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Candidates › CA-06 race › 2025–2026
D Democratic nominee for U.S. House, CA-06
Has not served in Congress
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Dr. Pan has dedicated his career to ensuring everyone has access to quality affordable healthcare. As a state senator, Dr. Pan passed laws that cut the price of insulin and secured healthcare for millions more Californians. In Congress, Dr. Pan will stop Trump from gutting the Affordable Care Act, protect Medicare, stop insurance companies from denying critical care prescribed by doctors, and fight to lower prescription drug costs.
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Dr. Pan will hold President Trump and RFK Jr. accountable for endangering Americans and our democracy. Dr. Pan will fight for facts and science, not personal politics and vendettas, to guide federal policy on vaccination, public health, and the environment. He will support servicemembers and civil servants who work for the American people over serving the partisan agendas of the President. Dr. Pan will defend the rule of law and equal justice for all Americans, and end Trump’s corrupt, cost-raising tariffs, health cuts and wars.
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Dr. Pan is a proven fighter in bringing costs down for working people. In the State Senate, Dr. Pan worked to protect patients and consumers from greedy corporations and high prices. He passed legislation to help families with housing costs and ensured families in need could afford groceries. In Washington, he will prioritize making necessities more affordable, loan relief for educational debt and fight to roll back Trump's tariff taxes that are raising prices on Californians.
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Dr. Pan is committed to keeping our communities safe and has taken on the NRA by fighting for common-sense gun safety laws. In Congress he’ll work to institute universal background checks and a ban on assault weapons. Dr. Pan was proud to secure millions in new funding for local firefighters and emergency responders, and in Congress he’ll invest in first responders, mental health grants, and community-based violence prevention programs that stop crime before people are hurt.
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As the son of immigrants from Taiwan, Dr. Pan believes immigrants are vital to growing the American economy and contribute to America’s world leadership in innovation. Dr. Pan helped immigrants obtain legal assistance to protect their rights and will fight for a path to citizenship. Federal agents must not threaten and attack American citizens and legal immigrants. Dr. Pan believes Trump's ICE must be overhauled and replaced with an agency that doesn't kill Americans and separate families, enforces the law fairly, and protects people's constitutional rights.
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As a small business owner, Dr. Pan and his wife create jobs, meet payroll, and manage rising costs. He knows small businesses are the backbone of our local economy. In Congress, Dr. Pan will work to reduce unnecessary red tape, expand access to affordable capital, and push back on policies that increase uncertainty and drive up costs for small businesses. He will support workforce training and apprenticeship programs that help local employers hire and grow. Dr. Pan will stand with small businesses, not corporate monopolies, and fight to keep our local economy strong.
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Dr. Pan understands that gun violence is the leading cause of death for children in America. He has seen first-hand the horrific consequences of gun violence as a pediatrician. Dr. Pan is proud to have received the Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate distinction. In Congress, he will support comprehensive, evidence-based solutions to reduce gun violence, including stronger background checks, secure firearm storage, community violence prevention, gun violence research, and keeping weapons of war out of our communities.
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Rated 100% by Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, Dr Pan protected abortion rights after Roe v. Wade was overturned and ensured coverage for abortion access and contraception. In Congress he will work to codify Roe.
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FEC filings, Oct 1, 2025 to Oct 14, 2026 · Official FEC bulk data · committee C00923193
92¢ of every dollar raised has been spent across 6 reports ($2.3M of $2.5M). Cash on hand went from $128.7K on Dec 31, 2025 to $207.9K on Oct 14, 2026.
| Report | Raised in the period | Spent in the period | Cash on hand at its close |
|---|---|---|---|
| YEAR-END 2025 through Dec 31, 2025 | $317,976 | $189,279 | $128,697 |
| APRIL QUARTERLY 2026 through Mar 31, 2026 | $246,152 | $166,928 | $207,922 |
| PRE-PRIMARY 2026 through May 13, 2026 | $123,665 | $213,556 | $118,031 |
| JULY QUARTERLY 2026 through Jun 30, 2026 | $410,489 | $169,388 | $359,132 |
| OCTOBER QUARTERLY 2026 through Sep 30, 2026 | $1,214,478 | $960,775 | $612,835 |
| PRE-GENERAL 2026 through Oct 14, 2026 | $235,481 | $640,380 | $207,936 |
Each report’s own period, as filed with the FEC; a report filed again counts once, as its latest copy.
148 endorsers listed on Richard Pan’s own campaign site: 8 parties, 98 officials, 15 unions, 23 organizations, 1 newspaper, 3 people.
This is the campaign's claim, checked by an editor against its page; the endorsers have not confirmed it to us. Each name opens the campaign’s page with that name highlighted.
Town & Country Democratic Club
“I’m honored to earn the support of the Jewish Democrats of Greater Sacramento, California Armenian American Democrats, and the Town & Country Democratic Club,” said Dr. Richard Pan. “These clubs represent important constituencies of the broad coalition that is the Democratic party who organize and advocate for our shared Democratic values. In Congress, I will fight to protect democracy, defend civil rights, lower costs for families, and make sure every community has a voice.”
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Chair (CA-33) · House Democratic Caucus Chair
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American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
“Dr. Richard Pan doesn’t just talk about standing with working people - he delivers” said Alia Griffing, Political Director of AFSCME California. “He has a proven record of fighting for affordable health care, safe workplaces, and economic security for all Californians. At a moment when the cost of living is soaring and working families are under attack, Californians need a fighter like Dr. Pan in Washington which is why AFSCME is proud to endorse Dr. Pan for Congress.” “I’m honored to earn AFSCME’s support in my race to represent Sacramento, Placer, and Yolo county residents in Congress,” said Dr. Richard Pan. “In Congress, I will continue fighting to protect the right to organize, defend public services, expand affordable health care, and lower the cost of living so working families can get ahead.”
California Federation of Labor Unions, AFL-CIO
“Dr. Richard Pan has always stood with workers – not just in words, but in action,” said Lorena Gonzalez, President of the California Federation of Labor Unions, AFL-CIO, “From expanding access to affordable health care to supporting the right to organize, he has delivered real results for working families. We’re proud to make him our sole endorsement in CA-06 because we know he will continue to fight for workers in Congress.”
California Federation of Teachers
“Dr. Richard Pan has spent his career standing up for children, families, and public education,” said Jeffery Freitas, CFT President. “As a pediatrician, educator, and legislator, he understands that strong schools depend on healthy students, supported educators and classified staff, and communities where families can thrive. CFT is proud to endorse Dr. Pan for Congress because he has the experience, values, and record to deliver for California’s students and working families.” “As a pediatrician and educator, I know students cannot learn if they are hungry, sick, unsafe, or unsupported,” said Dr. Richard Pan. “Educators and school staff are on the front lines for our children every day. I’m honored to earn CFT’s support and, in Congress, I will fight to fully fund public education, protect workers’ rights, expand school-based health supports, and make sure every child has the opportunity to succeed.”
California Teachers Association
“Dr. Pan has been a steadfast partner to educators in the Legislature, working to protect student health and ensure our schools have the support they need,” said CTA President David Goldberg “California’s educators know he will bring that same commitment to Washington.” “I’m honored to earn the support of educators who dedicate their lives to helping our children succeed,” said Dr. Richard Pan. “As a pediatrician and a parent, I know that strong public schools are essential to healthy communities. In Congress, I will work with teachers and parents to make sure every child has the opportunity to learn and thrive.”
California School Employees Association
“The California School Employees Association and our quarter million members proudly endorse Dr. Richard Pan for U.S. Congress. He understands that when we invest in students, we strengthen our entire future. Strong public schools depend on the dedicated classified employees who serve students every day, and Dr. Pan has consistently stood up for safe campuses, healthy learning environments, and the resources students need to thrive. He is the champion our students, schools, and members need in Washington, D.C.,” said Adam Weinberger, President of the California School Employees Association.”
International Association of Fire Fighters
“Dr. Richard Pan has spent his career standing up for the health and safety of our communities,” said Trevor Jamison, President of the Sacramento Area Firefighters. “When local governments faced budget deficits, Dr. Pan secured federal funding to keep neighborhood fire stations open. We know he will continue to fight for the resources and protections our communities deserve in Congress.”
International Brotherhood of Teamsters - Joint Council 7
“Dr. Richard Pan has consistently stood with working people and understands the issues our members face every day,” said Dale Wentz, Principal Officer for Teamsters Local 150. “He has a proven record of delivering for workers and their families, and we are proud to endorse him for Congress.”
Service Employees International Union
“Dr. Richard Pan has consistently stood up for Californians as a union member, a pediatrician, and a legislator,” said Anica Walls, President of SEIU 1000 and Executive Board Member of SEIU California State Council. “He understands that every person deserves access to quality health care, safe workplaces, and economic security. SEIU California is proud to endorse Dr. Pan because he has a proven record of delivering real results for working people and their families.”
“Now more than ever, we need to elect pro-equality leaders with proven track records who have shown clear and consistent support for LGBTQ+ people and who understand what is at stake,” said Equality California Executive Director Tony Hoang. “In the legislature, Dr. Pan fought to improve access to healthcare for LGBTQ+ Californians. Throughout his career, he has stood with our community, and we are proud to stand with him.” “I am honored to earn the endorsement of Equality California,” said Dr. Richard Pan. “Every Californian deserves to live with dignity, safety, and equal protection under the law. In Congress, I will continue fighting to protect LGBTQ+ families from discrimination, defend access to all evidence-based health care, and stand up against extremist attacks on American fundamental rights and freedoms.”
“Dr. Richard Pan has the expertise, knowledge, and experience needed to stand up to Trump and Republicans in Congress,” said Shaughnessy Naughton, President of 314 Action Fund. “Not only has Dr. Pan delivered real results for California families, but he’s taken on RFK Jr. twice after preventable disease outbreaks. There’s no one better equipped to meet this moment than Dr. Pan. As a Guardian of Public Health, he will deliver real results as he works to better the lives of everyone in the district. We’re proud to endorse Dr. Pan and look forward to supporting his campaign.”
The Sacramento Bee Editorial Board
“In a crowded field of Democrats — and one well-known former Republican — Dr. Pan stood out with well-informed, substantive answers and a long history of service in the Sacramento region.”
Dr. · Public Health Expert and Former FDA Vaccine Advisory Committee Member
Dr. · Vaccine Scientist and Developer of the Rubella Vaccine
Dr. · Public Health Physician and Executive Director, Immunization Action Coalition
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Official FEC filing record for the current cycle. The priorities they publish are quoted from their own site, in their order.
Statements are quoted from these pages exactly. Headings, order and wording are the campaign’s; the record marking is ours.
A donor who gave several times appears once. The 12 largest donors by total given are listed. In all, 1,216 itemized contributions were filed this cycle, totaling $527.5K.
The 12 largest committees by total given are listed. In all, 209 committee contributions were filed this cycle, totaling $547.3K. Counted from the givers' own filings, which can run above the total the campaign itself reports.
Money moved in from the candidate’s other authorized committees, such as a joint fundraising committee. It was raised once and is reported again here on arrival. The 2 largest sources by total given are listed. In all, 5 transfers were filed this cycle, totaling $41.7K.
Total reported receipts $2,548,242
Every dollar the committee reported receiving this cycle, split by the source the FEC filing attributes it to. Open a source marked + to see who gave. FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026.
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78% of the money placed by state came from inside California: $411.3K of $527.5K.
| Name | Amount |
|---|---|
| 986 contributions · 78% | $411,338 |
| 30 contributions · 4.6% | $24,275 |
| 10 contributions · 2.3% | $12,083 |
| 29 contributions · 1.9% | $9,920 |
| 17 contributions · 1.8% | $9,535 |
| 7 contributions · 1.8% | $9,350 |
| 15 contributions · 1.7% | $9,076 |
| 10 contributions · 1.2% | $6,250 |
By the state each donor wrote on the filing, across 32 states and territories. Donors who have given $200 or less this cycle are not itemized, so they cannot be placed on a map. The FEC’s grouping also counts joint-fundraising memo lines, so these rows can add up to more than the itemized total.
| Employer as filed | Amount |
|---|---|
| Written instead of an employer · 565 contributions · 32% of ranked | $162,714 |
| Written instead of an employer · 132 contributions · 14% of ranked | $69,763 |
| 28 contributions · 2.2% of ranked | $11,107 |
| 16 contributions · 2.1% of ranked | $10,800 |
| 9 contributions · 1.7% of ranked | $8,850 |
| 11 contributions · 1.4% of ranked | $7,100 |
| 2 contributions · 1.4% of ranked | $7,000 |
| 2 contributions · 1.4% of ranked | $7,000 |
Ranked from the largest 200 of 201 employer spellings filed; each share is of the money in those. Itemized gifts over $200, grouped by the words donors filed: not an industry classification, and a gift from an employee is not a gift from the employer. The FEC’s grouping also counts joint-fundraising memo lines, so these rows can add up to more than the itemized total. Gifts of $200 or less ($529,463) are not itemized, so no employer or occupation is filed for them.
Money groups spent on their own, not through a campaign. Each ad is filed against the candidate it names, so money attacking an opponent shows on the opponent’s row. Open a candidate to see who spent it.
The campaign also refunded $9,877 in contributions, which the categories below do not include.
Total itemized disbursements $1,353,948
Every itemized payment the committee reported this cycle, sorted by what it said each one was for. The categories are ours; the wording they are matched against is the committee’s own. Open a category to read the filed descriptions and who was paid. FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026.
All 309 itemized payments filed this cycle. Spending below the itemization threshold is not filed line by line.
21 payments were reported as a lump sum, such as a card or payroll bill, with the detail filed underneath as memo entries. Those entries, $112,648 in all, are counted under the payee and purpose they name rather than under the processor that was paid. The total is the same either way.
| Name | Amount |
|---|---|
| 3 payments · 17% of all spending | $409,260 |
| 10 payments · 9.7% of all spending | $227,761 |
| 11 payments · 8.1% of all spending | $189,059 |
| 41 payments · 6.3% of all spending | $148,081 |
| 3 payments · 5.1% of all spending | $118,283 |
| 2 payments · 2.1% of all spending | $49,000 |
| 69 payments · 1.3% of all spending | $31,387 |
| 18 payments · 1.3% of all spending | $30,384 |
The people, firms and committees paid the most, across every kind of payment. Each share is of everything the committee reported spending this cycle, not only the itemized payments above. A payee that is itself a committee links to its own profile.
| Occupation as filed | Amount |
|---|---|
| 311 contributions · 31% of ranked | $165,015 |
| Written instead of an occupation · 504 contributions · 24% of ranked | $125,917 |
| Written instead of an occupation · 60 contributions · 6.8% of ranked | $35,797 |
| 24 contributions · 4% of ranked | $21,125 |
| 48 contributions · 3.8% of ranked | $19,870 |
| 15 contributions · 2.8% of ranked | $14,800 |
| 9 contributions · 2.3% of ranked | $12,050 |
| 12 contributions · 1.9% of ranked | $10,075 |
A further $250 came from donors whose answer names no occupation (blank), so it is not ranked. Itemized gifts over $200, grouped by the words donors filed: not an industry classification, and a gift from an employee is not a gift from the employer. The FEC’s grouping also counts joint-fundraising memo lines, so these rows can add up to more than the itemized total. Gifts of $200 or less ($529,463) are not itemized, so no employer or occupation is filed for them.