

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-08.md#housing) (salience: medium)

- Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr.: Supports expanding affordable housing tax credits
- Tony Sabio: No documented position in our sources

### [11th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-11.md)

James Walkinshaw (Democratic) vs. Arthur Purves (Republican)

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-11.md#housing) (salience: low)

- James Walkinshaw: Supports affordable housing funding and tax credits
- Arthur Purves: No documented position in our sources

## Washington

3 races

### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wa-02.md)

Rick Larsen (Democratic) vs. Edwin Feller (Republican)

[“Housing Affordability” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wa-02.md#housing-affordability) (salience: medium)

- Rick Larsen: Expanding housing supply and tax incentives
- Edwin Feller: No documented position in our sources

### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wa-08.md)

Kim Schrier (Democratic) vs. Spencer Meline (Republican)

[“Housing” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wa-08.md#housing) (salience: medium)

- Kim Schrier: No documented position in our sources
- Spencer Meline: Supports restricting Wall Street institutional buyers

### [9th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wa-09.md)

D. Adam Smith (Democratic) vs. Douglas Michael Basler (Republican)

[“Housing affordability” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wa-09.md#housing-affordability) (salience: high)

- D. Adam Smith: Supports expanding affordable housing and divesting hedge funds
- Douglas Michael Basler: Supports lower housing costs through deregulation

A race appears here because its own issue guide names this topic — the quoted name under each race is the campaign-facing wording, linking straight to that issue on the race page. Topics are grouped by keyword and a race can appear under more than one topic. Data gathered October 9, 2026.