U.S. Congress

California Congressional District 44

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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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Voter ID

What’s your view on the 2026 SAVE America Act requiring proof of citizenship and a government-issued photo ID to vote?
Requiring identification to vote is entirely logical. Americans must routinely present a government-issued photo ID and proof of legal eligibility for everyday activities, such as starting a new job, opening a bank account, or boarding an airplane. I'd state simply that this proposed legislation is simply desined to make it easy to vote and hard to cheat. Protecting the integrity of a federal election warrants the exact standard.
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Budget

The U.S. national budget deficit continues to grow. What approach do you believe the government should take to address the mounting debt?
The mounting national debt is not a revenue problem, but a spending problem. The only moral and sustainable way to eliminate a deficit is to shrink the size of government, curb domestic spending, and grow the economy out of debt. We cannot reduce the deficit by raising taxes. Tax increases simply give Washington more money to spend. Federal budget was bloated with wasteful, non-essential domestic programs. Lower taxes and deregulation would stimulate business, create jobs, and naturally generate more tax revenue through a booming economy.
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Israel

What is your view on U.S. support for Israel?
I fully support Israel’s primary war aims. Hamas must be eradicated and cannot remain as a governing or military entity. Hamas is an absolute barrier to middle east countries-regional stability. I allign with our government's in its support in confronting regional threats, emphasizing that Iran must never be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons.
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Border

What is your view of President Donald Trump's measures to enhance border security?
I offer absolute, unreserved praise for President Donald Trump’s border security measures. This current administration's aggressive crackdown is a fundamental exercise of national sovereignty and security.
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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?
My position is focused on prioritizing states' rights and minimizing federal or constitutional expansion of this issue. I would have voted against this federal "respect for marriage act" if I were in politics at that time because calling for a legislative oush to codify same-sex marriage is a bizarre distraction from economic issues.
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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?
The high court was entirely correct in ruling that there is no constitutional right to an abortion. The overturning of Roe is a necessary victory that dismantled a law that bypassed the legislative process. When out-of-state providers mail these drugs into states with strict abortion bans, the democratic will of those local voters is overridden.
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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?
Keeping parents in the dark violates the First Amendment's Free Exercise Clause and the Fourteenth Amendment’s Due Process Clause. Parents and NOT the state - hold the ultimate constitutional right and spiritual obligation to guide their children's upbringing, education, and moral development.
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Vaccines

What is your position on California's vaccine mandate for public school students?
As a healthcare professional - I view traditional routine vaccines as vital public health tools, but i am against the State's rigid mandate structure, specifically California's strict ban on personal belief and religious exemptions.
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