Lou Correa

DINCUMBENTU.S. Representative for California's 46th District (since 2017)

Advanced from the June 2, 2026 top-two primary.

Lou Correa is the Democratic incumbent seeking re-election in the 46th District, which covers Orange County cities including Anaheim and Santa Ana. He previously served in the California State Assembly, on the Orange County Board of Supervisors, and in the California State Senate.[1][2]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

On the record — official actions

actionServes on the House Committee on Homeland Security (Border Security and Enforcement, and Counterterrorism and Intelligence subcommittees) and the Committee on the Judiciary (Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee) for the 2025-2026 term.[1]

Positions on the issues

SupportsExpand public health coverage
Opposed repealing the Affordable Care Act and has opposed cuts to Medicaid and Medicare, calling for bipartisan solutions to improve the ACA.[5]
“As a Member of Congress, he opposed the repeal of the Affordable Care Act because it would have left 22 million Americans without healthcare coverage.”
SupportsIncrease police funding and staffing
Has supported legislation to protect police officers and give them access to resources to better protect the communities they serve.[5]
“he has supported legislation to protect officers and help them get access to the resources they need to better protect the communities they serve”

In their words — priorities

Ensuring everyone has access to affordable and quality healthcare, which he calls one of his top priorities.[5]
Helping businesses and workers get their fair share, saying the path to the middle class starts with a good job.[5]
Continuing to advocate for comprehensive immigration reform.[5]

Background

Earned a B.A. in economics from California State University, Fullerton in 1980, and an MBA and Juris Doctor from UCLA in 1985.[1]
Worked as a teacher in the Rancho Santiago Community College District, and as an investment banker and real estate broker.[1]
Served in the California State Assembly from 1998 to 2004, on the Orange County Board of Supervisors from 2004 to 2006, and in the California State Senate from 2006 to 2014, before his election to Congress in 2016.[1]

Campaign money

Raised $1.2M · spent $614K · $2.5M cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗