Get the facts on the California candidates running for election to the District 13 — U.S. House of Representatives
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About this office
Representatives are elected to two-year terms to represent the people of a specific congressional district in the federal government. They introduce and vote on new laws, hold hearings, and are responsible for approving federal taxes.
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My Top 3 Priorities
I’m fighting for racial & economic justice for ALL. We need systemic change that returns power to the people, away from billionaires & big corporations and gets money out of politics.
We need to end our forever wars and prioritize universal & affordable health care, debt-free public education, and stand up for our planet and democracy. Environmental justice is a public health issue -- we must tackle climate change & pollution
We need bold policies to address the affordable housing crisis in our communities, prevent & alleviate homelessness, & ensure every family can afford the basics -- a safe place to call home, healthy food, good schools, & a secure retirement.
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My Top 3 Priorities
Implement improved and expanded MEDICARE for all, and PUBLIC BANKING. Our healthcare and our economy should not be harmed by bailouts that increase profits of private banking and insurance companies.
Reduce incarceration and increase EDUCATION with REAL JUSTICE and tuition-free public colleges, universities, and trade schools. There is no excuse for having high rates of incarceration and police violence, and outrageous student debt.
Pay for our needs AND save the earth AND increase people’s power in our lives and communities by TAXING THE RICH the way they used to be taxed, and STOPPING THE WARS by closing excessive military bases and ending the US role as weapons supplier.
Who gave money to this candidate?
Contributions
Total money raised: $9,439
Top contributors that gave money to support the candidate, by organization:
1
Laura Wells
$1,027
2
Employees of University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
$1,000
3
Employees of United States Department of Defense
$500
4
Employees of United Continental Holdings
$385
More information about contributions
By State:
California 86.04%
Maine 13.96%
By Size:
Large contributions (44.89%)
Small contributions (55.11%)
By Type:
From organizations (27.92%)
From individuals (72.08%)
Source: MapLight analysis of data from the Federal Election Commission.
