IncumbentDemocratic

Mark Takano

U.S. House District 39

2026 California U.S. House District 39 — General Election · November 3, 2026

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This candidate matches California’s August 27, 2026 certified general-election list by name, office and party. Later official corrections require a subsequent check.

Last reviewed September 15, 2026Ballot certification checked September 14, 2026

Overview

Current race
2026 California U.S. House District 39 — General Election on November 3, 2026
Official candidacy
U.S. House District 39 · Democratic · Incumbent
Identity match
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Mark Takano Democratic

Official and campaign contacts

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PO Box 5214 · Riverside, CA 92517

[email protected]

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PO Box 5214

Riverside, CA 92517

WEBSITE: www.marktakano.com

E-MAIL: [email protected]

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Official ballot designation

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U.S. Congressman

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U.S. Congressman

OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY.

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Born and raised in Riverside, Mark's commitment to public service began at an early age. His family roots in Riverside go back to his grandparents who, along with his parents, were removed from their respective homes and sent to Japanese American Internment camps during World War II. After the war, these two families settled in Riverside County to rebuild their lives…[READ MORE]

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Born and raised in Riverside, Mark's commitment to public service began at an early age. His family roots in Riverside go back to his grandparents who, along with his parents, were removed from their respective homes and sent to Japanese American Internment camps during World War II. After the war, these two families settled in Riverside County to rebuild their lives…[READ MORE]

Candidate biography

Candidate-stated

Born and raised in Riverside, Mark's commitment to public service began at an early age. His family roots in Riverside go back to his grandparents who, along with his parents, were sent to Japanese American Internment camps during World War II. After the war, these two families settled in Riverside County to rebuild their lives.

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Born and raised in Riverside, Mark's commitment to public service began at an early age. His family roots in Riverside go back to his grandparents who, along with his parents, were sent to Japanese American Internment camps during World War II. After the war, these two families settled in Riverside County to rebuild their lives.

Candidate biography

Candidate-stated

Mark attended La Sierra High School in the Alvord Unified School District, and in 1979 he graduated as the school's valedictorian. Mark attended Harvard College and received his bachelor's degree in Government in 1983. As a student, he bussed tables to help make ends meet. During his senior year, he organized a transcontinental bicycle ride to benefit the international development agency Oxfam America.

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Mark attended La Sierra High School in the Alvord Unified School District, and in 1979 he graduated as the school's valedictorian. Mark attended Harvard College and received his bachelor's degree in Government in 1983. As a student, he bussed tables to help make ends meet. During his senior year, he organized a transcontinental bicycle ride to benefit the international development agency Oxfam America.

Candidate biography

Candidate-stated

In 1990, Mark was elected to the Riverside Community College District Board of Trustees. At RCC, Mark worked to improve higher education for young people and job training opportunities for adults seeking to learn a new skill or start a new career. He was elected Board President in 1991 and helped the Board and the District gain stability and direction amid serious fiscal challenges.

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In 1990, Mark was elected to the Riverside Community College District Board of Trustees. At RCC, Mark worked to improve higher education for young people and job training opportunities for adults seeking to learn a new skill or start a new career. He was elected Board President in 1991 and helped the Board and the District gain stability and direction amid serious fiscal challenges.

Candidate biography

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In 2012, Mark became the first openly gay person of color to be elected to Congress.

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In 2012, Mark became the first openly gay person of color to be elected to Congress.

Positions and priorities

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OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY.

Candidate position

Mark proudly represents California's 39th district located in the heart of the Inland Empire. Support his re-election today!

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Mark proudly represents California's 39th district located in the heart of the Inland Empire. Support his re-election today!

Public record

Complete current-service U.S. House floor record and selected highlights

7,577 captured official records

The searchable archive contains 7,577 exact attributed records from the official House Clerk (4206 yes, 3244 no, 25 present, 76 not voting, and 26 other published choices). The examples below are representative highlights, not a scorecard.

Coverage: January 3, 2013 through July 23, 2026
Vote events
7,577
Unique measures
3,465
Final passage
2,416
Yes / No
4,206 / 3,244

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final passageVoted no

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Passed

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Mark Takano is recorded as voting no in the official record for on passage.

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Issue: H R 8884

Vote question: On Passage

Official description: Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Status: Passed

Takano | D | CA | Nay

July 23, 2026
resolutionVoted yes

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Passed

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Mark Takano is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.

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Issue: H CON RES 89

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution

Official description: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Status: Passed

Takano | D | CA | Yea

July 23, 2026
resolutionVoted no

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

Passed

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Mark Takano is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.

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Issue: H CON RES 113

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution

Official description: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

Status: Passed

Takano | D | CA | Nay

July 22, 2026
final passageVoted no

Stop Insider Trading Act

Passed

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Issue: H R 7008

Vote question: On Passage

Official description: Stop Insider Trading Act

Status: Passed

Takano | D | CA | Nay

July 22, 2026
amendmentVoted no

Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316

Failed

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Mark Takano is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.

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Issue: H R 8800

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment

Official description: Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316

Amendment author: Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316

Status: Failed

Takano | D | CA | No

July 22, 2026
amendmentVoted no

Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44

Agreed to

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Mark Takano is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.

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Issue: H R 8800

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment

Official description: Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44

Amendment author: Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44

Status: Agreed to

Takano | D | CA | No

July 22, 2026
amendmentVoted yes

Boebert of Colorado Part A Amendment No. 4

Agreed to

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Mark Takano is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.

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Issue: H R 8800

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment

Official description: Boebert of Colorado Part A Amendment No. 4

Amendment author: Boebert of Colorado Part A Amendment No. 4

Status: Agreed to

Takano | D | CA | Aye

July 21, 2026
resolutionVoted no

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed

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Mark Takano is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.

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Issue: H RES 1438

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution

Official description: Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Status: Passed

Takano | D | CA | No

July 21, 2026

Every numbered U.S. House roll call published by the Clerk during the configured service window is reconciled through the member's exact Bioguide ID. A published roll that contains no row for that ID is retained as an explicit source omission and is not labeled as a vote or absence. Voice votes and other actions without member-level roll calls are outside this archive.

Campaign finance

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FEC candidate totals January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Total receipts
$893,848.27
Total disbursements
$976,794.27
Cash on hand
$186,223.88
Committee debt
$0.00
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Candidate ID: H2CA43245

Name: TAKANO, MARK

Office: House

State: CA

District: CA39

Coverage start: 2025-01-01

Coverage end: 2026-06-30

Total receipts: $893848.27

Total disbursements: $976794.27

Cash on hand: $186223.88

Debts owed by committee: $0.00

Candidate contributions: $0.00

Loans made by candidate: $0.00

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Sources

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  1. Election record

    Official Certified List of Candidates — June 2, 2026

    California Secretary of State

    Open California Secretary of State
  2. Election record

    Certified June 2, 2026 primary result — U.S. House District 39

    California Secretary of State

    Open California Secretary of State
  3. Public-record identity source

    Mark Takano — official House Clerk member identity

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
  4. Government public record

    Mark Takano — U.S. House roll call 2026-283

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
  5. Government public record

    Mark Takano — U.S. House roll call 2026-282

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

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  6. Government public record

    Mark Takano — U.S. House roll call 2026-281

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
  7. Government public record

    Mark Takano — U.S. House roll call 2026-280

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

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  8. Government public record

    Mark Takano — U.S. House roll call 2026-276

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

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  9. Government public record

    Mark Takano — U.S. House roll call 2026-275

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

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  10. Government public record

    Mark Takano — U.S. House roll call 2026-258

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  11. Government public record

    Mark Takano — U.S. House roll call 2026-254

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

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  12. Campaign-finance record

    Mark Takano — official FEC candidate totals

    Federal Election Commission

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  13. Election record

    California certified general-election candidate list

    California Secretary of State

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  14. Government website identity record

    Mark Takano — official website identity bridge

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  15. Candidate-owned primary source

    Mark Takano — candidate-owned primary source 1

    Mark Takano campaign

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    Mark Takano — candidate-owned primary source 2

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