Robert GarciaRobert Garcia

Representative Garcia believes we need swift and sweeping changes to our gun laws, and as a member of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, he’s been a fierce advocate for passing universal background checks, banning assault weapons and large-capacity magazines, and implementing national extreme risk laws.

This candidate does not actively take money from foreign interest lobbies like AIPAC or DMFI and has signed block the bombs act. He is encouraged to continue improving their legislative record on Israel-Palestine issues.

Primary: Jun 2, 2026

Harm Reduction. Incumbent educator and former Long Beach mayor; moderate Democrat supporting voting rights but not aligned with full criminal justice platform.

Endorsed by YIMBY Los Angeles

Robert Garcia is running for re-election to Congress in California’s 42nd District. He won the primary with 52% of the vote on June 2. In 2024, he won the general election with 68% of the vote. This is his second term. Before coming to Congress, he served as Mayor of Long Beach for eight years. Garcia is a steadfast advocate for working class families, our environment and our democracy. He is the Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Reform and also serves on the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. In addition, he is a member of the Congressional Freethought Caucus. Rep. Garcia is Catholic and an ally of our community.

Rep. Robert Garcia is running to serve California’s 42nd Congressional District. Robert is the first openly LGBTQ immigrant elected to Congress and the first openly LGBTQ Peruvian American elected to Congress. He also joined Rep. David Cicilline as only the second openly LGBTQ mayor to ever serve in Congress. Prior to serving in Congress, Robert was the Mayor of Long Beach, California.

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