Tom McClintock
U.S. Representative, CA-5 since 2009. Re-elected in 2026. Next on the ballot in 2028.
U.S. Representative, CA-5Born 1956Journalist
- In office
- 17 yrs
- Since 2009
- Bills became law
- 0
- 26 sponsored, 119th Congress
- Votes missed
- 3.4%
- Chamber median 2.1%
- With party
- 98%
- On votes splitting the parties
- Last margin
- +12.7
- Won 2026
- Next election
- 2028
- Nov 7, 2028
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
Committees
119th Congress.
- House Committee on Natural ResourcesWater, Wildlife and FisheriesFederal Lands
- House Committee on the JudiciaryImmigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement · ChairThe Constitution and Limited Government
- House Committee on the Budget
Source: congress-legislators committeesUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
Legislation
Native Americans · Passed House Sep 2026
Public Lands and Natural Resources · Passed House Sep 2026
Public Lands and Natural Resources · Passed House Jul 2026
Source: Congress.gov billsUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 3:27 PM ET
Voting record
Where McClintock sits in the U.S. House
McClintock is closer to the center than 22% of the chamber's Republicans.
Closest: Jim Jordan, Abraham Hamadeh, Ronny Jackson
Source: 99chambers roll-call scalingUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 5:06 PM ET
With McClintock’s party
- Votes with the chamber's Republicans98%
- Cosponsorships of the other party's bills10%
Black tick: the average of Republicans in the U.S. House.
Source: 99chambers legislative scores from roll calls and cosponsorships
Key votes
Votes chosen for their effect, not their side: McClintock’s vote, each party’s majority, and the result. An orange vote differs from most Republicans.
| Date | Bill | McClintock | Rep. majority | Dem. majority | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | HR 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | No | Yes | No | Passed 262–159 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | HCONRES 108: Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to… | No | No | Yes | Failed 189–235 |
| Jun 9, 2026 | S 2: Secure America Act | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 214–212 |
| May 13, 2026 | HR 1346: To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure… | No | Yes | No | Passed 218–203 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | HR 2189: To modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and… | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 233–185 |
Source: 99chambers key votes from Congress.gov, Voteview and Open States roll calls
Career
Offices held, and every time McClintock was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Elections
Margin against the seat’s presidential baseline: how the seat voted for president in the same or nearest year.
| Year | Race | Result | Margin | Seat | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | California's 5th District | Won | R+12.7 | R+20.9 | −8.2 |
| 2024 | U.S. House, CA-5 | Won | R+23.5 | — | — |
| 2022 | U.S. House, CA-5 | Won | R+22.6 | — | — |
| 2020 | U.S. House, CA-4 | Won | R+11.9 | — | — |
| 2018 | U.S. House, CA-4 | Won | R+8.3 | — | — |
| 2016 | U.S. House, CA-4 | Won | R+25.4 | — | — |
| 2014 | U.S. House, CA-4 | Won | R+20.1 | — | — |
| 2012 | U.S. House, CA-4 | Won | R+22.2 | — | — |
| 2010 | U.S. House, CA-4 | Won | R+29.8 | — | — |
| 2008 | U.S. House, CA-4 | Won | R+0.5 | — | — |
| 2004 | California State Senate, District 19 | Won | R+21.4 | — | — |
| 2003 | Governor of California (special) | Lost | D+35.2 | — | — |
| 2000 | California State Senate, District 19 | Won | R+15.2 | — | — |
| 1998 | California State Assembly, District 38 | Won | — | — | — |
| 1996 | California State Assembly, District 38 | Won | R+15.8 | — | — |
| 1992 | U.S. House, CA-24 | Lost | D+16.4 | — | — |
| 1990 | California State Assembly, District 36 | Won | R+22.8 | — | — |
| 1988 | California State Assembly, District 36 | Won | R+42.6 | — | — |
| 1986 | California State Assembly, District 36 | Won | R+48.4 | — | — |
| 1984 | California State Assembly, District 36 | Won | R+43.0 | — | — |
| 1982 | California State Assembly, District 36 | Won | R+11.8 | — | — |
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: California Secretary of State (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Campaign money, 2025–26
- Raised
- $1.3M
- Spent
- $1.1M
- Cash
- $314.1K
Source: FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026Updated Nov 3, 2026, 2:14 AM ET
Campaign committees
Open committees can still raise and spend money.
| MCCLINTOCK FOR CONGRESS FEC | Active |
Source: FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026Updated Nov 3, 2026, 2:14 AM ET
Seats McClintock has held
- U.S. House, CA-5 · 2023–2027
- U.S. House, CA-4 · 2009–2023
- California State Senate, District 19 · 2000–2008
- California State Assembly, District 38 · 1996–2000
- California State Assembly, District 36 · 1990–1992
Source: 99chambers results archive
Who McClintock has run against
- Michael Masuda (D) · 2026 general, won
- Michael J. "mike" Barkley (D) · 2024 election, won
- Brynne S. Kennedy (D) · 2020 election, won
- Jessica Morse (D) · 2018 election, won
- Robert W. Derlet (D) · 2016 election, won
- Arthur "art" Moore (R) · 2014 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: California Secretary of State (unofficial)
How we know McClintock
One person, matched across every source we use.
- Bioguide M001177
- FEC H6CA21135
- Wikidata Q535887
- Ballotpedia Tom McClintock
- Vote Smart 9715
- GovTrack 412295
- OpenSecrets N00006863
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET