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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Travis Allen on Crime
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Republican candidate for California Governor:
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- Protect victims, not criminals. (Sep 2017)
- Improve criminal justice reporting; increase accountability. (Aug 2016)
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Xavier Becerra on Crime
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Democratic Representative (CA-31):
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- Committed to combatting sexual violence. (Dec 2020)
- Eliminate bias in policing, reduce unnecessary force. (Dec 2020)
- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted YES on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Rated 80% by CURE, indicating pro-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Mar 1993)
- Rated 77% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Jerry Brown on Crime
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Democratic Governor:
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- Instead of new laws, consider the overall system. (Jan 2018)
- Improve criminal justice reporting; increase accountability. (Sep 2016)
- Major reductions in our prison population. (Jan 2014)
- Curb prison spending through an historic realignment. (Jan 2013)
- Cracked down on violent gangs. (Nov 2010)
- CA fired 8,000 college teachers & hired 25,000 prison guards. (Dec 1996)
- War on crime is fabricated to frighten people. (Feb 1996)
- Death penalty is a test of our humanity. (Feb 1996)
- 1/3 of young black men in jail means absolute oppression. (Feb 1996)
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John Chiang on Crime
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Education & anti-poverty to fight crime. (Apr 2017)
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John Cox on Crime
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Republican Party Chair, Cook County (IL):
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- Opposes “hate crimes” legislation. (Sep 2007)
- Prosecute all illegal adult porn, plus white collar porn. (Sep 2007)
- Morally opposed to death penalty, even for Tim McVeigh. (Feb 2002)
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Delaine Eastin on Crime
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Manage crime with improved education. (Nov 2017)
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Kevin Faulconer on Crime
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Republican candidate for governor:
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- Won't forget your safety is the government's top priority. (Feb 2021)
- I strongly support the death penalty in California. (Feb 2021)
- We didn't defund police, we hired more and kept us safe. (Feb 2021)
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Eric Garcetti on Crime
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Mayor of Los Angeles:
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David Hadley on Crime
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- Supports death penalty; tracking sex offenders; and more. (May 2017)
- Prevent schools from covering up staff sexual abuse. (May 2017)
- Improve criminal justice reporting; increase accountability. (Aug 2016)
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Kamala Harris on Crime
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Democratic candidate for President (withdrawn); California Senator:
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- In CA, created many first-time criminal justice reforms. (Oct 2020)
- Police accountability plus reimagining safe communities. (Aug 2020)
- Tough prosecutor; but for reform as candidate. (Jul 2020)
- When people break rules, they pay penalty; so should Trump. (Nov 2019)
- I fought and ended the "gay panic" defense. (Oct 2019)
- I've always wanted to protect people and keep them safe. (Sep 2019)
- FactCheck: Denied DNA evidence in 1980s; backtracked in 2018. (Jul 2019)
- I chose the unpopular thing to NOT seek the death penalty. (Jul 2019)
- Moratorium on death penalty; but defended it as AG. (May 2019)
- Have a conversation on whether prisoners should vote. (Apr 2019)
- Private prisons are about profit, not dealing with crime. (Apr 2019)
- Federal and state moratorium on death penalty. (Mar 2019)
- No on capital punishment, but justice for murderers. (Mar 2019)
- Ex-felons re-enter society, instead of broken justice system. (Feb 2019)
- Punish violent criminals, but understand they also need help. (Jan 2019)
- Back on Track: expungement for first-time minor offenders. (Jan 2019)
- Cash bail system favors the wealthy. (Jan 2019)
- 2010: Ran for A.G. as anti-death-penalty D.A. (Jan 2019)
- Focus on helping non-violent young offenders. (Aug 2017)
- Defied pressure for death penalty for cop killer. (Aug 2017)
- Imprison violent criminals, not the non-violent. (Apr 2015)
- Make fighting transnational gangs a top priority. (Nov 2014)
- Learn from public health model and focus on prevention. (Oct 2011)
- Treat crime economically: most safety for the investment. (Oct 2009)
- Smart on Crime: focus on violence, youth, & prevention. (Oct 2009)
- Crime pyramid: nonviolent offender isn't hardened criminal. (Oct 2009)
- Personally opposed to death penalty; as DA, never pursued it. (Jan 2004)
- 2004: no death penalty for cop killer; 2019: apply to all. (Mar 2019)
Black Lives Matter
- Ban chokeholds by police; registry of police crimes. (Oct 2020)
- Sister, Maya, authored "Activist's Guide to Police Reform". (Jul 2019)
- Every black man is subject of profiling & discrimination. (Jun 2019)
- Not tough nor soft crime: must be smart on crime. (Mar 2019)
- Progressive prosecutor: fix broken criminal justice system. (Jan 2019)
- I'm part of changing prosecutors' history of injustice. (Jan 2019)
- Black men pay 35% higher bail than white men. (Jan 2019)
- I'm for both the police and for police accountability. (Jan 2019)
- Improve criminal justice reporting; increase accountability. (Mar 2016)
- Don't require cops to wear body cameras. (May 2015)
- Acknowledge that certain communities distrust police. (May 2015)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
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Caitlyn Jenner on Crime
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Recall challenger for Governor:
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- I am in favor of the death penalty. (May 2021)
- Rehabilitate people in prison and bring them back safely. (May 2021)
- I would use as many forces as I could to stop rioting. (May 2021)
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Neel Kashkari on Crime
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger :
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- Don't release dangerous people onto the streets. (Nov 2013)
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Jerry Sanders on Crime
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Mayor of San Diego:
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Laura Smith on Crime
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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Hilda Solis on Crime
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Democratic Representative (CA-32):
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- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance. (Mar 2007)
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Eric Swalwell on Crime
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Withdrawn Democratic Presidential Challenger; CA Rep:
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- Abolish capital punishment. (Jul 2019)
- Give more resources to state and local law enforcement. (May 2019)
- Rated 85% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Antonio Villaraigosa on Crime
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Reduced violent crime by 50%; increased size of LAPD. (Jun 2013)
- Reduce prison population & deal with recidivism. (Oct 2011)
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Senate:
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Greg Brannon on Crime
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Republican Senate candidate:
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Rocky Chavez on Crime
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- Improve criminal justice reporting; increase accountability. (Aug 2016)
- Voted NO on amending "profiling" regulations for police. (Sep 2015)
- Endorsed by Sheriffs for strong support for public safety. (Jun 2015)
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Kevin de Leon on Crime
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Democratic candidate for California U.S. Senator:
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- Gang violence plagues our neighborhoods. (Jan 2018)
- Improve criminal justice reporting; increase accountability. (Aug 2016)
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Tom Del Beccaro on Crime
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Republican Senate challenger:
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Michael Eisen on Crime
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Independent candidate for California U.S. Senator:
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Dianne Feinstein on Crime
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Democratic Sr Senator (CA):
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- Voted YES on reinstating $1.15 billion funding for the COPS Program. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on $1.15 billion per year to continue the COPS program. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on limiting death penalty appeals. (Apr 1996)
- Voted NO on limiting product liability punitive damage awards. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on restricting class-action lawsuits. (Dec 1995)
- Voted NO on repealing federal speed limits. (Jun 1995)
- Voted YES on mandatory prison terms for crimes involving firearms. (May 1994)
- Voted YES on rejecting racial statistics in death penalty appeals. (May 1994)
- Rated 63% by CURE, indicating mixed votes on rehabilitation. (Dec 2000)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
- Facilitate recovering crime victim restitution fees. (Apr 2011)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Life imprisonment for repeat sexual predators. (Mar 1994)
- Easier access to rape kits, and more rape kit analysis. (Nov 2009)
- Rated 73% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
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Kamala Harris on Crime
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Democratic candidate for President (withdrawn); California Senator:
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- In CA, created many first-time criminal justice reforms. (Oct 2020)
- Police accountability plus reimagining safe communities. (Aug 2020)
- Tough prosecutor; but for reform as candidate. (Jul 2020)
- When people break rules, they pay penalty; so should Trump. (Nov 2019)
- I fought and ended the "gay panic" defense. (Oct 2019)
- I've always wanted to protect people and keep them safe. (Sep 2019)
- FactCheck: Denied DNA evidence in 1980s; backtracked in 2018. (Jul 2019)
- I chose the unpopular thing to NOT seek the death penalty. (Jul 2019)
- Moratorium on death penalty; but defended it as AG. (May 2019)
- Have a conversation on whether prisoners should vote. (Apr 2019)
- Private prisons are about profit, not dealing with crime. (Apr 2019)
- Federal and state moratorium on death penalty. (Mar 2019)
- No on capital punishment, but justice for murderers. (Mar 2019)
- Ex-felons re-enter society, instead of broken justice system. (Feb 2019)
- Punish violent criminals, but understand they also need help. (Jan 2019)
- Back on Track: expungement for first-time minor offenders. (Jan 2019)
- Cash bail system favors the wealthy. (Jan 2019)
- 2010: Ran for A.G. as anti-death-penalty D.A. (Jan 2019)
- Focus on helping non-violent young offenders. (Aug 2017)
- Defied pressure for death penalty for cop killer. (Aug 2017)
- Imprison violent criminals, not the non-violent. (Apr 2015)
- Make fighting transnational gangs a top priority. (Nov 2014)
- Learn from public health model and focus on prevention. (Oct 2011)
- Treat crime economically: most safety for the investment. (Oct 2009)
- Smart on Crime: focus on violence, youth, & prevention. (Oct 2009)
- Crime pyramid: nonviolent offender isn't hardened criminal. (Oct 2009)
- Personally opposed to death penalty; as DA, never pursued it. (Jan 2004)
- 2004: no death penalty for cop killer; 2019: apply to all. (Mar 2019)
Black Lives Matter
- Ban chokeholds by police; registry of police crimes. (Oct 2020)
- Sister, Maya, authored "Activist's Guide to Police Reform". (Jul 2019)
- Every black man is subject of profiling & discrimination. (Jun 2019)
- Not tough nor soft crime: must be smart on crime. (Mar 2019)
- Progressive prosecutor: fix broken criminal justice system. (Jan 2019)
- I'm part of changing prosecutors' history of injustice. (Jan 2019)
- Black men pay 35% higher bail than white men. (Jan 2019)
- I'm for both the police and for police accountability. (Jan 2019)
- Improve criminal justice reporting; increase accountability. (Mar 2016)
- Don't require cops to wear body cameras. (May 2015)
- Acknowledge that certain communities distrust police. (May 2015)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
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Loretta Sanchez on Crime
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Democratic Representative (CA-47):
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- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Rated 67% by CURE, indicating pro-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
- Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance. (Mar 2007)
- Rated 85% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Duf Sundheim on Crime
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- People who do bad things should be punished. (Nov 2015)
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House:
Pete Aguilar on Crime
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Democratic House Member (District 31):
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- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
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Robert Lee Ahn on Crime
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Democrat (District 34):
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Joe Baca on Crime
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Democratic Representative (CA-43):
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- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
- Facilitate recovering crime victim restitution fees. (Apr 2011)
- Easier access to rape kits, and more rape kit analysis. (Nov 2009)
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Nanette Barragan on Crime
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Democrat (District 44):
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- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
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Karen Bass on Crime
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Democrat (District 37):
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- Sponsored evidence-based & proven prevention for street gangs. (Mar 2013)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Sponsored bill to abolish federal death penalty. (Jul 2019)
- Rated 69% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
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Xavier Becerra on Crime
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Democratic Representative (CA-31):
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- Committed to combatting sexual violence. (Dec 2020)
- Eliminate bias in policing, reduce unnecessary force. (Dec 2020)
- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted YES on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Rated 80% by CURE, indicating pro-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Mar 1993)
- Rated 77% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Ami Bera on Crime
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Democrat (District 7):
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- Public deserves to know if child predators are nearby. (Nov 2012)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Rated 92% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Julia Brownley on Crime
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Democrat (District 26):
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- Opposes capital punishment. (Oct 2010)
- Alternative sentencing and separate juvenile courts. (Oct 2010)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Rated 85% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Ken Calvert on Crime
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Republican Representative (CA-44):
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- Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Rated 20% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- Sponsored Constitutional Amendment defining victims' rights. (Apr 2013)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- More prison cells; more truth in sentencing. (Nov 1993)
- Life imprisonment for repeat sexual predators. (Mar 1994)
- Rated 69% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
- More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
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Salud Carbajal on Crime
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Democrat (District 24):
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- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
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Tony Cardenas on Crime
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Democrat (District 29):
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- 15-year battle against gang violence. (Nov 2012)
- Sponsored evidence-based & proven prevention for street gangs. (Mar 2013)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Rated 85% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Judy Chu on Crime
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Democrat (District 27):
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- Sponsored evidence-based & proven prevention for street gangs. (Mar 2013)
- Sponsored providing defense lawyers for all indigent defendants. (May 2013)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Easier access to rape kits, and more rape kit analysis. (Nov 2009)
- Rated 92% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Gil Cisneros on Crime
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Democrat (District 39):
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Paul Cook on Crime
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Republican (District 8):
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- Death penalty for killing police officers. (Feb 2015)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Rated 62% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
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Lou Correa on Crime
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Democrat (District 46):
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- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
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Jim Costa on Crime
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Democratic Representative (CA-20):
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- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Facilitate recovering crime victim restitution fees. (Apr 2011)
- Sponsored Constitutional Amendment defining victims' rights. (Apr 2013)
- Easier access to rape kits, and more rape kit analysis. (Nov 2009)
- Rated 92% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Susan Davis on Crime
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Democratic Representative (CA-53):
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- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- Sponsored evidence-based & proven prevention for street gangs. (Jun 2013)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Rated 92% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Jeff Denham on Crime
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Republican (District 10):
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- Rated 77% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Mark DeSaulnier on Crime
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Democratic House Member (District 11):
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- Tighten up the parole system and oversight of sex offenders. (Oct 2014)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Sponsored bill to abolish federal death penalty. (Aug 2020)
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Anna Eshoo on Crime
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Democratic Representative (CA-14):
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- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted YES on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Rated 68% by CURE, indicating pro-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Rated 85% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Sam Farr on Crime
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Democratic Representative (CA-17):
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- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted YES on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Rated 78% by CURE, indicating pro-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 92% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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John Garamendi on Crime
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Facilitate recovering crime victim restitution fees. (Apr 2011)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Rated 92% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Jimmy Gomez on Crime
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Democrat (District 34):
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- Ban for-profit prisons; support sentencing reform. (Jun 2017)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Sponsored bill to abolish federal death penalty. (Dec 2020)
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Josh Harder on Crime
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Democrat (District 10):
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Katie Hill on Crime
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Democrat (District 25):
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Mike Honda on Crime
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Democratic Representative (CA-15):
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- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- Facilitate recovering crime victim restitution fees. (Apr 2011)
- Rated 92% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Jared Huffman on Crime
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Life-without-parole instead of capital punishment. (Oct 2012)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Rated 85% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Duncan Hunter Jr. on Crime
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Republican (District 50):
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- Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
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Ro Khanna on Crime
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Democrat (District 17):
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- Support alternatives to prison; oppose capital punishment. (Nov 2016)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Asked Biden Administration to abolish federal death penalty. (Dec 2020)
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Steve Knight on Crime
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Republican House Member (District 25):
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Doug LaMalfa on Crime
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Republican (District 1):
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- Supports the death penalty. (Nov 2002)
- End parole for repeat violent offenders. (Nov 2002)
- Death penalty for killing police officers. (Feb 2016)
- Rated Don't compromise community safety with sentencing reform. (Dec 2018)
- Rated 54% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
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Barbara Lee on Crime
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Democratic Representative (CA-9):
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- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Rated 100% by CURE, indicating pro-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
- Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance. (Mar 2007)
- Abolish the federal death penalty. (Sep 2011)
- Sponsored evidence-based & proven prevention for street gangs. (Mar 2013)
- Sponsored providing defense lawyers for all indigent defendants. (May 2013)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Asked Biden Administration to abolish federal death penalty. (Jul 2019)
- Easier access to rape kits, and more rape kit analysis. (Nov 2009)
- Rated 77% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Mike Levin on Crime
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Democrat (District 49):
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Ted Lieu on Crime
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Democratic House Member (District 33):
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- The death penalty doesn't work. (Aug 2014)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Asked Biden Administration to abolish federal death penalty. (Dec 2020)
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Zoe Lofgren on Crime
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Democratic Representative (CA-16):
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- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Rated 68% by CURE, indicating pro-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance. (Mar 2007)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Sponsored bill to abolish federal death penalty. (Jul 2020)
- Rated 69% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
- Megan's Law: public list of sexually violent offenders. (Jul 1995)
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Alan Lowenthal on Crime
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Democrat (District 47):
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- Sponsored evidence-based & proven prevention for street gangs. (Mar 2013)
- Sponsored Constitutional Amendment defining victims' rights. (Jun 2013)
- Sponsored bill to abolish federal death penalty. (Nov 2019)
- Rated 85% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Doris Matsui on Crime
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Democratic Representative (CA-5):
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- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Sponsored evidence-based & proven prevention for street gangs. (Jun 2013)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Rated 92% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Kevin McCarthy on Crime
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Republican:
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- Support death penalty; build more prisons. (Nov 2002)
- End parole for repeat violent offenders. (Nov 2002)
- Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Rated 62% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
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Jerry McNerney on Crime
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Democrat:
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- Eliminate the death penalty. (Nov 2006)
- Provide inmates with job skills & alcohol treatment. (Nov 2006)
- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
- Harsher sentencing for "pill mill" operators. (Mar 2011)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Rated 92% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Grace Napolitano on Crime
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Democratic Representative (CA-38):
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- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Rated 70% by CURE, indicating pro-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
- Sponsored evidence-based & proven prevention for street gangs. (Apr 2013)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Rated 85% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Devin Nunes on Crime
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Republican Representative (CA-21):
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- Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Rated 69% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
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Jimmy Panetta on Crime
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Democrat (District 20):
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- Ban racial profiling; build trust of law enforcement. (Nov 2016)
- Pursued justice for victims and families. (Nov 2016)
- Supports alternatives but accepts mandatory minimums. (Nov 2016)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
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Nancy Pelosi on Crime
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Democratic Representative (CA-8):
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- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted YES on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Rated 88% by CURE, indicating pro-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Mar 1993)
- Rated 92% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Scott Peters on Crime
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Democrat (District 52):
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- 8% pay increase for police officers. (Nov 2012)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Rated 92% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Katie Porter on Crime
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Democrat (District 45):
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- Reveals past victimhood; supports Violence Against Women Act. (Oct 2019)
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Dana Rohrabacher on Crime
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Republican Representative (CA-46):
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- Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted NO on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Rated 30% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Rated 38% by the NAPO, indicating a police-the-police stance. (Dec 2014)
- More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
- Prevent luxurious conditions in prisons. (Jan 1995)
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Lucille Roybal-Allard on Crime
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Democratic Representative (CA-34):
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- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted YES on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Rated 89% by CURE, indicating pro-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Rated 85% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Ed Royce on Crime
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Republican Representative (CA-40):
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- Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted NO on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Rated 0% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- Sponsored Constitutional Amendment defining victims' rights. (Apr 2013)
- Life imprisonment for repeat sexual predators. (Mar 1994)
- Rated 77% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Raul Ruiz on Crime
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Democrat (District 36):
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- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Rated 85% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Linda Sanchez on Crime
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Democratic Representative (CA-39):
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- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Rated 77% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Adam Schiff on Crime
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Democratic Representative (CA-29):
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- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
- Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance. (Mar 2007)
- Sponsored evidence-based & proven prevention for street gangs. (May 2013)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Easier access to rape kits, and more rape kit analysis. (Nov 2009)
- Rated 85% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Brad Sherman on Crime
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Democratic Representative (CA-27):
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- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Rated 30% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Rated 85% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Jackie Speier on Crime
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Democrat:
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- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Easier access to rape kits, and more rape kit analysis. (Nov 2009)
- Rated 85% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Eric Swalwell on Crime
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Withdrawn Democratic Presidential Challenger; CA Rep:
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- Abolish capital punishment. (Jul 2019)
- Give more resources to state and local law enforcement. (May 2019)
- Rated 85% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Mark Takano on Crime
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Democrat (District 41):
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- Mandatory life sentences and truth-in-sentencing. (Nov 1998)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Rated 85% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Mike Thompson on Crime
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Democratic Representative (CA-1):
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- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Rated 30% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Sponsored evidence-based & proven prevention for street gangs. (Mar 2013)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Rated 92% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Norma Torres on Crime
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Democratic House Member (District 35):
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- Work with the community to combat crime. (Oct 2014)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
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Juan Vargas on Crime
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Democrat (District 51):
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- Life sentences for violent sex crimes against children. (Nov 2012)
- Sponsored evidence-based & proven prevention for street gangs. (Mar 2013)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Rated 85% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Mimi Walters on Crime
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Republican House Member (District 45):
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Maxine Waters on Crime
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Democratic Representative (CA-35):
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- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted YES on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Rated 100% by CURE, indicating pro-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- Sponsored evidence-based & proven prevention for street gangs. (Mar 2013)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Life imprisonment for repeat sexual predators. (Mar 1994)
- Rated 23% by the NAPO, indicating a police-the-police stance. (Dec 2014)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
Carly Fiorina on Crime
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V.P. nominee toTed Cruz:
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- Supports capital punishment for certain crimes. (Aug 2010)
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Darrell Issa on Crime
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Republican Representative (CA-49); Initiator of Recall CA Governor:
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- Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance. (Mar 2007)
- Harsher sentencing for "pill mill" operators. (Mar 2011)
- Rated 69% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
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Gavin Newsom on Crime
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Spared 737 people on California's death row. (Jun 2019)
- Moratorium on the California death penalty. (Mar 2019)
- Death penalty is ineffective, irreversible and immoral. (Mar 2019)
- 2016: Respect state referendum on death penalty; 2019: Don't. (Mar 2019)
- Criminal justice reform is crucial; repeal death penalty. (Apr 2017)
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Doug Ose on Crime
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Republican recall candidate for Governor:
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- Build new prisons, oppose reducing of some felonies. (Jan 2018)
- Everywhere I see uncontrolled homelessness & nagging crime. (Jan 2018)
- Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Rated 20% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
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Arnold Schwarzenegger on Crime
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Republican CA Governor:
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- Allow private prisons to compete, to spend less on prisons. (Jan 2010)
- Tookie Williams insufficiently remorseful; so execution on. (Dec 2005)
- Death penalty is a necessary and effective deterrent. (Aug 2003)
- Keep “Three Strikes” law. (Aug 2003)
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Barbara Boxer on Crime
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Democratic Jr Senator (CA):
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- Voted YES on reinstating $1.15 billion funding for the COPS Program. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on $1.15 billion per year to continue the COPS program. (May 1999)
- Voted NO on limiting death penalty appeals. (Apr 1996)
- Voted NO on limiting product liability punitive damage awards. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on restricting class-action lawsuits. (Dec 1995)
- Voted NO on repealing federal speed limits. (Jun 1995)
- Voted NO on mandatory prison terms for crimes involving firearms. (May 1994)
- Voted NO on rejecting racial statistics in death penalty appeals. (May 1994)
- Rated 75% by CURE, indicating pro-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
- Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance. (Mar 2007)
- Supports more severe penalties for Hate Crimes. (Aug 2010)
- Facilitate recovering crime victim restitution fees. (Apr 2011)
- Rated 73% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
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John Campbell on Crime
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Republican Representative (CA-48):
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- Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Rated 15% by the NAPO, indicating a police-the-police stance. (Dec 2014)
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Lois Capps on Crime
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Democratic Representative (CA-23):
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- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Rated 50% by CURE, indicating mixed votes on rehabilitation. (Dec 2000)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
- Easier access to rape kits, and more rape kit analysis. (Nov 2009)
- Rated 85% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Janice Hahn on Crime
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Democrat (retiring 2016) (District 44):
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- Sponsored evidence-based & proven prevention for street gangs. (Mar 2013)
- Rated 85% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Tom McClintock on Crime
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Republican (District 4):
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- Death penalty protects us from violent predators. (Sep 2003)
- Three Strikes law enforces right to self-protection. (Jul 2002)
- Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Rated 31% by the NAPO, indicating a police-the-police stance. (Dec 2014)
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Buck McKeon on Crime
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Republican Representative (CA-25):
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- Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted NO on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Rated 30% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- Rated 62% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
- More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
- Prevent luxurious conditions in prisons. (Jan 1995)
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Gloria Negrete McLeod on Crime
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Democrat (County run 2014) (District 35):
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- Keep gangs out of our neighborhoods; help the police. (Nov 2012)
- Rated 92% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Gary Miller on Crime
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Republican Representative (CA-42):
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- Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted NO on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Rated 30% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- Rated 15% by the NAPO, indicating a police-the-police stance. (Dec 2014)
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George Miller on Crime
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Democratic Representative (CA-7):
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- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted YES on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Rated 68% by CURE, indicating pro-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 77% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Doug Ose on Crime
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Republican challenger (District 3):
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- Build new prisons, oppose reducing of some felonies. (Jan 2018)
- Everywhere I see uncontrolled homelessness & nagging crime. (Jan 2018)
- Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Rated 20% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
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Loretta Sanchez on Crime
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Democratic Representative (CA-47):
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- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Rated 67% by CURE, indicating pro-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
- Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance. (Mar 2007)
- Rated 85% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Henry Waxman on Crime
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Democratic Representative (CA-30):
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- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted YES on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Rated 67% by CURE, indicating pro-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- Stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Mar 1993)
- Easier access to rape kits, and more rape kit analysis. (Nov 2009)
- Rated 54% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
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Cruz Bustamante on Crime
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Former Democratic Lt. Governor:
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- Death penalty with every opportunity to prove innocence. (Sep 2003)
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Peter Camejo on Crime
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Former Green Challenger (2003):
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- Dems oppose social movements like fighting death penalty. (Jan 2004)
- Totally opposed to death penalty, along with rest of world. (Sep 2003)
- Three Strikes is wrong-against life in prison for thieves. (Sep 2003)
- Moratorium on death penalty. (Jul 2002)
- Don’t use Three Strikes for small crimes. (Jul 2002)
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Gray Davis on Crime
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Former Democratic:
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- Life imprisonment or death penalty for hate crimes. (Sep 2003)
- Supports capital punishment. (Feb 2000)
- Supports flexible federal block grants for crime programs. (Sep 2001)
- Zero tolerance for violence against government employees. (Aug 2001)
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Arianna Huffington on Crime
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Former Independent Challenger (2003):
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- We can choose books or bars; we've built bigger prisons. (Sep 2010)
- Philosophically opposed to the death penalty. (Sep 2003)
- Roll back $1B prison guard pay raise: books, not bars. (Aug 2003)
- Moratorium on capital punishment based on racial disparity. (Aug 2003)
- Mandatory minimum sentencing is cowardly. (Jul 2000)
- Investigate anti-depressants’ role in school shootings. (Jul 2000)
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Tom McClintock on Crime
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Former Republican Challenger (2003):
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- Death penalty protects us from violent predators. (Sep 2003)
- Three Strikes law enforces right to self-protection. (Jul 2002)
- Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Rated 31% by the NAPO, indicating a police-the-police stance. (Dec 2014)
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Bill Simon on Crime
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Former Republican Challenger (2003):
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Peter Ueberroth on Crime
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Former Republican Challenger (2003):
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- For death penalty, but people don’t want to talk about it. (Sep 2003)
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Bill Baker on Crime
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 10):
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- Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- More prison cells; more truth in sentencing. (Nov 1993)
- More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
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Sonny Bono on Crime
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 44):
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- Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
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Tom Campbell on Crime
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2010 Republican Challenger (lost primary):
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- Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
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Cal Dooley on Crime
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Democrat (Until 2004) (District 20):
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- Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Rated 50% by CURE, indicating mixed votes on rehabilitation. (Dec 2000)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
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Bob Dornan on Crime
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 46):
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- Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
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Carly Fiorina on Crime
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2010 Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Supports capital punishment for certain crimes. (Aug 2010)
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Bill Jones on Crime
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2004 former Republican challenger:
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- Three Strikes is a worthy criminal justice reform. (May 2004)
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Jay Kim on Crime
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 41):
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- Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
- Prevent luxurious conditions in prisons. (Jan 1995)
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Tom Lantos on Crime
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Former Democrat (until 2008) (District 12):
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- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Rated 75% by CURE, indicating pro-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- Stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Mar 1993)
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Robert Matsui on Crime
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Former Democrat (deceased) (District 5):
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- Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Rated 60% by CURE, indicating mixed votes on rehabilitation. (Dec 2000)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- Stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Mar 1993)
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Carlos Moorhead on Crime
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 27):
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- Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
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Dick Mountjoy on Crime
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Former Republican Senate Challenger (2006):
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- No visitation for sex offenders with kids or grandkids. (Dec 2005)
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Frank Riggs on Crime
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 1):
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- Endorsed as former cop & prosecutor. (Jul 2014)
- Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
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Andrea Seastrand on Crime
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 22):
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- Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
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George Brown on Crime
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Democrat (District 42):
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- Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted YES on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
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Tom Campbell on Crime
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Republican (Retired) (District 15):
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- Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
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Dennis Cardoza on Crime
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Democratic Representative (CA-18):
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- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
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Gary Condit on Crime
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Democrat (District 18):
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- Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- More prison cells; more truth in sentencing. (Nov 1993)
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Christopher Cox on Crime
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Republican (District 47):
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- Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Rated 30% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
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Duke Cunningham on Crime
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Republican (District 51):
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- Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Rated 30% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
- Prevent luxurious conditions in prisons. (Jan 1995)
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Ron Dellums on Crime
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Democrat (1993-1998) (District 9):
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- Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted YES on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
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Julian Dixon on Crime
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Democrat (District 32):
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- Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted YES on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Mar 1993)
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John Doolittle on Crime
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Republican Representative (CA-4):
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- Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Rated 30% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
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David Dreier on Crime
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Republican Representative (CA-26):
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- Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Rated 33% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
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Vic Fazio on Crime
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted YES on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Mar 1993)
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Bob Filner on Crime
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Democratic Representative (CA-51):
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- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted YES on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Rated 75% by CURE, indicating pro-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
- Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance. (Mar 2007)
- Stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Mar 1993)
- Life imprisonment for repeat sexual predators. (Mar 1994)
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Elton Gallegly on Crime
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Republican Representative (CA-24):
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- Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted NO on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Rated 30% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
- Prevent luxurious conditions in prisons. (Jan 1995)
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James Gray on Crime
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2004 former Libertarian challenger:
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- Severely reduce mandatory minimum sentences. (Aug 2004)
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Jane Harman on Crime
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Democratic Representative (CA-36):
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- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
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Wally Herger on Crime
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Republican Representative (CA-2):
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- Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Rated 20% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- More prison cells; more truth in sentencing. (Nov 1993)
- Life imprisonment for repeat sexual predators. (Mar 1994)
- More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
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Keith Holbrook on Crime
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Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012):
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Steve Horn on Crime
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Republican (District 38):
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- Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
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Duncan Hunter on Crime
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Republican Representative (CA-52):
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- Trust juries to ensure equal justice. (Sep 2007)
- Death penalty is needed for deterrence. (Sep 2007)
- Opposes “hate crimes” legislation. (Sep 2007)
- Prosecute all illegal adult pornography. (Sep 2007)
- Voted NO on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Rated 30% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Rated 54% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
- More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
- Prevent luxurious conditions in prisons. (Jan 1995)
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Steven Kuykendall on Crime
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Republican (District 36):
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- Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
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Jerry Lewis on Crime
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Republican Representative (CA-41):
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- Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted NO on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Rated 33% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- Harsher sentencing for "pill mill" operators. (Mar 2011)
- More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
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Gail Lightfoot on Crime
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2000 Libertarian Challenger for Senate (CA):
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- Oppose government sanctioned killing. (Jul 2010)
- Let judge and jury decide sentences, not Three Strikes. (Jul 2010)
- Opposes the death penalty. (Oct 2000)
- Oppose mandatory Three Strikes sentencing laws. (Oct 2000)
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Marty Martinez on Crime
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Republican (District 31):
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- Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
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Juanita Millender-McDonald on Crime
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Democrat (District 37):
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- Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Rated 78% by CURE, indicating pro-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance. (Mar 2007)
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Ron Packard on Crime
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Republican (District 48):
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- Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
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Richard Pombo on Crime
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Republican (District 11):
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- Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Rated 30% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- More prison cells; more truth in sentencing. (Nov 1993)
- More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
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George Radanovich on Crime
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Republican Representative (CA-19):
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- Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Rated 30% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
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James Rogan on Crime
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Republican (District 27):
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- Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
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Hilda Solis on Crime
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Democratic Representative (CA-32):
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- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance. (Mar 2007)
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Orly Taitz on Crime
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Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012):
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Ellen Tauscher on Crime
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Democratic Representative (CA-10):
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- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Rated 56% by CURE, indicating mixed votes on rehabilitation. (Dec 2000)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
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Bill Thomas on Crime
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Republican (District 21):
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- Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Rated 29% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
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Esteban Torres on Crime
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Democrat (District 34):
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- Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
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Andy Vidak on Crime
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Republican Challenger 2010 (District 20):
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- I'm tough on crime--period. (Nov 2010)
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Diane Watson on Crime
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Democratic Representative (CA-33):
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- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
- Easier access to rape kits, and more rape kit analysis. (Nov 2009)
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Lynn Woolsey on Crime
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Democratic Representative (CA-6):
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- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted YES on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Rated 78% by CURE, indicating pro-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- Stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Mar 1993)
- More prison cells; more truth in sentencing. (Nov 1993)
- Life imprisonment for repeat sexual predators. (Mar 1994)
- Easier access to rape kits, and more rape kit analysis. (Nov 2009)
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Howard Berman on Crime
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Democratic Representative (CA-28):
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- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted YES on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Rated 71% by CURE, indicating pro-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance. (Mar 2007)
- Stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Mar 1993)
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Brian Bilbray on Crime
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Republican Representative (CA-50):
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- Impose truth in sentencing; build more prisons. (Nov 2000)
- Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Facilitate recovering crime victim restitution fees. (Apr 2011)
- More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
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Mary Bono on Crime
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Republican Representative (CA-45):
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- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Rated 30% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- Harsher sentencing for "pill mill" operators. (Mar 2011)
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James Bradley on Crime
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Charlie Brown on Crime
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Democrat (District 4):
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TJ Cox on Crime
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Democrat (District 21):
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Elizabeth Emken on Crime
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Republican Challenger:
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- Endorsed by author of 1994 Three Strikes law. (Feb 2012)
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Mike Garcia on Crime
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Republican (District 25):
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Jerome Horton on Crime
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Darrell Issa on Crime
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Republican Representative (CA-49); Initiator of Recall CA Governor:
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- Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance. (Mar 2007)
- Harsher sentencing for "pill mill" operators. (Mar 2011)
- Rated 69% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
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Sara Jacobs on Crime
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Democrat (District 53):
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Young Kim on Crime
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Republican (District 39):
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- Improve criminal justice reporting; increase accountability. (Aug 2016)
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Dan Lungren on Crime
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Republican Representative (CA-3):
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- Led the passage of the Effective Death Penalty Act. (Nov 2004)
- Supported and defended Three Strikes. (Nov 2004)
- Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
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Jay Obernolte on Crime
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Republican (District 8):
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- Improve criminal justice reporting; increase accountability. (Aug 2016)
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Alex Padilla on Crime
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Democratic Appointee:
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Laura Richardson on Crime
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Democrat:
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- Supported 40,000 more prison at cost of $7.4 billion. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Harsher sentencing for "pill mill" operators. (Mar 2011)
- Easier access to rape kits, and more rape kit analysis. (Nov 2009)
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Harley Rouda on Crime
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Democrat (District 48):
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- CC:Social services for rehabilitated felons. (Jul 2018)
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Christy Smith on Crime
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Democrat (District 25):
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Pete Stark on Crime
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Democratic Representative (CA-13):
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- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted YES on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Rated 78% by CURE, indicating pro-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance. (Mar 2007)
- Abolish the federal death penalty. (Sep 2011)
- Stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Mar 1993)
- Easier access to rape kits, and more rape kit analysis. (Nov 2009)
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Michelle Steel on Crime
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Republican (District 48):
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David Valadao on Crime
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Republican (District 21):
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- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Rated 77% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Lily Zhou on Crime
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