United States Representative, 31st District in Congressional District 31, California

2026 Primary Election

• Eric Ching — Member of the Walnut City Council in Walnut, California

  Eric Ching is an American politician and entrepreneur who has been a member of the Walnut City Council in California since 2012. He served as Mayor of Walnut from 2016 to 2017 and again in 2021. Born in Taiwan, Ching immigrated to the United States in 1982. He earned a bachelor's degree from California State University, Los Angeles, and has a professional background in the telecommunications sector, owning and operating a business for over 30 years. Ching has also been president of the Chinese American Association of Walnut and volunteers for local churches and nonprofits. He previously ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in California's 38th congressional district in 2022 and 2024.

• Gil Cisneros — U.S. Representative for California's 31st congressional district in Covina, California

  Gilbert "Gil" Ray Cisneros Jr. was born in Los Angeles, California, in 1971. He served as a U.S. Navy officer for ten years after graduating from George Washington University on a Naval ROTC scholarship. In 2010, Cisneros and his wife won a lottery jackpot and established The Gilbert & Jacki Cisneros Foundation, focusing on providing educational opportunities for Hispanic students. He previously represented California's 39th congressional district from 2019 to 2021. In 2021, President Joe Biden appointed Cisneros as Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, a role he held until September 2023. He was elected to represent the 31st district in November 2024. Cisneros holds a B.A. in Political Science from George Washington University, an M.B.A. from Regis University, and a Master's in Urban Education Policy from Brown University.

• Erskine Levi — Social Science Teacher in Glendora, California

  Erskine Levi is a social science teacher with nearly 30 years of experience in U.S. Government, Economics, and World History. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in the Regular Army, National Guard, and Reserves for 20 years, retiring as a Captain. His military roles included Military Police Officer, Armored Cavalry, and Military Intelligence. He is also a former law enforcement officer. Levi has previously run for this congressional seat.