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California · U.S. House — District 17 · 2026
Ritesh Tandon
Republican Challenger Official filing data
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Filing facts
- Name as filed
- TANDON, RITESH
- Office sought
- U.S. House — District 17, California
- Election year
- 2026
- Party (as filed)
- Republican
- Seat status
- Challenger
- FEC status
- Statutory candidate (raised or spent over $5,000)
- Website
- Campaign website: www.tandonforcongress.com
- FEC candidate ID
- H0CA17193
- Principal committee
- C00721878
Campaign finance summary
As reported to the FEC, through 10/14/2026. Figures are cycle-to-date totals for the principal campaign committee.
| Total receipts | $57,011 |
|---|---|
| Contributions from individuals | $56,986 |
| Total disbursements | $51,784 |
| Cash on hand | $5,227 |
Stated positions
Paraphrased neutrally from the candidate’s own published materials. Each statement is attributed (“states…”) and cited. We do not evaluate the feasibility or accuracy of promises. Every candidate in this race is summarized the same way. How we compile these.
| Topic | Summary of stated position | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Calls for middle-class relief, stronger market competition, and a crackdown on hidden junk fees. | Campaign website — tandonforcongress.com Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Housing | Calls for federal incentives for new housing supply, rewards for faster local permitting, and first-time homebuyer savings tools. | Campaign website — tandonforcongress.com Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Education | Calls for more affordable college and career pathways and higher teacher pay in California. | Campaign website — tandonforcongress.com Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Health care | Calls for reducing the medical cost burden on families and seniors. | Campaign website — tandonforcongress.com Accessed October 22, 2026 |
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Legislative record
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