Richard Pan

Candidate for United States Representative in Sacramento, CA

Richard Pan is a candidate for United States Representative District 6 in Congressional District 6, California — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Lauren Babb Tomlinson, Martha Guerrero, Thien Ho, Tyler Vandenberg, Michael Stansfield, Kevin Kiley.

Dr. Richard Pan is a pediatrician, former California State Senator, and UC Davis professor running for the U.S. House of Representatives in California's 6th Congressional District. Representing the Sacramento area in the State Legislature from 2010 to 2022, he was known for championing landmark public health and child safety laws, including legislation eliminating personal belief exemptions for school vaccines. Pan's campaign focuses on expanding healthcare access and lowering living costs.