Brian Burley
Republican
U.S. Representative, 42nd District
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Overview
Brian Burley is a trustee on the Huntington Beach City School District Board.1 He works as a system administrator at USC.2 He is also running for an at-large seat on the Huntington Beach City Council.3 A constitutional law expert told the Orange County Register that he likely could not serve in both offices if elected.3
Burley said he would support responsible federal spending, tax relief for families and small businesses, expanded domestic energy production, and fewer costly federal regulations.4 To address housing affordability, he proposes expanding federal mortgage credit certificate programs for first-time homebuyers, with updated eligibility limits for high-cost areas.4 He says surveillance tools like license plate readers should be limited to targeted public-safety investigations, with warrants generally required and strict data retention limits.4 On immigration, he calls for permanently secured borders, completion of the border wall, nationwide employment verification, and stronger action against sanctuary jurisdictions.4
His campaign says he has stood for parental rights and fiscal responsibility on the school board.1
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $231,371Of this, $186,000 came from the candidate.
- Cash on hand
- $5,509
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts from people ($200 or less) | $22,656 | 10% |
| Larger gifts from people | $22,201 | 10% |
| The candidate | $186,000 | 80% |
| Other receipts | $514 | Under 1% |
Source: Federal Election Commission filings for Brian Burley for Congress
Endorsements
Sources
- Bio | Brian Burley for Congress, Brian Burley campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Brian Burley, CA-42 candidate, 2026 election questionnaire, Orange County Register. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Election 2026: Why a Huntington Beach candidate will appear twice on ballots, Orange County Register. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- California's 42nd Congressional District candidates align on surveillance tech, differ on immigration policy, Orange County Register. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 CRP Endorsements, California Republican Party. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- November 3, 2026 General Election: Party Endorsements for Voter-Nominated Offices, Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- November 2026 General Election Endorsements (updated August 26, 2026), California Republican Assembly. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsements | Brian Burley for Congress, Brian Burley for Congress. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- California ProLife Council 2026 Voter Guide, California ProLife Council. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Reform California Voter Guide: Los Angeles County, Reform California. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
