2026 Midterms · U.S. House · California Safe
California — 14th District
Democratic
Melissa Hernandez
No Republican nominee
California's 14th Congressional District general election features two Democratic candidates, Aisha Wahab and Melissa Hernandez, who advanced from the top-two primary following the departure of incumbent Eric Swalwell. The race is rated Solid/Safe Democratic by major election analysts including The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. The contest hinges on intra-party policy contrasts and local leadership experience, with Wahab emphasizing progressive platform commitments on cost of living, housing, and social safety nets.
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Cost of living
high salience Melissa Hernandez
No documented position in our sources
No Republican nominee
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Housing
high salience Melissa Hernandez
No documented position in our sources
No Republican nominee
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Public safety
medium salience Melissa Hernandez
No documented position in our sources
No Republican nominee
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Civil rights and democracy
medium salience Melissa Hernandez
No documented position in our sources
No Republican nominee
Social services and safety net
medium salience