Shane Lewis

R

Advanced from the June 2 top-two primary with 29.3% of the vote

Shane Lewis is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, R&D electrical test engineer for a medical device company, and former small-business owner and church worship leader in San Jose, running for a second time against Rep. Zoe Lofgren.[3]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

Positions on the issues

  • SupportsExpand immigration enforcement and deportations

    Supports combining stronger border enforcement with reforms addressing migrant exploitation, criticizing the incumbent for blocking border-security measures.[3]

  • OpposesRaise taxes on high earners or corporations

    Calls for a simple, low flat tax on wages rather than higher taxes, saying government's core purpose is not 'to control lives or raise taxes.'[3]

    “Government's core purpose is to secure our unalienable rights and liberties — not to control lives or raise taxes.”
  • MixedFaster transition away from fossil fuels

    Supports hydropower expansion and dam infrastructure alongside wildfire and watershed management, without addressing a broader fossil-fuel transition.[3]

In their words — priorities

  • Names immigration reform as a top issue, saying he would combine 'Republican respect for law and order with Democratic love of liberty' and criticizing Rep. Lofgren for blocking border-security measures.[3]
  • Calls for a simple, low flat tax on wages, reduced regulation, and tax breaks framed around a 'Make America Healthy Again' agenda.[3]
  • Prioritizes water and energy policy for the district, including wildfire prevention, hydropower expansion, desalination, and dam safety.[3]

Background

  • Joined the U.S. Marine Corps after high school; earned two meritorious promotions and qualified as a paratrooper at Fort Benning, Georgia.[3]
  • Currently works as an R&D Electrical Test Engineer for a medical device company, with prior R&D roles at Zeltiq, Thoratec, St. Jude Medical, Abbott, and Procept-Biorobotics.[3]
  • Previously ran a small business teaching music and served as a worship leader and elder at a church in San Jose.[3]

Campaign money

Raised $60K · spent $57K · $3,307 cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗

Also on the ballot for this seat: Zoe Lofgren · Compare side by side

Sources cited in this profile

  1. 3.Shane Lewis — Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey Candidate's own words