U.S. Congress

California Congressional District 31

California
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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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I fully support the 2026 SAVE American Act. We need a fair and secure election process.

Voter ID

What’s your view on the 2026 SAVE America Act requiring proof of citizenship and a government-issued photo ID to vote?
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What’s your view on the 2026 SAVE America Act requiring proof of citizenship and a government-issued photo ID to vote?

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The government should first cut fraud, waste, and abuse. Secondly, the government should reduce spending, cut all funding and benefits for those not qualified, and eliminate all programs that do not benefit our national interests. Thirdly, the government should grow the economy by helping businesses, eliminate over burden regulations, and attract foreign and domestic investments. As a city councilmember for over a decade, the city has no debt. In addition, I helped my city grow its reserves to over 200%.

Budget

The U.S. national budget deficit continues to grow. What approach do you believe the government should take to address the mounting debt?
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The U.S. national budget deficit continues to grow. What approach do you believe the government should take to address the mounting debt?

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I am a strong supporter of Isreal. The U.S. should do its best to protect Isreal.

Israel

What is your view on U.S. support for Israel?
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What is your view on U.S. support for Israel?

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I fully support President Trump's border security policies.

Border

What is your view of President Donald Trump's measures to enhance border security?
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What is your view of President Donald Trump's measures to enhance border security?

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I believe marriage is between a man and a woman.

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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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 am pro-life. I believe any form of abortion at any stage is killing babies. When elected, I will work on bills to save our babies.

Abortion

What is your view on abortion and the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to return the issue to the states?
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Abortion

What is your view on abortion and the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to return the issue to the states?

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I support the Supreme Court's decision supporting a parent's right to know about their child's gender issues at school. School has no right to keep parents out of their child's gender issues.

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?

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 am not an expert on all the vaccine mandated. I believe parents should have input on their own health decisions.

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What is your position on California's vaccine mandate for public school students?
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What is your position on California's vaccine mandate for public school students?

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Eric Ching

Republican
R
I fully support the 2026 SAVE American Act. We need a fair and secure election process.
Voter ID
What’s your view on the 2026 SAVE America Act requiring proof of citizenship and a government-issued photo ID to vote?

Gil Cisneros

Democrat
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Did not answer
No response was submitted for this question.
Voter ID
What’s your view on the 2026 SAVE America Act requiring proof of citizenship and a government-issued photo ID to vote?
Topic: Question

Eric Ching

Republican
R
The government should first cut fraud, waste, and abuse. Secondly, the government should reduce spending, cut all funding and benefits for those not qualified, and eliminate all programs that do not benefit our national interests. Thirdly, the government should grow the economy by helping businesses, eliminate over burden regulations, and attract foreign and domestic investments. As a city councilmember for over a decade, the city has no debt. In addition, I helped my city grow its reserves to over 200%.
Budget
The U.S. national budget deficit continues to grow. What approach do you believe the government should take to address the mounting debt?

Gil Cisneros

Democrat
D
Did not answer
No response was submitted for this question.
Budget
The U.S. national budget deficit continues to grow. What approach do you believe the government should take to address the mounting debt?
Topic: Question

Eric Ching

Republican
R
I am a strong supporter of Isreal. The U.S. should do its best to protect Isreal.
Israel
What is your view on U.S. support for Israel?

Gil Cisneros

Democrat
D
Did not answer
No response was submitted for this question.
Israel
What is your view on U.S. support for Israel?
Topic: Question

Eric Ching

Republican
R
I fully support President Trump's border security policies.
Border
What is your view of President Donald Trump's measures to enhance border security?

Gil Cisneros

Democrat
D
Did not answer
No response was submitted for this question.
Border
What is your view of President Donald Trump's measures to enhance border security?
Topic: Question

Eric Ching

Republican
R
I believe marriage is between a man and a woman.
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?

Gil Cisneros

Democrat
D
Did not answer
No response was submitted for this question.
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?
Topic: Question

Eric Ching

Republican
R
I am pro-life. I believe any form of abortion at any stage is killing babies. When elected, I will work on bills to save our babies.
Abortion
What is your view on abortion and the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to return the issue to the states?

Gil Cisneros

Democrat
D
Did not answer
No response was submitted for this question.
Abortion
What is your view on abortion and the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to return the issue to the states?
Topic: Question

Eric Ching

Republican
R
I support the Supreme Court's decision supporting a parent's right to know about their child's gender issues at school. School has no right to keep parents out of their child's gender issues.
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?

Gil Cisneros

Democrat
D
Did not answer
No response was submitted for this question.
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?
Topic: Question

Eric Ching

Republican
R
I am not an expert on all the vaccine mandated. I believe parents should have input on their own health decisions.
Vaccines
What is your position on California's vaccine mandate for public school students?

Gil Cisneros

Democrat
D
Did not answer
No response was submitted for this question.
Vaccines
What is your position on California's vaccine mandate for public school students?
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Eric Ching

Republican
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Eric Ching

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