Q&A: Meet the candidates running for U.S. House District 24

Why are you running for office?

As a Marine Corps veteran and intelligence professional with three overseas combat tours, I was a trusted advisor in the White House Situation Room. I took an oath to defend the constitution and have a heart to serve my community. Both are needed in Congress today.

What are the biggest challenges facing the district?

Affordability. People in our district now lack access to quality healthcare and childcare, rising utility and insurance costs and, most impactful to young families, lack of access to quality public education. The dream of homeownership and entrepreneurship are moving further out of reach for hardworking, honest people.

How do you plan to address these issues?

In Congress, I’ll roll back Trump’s tariffs to ease inflation, expand grants and eligibility for technical skills training and champion world-class public transit that cuts car dependence and attracts jobs. For families, I’ll secure funding to build on Head Start, including universal pre-K access for every child in our district.

What would your top priorities be if you are elected?

Restore congressional authority over tariffs and protect Federal Reserve independence, expand support for small businesses through loan reform, tax relief for households under $400,000, restore ACA subsidies and advance optional universal healthcare, decoupling coverage from employment to boost stability and growth nationwide, and end the war in Iran, and...

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