Elect Stephen Houlahan to put CD-48 on the right track for progress.
Houlahan’s policy positions demonstrate that he will be a more representative voice for the constituents of CD-48 and will govern effectively in the best interest of this diverse district.
Progressive endorsements: Stephen Houlahan has the endorsement of a few progressive groups, including Progressive Turnout Project and local Democratic clubs, as well as elected officials like Rep. Mike Levin and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla.
Key initiatives: Houlahan has provided leadership in moving the county forward on a park-redevelopment project and term limits as a former Santee City Council member.
Governance and community leadership experience: Prior to his bid, Houlahan served as a Santee City Council member and vice mayor. He has also fought power plants and pipelines and has been a longtime supporter of anti-corruption.
Other background: Houlahan, a nurse, is from the district.
The Race
Primary election results: The June 2022 results included Darrell Issa (R), 59%; Stephen Houlahan (D), 29%; and Matthew Rascon (D), 10%. Issa and Houlahan will compete in a run-off in the November 8 general election.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Stephen Houlahan’s campaign has raised $42,000 and is funded by individuals.
Opposing candidate: Republican Rep. Darrell Issa
Opposing candidate’s fundraising and pledges: Rep. Issa’s campaign has raised $1.7 million and is funded by corporate and real estate money. Rep. Issa is one of the wealthiest members of Congress, is allied with right-wing extremists in the Republican party, and he attacked Democratic leaders with expensive and unsuccessful investigations when he was chair of the House Oversight committee. He also has a history of homophobic attacks on political opponents. Rep. Issa spread disinformation about the 2020 election and voted against certifying the vote.
The District
Counties in District: San Diego and Riverside are California's 2nd and 4th most populous counties, respectively. District 48 includes Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach.
Voter registration: 30% Democrat, 41% Republican, and 22% No Party Preference. Republicans typically hold this district. Since the 2021 redistricting process, CD-22 is 3% more Republican than it was during the 2020 general election cycle.
District demographics: 21% Latino, 7% Asian, and 4% Black. This district is considered to be one of the 16 strong Latino seats in the California congressional delegation. This seat is a top flip priority for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee to retain control of the House.
Recent election results: CD-22 voted forTrump for president in 2020 by 8 points and Cox for governor in 2018 by 24 points.
The Position
Congressmembers represent and advocate for the needs of their district constituents at the United States Capitol. They are responsible for creating, debating, and voting on legislation that addresses issues within their district.
The United States is divided into 435 congressional districts, each with a population of about 710,000 individuals. Each district elects a representative to the House of Representatives for a two-year term. California has 53 congressional representatives, the largest delegation in the country. There is no term limit for this position.
Elect Stephen Houlahan to put CD-48 on the right track for progress.
Houlahan’s policy positions demonstrate that he will be a more representative voice for the constituents of CD-48 and will govern effectively in the best interest of this diverse district.
Progressive endorsements: Stephen Houlahan has the endorsement of a few progressive groups, including Progressive Turnout Project and local Democratic clubs, as well as elected officials like Rep. Mike Levin and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla.
Key initiatives: Houlahan has provided leadership in moving the county forward on a park-redevelopment project and term limits as a former Santee City Council member.
Governance and community leadership experience: Prior to his bid, Houlahan served as a Santee City Council member and vice mayor. He has also fought power plants and pipelines and has been a longtime supporter of anti-corruption.
Other background: Houlahan, a nurse, is from the district.
The Race
Primary election results: The June 2022 results included Darrell Issa (R), 59%; Stephen Houlahan (D), 29%; and Matthew Rascon (D), 10%. Issa and Houlahan will compete in a run-off in the November 8 general election.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Stephen Houlahan’s campaign has raised $42,000 and is funded by individuals.
Opposing candidate: Republican Rep. Darrell Issa
Opposing candidate’s fundraising and pledges: Rep. Issa’s campaign has raised $1.7 million and is funded by corporate and real estate money. Rep. Issa is one of the wealthiest members of Congress, is allied with right-wing extremists in the Republican party, and he attacked Democratic leaders with expensive and unsuccessful investigations when he was chair of the House Oversight committee. He also has a history of homophobic attacks on political opponents. Rep. Issa spread disinformation about the 2020 election and voted against certifying the vote.
The District
Counties in District: San Diego and Riverside are California's 2nd and 4th most populous counties, respectively. District 48 includes Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach.
Voter registration: 30% Democrat, 41% Republican, and 22% No Party Preference. Republicans typically hold this district. Since the 2021 redistricting process, CD-22 is 3% more Republican than it was during the 2020 general election cycle.
District demographics: 21% Latino, 7% Asian, and 4% Black. This district is considered to be one of the 16 strong Latino seats in the California congressional delegation. This seat is a top flip priority for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee to retain control of the House.
Recent election results: CD-22 voted forTrump for president in 2020 by 8 points and Cox for governor in 2018 by 24 points.
The Position
Congressmembers represent and advocate for the needs of their district constituents at the United States Capitol. They are responsible for creating, debating, and voting on legislation that addresses issues within their district.
The United States is divided into 435 congressional districts, each with a population of about 710,000 individuals. Each district elects a representative to the House of Representatives for a two-year term. California has 53 congressional representatives, the largest delegation in the country. There is no term limit for this position.