California Senate District 20

I support voter ID because every legal vote should count—and only legal votes should count. Protecting the integrity of our elections shouldn't be a partisan issue. We should make voter identification available for free, accept reasonable forms of ID, and make sure no eligible citizen is denied the right to vote simply because they don't have a driver's license.

A State Senator has a direct responsibility for the problem because the Legislature writes and approves the state budget. The Senate participates in budget hearings, scrutinizes the Governor's proposal, negotiates spending levels, approves appropriations, and provides oversight of state programs. California's budget process specifically gives the Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee and its subcommittees a major role in reviewing spending and conducting oversight. As Senator, I would balance the budget without raising taxes on working families. Stop treating every government program as untouchable. Programs should be evaluated based on results. Audit major spending programs and eliminate waste, fraud, duplication and ineffective programs. Reduce ongoing expenditures rather than relying on temporary accounting solutions. Pay down debt and unfunded liabilities instead of pushing the costs onto future generations.

We must stand with Israel. Israel is a democratic ally of the United States and has the right to exist and defend its people from terrorism. I support our nation's commitment to Israel's security, oppose the BDS movement, and will stand firmly against antisemitism and all forms of religious hatred. At the same time, supporting Israel does not mean ignoring innocent Palestinian civilians. We should support humanitarian assistance and work toward a lasting peace that provides security, dignity and self-determination for both Israelis and Palestinians.

I support the steps President Trump has taken to increase border security.

I do not support same-sex marriage. I oppose California Proposition 3 (2024), which amended the California Constitution to recognize marriage as a fundamental right regardless of sex or race. My view is that marriage should be defined as between a man and a woman. I do support and respect for every individual and their civil rights, while maintaining my position that marriage is a traditional institution between a man and a woman. One important legal distinction is Proposition 3 did not itself newly legalize same-sex marriage. Same-sex marriage was already legally recognized following federal court decisions; Prop. 3 removed the obsolete contrary language from the California Constitution and replaced it with a constitutional fundamental right to marry.

I do not support abortion.

Parents have the primary responsibility for raising their children, not government officials or school administrators. Schools should not conceal significant information about a child's gender identity or transition from the child's parents. Parents should be informed and involved when schools are dealing with significant issues involving their minor child's gender identity. I support the Supreme Court's recognition of parents' constitutional rights to direct the upbringing and education of their children. I believe schools should educate children, not replace parents in making fundamental decisions about their children. At the same time, children should be treated with dignity and respect, and schools should take legitimate safety concerns seriously.