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U.S. Representative, 4th Congressional District

Vote for
1
Term
2 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A member of the U.S. House of Representatives votes on federal laws, taxes and spending on behalf of the district.

Public safety

Housing

Economy & jobs

Environment & parks

Health & human services

  • Thomas StalcupRepublican

    • Supports a hybrid of Medicare for All and private insurance
    • Supports broad, immediate drug price negotiation
  • Jake AuchinclossDemocratic

    • Supports doubling the reach of community health centers

Government & transparency

  • Thomas StalcupRepublican

    • Proposes suspending ICE operations without officer body cameras
    • Supports federal voter photo ID requirement
    • Proposes amendments overturning Citizens United, setting term limits
  • Jake AuchinclossDemocratic

    • Voted against funding ICE on every floor voteIn office

Courts & justice

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