
Alex Padilla
Alex Padilla
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Supports raising the minimum wage, expanding union protections, and investing in green jobs for California workers.
Supports expanding ACA coverage, lowering drug prices, and working toward universal healthcare access.
As the first Latino senator from California, champions a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and DACA protections while supporting smart border security.
Supports student loan forgiveness, free community college, and increased Title I funding for underserved schools.
Supports a strong national defense with emphasis on cybersecurity, diplomatic engagement, and oversight of military spending.
Strong climate advocate who supports aggressive emissions reductions, environmental justice, and California's leadership on clean air standards.
Supports police reform, ending cash bail, and addressing systemic inequities in the criminal justice system.
Supports multilateral diplomacy, strengthening alliances, and promoting human rights in U.S. foreign policy.
Supports regulating Big Tech, protecting data privacy, and establishing guardrails for AI while fostering innovation.
Supports protecting and expanding Social Security benefits; opposes privatization and benefit cuts.
Supports universal background checks, assault weapons ban, and comprehensive gun safety legislation.
Supported the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law; advocates for investment in public transit, broadband, and water infrastructure.
Supports major federal investment in affordable housing and addressing homelessness, especially in California.
Supports transitioning away from fossil fuels toward clean energy while managing impacts on workers and communities.
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