Brad Sherman
Democratic, incumbent
U.S. Representative, 32nd District
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Overview
Brad Sherman has served in the U.S. House since 1997 and represents California's 32nd District.1 He is a senior member of the Foreign Affairs and Financial Services committees.1 He chaired the Subcommittee on Investor Protection and Capital Markets from 2019 to 2023.1 Before Congress, he chaired the California State Board of Equalization.1 He led the repeal of the state’s snack tax.1
In 2026, he introduced the Stop Oil Exports to Lower Gas Prices Act.2 Sherman joined a letter urging FEMA to release $745 million in hazard mitigation funds for Los Angeles wildfire recovery.3 According to his campaign, he has voted against funding ICE and authored the first articles of impeachment against President Trump.4 His campaign says he supports capping drug prices and advocates building a subway through the Sepulveda Pass.4
In 1997, he secured a $699 million appropriation for land acquisition.1 He also secured $20 million to complete the Backbone Trail.1 He helped create the Consumer Financial Protection Agency.1
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $2,514,330
- Cash on hand
- $2,668,480
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts from people ($200 or less) | $11,439 | Under 1% |
| Larger gifts from people | $1,424,014 | 57% |
| PACs and other committees | $703,424 | 28% |
| Transfers from other campaign committees | $48,283 | 2% |
| Other receipts | $327,170 | 13% |
Source: Federal Election Commission filings for Sherman for Congress
Endorsements
Sources
- Biography - Congressman Brad Sherman | - House.gov, U.S. House of Representatives. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Brad Sherman, Library of Congress. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Ranking Member Maxine Waters and Congressman Brad Sherman Urge FEMA to Immediately Release Hazard Mitigation Funds for L.A. Wildfire Recovery, U.S. House Committee on Financial Services Democrats. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Media | Brad Sherman for Congress, Brad Sherman campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- November 3, 2026 General Election: Party Endorsements for Voter-Nominated Offices, Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsements | Brad Sherman for Congress, Brad Sherman for Congress. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- JDCA Endorsed Candidates, Jewish Democratic Council of America. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- The Steady State Endorses Brad Sherman for California's 32nd Congressional District, The Steady State. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsements, Sierra Club Angeles Chapter. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- CFT Endorsements, General Election 2026 (Tuesday, November 3), California Federation of Teachers. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 2026 Candidate Recommendations, California Teachers Association. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- November 2026 General Election Endorsements, Democrats for Israel – Los Angeles. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- SEIU 721 COPE Slate, November 3, 2026 General Election, SEIU Local 721. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.