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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

June 2, 2026 California Top-Two State Primary

Candidates for United States Representative District 36, California

Rustin Knudtson - D

►Websitewww.rustinforcongress.com/

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Ted W. Lieu - D

►Websitewww.lieuforcongress.com

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Frederick Reardon - D

►Websitereardonforcongress.com

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Marianne Shamma - D

►Websitewww.mariannehumanityfirst.com

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Houston Brignano - R

►Websitewww.voteforhouston.com

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Melissa Toomim - R

►Websitewww.toomim4congress.com

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Rustin Knudtson

Ted W. Lieu

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Military Service

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Areas to Concentrate On

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Housing & Communities

Housing

Homelessness

Zoning

Public Safety

Health & Medical

Healthcare

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE)

Immigration Policy & Reform

The Wall, Border Security & Border Patrol

Local First Responders

National Security

Foreign Policy

Israel

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

Gaza

China

Russia

Ukraine

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Organization Endorsements

Trump

Government & Democracy

Voting and Election Reform

Government Efficiency

Government Corruption and Ethics

Campaign Contributions, Limits & Citizens United Case

US House and Senate Term Limits

Federal Bureaucracy & Regulations

Government Accountability

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Free Market Vision

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Wealth Distribution

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Private Prisons

Labor, Wages & Unions

Unions and Collective Bargaining

Worker Rights and Benefits

Working Class

Education & Schools

Education

Environment & Climate Change

Climate Change & Global Warming

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) & Regulation

Natural Disasters

Forest Fires

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Roe v. Wade

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

LGBTQ+

Roe v. Wade

Cruelty to Animals

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Cruelty to Animals

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

TikTok

Voter ID Laws

Parental Blocking & Children Internet Protections

Taxes

Corporate Relocation Tax Breaks

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Homeless Veterans

Sex & Sexuality

LGBTQ+