Mike Cargile
R
Mike Cargile is a Republican candidate for California's 35th Congressional District who has run for the seat in multiple previous cycles. He describes himself as a 'Reagan Republican, a Constitutional Conservative and America First.'[3]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Positions on the issues
- SupportsExpand immigration enforcement and deportations
Describes illegal crossings at the southern border as a top concern tied to trafficking, fentanyl, crime, and job losses, and says stopping it is his first priority.[3]
“First, we must stop the invasion of our country through our Southern border.”
- OpposesFaster transition away from fossil fuels
Promises to 'protect the gas in your stoves, the gas in your cars,' and lists energy independence and alternatives to wind and solar as a policy focus.[3]
“I promise to protect the gas in your stoves, the gas in your cars, the price of food on your table and the safety of your family.”
In their words — priorities
- In his 2024 survey, listed border security, opposition to transgender participation in girls' sports and to 'the sexualization of our children,' and protecting gas stoves, gas-powered cars, food prices, and family safety as key campaign messages.[3]
- Says he is passionate about international relations with the Latino community, veterans and the military, energy independence, and domestic manufacturing.[3]
Background
- Says he worked in Hollywood as a writer, actor, director, producer, editor, and marketing director, and previously served as a Quartermaster Army officer before going into the Individual Ready Reserve after the Gulf War.[3]
- Has completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in multiple election cycles, including 2020, 2022, and 2024, for prior runs for this seat.[3]
Campaign money
Raised $4,759 · spent $2,357 · $2,873 cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗