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Nanette Diaz Barragan

U.S. House District 44

2026 California U.S. House District 44 — General Election · November 3, 2026

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Last reviewed September 17, 2026Ballot certification checked September 14, 2026

Overview

Current race
2026 California U.S. House District 44 — General Election on November 3, 2026
Official candidacy
U.S. House District 44 · Democratic · Incumbent
Identity match
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Nanette Diaz Barragan Democratic

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1840 S Gaffey St #421 · San Pedro, CA 90731

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1840 S Gaffey St #421

San Pedro, CA 90731

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U.S. Representative, 44th District

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U.S. Representative, 44th District

Fighting for a better future.

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Born and raised in the Harbor Area, Congresswoman Nanette Barragán is committed to fighting for the environment, access to healthcare, and a more just and equitable society.

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Born and raised in the Harbor Area, Congresswoman Nanette Barragán is committed to fighting for the environment, access to healthcare, and a more just and equitable society.

Congresswoman Barragan

Candidate-stated

Nanette Barragán was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 2016, becoming the first Latina ever to represent California’s 44th Congressional district.

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Nanette Barragán was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 2016, becoming the first Latina ever to represent California’s 44th Congressional district.

Congresswoman Barragan

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Born and raised in the Harbor Gateway, Nanette’s humble beginnings shaped her interest in issues that matter locally: environmental and health justice, immigration reform, strengthening the economy and affordable and accessible education.

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Born and raised in the Harbor Gateway, Nanette’s humble beginnings shaped her interest in issues that matter locally: environmental and health justice, immigration reform, strengthening the economy and affordable and accessible education.

Congresswoman Barragan

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As the youngest of eleven children raised by immigrant parents from Mexico, Nanette knows about the challenges that many low-income minority families face firsthand. Her father, a local tv repairman, instilled in her a strong work ethic and influenced her love for baseball (in particular, for the Los Angeles Dodgers). Her mother, who only completed the third grade, cleaned homes, cared for others and worked in factories to make ends meet. Nanette learned from her parents the values of hard work, and obtained her undergraduate degree from UCLA and her Juris Doctor from USC Gould School of Law.

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As the youngest of eleven children raised by immigrant parents from Mexico, Nanette knows about the challenges that many low-income minority families face firsthand. Her father, a local tv repairman, instilled in her a strong work ethic and influenced her love for baseball (in particular, for the Los Angeles Dodgers). Her mother, who only completed the third grade, cleaned homes, cared for others and worked in factories to make ends meet. Nanette learned from her parents the values of hard work, and obtained her undergraduate degree from UCLA and her Juris Doctor from USC Gould School of Law.

Congresswoman Barragan

Candidate-stated

With a desire to give back to her communities, in the late 1990s Nanette began her career in public service. She steered outreach efforts for African Americans in the Office of Public Liaison for the Clinton White House and worked for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) focusing on racial health disparities and discrimination.

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With a desire to give back to her communities, in the late 1990s Nanette began her career in public service. She steered outreach efforts for African Americans in the Office of Public Liaison for the Clinton White House and worked for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) focusing on racial health disparities and discrimination.

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Nanette grew up in Carson and the surrounding areas where she attended Stephen M. White Middle School, learned to swim at Carson Pool, and studied at the Carson Library.

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Nanette grew up in Carson and the surrounding areas where she attended Stephen M. White Middle School, learned to swim at Carson Pool, and studied at the Carson Library.

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The youngest of eleven children raised by immigrants from Mexico, Congresswoman Nanette Diaz Barragán lives in San Pedro and represents California’s 44th Congressional District.

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The youngest of eleven children raised by immigrants from Mexico, Congresswoman Nanette Diaz Barragán lives in San Pedro and represents California’s 44th Congressional District.

Candidate statement

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Nanette Diaz Barragán was elected to Congress in 2016, a year in which she was the only new Democratic Latina elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Nanette Diaz Barragán was elected to Congress in 2016, a year in which she was the only new Democratic Latina elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Congresswoman Barragán immediately sought leadership opportunities and was elected by her peers to serve as the President of the freshman Democrats.

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Congresswoman Barragán immediately sought leadership opportunities and was elected by her peers to serve as the President of the freshman Democrats.

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In Congress, Nanette is fighting for working people. That means protecting American jobs, bringing more good-paying jobs with benefits to our community, raising the minimum wage, and guaranteeing equal pay for equal work.

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In Congress, Nanette is fighting for working people. That means protecting American jobs, bringing more good-paying jobs with benefits to our community, raising the minimum wage, and guaranteeing equal pay for equal work.

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Making college more affordable. Nanette herself came out of college then law school with a lot of debt that impacted her ability to choose what type of jobs she could afford or not afford to take. Every child deserves the opportunity to attain a college degree and in the future, we should provide free-to-low-cost education to students who want an education. For those prefer trade schools and skills, we need to make sure they have access and affordable training.

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Making college more affordable. Nanette herself came out of college then law school with a lot of debt that impacted her ability to choose what type of jobs she could afford or not afford to take. Every child deserves the opportunity to attain a college degree and in the future, we should provide free-to-low-cost education to students who want an education. For those prefer trade schools and skills, we need to make sure they have access and affordable training.

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Nanette understands that climate change is an urgent environmental problem and she intends to act accordingly. She will fight to combat climate change and work to transition us to clean, renewable energy. Besides closing tax loopholes and ending subsidies for toxic polluters, Nanette knows we have to employ creative strategies to attract and incentivize clean green businesses to locate in the 44th District.

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Nanette understands that climate change is an urgent environmental problem and she intends to act accordingly. She will fight to combat climate change and work to transition us to clean, renewable energy. Besides closing tax loopholes and ending subsidies for toxic polluters, Nanette knows we have to employ creative strategies to attract and incentivize clean green businesses to locate in the 44th District.

December 11th, 2015

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Labor Leader and Civil Rights Icon Dolores Huerta Endorses Nanette Barragán in CA-44

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Labor Leader and Civil Rights Icon Dolores Huerta Endorses Nanette Barragán in CA-44

Education & Student Loans

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Protect and expand federal support for public education, reduce achievement gaps, make higher education more affordable, and allow borrowers to refinance student loans at lower rates.

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Education & Student Loans

Environment, Energy and Transportation

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Advance environmental justice, clean air and water protections, renewable and clean-energy development, transportation electrification, and climate-resilient infrastructure.

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Safer Communities

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Reduce violence and improve public safety through federal investment and community-focused safety policies.

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Safer Communities

Healthcare

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Protect and strengthen the Affordable Care Act, expand affordable health coverage, protect people with preexisting conditions, and improve access to Medicare, Medicaid, and other health services.

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Housing & Homelessness

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Expand and preserve affordable housing, reduce homelessness, improve access to FHA-backed homeownership, and direct housing assistance toward communities with the greatest need.

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Jobs & The Economy

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Raise wages, protect worker and labor rights, support a higher federal minimum wage, and pursue trade and economic policy intended to benefit working families and domestic jobs.

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Homeland & National Security

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Strengthen cybersecurity and critical-infrastructure protection, including port security, while maintaining federal capacity to respond to national-security threats.

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Seniors & Veterans

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Protect Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits and expand housing, healthcare, and transition support for veterans and military families.

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Seniors & Veterans

Public record

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

5,048 captured official records

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Coverage: January 3, 2017 through July 23, 2026
Vote events
5,048
Unique measures
2,484
Final passage
1,750
Yes / No
2,862 / 2,038

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final passageVoted no

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Passed

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Nanette Diaz Barragan 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

Barragán | 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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Nanette Diaz Barragan 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

Barragán | 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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Nanette Diaz Barragan 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

Barragán | D | CA | Nay

July 22, 2026
final passageVoted no

Stop Insider Trading Act

Passed

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Nanette Diaz Barragan is recorded as voting no in the official record for on passage.

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Issue: H R 7008

Vote question: On Passage

Official description: Stop Insider Trading Act

Status: Passed

Barragán | D | CA | Nay

July 22, 2026
amendmentVoted no

Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316

Failed

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Nanette Diaz Barragan 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

Barragán | D | CA | No

July 22, 2026
amendmentVoted no

Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44

Agreed to

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Nanette Diaz Barragan 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

Barragán | D | CA | No

July 22, 2026
amendmentVoted yes

Boebert of Colorado Part A Amendment No. 4

Agreed to

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Nanette Diaz Barragan 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

Barragán | 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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Nanette Diaz Barragan 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

Barragán | D | CA | No

July 21, 2026

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

Total receipts
$785,765.20
Total disbursements
$1,178,896.16
Cash on hand
$1,088,422.95
Committee debt
$0.00
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Candidate ID: H6CA44103

Name: BARRAGAN, NANETTE

Office: House

State: CA

District: CA44

Coverage start: 2025-01-01

Coverage end: 2026-06-30

Total receipts: $785765.20

Total disbursements: $1178896.16

Cash on hand: $1088422.95

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

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  2. Election record

    Certified June 2, 2026 primary result — U.S. House District 44

    California Secretary of State

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  3. Candidate-owned primary source

    Nanette Diaz Barragan — candidate-owned primary source

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  5. Public-record identity source

    Nanette Diaz Barragan — official House Clerk member identity

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  6. Government public record

    Nanette Diaz Barragan — U.S. House roll call 2026-283

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    Nanette Diaz Barragan — U.S. House roll call 2026-282

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    Nanette Diaz Barragan — U.S. House roll call 2026-281

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    Nanette Diaz Barragan — U.S. House roll call 2026-280

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    Nanette Diaz Barragan — U.S. House roll call 2026-276

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    Nanette Diaz Barragan — U.S. House roll call 2026-275

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    Nanette Diaz Barragan — U.S. House roll call 2026-258

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  13. Government public record

    Nanette Diaz Barragan — U.S. House roll call 2026-254

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  14. Campaign-finance record

    Nanette Diaz Barragan — official FEC candidate totals

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  15. Election record

    California certified general-election candidate list

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    Nanette Diaz Barragan — Environmental Justice & Energy

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    Nanette Diaz Barragan — Issues

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    Nanette Diaz Barragan — Healthcare

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    Nanette Diaz Barragan — Housing & Homelessness

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    Nanette Diaz Barragan — Jobs & the Economy

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    Nanette Diaz Barragan — National Security & Foreign Policy

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    Nanette Diaz Barragan — Seniors

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