Michael J. "mike" Barkley

Michael J. "mike" Barkley is a candidate for United States Representative District 5 Primary Election in 2026 in Congressional District 5, California.

Candidate for United States Representative in Manteca, CA

Also running: Michael Masuda, Dan Stroud, Tom Mcclintock.

Michael J. "Mike" Barkley is a lawyer, computer programmer, small business owner, and U.S. Navy veteran running for the U.S. House to represent California's 5th Congressional District. He earned his law degree from Armstrong College Law School in 1980. A self-described progressive Democrat and local activist, Barkley's campaign platform emphasizes adopting Medicare for All, strengthening federal wildfire suppression, affordable housing, and addressing water shortages.