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Steve Manos

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 23, 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 · Republican · Candidate
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28097 Bradley Rd · Menifee, CA 92586

(951) 479-3899

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28097 Bradley Rd

Menifee, CA 92586

WEBSITE: www.manosforcongress.com

E-MAIL: [email protected]

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Mayor/Business Owner

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Mayor/Business Owner

About Steve Manos

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As an individual that grew up in the Inland Empire and has a proven track record of improving his hometown, Steve has a special passion for representing the Inland Empire in our nation's Capitol and a unique loyalty to its residents. He is dedicated to restoring the promise of the American Dream.

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As an individual that grew up in the Inland Empire and has a proven track record of improving his hometown, Steve has a special passion for representing the Inland Empire in our nation's Capitol and a unique loyalty to its residents. He is dedicated to restoring the promise of the American Dream.

About Steve Manos

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Raised in the Inland Empire since 1987

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Raised in the Inland Empire since 1987

About Steve Manos

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Father to four children

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Father to four children

About Steve Manos

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Elected to City Council in 2012

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Elected to City Council in 2012

About Steve Manos

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Served as Mayor in 2015, 2019, 2024, & 2026

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Served as Mayor in 2015, 2019, 2024, & 2026

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Faith, Family, and Affordability

Candidate position

"There are many challenges facing our country today. We need representation at the national level that understands the needs of our community. As your next Congressmen I will seek policies that protect this nation from all threats - both foreign and domestic - ensure parental rights are never threatened, remove the regulatory barriers that increase the cost of housing and basic needs, and will always act with dignity and in the best interests of our citizens."We must immediately fund freeway repairs along the 215 freeway, along with increased transportation capacity for our growing region. Our Veterans need our continued support. We need legislation that limits government overreach at all levels of government. We need legislators that care more about getting things done over appearing on social media."Our greatest need is affordable, market-rate housing for our young and young-at-heart. We need to remove the barriers to housing that have made that basic asset attractive to giant hedge funds. These should be homes, not just investment vehicles."I have real world solutions for real world problems that touch every American, not just a small minority. It has been an honor to make incredibly positive change in my hometown... it is time to take on bigger, more difficult challenges. For that reason and with the urging of my family and friends, I humbly seek the opportunity to work for you." - Steve Manos

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"There are many challenges facing our country today. We need representation at the national level that understands the needs of our community. As your next Congressmen I will seek policies that protect this nation from all threats - both foreign and domestic - ensure parental rights are never threatened, remove the regulatory barriers that increase the cost of housing and basic needs, and will always act with dignity and in the best interests of our citizens."We must immediately fund freeway repairs along the 215 freeway, along with increased transportation capacity for our growing region. Our Veterans need our continued support. We need legislation that limits government overreach at all levels of government. We need legislators that care more about getting things done over appearing on social media."Our greatest need is affordable, market-rate housing for our young and young-at-heart. We need to remove the barriers to housing that have made that basic asset attractive to giant hedge funds. These should be homes, not just investment vehicles."I have real world solutions for real world problems that touch every American, not just a small minority. It has been an honor to make incredibly positive change in my hometown... it is time to take on bigger, more difficult challenges. For that reason and with the urging of my family and friends, I humbly seek the opportunity to work for you." - Steve Manos

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Candidate position

"There are many challenges facing our country today. We need representation at the national level that understands the needs of our community. As your next Congressmen I will seek policies that protect this nation from all threats - both foreign and domestic - ensure parental rights are never threatened, remove the regulatory barriers that increase the cost of housing and basic needs, and will always act with dignity and in the best interests of our citizens.

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"There are many challenges facing our country today. We need representation at the national level that understands the needs of our community. As your next Congressmen I will seek policies that protect this nation from all threats - both foreign and domestic - ensure parental rights are never threatened, remove the regulatory barriers that increase the cost of housing and basic needs, and will always act with dignity and in the best interests of our citizens.

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Belief

"Our greatest need is affordable, market-rate housing for our young and young-at-heart. We need to remove the barriers to housing that have made that basic asset attractive to giant hedge funds. These should be homes, not just investment vehicles.

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"Our greatest need is affordable, market-rate housing for our young and young-at-heart. We need to remove the barriers to housing that have made that basic asset attractive to giant hedge funds. These should be homes, not just investment vehicles.

Protect the Nation From Foreign and Domestic Threats

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Strengthen protection of the United States against foreign and domestic security threats.

  • Preserve the broad security objective without inventing authorities.
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Protect Parental Rights

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Protect parents' legal authority in decisions concerning their children.

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Remove Regulations That Raise Housing and Basic-Living Costs

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Reduce regulatory barriers that increase housing and other basic living costs.

  • Preserve the regulatory and affordability mechanisms.
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Fund Interstate 215 Repairs and Add Regional Capacity

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Provide immediate funding for repairs along Interstate 215 and expand transportation capacity in the growing region.

  • Preserve the named corridor, repair funding, and capacity mechanism.
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Continue Federal Support for Veterans

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Maintain federal support for veterans.

  • Preserve the beneficiary and broad support direction without inventing benefits.
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Limit Government Overreach Through Legislation

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Enact legislation limiting government action that exceeds lawful authority.

  • Preserve the legislative mechanism while keeping the covered conduct general.
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Advocate for More Affordable Market-Rate Housing

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Advocates removing barriers to affordable market-rate homebuilding and reducing conditions favoring large investment funds, without naming a federal land-use action.

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Public record

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1,753 captured official records

The searchable archive contains 1,753 exact attributed records from the official Lake Elsinore City Council minutes archive (1606 yes, 8 no, 0 present, 127 not voting, 0 abstained, 0 recused, and 12 other explicitly attributed actions, statements, or unlabeled choices). The examples below are representative highlights, not a scorecard.

Coverage: March 25, 2014 through October 28, 2025
Recorded events
1,753
Yes / No
1,606 / 8
Not voting
127
Recused / abstained
0 / 0

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local governing body voteVoted yes

approve the City Council Consent Calendar with Mayor Pro Tem Magee abstaining from voting on Agenda Item No. 13

The motion carried by the following vote

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Steve Manos is recorded as voting yes in the official record for calfire 2025 third quarter statistical update.

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ITEM 2 Calfire 2025 Third Quarter Statistical Update

MOTION: approve the City Council Consent Calendar with Mayor Pro Tem Magee abstaining from voting on Agenda Item No. 13

RESULT: The motion carried by the following vote

MOVER: Council Member Sheridan

SECONDER: Mayor Pro Tem Magee

AYE: 4 Council Members Manos and Sheridan; Mayor Pro Tem Magee; and Mayor Tisdale

NAY: 0 None

October 28, 2025
local governing body voteVoted yes

approve the City Council Consent Calendar with Mayor Pro Tem Magee abstaining from voting on Agenda Item No. 13

The motion carried by the following vote

What this issue meant

Steve Manos is recorded as voting yes in the official record for minutes of the regular city council meeting of october 14, 2025.

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ITEM 3 Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 14, 2025

MOTION: approve the City Council Consent Calendar with Mayor Pro Tem Magee abstaining from voting on Agenda Item No. 13

RESULT: The motion carried by the following vote

MOVER: Council Member Sheridan

SECONDER: Mayor Pro Tem Magee

AYE: 4 Council Members Manos and Sheridan; Mayor Pro Tem Magee; and Mayor Tisdale

NAY: 0 None

October 28, 2025
local governing body voteNot voting

Acquisition of One (1) City Replacement Fleet Vehicle

The motion carried by the following vote

What this issue meant

Steve Manos is recorded as not voting in the official record for acquisition of one (1) city replacement fleet vehicle.

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ITEM 22 Acquisition of One (1) City Replacement Fleet Vehicle

RESULT: The motion carried by the following vote

AYE: 4 Agency Members Sheridan and Johnson; Vice Chair Magee; and Chair Tisdale

NAY: 0 None

ABSENT: 1 Agency Member Manos

August 26, 2025
local governing body voteVoted no

approve the Successor Agency Consent Calendar

The motion carried by the following vote

What this issue meant

Steve Manos is recorded as voting no in the official record for special event procedures.

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ITEM 14 Special Event Procedures

MOTION: approve the Successor Agency Consent Calendar

RESULT: The motion carried by the following vote

MOVER: Council Member Manos

SECONDER: Council Member Johnson

AYE: 3 Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Magee, and Mayor Tisdale

NAY: 2 Council Members Manos and Sheridan SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR A motion was made by Council Member Manos, seconded by Council Member Johnson to approve the Successor Agency Consent Calendar. The motion Carried by the following vote:

May 27, 2025
local governing body voteNot voting

approve the City Council Consent Calendar

The motion carried by the following vote

What this issue meant

Steve Manos is recorded as not voting in the official record for local responsibility area fire hazard severity zones map update.

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ITEM 4 Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map Update

MOTION: approve the City Council Consent Calendar

RESULT: The motion carried by the following vote

MOVER: Council Member Johnson

SECONDER: Mayor Pro Tem Magee

AYE: 4 Council Members Sheridan and Johnson; Mayor Pro Tem Magee; and Mayor Tisdale

NAY: 0 None

ABSENT: 1 Council Member Manos

April 22, 2025
local governing body voteother explicit action

introduce by title only and waive further reading of the Ordinance

The motion carried by the following vote

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Steve Manos is recorded as taking the explicitly attributed action shown in the official record for compensation for members of the city council.

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ITEM 22 Compensation for Members of the City Council

MOTION: introduce by title only and waive further reading of the Ordinance

RESULT: The motion carried by the following vote

MOVER: Council Member Manos

SECONDER: Council Member Tisdale,

November 8, 2022
local governing body voteother explicit action

introduce by title only and waive further reading of the Ordinance

The motion carried by the following vote

What this issue meant

Steve Manos is recorded as taking the explicitly attributed action shown in the official record for development agreement no. 2022-01 for an approximately 81.32-acre portion of.

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ITEM 17 Development Agreement No. 2022-01 for an approximately 81.32-acre portion of

MOTION: introduce by title only and waive further reading of the Ordinance

RESULT: The motion carried by the following vote

MOVER: Mayor Pro Tem Johnson

SECONDER: Council Member Manos,

May 25, 2022
local governing body voteVoted no

Continued Existence of a Local Emergency (COVID-19)

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What this issue meant

Steve Manos is recorded as voting no in the official record for continued existence of a local emergency (covid-19).

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ITEM 9 Continued Existence of a Local Emergency (COVID-19)

RESULT: The motion carried by the following vote

AYE: Mayor/Chair Magee, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Sheridan, Council Member/Agency Member Tisdale and Council Member/Agency Member Johnson 4 -

NAY: Council Member/Agency Member Manos 1 -

April 27, 2021

The official local governing-body archive remains partial and is not described as the candidate's complete service record. The City-provided PrimeGov archive begins in 2014. Every published City Council minutes document in that archive is captured. Records attach only when approved minutes explicitly name Steve Manos as mover, seconder, aye, nay, abstained, recused, or absent. Attendance, unanimous labels, agendas, and collective council action never imply an individual position. Earlier service is retained as an explicit recovery gap.

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Candidate ID: H6CA39145

Name: MANOS, STEVE

Office: House

State: CA

District: CA39

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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 39

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  3. Government public record

    Steve Manos — Lake Elsinore City Council agenda item 2

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  4. Government public record

    Steve Manos — Lake Elsinore City Council agenda item 3

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  5. Government public record

    Steve Manos — Lake Elsinore City Council agenda item 22

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  6. Government public record

    Steve Manos — Lake Elsinore City Council agenda item 14

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    Steve Manos — Lake Elsinore City Council agenda item 4

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    Steve Manos — Lake Elsinore City Council agenda item 22

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    Steve Manos — Lake Elsinore City Council agenda item 17

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  10. Government public record

    Steve Manos — Lake Elsinore City Council agenda item 9

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  11. Campaign-finance record

    Steve Manos — official FEC candidate totals

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  12. Election record

    California certified general-election candidate list

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  13. Candidate-owned primary source

    Steve Manos — candidate-owned primary source

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