Lou Correa
Candidate for U.S. Representative, Congressional District 46
Lou Correa is the U.S. Representative for California's 46th District. He is the incumbent. He has served since January 2017. Before Congress, he held other posts in Orange County. He served in the California State Assembly. That ran from 1998 to 2004. He served on the Orange County Board of Supervisors. That ran from 2005 to 2006. He served in the California State Senate. That ran from 2006 to 2014. Correa grew up in Anaheim. He now lives in Santa Ana. He holds an economics degree. It is from California State University, Fullerton. He also holds a JD and MBA from UCLA. He has worked as an investment banker. He has also worked as a college instructor. He is a real estate broker too. In Congress, he sits on two panels. They are Homeland Security and the Judiciary. He seeks a sixth term now. That vote is in November 2026. Born January 24, 1958. Home: Santa Ana, California, in Orange County; he grew up in Anaheim. Occupation: U.S. Representative, incumbent. His background is in banking, teaching, and real estate. Prior office: incumbent since January 2017. He earlier served in the state Assembly, 1998-2004. He also served on the county board, 2005-2006. He served in the state Senate too, 2006-2014.
On the issues
- Economy & Jobs
Correa supports policies aimed at job creation and backing local businesses and entrepreneurs, framing good jobs as the path to the middle class.
Source → - Taxes & Cost of Living
Correa favors higher taxes on the wealthy and opposes broad tax cuts that he says increase the federal deficit and force program cuts.
Source → - Health & Health Care
Correa has opposed repealing the Affordable Care Act and cuts to Medicaid/Medicare, and says he supports bipartisan efforts to improve existing programs.
Source → - Immigration & Border
Correa supports DACA recipients ("Dreamers"), favors a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, has introduced legislation to guarantee refugees and immigrants access to legal counsel, and continues to push comprehensive immigration reform.
Source → - Reproductive & Social Issues
Correa supports abortion rights and has a strong pro-choice voting record, reflected in a 100% rating from NARAL Pro-Choice America and an F grade from the anti-abortion Susan B. Anthony List.
Source → - Education & Schools
Correa says he has worked to expand college access and supports policies helping more students reach their academic potential; separately he opposes student suspensions for "willful defiance."
Source → - Public Safety & Policing
Correa supports gun-control measures, including background-check requirements for firearm transfers, while also emphasizing support for law enforcement and first responders.
Source → - Criminal Justice & Courts
Correa favors approaches emphasizing reduced recidivism over stricter punishment.
Source → - Environment, Energy & Climate
Correa supports regulation of greenhouse gas emissions and renewable energy initiatives, describes a goal of "energy independence without harming the environment," and supports EPA clean air/water standards, though he has opposed a single-use plastic bag ban.
Source → - Foreign Policy & Defense
Correa opposes unilateral military intervention without congressional approval, voted to remove U.S. forces from hostilities against Yemen and to repeal the 2002 Iraq war authorization, and has supported expanded veterans' benefits including the Veterans' Choice Act and GI Bill funding.
Source → - Government, Elections & Democracy
Correa strongly favors automatic voter registration and easier voting access.
Source → - Technology & Privacy
Correa has opposed reauthorization of FISA surveillance authority and voted against a 2022 antitrust package targeting large corporations, putting him at odds with most House Democrats on that antitrust vote.
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