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Public disputes concerning the 2026 U.S. midterm election cycle, including campaigns, candidates, conventions, advertising, endorsements, and election-related policy promises.
Counts show individual statements. They do not assign an overall position.
3 statements on this page. Dates: February 28, 2026 to September 30, 2026
3 matching statements. Dates: February 28, 2026 to September 30, 2026
3 published statements. Dates: February 28, 2026 to September 30, 2026
3 published statements. Dates: February 28, 2026 to September 30, 2026
3 statements on this page. Dates: February 28, 2026 to September 30, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. representative from California
Statement summary
George Whitesides joins a letter alleging that the Trump ads misuse public funds and requesting GAO and OSC investigations.
“These ads constitute an illegal use of taxpayer funds”
The September 30 letter asks GAO and OSC to investigate the spending and alleged legal violations. The lawmakers published it on October 1.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)The co-signed letter condemns public payment for the ads and seeks accountability.
Role at the time: U.S. Representative, California 27th district
Statement summary
George Whitesides voted Yea on H.Con.Res. 93, the House resolution directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
“On Agreeing to the Resolution: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.”
Official House roll call 307 on H.Con.Res. 93, directing the President under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. Agreed to 220-204 on September 15, 2026, during the 60-day U.S.-Iran ceasefire. As a concurrent resolution it was not presented to the President.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)A yea vote supported directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran, opposing continued U.S. involvement in the war without congressional authorization.
Role at the time: United States Representative and Democratic candidate for U.S. House in California's 27th district.
Statement summary
Whitesides criticizes the unilateral military action as unconstitutional and urges Congress to return and vote on war powers.
“taking major unilateral military action without congressional authorization is unconstitutional, full stop.”
The complete original Orange County Register report reproduces his own statement. He warns that escalation risks a regional war and more American deaths while opposing Iranian nuclear weapons.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)The case concerns U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war. Whitesides criticizes the unilateral military action as unconstitutional and urges Congress to return and vote on war powers.
