Brandon Riker’s statement on the CA-48 election results.

Listen live to KPBS Midday Edition. I’ll be on with Jade Hindmon in the noon hour to discuss CA–48 primary. 89.5 FM in San Diego and 90.5FM in Borrego Springs. Learn more: www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpb...

Team Riker here with a special message: Happy Birthday to the future voice of CA-48, Brandon Riker! 🇺🇸🎂 Your vision, your fight, and your commitment to this district inspire everyone around you. Let’s celebrate today because the work continues tomorrow. 💪✨ #CA48 #RikerforCongress #HappyBirthday

Yesterday, we hosted our 10th town hall in Escondido and every conversation we have makes this movement stronger. 5 town halls in just 7 days. Not because we have to, because YOU deserve to be heard. We are the ONLY campaign bringing this kind of direct conversation to every corner of our district.

I’m Brandon Riker, and if elected, I’ll be the only trained economist in the U.S. House of Representatives. My new ad is live, and unlike my opponents, I refuse corporate PAC money. Ballots hit mailboxes next week. Watch and share. 👇 🎥 Watch “Work for You” (youtu.be/wOqxYfCl7yI)

We felt the energy tonight in Hemet at Town Hall #8! Over 85 people showed up and reminded us exactly why we’re doing this. We’re the only candidate in this race committed to in-person town halls because you deserve a seat at the table.

A great night on Saturday spent with the San Diego County Democrats at the 46th Annual Roosevelt Dinner!

I’m hitting every corner of CA-48 this month with our town hall tour and I want to see you there! Come ask me anything. That’s what this is about. RSVP link in bio — see you out there! 🌟 #RikerForCongress #CA48 #TownHall

Great morning at Mizell Center with the Greater Palm Springs Realtors at their weekly meeting! We talked housing, homeownership, affordability, and what Congress needs to do to make a real difference for our community! 🏡 #CA48 #RikerforCongress #PalmSprings

ICYMI📺: Check out our FIRST TV AD of the campaign! We need someone who understands the economy, not just how to talk about it. That’s why we’re taking our message to the airwaves and showing voters that change is possible, but it starts with who we elect to represent us. Vote Brandon Riker in CA48.

The right to vote is the foundation of everything else. I’ll fight to protect it—from passing the John Lewis Voting Rights Act to holding bad actors accountable right here in CA-48. #rikerforcongress #ca48 #democracy #california #democrat

This isn’t law enforcement. It’s a political stunt. Brandon’s full statement on Sheriff Bianco’s seizure of 650,000 certified ballots. #rikerforcongress #ca48 #affordability #california #democrat

Around 4.5 million Irish arrived to the US between 1820 and 1930 to flee oppression and famine. Happy St. Patricks Day anyone who had family come to America. ☘️

Having a Federal Reserve that isn't influenced by the president's political whims is vital to a healthy economy. It's like eating your vegetables; we can't eat cake for every meal.

Brandon’s Statement on the horrific attack in Michigan:

Read Brandon’s statement on Issa’s expected retirement:

A few weeks ago in Idyllwild, we held a town hall that was packed with neighbors ready to be heard. Speaking directly with voters is how we win in CA-48. We’re the campaign with the coalition to do just that. Special thank you to the Idyllwild Town Crier for the write-up of our event!

Every conversation matters. Yesterday in Palm Springs, I heard your concerns, hopes, and ideas firsthand. I’m the candidate who will take your voices to Congress and deliver. Let’s build upon this momentum and bring real chance to CA-48. 💪 #CA48 #RikerforCongress

We’re 100 days out from Primary Election Day, California! Make sure you have a plan to vote for Brandon Riker in CA-48🧡🗳️ Get involved with our campaign here: www.mobilize.us/rikerforcong...

Statement on the Supreme Court decision ⬇️

Proud to stand with neighbors yesterday on Presidents’ Day to lift up the values that bring our community together — civic engagement, accountability, and a government that works for everyone. Democracy is strongest when people show up. 🇺🇸

Happy Valentine’s Day CA-48💐 from: Team Riker💌 #CA48 #RikerforCongress

Campaigns are not built in Washington or with TV ads or endorsements. They are built in living rooms like this. With meet and greets like the one hosted last night in Palm Springs. Thank you to the Cherniacks for opening their home.

Honored to join an incredible group of neighbors and volunteers at today’s food distribution with Mountain Communities Mutual Aid in Idyllwild this morning. Thank you for having us and for the powerful work you do every day to uplift families in our community. #CA48 #RikerforCongress

Small businesses are the backbone of our local economies, especially here in Palm Springs. That’s why I was proud to talk to local business owners and residents at PS Homeboys tonight to discuss ideas and concerns affecting our community. #CA48 #RikerforCongress

Our campaign is about building coalitions — and that starts right here in my hometown of Palm Springs! Thank you to former U.S Ambassador Noah Mamet, for having us at Canopy Wine Lounge tonight to discuss how we are going to defeat Darrell Issa and flip the 48th. #CA48 #RikerforCongress

Being in Idyllwild for the 5th town hall hosted by our campaign, I felt the power of a community ready to be heard. Neighbors showed up, asked hard questions, and had honest conversations about the issues facing our community. #CA48 #RikerforCongress #Idyllwild

Thank you to Cal State University San Marcos students and James Massie for having us to speak to your club and be on your podcast! Their ambition and drive reminds me of when I got my start organizing for President Obama while in college! #CA48 #RikerforCongress #CalStateSanMarcos

Trump and Texas Republicans tried to steal five congressional seats from California. Voters said no. Now it’s time to replace Darrell Issa with someone who actually lives in and fights for CA-48. I’m the only candidate in this race who calls this district home.

As Black History Month begins, we honor the leaders, organizers, and trailblazers who continue to move us forward in shaping our communities. This month and always, proud to celebrate the history, achievements, and contributions of Black Americans.

Idyllwild Team Riker volunteers showed up strong today! 💪 our campaign is fueled by the grassroots support seen with events like this. We’re ready to defeat Darrell Issa and give CA-48 the representation it deserves in Congress! #CA48 #RikerforCongress #Idyllwild

Thank you to Barry Schwartz and Dudley Johnson for having us at your home for a meet and greet last night! CA-48 deserves leadership that listens - this campaign is proud to be built on hearing directly from the people who call this district home. Proud to be a part of this people-powered campaign!

This campaign runs on people power 💪 thank you to our dedicated volunteers who came out on a Sunday morning to show support for Brandon in Palm Springs 🌴 we have the best volunteers, the best energy, and the best team out there! #CA48 #RikerforCongress

Americans are dying at the hands of federal agents operating without accountability. This is not law enforcement. This is state sanctioned terror. We need mass organizing, relentless pressure, and leaders who will fight for human life and dignity over power and repression.

Joined community members in Hemet today to call for accountability and reform. I’m running for Congress to ensure our laws reflect the values our community stood for today: compassion, justice, and respect for human rights.

As a trained economist, I know that if we let Trump destroy the independence of the Federal Reserve, we'll see the same hyperinflation that's the hallmark of every dictator in history. The Fed must operate without political fear or favor, or grocery prices and rent will get a hundred times worse.

I stood with my neighbors in Palm Springs today because this moment demands presence, not indifference. A masked federal agent killed an American citizen without accountability. This isn’t politics, it’s about transparency and a government that answers to us. Proud to stand with this community

The shooting in Minneapolis linked to federal agents is unacceptable. No one should fear being killed by the government for simply being present in their community. Darrell Issa voted to increase ICE’s budget by $75 billion with zero accountability. There must be accountability now.

Trump needs a distraction from a failing economy, and that failure is on him. Instead of investing here at home to lower the cost of rent, food, and healthcare, we're talking about spending billions to secure oil fields in a foreign country.

Trump is dragging us into another endless war with Venezuela. We’ve seen this before. I campaigned for Obama because I opposed endless war in Iraq and I oppose any reckless approach that puts our troops in harms way. Both parties must demand accountability now.

Volunteer powered 🧡 We’ve held 90+ community meetings and 4 town halls because we believe representation means actually listening.

Outside Darrell Issa’s Escondido office yesterday. Issa has voted against protecting reproductive rights, against the Equality Act, and continues to take money from corporate PACs while ignoring his constituents.

Veterans Day in Escondido today. They deserve leaders who fight for their healthcare, housing, and benefits. You showed up for us. We’ll show up for you. 🇺🇸

Senate Democrats just caved on raising healthcare costs. Days after voters told us to fight back. Time for new leadership. #CA48 #Congress2026

Brandon joined volunteers at a local food bank -a lifeline for 150,000 people each month across the region. With SNAP cuts, they’re making up for the equivalent of $10 million lost in food assistance. No one in California’s 48th District should go hungry. Together, we can change that. #CA48

I’m a 4th-generation Californian, business owner, trained economist, and fmr Obama staffer, running to unseat Issa and represent CA-48. It's time to send a trained economist to Congress who actually knows how to lower costs and raise wages. Join me. #Prop50

I just voted YES on Prop 50 - make sure you vote soon!

Republicans hold up a warped mirror of gerrymandering and call it the will of the people. We will not live in their distorted reality. Prop 50 is us reflecting their own tactics back at them so that California's voice is not silenced. Vote YES on Prop 50. #YesOnProp50

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