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U.S. House · CA-36 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Ted W. Lieu

Democratic candidate for California's 36th Congressional District

An Air Force veteran and lawyer focused on AI safeguards, climate policy, government accountability and consumer and community protection.

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DistrictCA-36
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Ted stands.

Officeholder proposal

Require shutdown capabilities in powerful AI systems

  • His introduced AI Kill Switch Act would require covered developers to maintain shutdown controls, report incidents and preserve forensic records for dangerous AI systems

Officeholder proposal

Advance AI research standards and worker support

  • His proposed American Leadership in AI Act combines recommendations on AI evaluation, research, federal risk management, worker support and education

Officeholder proposal

Require Congress to authorize federal building renaming

  • His introduced legislation would require statutory approval before federal properties are renamed and impose penalties for appointees who knowingly disregard those names

Officeholder proposal

Restrict political contributions following presidential pardons

  • His proposed No Pardon Paydays Act would require congressional review information and bar high-dollar contributions to political committees associated with the pardoning president

Officeholder proposal

Fund shelter microchipping to reunite lost pets

  • His proposed Keeping Pets and Families Together Act would create a USDA program encouraging shelters to microchip dogs and cats for return to their families

Officeholder proposal

Set national clean-energy and emissions targets

  • He supports federal renewable-energy standards and emissions reductions modeled on California's climate laws through his proposed Climate Solutions Act

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. Retired in 2021

    Experience

    Air Force JAG officer

    Served on active duty and in the reserves, retiring as a colonel in 2021.

  • Accomplishment

    Authored a ban on conversion therapy for minors

    Authored California's first-in-the-nation prohibition on conversion therapy for children.

  • Experience

    California legislator

    Served in the California Legislature.

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