Richard T. Minner

Retired Software Architect in Santa Rosa, CA

Richard T. Minner is a candidate for United States Representative District 1 in Congressional District 1, California — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Audrey Denney, Janice Karrman, Mike Mcguire, James Gallagher, Timothy Sean Kelly.

Richard T. Minner is a retired software architect and engineer running as a No Party Preference candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in California's 1st Congressional District. Born and raised in Northern California, Minner retired from his software career in April 2026. He is campaigning on an independent, non-partisan platform, emphasizing the need to "put people before parties." Minner proposes consulting a district advisory council to guide his policy decisions in Congress.