California State Assembly

California Assembly District 42

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To help voters better understand where each candidate stands on issues that matter to people of faith, candidates were invited to respond to a set of specific questions. Their answers are presented below in their own words, without commentary or endorsement, so that voters can weigh each candidate's positions and make an informed decision.

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Deborah Lopez

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Ted Nordblum

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Voter ID

Share your view on the 2026 California ballot proposition that requires voters to show a government-issued photo identification to vote.
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I support it!!

Budget

Share your views on California's budget shortfalls and mounting debt. Do you favor cutting spending, raising taxes, or a mix of both to achieve fiscal responsibility?
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It’s our responsibility to have a balanced budget. I want more accountability and transparency from our elected leaders.

Israel

Share your view on America's support for Israel.
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I support Israel.

Border

What is your view of President Donald Trump's measures to enhance border security?
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Love it. With out boarders we don’t have a country.

Marriage

In 2024, Californians voted to amend the state Constitution to establish marriage as a fundamental right regardless of sex. What is your view on this amendment?
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I have no opinion of it. It was passsed and we have to live with it. I’m focused on problems that affect us now. Cost of living, taxes, high utilities.

Abortion

After the Supreme Court returned abortion policymaking to the states, do you believe that is the correct level of government to decide this issue, or should Congress or the Constitution establish a national standard?
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I’m pro life. Again, this was passed already. Doesn’t help with today’s problems.

Parental Rights

What is your view of the Supreme Court’s decision supporting a parents’ right to know about their child’s gender issues at school?
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I’m all for parents knowing what their kids are doing. My opponent thinks differently on this issue. Children don’t have privacy rights. Parents raise their children, not the State. Which is what they want. Complete control.

Vaccines

What is your view of California's vaccine mandate for public school students?
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Against it!! No mandates.

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