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Midterms 2026 · US House

CA-13 House race: Adam Gray vs Kevin Lincoln

How the candidates in the California's 13th district race are arguing their case, read the same way for each of them. Updated every 15 minutes until election day, 3 November 2026.

Cook Political Report rating: Lean D

AG

Adam Gray

Democrat · incumbent

Absolutes0.3

Not enough statements this week for a hostility reading.

Audience impact, 30 days: +4 reassures or unites

28 Sept 2026 · Congressional Record

Dr. Tietjen earned his Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Administration from the California State University, Fresno, and his Doctor of Education, Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Southern California. In 1980, Dr. Tietjen started…
Absolutes

Audience impact +4 reassures or unites

3 Sept 2026 · Office of Rep. Gray

Delivering for the Central Valley means doing the work to make sure our communities have the resources they need to grow and thrive. These projects represent real investments in communities across our district, and I look forward to visiting each one, hearing…

Audience impact +1 leans reassuring

2 Sept 2026 · Office of Rep. Gray

Yosemite isn’t for sale. Growing up in Merced, the Gateway to Yosemite, I've seen firsthand generations of families who have visited, worked, and made memories at this historic park. We must protect our public lands and ensure Yosemite remains accessible to…

Audience impact +2 reassures or unites

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KL

Kevin Lincoln

Republican

Threat & fear1.7

Hostility this week 1.9 / 10 (too little history yet for a personal norm).

Audience impact, 30 days: +2 reassures or unites

16 Oct 2026 · CalMatters

My message resonates with the voters regardless of a party. They’re not red or blue — they’re red, white and blue. Regardless of what party’s in power, you should be focused on putting the American people first and putting money back into the pockets of the…
Threat & fear

Audience impact +2 reassures or unites

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