Taxes & spending
Opposes new federal taxes and supports reducing wasteful spending and helping small businesses.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Armen Kurdian
Candidate for U.S. House · California · District 49
THE PERSON
Background
Armen Kurdian is a retired Navy captain whose campaign biography reports 25 years of military service. He describes community work with nonprofits, veterans and local government after his Navy career.
Roots
- Military: Retired U.S. Navy captain; campaign reports 25 years of service
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.
Energy
Supports domestic energy production, reliable infrastructure and an all-of-the-above approach to lower utility costs.
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Supports manufacturing, apprenticeships, trade education and reducing business regulations.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Public safety
Supports training and equipment for first responders, modernized search-and-rescue capabilities and enforcement against fentanyl trafficking.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Veterans & defense
Supports defense funding and veterans’ healthcare and benefits.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Healthcare
Supports lower prescription costs, protection of Medicare and Social Security, and better VA care; detailed financing is not specified.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Government ethics
Supports congressional term limits and greater transparency.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 49 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.
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