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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

June 2, 2026 California Democratic Party State Primary

Candidates for United States Representative District 8, California

Nicolas Carjuzaa - D

►Websitewww.carjuzaaforcongress.org

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John Garamendi - D

►Websitewww.garamendi.org

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Aaron Rowden - D

►Websitewww.rowden4congress.com

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Biographical

Professional Experience

Political Experience

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Organization Endorsements

Trump’s Tariffs

Gerrymandering

Campaign Finance Reform

Government Accountability

Foreign Policy

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

Foreign Policy

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Jobs

Agriculture

Universal Basic Income

Housing & Communities

Housing

Health & Medical

Universal Medical Care & Insurance

Healthcare

Vaccinations & Immunizations

Education & Schools

Education

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Abortion(Pro-Choice) v Pro-Life

Courts, Laws & Justice

Constitution

Banks & Finance

Financial Industry Regulation

Stock & Commodity Trading

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

LGBTQ+

Women's Issues

Women’s Rights

Gender Equality

Energy

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigration Policy & Reform

Infrastructure & Transportation

Transportation

Water Management & Rights

Taxes

Corporate Tax Breaks & Loopholes

Inheritance / Estate Taxes

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Military

Veterans Administration (VA)

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Seniors & Aging of Population

Sex & Sexuality

LGBTQ+

Gender Equality

Consumers & Food

Food Safety