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George Whitesides
House
Democrat
California 27th District
In office sinceJan 3, 20251 years · 1 term
Next electionNov 20261 month away
25Bills sponsored
310Bills co-sponsored
0Signed into law
1Years in office
State
District info
27th Congressional District
27 / 52 districts
Leans–
Population–
State officials
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2026 Election
On the ballot | Nov 3, 2026
George Whitesides is running for reelection.
Filed so far
- George WhitesidesIncumbentDemocratic
- Jason GibbsRepublican
- Caleb NorwoodDemocratic
- Roberto RamosDemocratic
- David NeidhartRepublican
Focus issue areas
From 25 bills sponsored since the 119th Congress
Security39%
Technology22%
Government13%
Planet9%
Justice4%
Leadership roles
6 total- House Committee on Armed ServicesThe House Committee on Armed Services has legislative jurisdiction over military and defense.+49Member
- House Committee on Science, Space, and TechnologyThe Committee on Science, Space, and Technology has a jurisdiction over a range of matters related to energy research and development, federally owned or operated non-military energy laboratories, astronautical research and development, civil aviation, environmental research and development; marine research, and more. The Committee oversees the National Institute of Standards and Technology, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Science Foundation, and National Weather Service. It also reviews laws, programs, and Government activities relating to non-military research and development to report back to the House.+31Member
Voting alignment
656 votes cast91%With party
With own party91%
Bipartisan bills48%
Against own party9%
How often Whitesides voted with their own caucus. Roll-call records don't break votes down by party, so this isn't a measure of agreement with either side.
Signed into law
View all →0Their bills
1Bills they cosponsored
Of 25 bills sponsored and 310 cosponsored, since the 119th Congress
Recent bills sponsored
Recent votes
- S2403LaborRetire through Ownership Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYea9.16.26
- HR9497WaterWater Resources Development Act of 2026 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYea9.16.26
- HR9340EnergyRatepayer Protection Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYea9.16.26
- HJRES213EnvironmentBlocks EPA Rule On PassageNay9.16.26
- HR10326Government OperationsPreventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act On PassageNay9.16.26
- HR9576CrimeNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 On PassageYea9.16.26
- HR5334TaxesLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 On Motion to Concur in the Senate AmendmentsNay9.16.26
- HCONRES93Foreign AffairsWithdraws Forces From Iran On Agreeing to the ResolutionYea9.16.26
- HJRES210EnvironmentBlocks EPA Rule On PassageNay9.16.26
- HR9500TaxesTax Relief for Fraud Victims Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYea9.16.26
- HR2140EnvironmentDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYea9.16.26
- HR4646HousingWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYea9.16.26
- HR8278BankingFostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYea9.16.26
- HR2978CrimeGuarding Unprotected Aging Retirees from Deception Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYea9.16.26
- HRES1530CongressSets Debate Rules On Agreeing to the ResolutionNay9.15.26
- HRES1530CongressSets Debate Rules On Ordering the Previous QuestionNay9.15.26
- HRES1486CrimeImpeaches Donald Trump On Motion to TableNay9.15.26
- HR3276EnvironmentLocal Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYea9.14.26
In the news
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- OFFICIAL HEADLINES24d ago
Nvidia chief rebuffs AI panic even as Democrats demand action
- OFFICIAL HEADLINES1mo ago
Whitesides introduces bill to investigate DOD insider trading
- OFFICIAL HEADLINES2mo ago
Whitesides coauthors bill to study impact of AI in the classroom
- OFFICIAL HEADLINES2mo ago
Whitesides, Obernolte introduce bipartisan PILOT Act
- OFFICIAL HEADLINES2mo ago
Whitesides introduces bipartisan energy bill
- OFFICIAL HEADLINES3mo ago
George Whitesides | The Challenge of Managing Screen Time
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