Charles Hoelter, a Republican, is running to represent California’s 15th Congressional District in the U.S. House in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

He faces Democratic incumbent Kevin Mullin. Burlingame and Hillsborough voters will help choose their representative for a two-year term.

The Burlingame-Hillsborough Times candidate questionnaire was sent to Charles Hoelter’s campaign. No response was received as of Oct. 29, 2026. The policy positions below are drawn from his public campaign website and public records.

Hoelter’s campaign website emphasizes smaller government, border security, public safety and financial accountability.

Candidate information

  • Party: Republican.
  • Office sought: U.S. House, California’s 15th Congressional District.
  • Education: Graduate of Lincoln High School; bachelor’s degree from San Francisco State University, 1989.
  • Professional background: Supervisor.

His education and professional background are listed in his Ballotpedia profile.

On the issues

The following positions come from Hoelter’s campaign website.

Taxes and government spending: Hoelter supports lower taxes and smaller government. His campaign identifies fiscal responsibility, auditing and government accountability as priorities.

Immigration and border security: Hoelter supports stronger border security. His campaign identifies secure borders and immigration policy as central issues.

Public safety: Hoelter supports law enforcement and identifies community safety as a campaign priority.

Energy: Hoelter supports domestic energy production, arguing that it would help lower costs and reduce reliance on other countries.

Veterans: Hoelter calls for better health care and support for veterans.

Education: Hoelter identifies education and preparation for the future workforce as priorities.

Government accountability: Hoelter says government should be more responsive to residents and less influenced by special interests.

“This campaign is about restoring the American Dream and putting people first,” he says on his campaign biography page.

Endorsements

The California Republican Party lists Hoelter as its endorsed candidate for the 15th Congressional District.

His campaign endorsement page also lists support from:

  • San Mateo County Republican Party
  • San Francisco Republican Party
  • San Francisco Young Republicans

Those additional endorsements are listed by his campaign.

Voters can find more information about Hoelter’s background and proposals on his campaign website.