Currently holds the office of U.S. House of Representatives - California 8th Congressional District until January 3, 2027.
Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - California 8th Congressional District in 2026 California Primary Election.
View your personalized ballot, check your voter registration, make a plan to vote, and research every name and measure on the ballot with BallotReady.
Get StartedIn America, everyone who works hard and plays by the rules deserves to pursue their dreams. We must have equal opportunity for all, do what we can to end discrimination, and remove barriers to opportunity. Learn more
Those who have put service to our nation above all else deserve our respect, our thanks and our assurance that the doors to the future will be open to them. We must demand that education, job training, healthcare, and housing be readily available to these heroes. California is at a critical juncture, and the investments we make now in educating our people are key to our collective success in the years to come. Learn more
This district is home to Travis Air Force Base, which is the largest employer in Solano County. Travis's mission will only grow in importance as the Gateway to the Pacific As the Defense Department transitions it's focus toward Asia. Whether it is delivering relief to Tsunami victims or evacuating individuals from Afghanistan, Travis is helping the world and keeping America safe. Learn more
Congressman John Garamendi is focused on growing the middle class. He is the leading voice in Congress for “Make It In America” policies that will help bring manufacturing jobs back to America. Learn more
As a rancher and pear farmer, Congressman Garamendi understands the concerns of the 8th District’s agriculturalists. He served on the Conference Committee when Congress passed the bipartisan Farm Bill, ensuring that California’s needs were met. Learn more
In the halls of Congress and throughout his career, Congressman Garamendi has been a fierce advocate for students and teachers, believing that America's prosperity depends on a well-educated workforce. Learn more
The Sacramento Delta is the largest estuary in the Western United States. It is home to thriving ecosystems, rich agricultural land, and is considered to be the nexus of the California water system. Learn more
America must take the climate crisis seriously. Congressman Garamendi is a passionate advocate for investments in clean energy, building weatherization, public transit, and biking amenities, because these are the key ways we can lower our carbon footprint. Learn more
Under the Affordable Care Act, we have seen America’s uninsured rate fall to the lowest levels in U.S. History. Millions of Americans now have access to quality health care. Seniors now have access to a free annual wellness check up to identify health problems early, and the Medicare Part D prescription drug donut hole will completely close by 2020, helping seniors afford life saving medications. Learn more
As a Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and as the Ranking Member of its Subcommittee on the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, Garamendi is using his role to improve infrastructure in our region. Learn more
Congressman John Garamendi believes every American deserves the right to retire with dignity. He is resolutely opposed to all efforts to privatize Social Security, dismantle Medicare, and defund Medicaid/MediCal. Learn more
View your personalized ballot, check your voter registration, make a plan to vote, and research every name and measure on the ballot with BallotReady.