Independent Eric J. Troutman has far more cash on hand than his major-party rivals in California Congressional District 47.

IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / March 2, 2026 / Powerful complex litigator and congressional candidate Eric J. Troutman is calling on major-party candidates to clear the field in California Congressional District 47 after fundraising filings reveal they have limited cash on hand.

"I have over 100 times more cash on hand than the leading Republican." Troutman says. "This is a joke. These guys need to get out of the way and let the favorites do battle."

Troutman's campaign has long positioned itself as the favorite in the race to defeat Democratic incumbent Dave Min.

"Min can't win. But neither can any Republican in this district after Prop 50." Troutman says. "Every dollar spent supporting a Republican candidate here is a dollar wasted. They will only end up splitting the vote in the June primary and helping Min out tremendously-that would just be so dumb. Really a terrible crime."

Troutman is urging Republican voters to ditch the "poisonous" brand and join a winning Independent movement.

"Conservatives need to get smart right now." Troutman says. "They have a real chance to steal a seat from the Democrats in deep blue California by backing Troutman. All they have to do is use their heads and back the Troutman campaign-not a poisonous effort by a traditional Republican candidate that is doomed to fail in November. Republicans have zero chance here. Zero."

Troutman also took aim at "dismal" fundraising numbers from the challenging Democrat.

"None of these candidates have been able to raise money-not even the Democrats." Troutman says. "The people are absolutely done with the political parties. They know the parties don't represent them--all they do is fight with each other! -- and NOBODY is going to waste their money supporting a Republican or a Democrat this next cycle. Everyone is going to back Troutman."

Troutman has a simple message for his rivals: "Drop out."

"Stop making this harder than it needs to be. Its really very selfish and unfair." Troutman says. "Do the right thing for your country. Drop out and clear the field so the only qualified candidate in this race-Troutman-can take down Min. Otherwise you're handing a victory to the least qualified candidate. And that's just a disaster."

CONTACT:

Charlee Leon
winners@troutmanforamerica.com

SOURCE: Troutman For America