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California · California's 31st District · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Eric Ching

RepublicanTop two

Former Walnut city councilor (2012–2024) and runner-up for the 38th district in 2022 and 2024

Electoral history

Earlier races in California, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2024

    U.S. House · CA-38 Nov 5, 2024

    R · 40.2% · 110,792 votes

    Lost
  2. 2022

    U.S. House · CA-38 Nov 8, 2022

    R · 41.9% · 73,051 votes

    Lost

Fundraising

Raised
$96.6K
From individuals
$96.3K
Spent
$122.5K
Cash on hand
$14.3K

Money: FEC, through Sep 30, 2026.

Opponents in 2026