George Whitesides

Democrat · Candidate for California U.S. House District 27 · Incumbent · November 3, 2026

Where they stand

Slightly left, from their votes in Congress (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview). House roll-call votes, 119th Congress.

Source: data · how scores are linked to one scale.

Donor-based DIME score: moderately left.

Voting record in Congress

In the House (119th Congress, 674 votes): missed 2.4% of votes, voted with their party 91.3% of the time.

Sponsored 27 bills (0 became law), mostly on armed forces and national security, science, technology, communications, government operations and politics.

Source: Voteview.

Outside spending

Independent groups reported $488K supporting and $4,552 opposing George Whitesides.

For
Protect Progress · Crypto industry$487K
Givegreen United Action$200
Courage California Super PAC$156
Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project LOS Angeles County Action Fund$50
Sierra Club Independent Action$10
Against
The Conservative Caucus DBA Americans for Constitutional Liberty · Conservative advocacy$4,552

Source: FEC independent expenditures.

Endorsements

  • Labor unions: California Federation of Labor Unions, National Union of Healthcare Workers
  • Organizations: 314 Action, AIPAC, Brady Campaign, End Citizens United, Giffords, Jewish Democratic Council of America and 6 more
  • Political parties: California Democratic Party

More about George Whitesides

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Quick answers

What party is George Whitesides?
George Whitesides is running as a Democrat.
Is George Whitesides the incumbent?
Yes. George Whitesides currently holds this office.
Who is George Whitesides running against?
Jason Gibbs, for California U.S. House District 27.
Is George Whitesides liberal or conservative?
On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, George Whitesides is slightly left, from their votes in Congress (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview). This comes from published research, not our opinion.
Should I vote for George Whitesides?
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