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CA-16 U.S. House

General election · November 3, 2026

Incumbent
Sam T. Liccardo (D)
Seat
U.S. House
Race rating
Safe D
Last updated
Sep 8, 2026

General election

Candidates on the November ballot

1 candidate
Sam T. Liccardo

Democratic · Incumbent

D

Democratic U.S. representative for California's 16th district in the 119th Congress.

Raised
$3,489,298
Spent
$1,426,732
Cash on hand
$2,152,957
Outside spending
$179

Race status

Safe D

Race ratings describe which party is more likely to win, not the expected vote margin. Worldview uses the median of the latest available major forecaster ratings.

Campaign money

FEC candidate filings for the 2026 cycle, through Jun 30, 2026.

Follow the money in this race →
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handOutside spending
Sam T. Liccardo$3,489,298$1,426,732$2,152,957$179

Scaffolded for the 2026 cycle.

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