California — 27th District

George Whitesides

Lowers daily costs and protects safety net

Whitesides focuses on lowering daily household expenses, expanding affordable housing, and protecting Social Security and Medicare. Drawing on his experience as a private-sector aerospace executive and former NASA Chief of Staff, he highlights job creation in the Antelope Valley. In Congress, he voted against major Republican fiscal measures including the H.R. 1 reconciliation bill.

• Pledges to lower daily costs and make housing more affordable across the district.
• Highlights background as former CEO of Virgin Galactic and Antelope Valley job creator.
• Voted Nay on H.R. 1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) and H.Con.Res. 14 budget resolution.

“In Congress, he is committed to lowering daily costs, making housing more affordable, defending Social Security and Medicare, tackling the wildfire crisis, creating good local jobs, keeping our communities safe, and getting rid of the corruption in Washington.”

Jason Gibbs

Opposes taxes and cuts wasteful spending

Gibbs campaigns on reducing the cost of living by opposing new tax hikes, advocating energy affordability, and reining in federal spending. Drawing on his local municipal experience balancing budgets as Mayor and Councilman in Santa Clarita, he promises to bring fiscal discipline to Washington.

• Opposes new taxes and advocates energy affordability for families.
• Pledges to hold the federal government accountable for wasteful spending.
• Cites municipal budget-balancing experience as Santa Clarita Councilman and Mayor.

“Jason will fight to lower the cost of living by opposing new taxes, supporting energy affordability, and holding government accountable for wasteful spending.”

George Whitesides

Funds local law enforcement and stricter crime laws

Whitesides emphasizes delivering millions in federal funding for district law enforcement, clean water, and youth initiatives. He supported California Proposition 36 in 2024 to increase penalties for drug and theft crimes, earned the endorsement of Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna, and voted for federal legislation making impaired driving grounds for non-citizen deportation.

• Endorsed California Proposition 36 (2024) to increase penalties for drug and theft crimes.
• Endorsed by Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna during National Police Week.
• Voted Yea on H.R. 875, making driving while impaired grounds for deportation or entry restriction.

“In his first term as a Congressman, George has brought back millions in federal funding for local public safety initiatives, clean water projects, and programs to support youth across the AV, Santa Clarita Valley, and San Fernando Valley.”

Jason Gibbs

Supports law enforcement and stiffer penalties

Gibbs pledges uncompromising support for law enforcement and first responders while condemning soft-on-crime policies. He calls for ending catch-and-release practices and restoring strict legal consequences for criminal offenses.

• Opposes soft-on-crime policies and calls to end catch-and-release justice.
• Pledges unwavering support for police officers and first responders.
• Advocates restoring strict legal consequences for repeat criminal offenders.

“Jason will support law enforcement and stand up to the “soft-on-crime” policies that are letting repeat offenders walk free. He’ll push to end catch-and-release justice and restore consequences for criminal behavior.”

George Whitesides

Supports targeted deportations for impaired driving

Whitesides' documented record includes voting in favor of H.R. 875, which establishes driving while impaired or intoxicated as grounds for deporting non-citizens or barring their admission. He was recorded as not voting on the Laken Riley Act (S. 5).

• Voted Yea on H.R. 875 to make DUI offenses grounds for non-citizen deportation or entry bar.
• Recorded as Not Voting on S. 5 (Laken Riley Act).

Jason Gibbs

Secures border and opposes illegal entry

Gibbs advocates strictly securing the southern border, ending policies that reward unauthorized entry, and cracking down on international fentanyl trafficking. He supports legal immigration mechanisms while demanding an end to administrative loopholes.

• Supports securing the border and tackling fentanyl trafficking.
• Pledges to end policies that reward illegal entry while supporting legal immigration pathways.

“Jason supports securing the border, cracking down on fentanyl trafficking, and ending policies that reward illegal entry. He believes in legal immigration and upholding the law—not chaos and loopholes.”

George Whitesides

Delivers federal resources to local communities

Whitesides emphasizes his ability to bring federal funding back to local governments across the Antelope, Santa Clarita, and San Fernando Valleys for clean water, youth programs, and public safety.

• Secured millions in direct federal funds for local infrastructure, water, and youth programs.
• Promotes a cross-aisle problem-solving approach to serving district municipalities.

“George is committed to working across the aisle to solve problems for the 27th district, and move the Antelope, Santa Clarita, and San Fernando Valleys forward.”

Jason Gibbs

Defends local authority against state and federal mandates

Gibbs argues that local municipal governments and residents are best equipped to manage housing, public safety, and education. He promises to oppose top-down mandates originating from state officials in Sacramento or federal bureaucrats in Washington.

• Opposes state and federal one-size-fits-all mandates on local housing and safety.
• Advocates preserving local municipal decision-making for Santa Clarita and regional cities.

“Jason believes local communities—not state or federal politicians—know best how to manage housing, schools, and public safety. He’ll stand up against one-size-fits-all mandates and protect local decision-making.”

George Whitesides

Supported by teachers and funds youth programs

Whitesides highlights bringing federal funding to local youth development programs across District 27. He holds major labor support in education, including the endorsement of the California Teachers Association.

• Secured federal appropriations for community youth programs.
• Endorsed by the California Teachers Association.

Jason Gibbs

Promotes parental rights and vocational training

Gibbs advocates transparency in school curricula and giving parents a direct say in their children's education. He also emphasizes expanding technical training and career pathways alongside traditional four-year college prep.

• Supports parental involvement and curriculum transparency in K-12 education.
• Advocates expanding technical training and vocational career pathways.

“Every child deserves access to a great education—and every parent deserves a say in what their kids are being taught. Jason will fight for opportunity, transparency, and high standards in our classrooms.”

George Whitesides

Promotes anti-corruption and public transparency

Whitesides campaigns on eliminating corruption in Washington and voted Yea on the Epstein Files Transparency Act (H.R. 4405). He voted against the SAVE Act (H.R. 22) regarding federal voter registration proof of citizenship and against NORRA (H.R. 1526) regarding federal court injunction limits.

• Voted Yea on H.R. 4405 (Epstein Files Transparency Act).
• Voted Nay on H.R. 22 (SAVE Act) and H.R. 1526 (NORRA of 2025).
• Pledges to curb influence and corruption in federal government.

“He’s fought against efforts to cut Medicaid and Social Security, stood up for science, and is leading the fight to get corruption out of Washington.”

Jason Gibbs

Promises accountability to fix broken Washington

Gibbs criticizes Washington as broken and dominated by political elites. He promises to bring common sense, transparency, and fiscal accountability to Congress.

• Pledges accountability and anti-elitist representation in Washington.

“I’m running for Congress because Washington is broken. I believe in common sense, accountability, and putting our community ahead of politics.”

George Whitesides

Leads wildfire initiatives and clean water investments

Whitesides co-founded Megafire Action to reform policy around catastrophic wildfires and support first responders. He has secured federal funding for local clean water projects and holds endorsements from environmental groups including the Sierra Club Angeles Chapter and League of Conservation Voters.

• Co-founded Megafire Action to tackle catastrophic wildfire risks.
• Secured federal funding for local clean water infrastructure.
• Endorsed by Sierra Club Angeles Chapter, League of Conservation Voters, and California Environmental Voters.

“In his first term as a Congressman, George has brought back millions in federal funding for local public safety initiatives, clean water projects, and programs to support youth across the AV, Santa Clarita Valley, and San Fernando Valley.”

George Whitesides

Defends Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security

Whitesides highlights his fight against federal efforts to cut Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. His platform centers on protecting safety-net benefits for seniors and working families, earning endorsements from the National Union of Healthcare Workers and SEIU California.

• Pledges to defend Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid from federal spending cuts.
• Endorsed by the National Union of Healthcare Workers and SEIU California.

“He’s fought against efforts to cut Medicaid and Social Security, stood up for science, and is leading the fight to get corruption out of Washington.”