California’s 2nd District has two candidates for 2026

Race at a glance

California’s 2nd Congressional District has a contested U.S. House election on Nov. 3, 2026. The race features two candidates: Gregory Warren Burgess, whose affiliation is listed as NNE, and Kevin Eisele, a Democrat.

The candidate list establishes a choice between Burgess and Eisele in the general election. Their listed affiliations and campaign finance figures distinguish the two campaigns, but neither candidate has a documented policy position or candidate biography. That leaves their priorities for the district, approaches to federal issues and reasons for seeking office unstated.

The election is part of California’s 2026 general election. No winner can be determined until voters cast ballots and the election is completed.

Gregory Warren Burgess

Gregory Warren Burgess is running with an NNE affiliation. His campaign reports raising $25,032.72 and spending $28,446.29. Those figures put reported spending above reported fundraising.

Burgess does not have a listed candidate biography. He also has no documented policy positions, so there is no stated platform to describe on issues that may come before the U.S. House.

The finance totals show that Burgess has reported both fundraising and spending in connection with the campaign. A cash-on-hand figure is not listed, so the totals do not establish how much money the campaign has remaining.

Kevin Eisele

Kevin Eisele is running as a Democrat. His campaign reports $0 raised and $0 spent, leaving no difference between the two reported totals.

Eisele does not have a listed candidate biography. He also has no documented policy positions, so there is no stated platform to describe on issues that may come before the U.S. House.

The finance totals do not show fundraising or spending by Eisele’s campaign. A cash-on-hand figure is not listed, so the figures do not establish whether the campaign has other financial resources.

What is contested in CA-2

The seat is contested because two candidates are seeking it in the general election. Voters will choose between Burgess and Eisele rather than see a single candidate listed for the race.

The clearest documented differences are the candidates’ affiliations and campaign finance totals. Burgess is listed as NNE and has reported raising and spending money. Eisele is listed as a Democrat and has reported no money raised or spent.

There is not yet a documented policy contrast between them. Neither candidate has a stated position listed on any issue, so their names, affiliations and financial reports do not establish how they would differ on legislation or district priorities.

What happens next

The general election is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. The candidate field, future campaign finance activity and any policy positions announced by Burgess or Eisele will shape the information voters can use to compare the two campaigns.

The financial comparison could also change as the election approaches. The listed totals are a campaign snapshot, not a vote tally, and they do not indicate the outcome of the race.