Adam Gray

Adam Gray has served as U.S. Representative for California's 13th Congressional District since January 2025. He won one of the closest House races in 2024 by just 0.1 points. He is a former California state assemblymember.

Incumbency status: challenger

Residence: Merced, CA

Biography

Adam Gray was born in Merced, California. He served in the California State Assembly from 2012 to 2024. He was elected to Congress in 2024, defeating Republican John Duarte by just 0.1 percentage points in one of the closest House races in the country. He represents a district in California's Central Valley.

Professional background

U.S. Representative (2025–present); California state assemblymember (2012–2024)

Public service

California State Assembly (2012–2024); U.S. Representative (2025–present)

In this race

Issue positions

Healthcare - ACA & Medicaid (Healthcare)
Adam Gray led efforts to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits, ensuring continued financial assistance for health insurance. He introduced the Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act, aimed at making healthcare more affordable and accessible. Gray voted against the One Big Beautiful Bill, which included provisions he opposed related to healthcare policy.
Immigration - Border Security (Immigration)
Adam Gray joined a bipartisan group to reintroduce the Dignity Act, which establishes a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. He publicly stated that the 'Central Valley cannot function without our immigrant community,' highlighting the economic reliance on immigrant labor. His support for the Dignity Act indicates a position that prioritizes comprehensive immigration reform over solely enforcement-focused measures.
Public Safety - Crime (Public Safety)
Adam Gray secured VIPER funding, which demonstrably reduced the murder rate in the region. He opposed Proposition 25, which would have eliminated cash bail, and Proposition 47, which reduced certain felony offenses to misdemeanors. Gray also opposed Proposition 57, which allowed for early prison release for non-violent offenders. His actions reflect a stance focused on maintaining stricter criminal justice measures and supporting law enforcement funding.
Taxation - Working Families Tax Cuts (Taxation)
Adam Gray voted against the Working Families Tax Cuts. This vote restores income taxes on tips for 4 million tipped workers and on overtime for over 80 million hourly workers. It also restores income taxes on Social Security for millions of retirees and cuts the Child Tax Credit from $2,200 back to $2,000 per child. Furthermore, it reduces the standard deduction for 90% of taxpayers and eliminates the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, which was the largest rural healthcare investment in decades. This vote reverses increased Medicare payments to rural providers and constitutes the largest tax increase in American history.
Energy - Climate (Energy)
Adam Gray supports recognizing hydroelectricity as a renewable energy source, advocating for its inclusion in clean energy initiatives. He introduced the End the California Water Crisis Package, a legislative effort to address water scarcity and management issues in the state. His positions indicate a focus on diverse energy solutions and proactive measures to tackle environmental challenges specific to California.

Ratings & scores

  • Heritage Action for America: 0% (2025)
  • Club for Growth: 40% (2025)
  • FreedomWorks: 24% (2025)
  • NumbersUSA: F (2026)
  • NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business): 71% (2016)
  • AFL-CIO: 92% (2025)
  • League of Conservation Voters (LCV): 61% (2025)
  • Reproductive Freedom for All (NARAL): 100% (2025)
  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund: 100% (2024)