THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Candidate for U.S. House · California · District 15
THE PERSON
Charles Hoelter is a retired UPS supervisor running for California’s 15th Congressional District.
Background sources checked October 28, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Argues that changing California clean-energy regulations could reduce energy costs; did not describe a specific federal mechanism in the May 2026 interview.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Expressed broad support for the Trump administration’s immigration policies in the May 2026 interview.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Supports restricting sports participation by biological sex.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Says the federal government should monitor AI; did not offer a detailed regulatory framework in the reviewed interview.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
U.S. House · District 15 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.
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