$250K raised through 2026-09-30
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California’s 42nd Congressional District has a contested U.S. House election on Nov. 3, 2026. The two candidates are Brian J Mr. Burley and Noah Blom, and both are Republicans.
Because there are two candidates, the race is contested even though both will carry the same party label. The ballot choice therefore will not present voters with a difference in party affiliation. Instead, voters will decide which of the two Republican candidates should represent the district in the U.S. House.
Neither candidate has documented policy positions at this stage. That leaves the candidates’ campaign activity, future policy statements and communication with voters as important parts of how the contrast between them may develop before Election Day.
Brian J Mr. Burley
Brian J Mr. Burley is running as a Republican. He has raised $249,676.54 and spent $250,154.64 in the campaign.
Burley’s spending is higher than his fundraising total. His current cash-on-hand total is not listed. He does not have documented positions on policy issues, so there is not yet a stated agenda to outline on subjects that could come before the U.S. House.
The campaign’s next steps may show how Burley presents his qualifications, priorities and differences with Blom. Until policy positions are documented, voters do not have an issue-by-issue platform from Burley to compare with his opponent’s.
Noah Blom
Noah Blom is running as a Republican. He has raised $162,638 and spent $162,638 in the campaign.
Blom’s spending matches his fundraising total. His current cash-on-hand total is not listed. He also does not have documented positions on policy issues, leaving no stated agenda to outline on subjects that could come before the U.S. House.
The campaign’s next steps may show how Blom presents his qualifications, priorities and differences with Burley. Until policy positions are documented, voters do not have an issue-by-issue platform from Blom to compare with his opponent’s.
Money and the choice ahead
Burley has raised more than Blom and has spent more. Those totals describe campaign financial activity, not votes or the eventual outcome of the election. They also do not establish where the candidates differ on legislation or district priorities.
With identical party labels and no documented policy positions, the central unresolved question is how Burley and Blom will distinguish themselves for voters. Candidate statements, policy announcements and other campaign activity could define that choice before the general election.
The decision belongs to District 42 voters on Nov. 3, 2026. The race is between two candidates from the same party, but it remains a direct contest for one U.S. House seat.
