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Angélica Dueñas
Democratic candidate in the top-two general for U.S. House, California’s 29th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Angélica Dueñas is one of two Democrats on the November 3, 2026 ballot for U.S. House in California’s 29th District, against Luz Rivas (D, inc.). It is a top-two race: the two leaders of the primary advanced, whatever their party, so there is no party nominee. Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Angélica Dueñas’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Angélica Dueñas’s campaign has raised $97,450 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $16,145 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$97,351
- PACs and other committees$99
From donors who gave over $200: $22,873 after refunds, in gifts through October 14, 2026; 97% from California, 3% from other states. Top states: California $22,273 (97%), Washington $500 (2%), Maryland $100 (under 1%). 27 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H8CA29100 (2026 reports).
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Angélica Dueñas’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Luz Rivas (Democratic, incumbent); Angélica Dueñas (Democratic)
- Incumbent: Luz Rivas (D)
- Rating: Solid DAverage of 5; all agree
- California 29th District 2026: who’s running
- Every California race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in California
Ballots are mailed to every registered voter. Returning it: postmarked by Nov 3 and received by Nov 10, or dropped off by 8 p.m. Nov 3. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- How to vote by mail or in person in California
- Check your registration on California’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for California
Ballots already cast in California: 3,160,419 (mail ballots returned and in-person ballots cast, as of Oct 24; California Secretary of State): 28% of 2022 midterm turnout in California (11,146,620) · 14% of registered voters in California
About Angélica Dueñas
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Background
- Served on the Sun Valley Neighborhood Council, including two terms as president. · angelica4congress.com (source for Served on the Sun Valley Neighborhood Council, including two terms as president.)
- Bachelor's degree in political science, California State University, Los Angeles; master's in organizational leadership, Woodbury University. · angelica4congress.com (source for Bachelor's degree in political science, California State University, Los Angeles; master's in organizational leadership, Woodbury University.)
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: “I will never vote to send U.S. weapons or military aid to Israel.” angelica4congress.com (source for Israel and Gaza statement)
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “Accepts zero corporate money, so she is only beholden to the people and not special interests.” angelica4congress.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “Advocating for Medicare for All, promoting a single-payer solution for reform to our current healthcare system.” angelica4congress.com (source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “Protect the right to unionize, raise the minimum wage to a living wage, defend collective bargaining, and guarantee fair pay, safe workplaces, and strong labor protections for all workers.” angelica4congress.com (source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “Advocating for inclusive immigration policies, we champion legal status for all, DREAM Act citizenship, work visa programs, healthcare access, and justice for asylum seekers.” angelica4congress.com (source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “Ensuring housing as a fundamental right, we combat gentrification, advocate for affordable homes, and strive to end homelessness through comprehensive programs and healthcare reform.” angelica4congress.com (source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Angélica Dueñas has used:
Photo of Angélica Dueñas: Global Voices for Justice (photo of Angélica Dueñas), CC BY 3.0.
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Questions and answers
Has Angélica Dueñas been backed by AIPAC?
No. Angélica Dueñas has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Angélica Dueñas had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.