House · CA-45 · Challenger

Michelle Steel

RCA

Push for answers before voters decide.

General: Nov 3, 2026 · 144d

Candidate Biography

About Michelle Steel

Michelle Steel (Republican Party) was a member of the U.S. House, representing California's 45th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2023. She left office on January 3, 2025. Steel (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent California's 45th Congressional District. She will not appear on the ballot for the primary on June 2, 2026. Donald Trump (R) annou…

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Issues Ledger

Civic Accountability Board

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War-Crime Accountability

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Congressional Stock Trading Ban

No trading on the people's trust.

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Citizens United Reform

Reduce corporate/election-money distortion after Citizens United.

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Universal Healthcare

Care without medical bankruptcy.

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GeneralNov 3, 2026

Funding and Source Signals

Money & Influence

Where the Money Comes From

$1,252,672 total receipts

7%from small donors (<$200)

0%from corporate-aligned PACs

Small donors (<$200)*$84K7%

Larger individual donors*$10K<1%

Other PACs*$3K<1%

Self-funded$1.1M90%

Other receipts$26K2%

Top PAC Contributors

In The Arena PAC$3K

FEC receipts through Oct 9, 2025 (canonical). *Donor-size and PAC-type splits estimated from Political Integrity breakdowns of itemized contributions. ↗ FEC source

FEC Finance Snapshot

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Finance, Insurance & Real Estate

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Accountability Record

In Congress / Disclosures / Field Note

In Congress

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Field Note

“A candidate asking for power should be willing to answer clear questions in public.”