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U.S. House · CA-19 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Jimmy Panetta

Democratic candidate for California's 19th Congressional District

A Central Coast congressman, former prosecutor and Navy veteran focused on housing tax credits, wildfire prevention, affordable medicines and protection of the coastline.

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DistrictCA-19
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Jimmy stands.

Campaign position

Expand housing tax credits and homebuyer support

  • He supports federal tax credits for low- and middle-income housing, assistance for first-time buyers and renters, and grants addressing homelessness

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Prevent offshore drilling and invest in clean energy

  • He opposes oil drilling off the coastline and on public lands, while backing clean-energy technology and lower carbon emissions

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Invest in wildfire prevention and reforestation

  • He supports wildfire-prevention investment, reforestation and additional Forest Service personnel to address California's persistent wildfire risks

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Expand Medicare and lower prescription prices

  • He supports universal healthcare, strengthening the ACA, broader Medicare benefits and lower drug prices, while protecting reproductive choice

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Expand childcare and protect workers' rights

  • He supports expanded childcare, affordable pre-K, equal pay for women and safeguards for workers' wages, workplace safety and rights

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Strengthen voting rights and presidential accountability

  • He backs legislation to deter presidential abuses, protect elections against illicit interference and guarantee Americans' ability to vote

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2007 Afghanistan deployment

    Accomplishment

    Earned the Bronze Star for meritorious service

    Volunteered for active duty in Afghanistan and received the Bronze Star for meritorious service in a combat zone.

  • Experience

    Prosecutor

    Prosecuted cases in Alameda and Monterey counties, including work on a gang team.

  • Experience

    Navy reservist

    Served eight years in the Navy Reserve.

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