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 "markdown": "# Sam Gallucci\n\nSam Gallucci is an American politician and the Republican nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives in California's 26th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026, general election.<sup>[1](https://wtop.com/elections/2026/06/republican-sam-gallucci-advances-to-the-general-election-for-u-s-house-in-californias-26th-congressional-district/)</sup> He advanced from California's top-two primary on June 2, 2026, to the general election.<sup>[1](https://wtop.com/elections/2026/06/republican-sam-gallucci-advances-to-the-general-election-for-u-s-house-in-californias-26th-congressional-district/)</sup> He has described his professional background as a business/technology executive and pastor, and he is based in [Oxnard, California](https://www.edgepedia.org/oxnard-california).<sup>[2](https://electionscali.com/candidates/sam-gallucci)</sup>\n\n| Fact | Detail |\n|---|---|\n| Party | Republican<sup>[1](https://wtop.com/elections/2026/06/republican-sam-gallucci-advances-to-the-general-election-for-u-s-house-in-californias-26th-congressional-district/)</sup> |\n| Election status | 2026 Republican nominee, U.S. House, CA-26<sup>[3](https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/forms/H6CA26241/1882439/)</sup> |\n\n## Party affiliation\n\nGallucci is a Republican. He filed as a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in California's 26th Congressional District in 2026, registering with the [Federal Election Commission](https://www.edgepedia.org/federal-election-commission) under candidate ID H6CA26241 and the committee \"GALLUCCI FOR CONGRESS 2026.\"<sup>[2](https://electionscali.com/candidates/sam-gallucci)</sup> In June 2026, the Associated Press reported that Gallucci advanced to the general election for the seat.<sup>[1](https://wtop.com/elections/2026/06/republican-sam-gallucci-advances-to-the-general-election-for-u-s-house-in-californias-26th-congressional-district/)</sup>\n\n## Career\n\nGallucci has described his professional background as a business/technology executive and pastor.<sup>[2](https://electionscali.com/candidates/sam-gallucci)</sup> He is based in Oxnard, California.<sup>[2](https://electionscali.com/candidates/sam-gallucci)</sup> In 2026, he designated a principal campaign committee for the 2026 election in filings with the Federal Election Commission for the House of Representatives in California's 26th District, and declared an intent to expend personal funds exceeding the threshold amount set by the commission.<sup>[3](https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/forms/H6CA26241/1882439/)</sup>\n\n## Electoral history\n\nIn the June 2, 2026, top-two primary for California's 26th Congressional District, Gallucci advanced to the November 3, 2026, general election.<sup>[1](https://wtop.com/elections/2026/06/republican-sam-gallucci-advances-to-the-general-election-for-u-s-house-in-californias-26th-congressional-district/)</sup>\n\n## Issues specific to Gallucci\n\nAhead of the June 2026 primary, Gallucci answered a questionnaire from the Southern California News Group published by the Orange County Register.<sup>[4](https://www.ocregister.com/2026/05/04/sam-gallucci-ca-26-candidate-2026-primary-election-questionnaire/)</sup> Asked whether Congress had fulfilled its role as a check on the president during the past two administrations, he wrote, \"I believe Congress has fulfilled its role as a check on the executive, though not on purpose: it's an accidental byproduct of the political gridlock that prevents anything from getting done.\"<sup>[4](https://www.ocregister.com/2026/05/04/sam-gallucci-ca-26-candidate-2026-primary-election-questionnaire/)</sup> In the same response, he said, \"I'm committed to working with anyone, regardless of political party, to deliver real results for the people of Los Angeles and Ventura counties.\"<sup>[4](https://www.ocregister.com/2026/05/04/sam-gallucci-ca-26-candidate-2026-primary-election-questionnaire/)</sup> The 26th District includes parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties.<sup>[4](https://www.ocregister.com/2026/05/04/sam-gallucci-ca-26-candidate-2026-primary-election-questionnaire/)</sup>\n\n## Positions and voting record\n\n### Congress and the executive branch\n\nIn his primary questionnaire, Gallucci wrote that Congress has fulfilled its role as a check on the executive, though he described this as an accidental byproduct of political gridlock rather than a deliberate accomplishment.<sup>[4](https://www.ocregister.com/2026/05/04/sam-gallucci-ca-26-candidate-2026-primary-election-questionnaire/)</sup> He stated that he is committed to working with anyone, regardless of political party, to deliver results for the people of Los Angeles and Ventura counties.<sup>[4](https://www.ocregister.com/2026/05/04/sam-gallucci-ca-26-candidate-2026-primary-election-questionnaire/)</sup>\n\n## References\n\n1. [Republican Sam Gallucci advances to the general election for U.S. House in California's 26th Congressional District – WTOP News](https://wtop.com/elections/2026/06/republican-sam-gallucci-advances-to-the-general-election-for-u-s-house-in-californias-26th-congressional-district/)\n2. [Sam Gallucci - 2026 Election Polls & Odds | ElectionsCALI](https://electionscali.com/candidates/sam-gallucci)\n3. [FEC Designation of Principal Campaign Committee, Sam Gallucci](https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/forms/H6CA26241/1882439/)\n4. [Sam Gallucci, CA-26 candidate, 2026 primary election questionnaire – Orange County Register](https://www.ocregister.com/2026/05/04/sam-gallucci-ca-26-candidate-2026-primary-election-questionnaire/)\n\n---\n*Topic: Encyclopedia › Society and history › Politics and government › Government and public administration › Politicians and government officeholders (biographies) › US candidates for federal and statewide office › Candidates for the US House › Surnames E to H*\n\n*Initially written Sep 27, 2026 · Reviewed: Sep 28, 2026; Sep 29, 2026 · Edited: Sep 28, 2026 · Last review: Sep 29, 2026*\n\n*Copyright 2026 EdgeChat AI, a subsidiary of Biostate AI.*\n\nLicense: Edgepedia Community License 1.0, https://www.edgepedia.org/edgepedia/license\n",
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