California State Assembly

California Assembly District 59

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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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Victor Hernandez

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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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Requiring it should be mandated. I don’t see an issue with requiring 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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No more raising taxes, we pay more than enough on taxes. Cutting spending and rebalancing our budget.

Israel

Share your view on America's support for Israel.
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America should focus on Americans and not support a country that causes so much harm and chaos to innocent people. Our money should fund healthcare and education here in America! Extremely unpatriotic to be supporting another foreign country over your own.

Border

What is your view of President Donald Trump's measures to enhance border security?
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I do not agree with Trumps actions. He should resign.

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 agree with marriage being a fundamental right.

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 believe it should be up to individuals not the government.

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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Parents have a responsibility to know everything about their kids. Schools should focus on educating both parents and students. As a parent I would not want a school to have any input on that.

Vaccines

What is your view of California's vaccine mandate for public school students?
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Vaccines are important when dealing in public spaces. Not every country in the world does them so it’s important to take care of our kids.

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