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November 3, 2026 California General Election

Candidates for United States Representative District 17, California

Ro Khanna - D

►Websitewww.rokhanna.com

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Ritesh Tandon - R

►Websitewww.tandonforcongress.com

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Ritesh Tandon

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

Goals If Elected

Achievements If Elected

Areas to Concentrate On

On Entering Public Service

Other Candidates

Housing & Communities

Affordable Housing / Rentals & Supports

Community Development

Clean and Livable Environment

Health & Medical

Healthcare

Medicare

Health & Medical Reform

Prescription Drugs

Health and Medical Insurance

Women's Health & Reproduction

Reducing Health Care Costs

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigration Policy & Reform

Border Security

Immigrants, Refugees, & Asylum Seekers

Guest Worker and H-1B Programs

Cyber Security & 5G

National Security Agency (NSA) & Citizen Surveillance

Foreign Policy

Israel

Gaza

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

China

Russia

Ukraine

Iraq

Refugee Crisis

Islam and Muslims

America's Image Abroad

Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty (ABM)

Recognition of a Palestinian State

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Gerrymandering

Voter Suppression

Organization Endorsements

Comments & Views on Opponent(s)

Trump

Trump’s Policies

Trump’s Tariffs

Safe & Fair Elections

Government & Democracy

Voting and Election Reform

Women in Politics

January 6 2021 Capitol Attack

Trump's Impeachment & Exoneration

Supreme Court Term Limits

Mail-In Ballots

Government Shut Down

Government Efficiency

Government Corruption and Ethics

Money and Special Interests

527 Stealth & Super PACs

Lobbying

Partisan Gridlock

Government Transparency

Federal Mandates

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Inflation

Jobs

Small Businesses

Agriculture

Trade

Economic Stimulus

Infrastructure

Farm Subsidies & Supports

Guest Worker and H-1B Programs

Foreign Job Outsourcing

Paid Maternity, Family & Medical Leave

Income Inequality

Employment Discrimination

Farm Corporation Subsidies

Company Job Creation Rewards

Manufacturing Decline

Mine Safety and Health

Government Subsidized Jobs

Family Farm

Real Estate

Telecommuting

Minority & Women-Owned Businesses

Middle Class & Its Decline

Capitalism

Auto Industry

Businesses Moving Offshore

Opening the Economy

Green Economy

Big Tech Companies & Antitrust

Farm Policies

Fast Track Authority

Antitrust Enforcement

Green Jobs & Manufacturing

Factory Farms

Patent System

Oursourcing of Jobs

Universal Basic Income

Rural Economy

Space & Aerospace Industry

Green Farming

Country of Origin Labeling

Stimulus Packages

Massive Agribusiness

Robo-Calling

Universal Jobs Guarantee

Wealth Distribution

Farm Trade Policy

Airlines

Sexual Assault

Seed Corporations

Cryptocurrencies & Digital Assets

Worker Participation in Business Management

Daylight Savings Time

Work Relocation

Student Athlete Compensation

Farm Service Agency (FSA)

Job Automation

Affordability Crisis

Professional Licensing

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Black Lives Matter

Prisons

Domestic Violence

Labor, Wages & Unions

Minimum Wage

Unions and Collective Bargaining

Paid Maternity, Family & Medical Leave

Income Inequality

Equal Pay

Wage Discrimination

Employment Discrimination

Education & Schools

Education

Higher Education & College Costs

Student Loans, Scholarships and Pell Grants

Teacher Pay

Student Standards and Testing

Community Colleges

Classroom Size

After-School, Sports, Art, Music Programs

Computers & Technology in Schools

Math and Science in Schools

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Climate Change & Global Warming

Offshore Drilling

Clean Water Act of 1977

Green Offices, Homes and Improvements

Keystone Pipeline

Fuel & Energy Efficiency & Standards

Clean Air Act of 1963

Green Economy

Green Farming

Green Jobs & Manufacturing

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Pro-Choice (Abortion) or Pro-Life

Planned Parenthood & Family Planning

Courts, Laws & Justice

Criminal Justice System, Reform & Disparity

Black Lives Matter

Constitution

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Black Lives Matter

Civil Rights

LGBTQ+

Persons with Disabilities

Gays Serving in the Military

Women’s Rights

Racial Profiling

USA Patriot Act

Gender Equality

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Planned Parenthood & Family Planning

Child Care

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Fracking and Natural Gas

Offshore Drilling

Ethanol & Biofuels

Green Offices, Homes and Improvements

Keystone Pipeline

Fuel & Energy Efficiency & Standards

Auto Industry

Energy Research and Development

Hybrid and Electric Cars

Solar Energy

Infrastructure & Transportation

Bikes, Scoters and Pedestrians

Transportation

Infrastructure

Highway Congestion

Highways

Public Transportation

Traffic Congestion

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

Big Tech Companies & Antitrust

TikTok

Internet Neutrality

Internet

Cyber Security & 5G

Internet Privacy

Research and Development

Internet Divide of Rich & Poor

Women and Minority Research Grants

Space & Aerospace Industry

Telecommuting

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Taxes

Income Taxes

Business Tax Breaks and Incentives

Business Tax Credits

R&D Tax Credit

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Military

Defense and Military Budget

Gays Serving in the Military

Veterans' Health and Medical Care

Military Families

Vetreran Job Retraining

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Retirement Security

Raising Retirement Age & Reducing Payment Levels

Minorities

Black Lives Matter

Racial Profiling

Minority & Women-Owned Businesses

Employment Discrimination

Wage Discrimination

Sex & Sexuality

LGBTQ+

Gender Equality

Consumers & Food

Food