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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE

Brian Burley

Candidate for U.S. House · California · District 42

RepublicanConfirmed ballot candidate

THE PERSON

Background

Brian Burley serves on the Huntington Beach City School District board. His campaign biography describes a career in information technology and higher education and a childhood in Michigan.

Roots

  • Public service: Huntington Beach City School District trustee
  • Career: Information technology and higher education

Education

  • University of Southern California · Undergraduate degree, Political Economy
  • University of Southern California · Master’s degrees in Public Policy, Digital Media Management and Emergency Management

Background sources checked October 29, 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.

THE ELECTION

Ballot & sources

U.S. House · District 42 · November 3, 2026

Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.

California Secretary of State · Certified general election candidates ↗

The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.