{ "id": "ephkdk90y4", "slug": "brian-burley", "title": "Brian Burley", "updated": "2026-09-29", "topic_path": [ { "id": "society", "label": "Society and history", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/topics/society" }, { "id": "society.politics", "label": "Politics and government", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/topics/society.politics" }, { "id": "society.politics.institutions", "label": "Government and public administration", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/topics/society.politics.institutions" }, { "id": "society.politics.institutions.politicians_and_officeholders", "label": "Politicians and government officeholders (biographies)", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/topics/society.politics.institutions.politicians_and_officeholders" }, { "id": "society.politics.institutions.politicians_and_officeholders.us-candidates", "label": "US candidates for federal and statewide office", "api_url": 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Burley is an American politician and Republican nominee for the U.S. House in California's 42nd District in 2026, and a trustee on the Huntington Beach City School District Board.", "node": "society.politics.institutions.politicians_and_officeholders.us-candidates.house-candidates.alpha-a-to-b", "markdown": "# Brian Burley\n\nBrian Burley is an American politician and the Republican nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives in California's 42nd Congressional District in the 2026 election.[1](https://wtop.com/elections/2026/06/republican-brian-burley-advances-to-the-general-election-for-u-s-house-in-californias-42nd-congressional-district/) He is a trustee on the Huntington Beach City School District Board.[2](https://www.burley4congress.com/bio) Burley advanced from the June 2, 2026, top-two primary to the November 3, 2026, general election.[3](https://www.fec.gov/resources/cms-content/documents/2026pdates.pdf)\n\n| Fact | Detail |\n|---|---|\n| Party | Republican[4](https://www.ocregister.com/2026/05/05/brian-burley-ca-41-candidate-2026-primary-election-questionnaire/) |\n| Current office | 2026 Republican nominee, U.S. House, CA-42[1](https://wtop.com/elections/2026/06/republican-brian-burley-advances-to-the-general-election-for-u-s-house-in-californias-42nd-congressional-district/); Trustee, Huntington Beach City School District Board[2](https://www.burley4congress.com/bio) |\n| Education | B.A., Political Economy, University of Southern California; three master's degrees in Public Policy, Digital Media Management, and Emergency Management[2](https://www.burley4congress.com/bio) |\n\n## Party affiliation\n\nBurley is a Republican.[4](https://www.ocregister.com/2026/05/05/brian-burley-ca-41-candidate-2026-primary-election-questionnaire/) He filed as a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in California's 42nd District in 2026.[5](https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H0CA48172/)\n\n## Early life and education\n\nBurley was raised in a small town in Michigan, where his father worked as a forklift operator and his mother worked as a waitress and an accountant.[2](https://www.burley4congress.com/bio) His mother came to California for cancer treatment at the [City of Hope](https://www.edgepedia.org/city-of-hope), and after her passing, Burley worked his way out of poverty.[2](https://www.burley4congress.com/bio) He earned an undergraduate degree in Political Economy from the [University of Southern California](https://www.edgepedia.org/university-of-southern-california) and completed three master's degrees there, in Public Policy, Digital Media Management, and Emergency Management.[2](https://www.burley4congress.com/bio) He has worked in information technology and higher education.[2](https://www.burley4congress.com/bio)\n\n## Career\n\nBurley was elected to the Huntington Beach City School District Board, where he serves as a trustee.[2](https://www.burley4congress.com/bio) On his campaign website, he writes that as a school board member he has \"worked to protect parents' voices, ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed and I have strived to be a responsible steward of taxpayer dollars.\"[6](https://www.burley4congress.com/) In 2026 he ran for the U.S. House in California's 42nd District, and advanced from the June 2 top-two primary to the November 3, 2026, general election.[3](https://www.fec.gov/resources/cms-content/documents/2026pdates.pdf) • [1](https://wtop.com/elections/2026/06/republican-brian-burley-advances-to-the-general-election-for-u-s-house-in-californias-42nd-congressional-district/)\n\n## Electoral history\n\n| Year | Office | Result |\n|---|---|---|\n| 2026 | U.S. House, California's 42nd District, top-two primary (June 2) | Advanced to the November 3, 2026, general election[3](https://www.fec.gov/resources/cms-content/documents/2026pdates.pdf) |\n| 2026 | U.S. House, California's 42nd District, general election (November 3) | Candidate[1](https://wtop.com/elections/2026/06/republican-brian-burley-advances-to-the-general-election-for-u-s-house-in-californias-42nd-congressional-district/) |\n\n## Positions and voting record\n\n### Taxes\n\nBurley's campaign lists him as an \"Advocate for Tax Relief to Families and Business Owners.\"[6](https://www.burley4congress.com/) On his campaign website, he writes that he wants \"a strong economy that gives every family the chance to build a better future.\"[6](https://www.burley4congress.com/)\n\n### Immigration\n\nBurley's campaign states that he will \"Take a Stand Against Illegal Immigration.\"[6](https://www.burley4congress.com/)\n\n### Public safety\n\nBurley's campaign states that he will \"Fully Support Our Law Enforcement and Our Military.\"[6](https://www.burley4congress.com/) He writes that he is \"fighting for safe neighborhoods\" and cites \"public safety concerns\" among the issues families in the district face.[6](https://www.burley4congress.com/)\n\n### Education\n\nBurley's campaign lists \"Fight to Restore American Family Values\" and \"quality education\" among his priorities.[6](https://www.burley4congress.com/) On his campaign website, he writes that he has \"stood for parental rights, academic excellence, and fiscal responsibility\" on the school board.[2](https://www.burley4congress.com/bio)\n\n### Leadership and governance\n\nOn his campaign website, Burley writes, \"I am running for Congress because we deserve leaders who put service above politics and solutions above headlines.\"[6](https://www.burley4congress.com/) He writes that \"real leadership means listening, working with everyone and getting things done.\"[6](https://www.burley4congress.com/)\n\n## References\n\n1. [Republican Brian Burley advances to the general election for U.S. House in California's 42nd Congressional District – WTOP News](https://wtop.com/elections/2026/06/republican-brian-burley-advances-to-the-general-election-for-u-s-house-in-californias-42nd-congressional-district/)\n2. [About Brian Burley](https://www.burley4congress.com/bio)\n3. [2026 Primary Dates](https://www.fec.gov/resources/cms-content/documents/2026pdates.pdf)\n4. [Brian Burley, CA-42 candidate, 2026 primary election questionnaire – Orange County Register](https://www.ocregister.com/2026/05/05/brian-burley-ca-41-candidate-2026-primary-election-questionnaire/)\n5. [Brian Burley candidate details](https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H0CA48172/)\n6. 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