Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - California 45th Congressional District in 2024 California General Election.
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Get StartedDerek will stand up for women and women’s rights in Congress. As the father of a young daughter, Derek is 100% pro-choice and will stand strong to protect funding for Planned Parenthood and access to critical women’s health services like birth control and cancer screenings. Learn more
He’ll work to put more police on the streets to crack down on rising crime and put dangerous criminals in prison. And Derek will fight for more investments in violence prevention and rehabilitation programs to address the root causes of crime. Learn more
Derek will fight to ensure every child has a quality education by working to raise wages for teachers, investing in community public schools, supporting programs like early childhood education that give students more opportunities to succeed, and providing more vocational education and job training. Learn more
Derek will champion initiatives that bolster economic competitiveness, reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains, and safeguard against unfair trade practices. Learn more
He supports efforts to limit the influence and power of lobbyists, refuses to take donations from corporate PACs and other special interests, and supports strong campaign finance reforms and more transparency to stop corporations from buying elections. Learn more
He will take on the NRA by fighting for common sense gun safety laws like universal background checks and a ban on assault weapons. Learn more
He’ll take on the big insurance and pharmaceutical companies to rein in the high cost of healthcare and prescription drugs and expand Medicare so that everyone has access to quality, affordable health care. Learn more
Derek will fight to make the minimum wage a living wage so families can keep up with rising costs; advocate for safer working conditions; and ensure that all workers can afford housing and look forward to a secure retirement. Learn more
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