Housing
Supports removing regulatory barriers to increase affordable market-rate housing and reduce housing costs.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Steve Manos
Candidate for U.S. House · California · District 39
THE PERSON
Background
Steve Manos is a business owner and Lake Elsinore city councilmember who has served multiple terms as mayor. His campaign biography describes regional work on transportation, conservation and local government.
Roots
- Career: Business owner since 1996
- Public service: Elected to Lake Elsinore City Council in 2012; mayor in 2015, 2019, 2024 and 2026
- Service: Former Inland Valleys Association of Realtors president and Riverside Transit Authority director
Background sources checked October 28, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Transportation
Calls for repairs and additional capacity on Interstate 215.
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Supports protecting parental rights.
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Supports legislation limiting government overreach.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 39 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.
California Secretary of State · Certified general election candidates ↗Portrait source ↗Photo: City of Lake Elsinore · Public domain · Cropped to fit
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