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Candidates › CA-49 race › 2025–2026
Armen Kurdian
R Republican nominee for U.S. House, CA-49
Has not served in Congress
- On the ballot
- On the general election ballotNov 3, 2026 · California US House 49
- Where to vote
- Find your polling place (opens in a new tab) · More ways to vote
- Top priorities
- Cost of Living
- Affordable Utilities
- Jobs & Business Growth
- Public Safety
- Veterans & National Security
- Money
- $189.2K raised, $158.8K spent, $30.4K cash on hand (through Oct 14, 2026). Where it comes from
- Who gives
- 8.5% of individual money from donors at $200 or less · 100% from California · largest committee giver EUREKA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE, $1K
- Outside groups
- $2.5K supporting Kurdian
- Backed by
- Darrell Issa · Ken Calvert · Brian Jones and 73 more. As the campaign lists them
7 priorities from kurdianforcongress.com, in the order they are listed there. Every heading and the text under it is copied exactly, as one passage for each page it is from, and links to that place on the page; hover a source to see which passage it opens.
Working families are squeezed by housing, groceries, and gas. Armen will lower costs and stop the wasteful spending driving them up.
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Working families are struggling with high costs of housing, gas, groceries, and everything in between. Armen will fight to lower the cost of living, cut wasteful federal spending, oppose tax increases, and support policies that help small businesses and create good-paying jobs.
- •Lower costs for working families
- •Cut wasteful government spending
- •Oppose new federal taxes
- •Support American small businesses
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California families pay some of the highest energy bills in the nation. Armen will fight to lower utility costs and keep power reliable.
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California families are paying some of the highest energy costs in the nation. Armen supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy that lowers costs, reduces our dependence on foreign oil, and keeps America energy independent.
- •Lower energy costs for families
- •Achieve American energy independence
- •Support responsible domestic energy production
- •Invest in reliable energy infrastructure
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Bring good-paying jobs back to Southern California. Armen will support small business and cut the regulations pushing employers out of California.
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Southern California families need good-paying jobs close to home. Armen will fight to bring back manufacturing, support small businesses, expand apprenticeships and trade education, and cut the regulations that push employers out of California.
- •Bring back manufacturing
- •Support small business
- •Expand trade & apprenticeship programs
- •Cut job-killing regulations
- •Keep jobs in California
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Safe communities are the foundation of a strong America. Drawing on his Navy and search-and-rescue background, Armen will back the men and women who keep us safe — from local police and firefighters to the Coast Guard and first responders — and make sure they have the training, equipment, and support they need.
- •Back the blue and support first responders
- •Modernize search-and-rescue capabilities
- •Crack down on fentanyl and cartel trafficking
- •Restore law and order in our neighborhoods
National security starts with strength.
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As a 25-year Navy veteran, Armen knows firsthand what our military needs to keep America safe. He'll fight for our veterans to get the care and benefits they've earned, and ensure our military has the resources to defend our nation.
- •Ensure veterans receive quality healthcare
- •Fully fund our national defense
- •Support military families
- •Honor our commitment to those who served
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Healthcare costs are too high and access is too limited. Armen will work to lower prescription drug prices, protect Medicare, improve care for veterans, and ensure families have access to quality, affordable healthcare.
- •Lower prescription drug costs
- •Protect Medicare and Social Security
- •Improve VA healthcare
- •Expand access to affordable care
Restoring the American dream — by making government work.
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Washington is broken and out of touch with everyday Americans. Armen will work to drain the swamp, end corruption, impose term limits on Congress, and make government work for the people—not special interests.
- •End wasteful spending and corruption
- •Support congressional term limits
- •Make government transparent and accountable
- •Put constituents before special interests
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