Candidate for United States Representative, District 14

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CRISTINA OSMEÑA

My occupation is Solar Industry Executive.

My qualifications are:

My profile uniquely reflects this diverse district — I come from multiple cultures, lived in several places, and walked an immigrant’s path.

I was born in the Philippines, but at the age of six, after several family members were severely injured or imprisoned by the Marcos dictatorship, my family and I fled and sought political asylum in the United States. I embraced my adopted country and its values, attended California schools, and graduated from UC Berkeley with a B.A. in English. Later, I earned the CFA designation.

I believe in democratic capitalism and free markets, the sanctity of human life, and compassionate government.

Unlike career politicans, my experience and training was in the private sector. My career in the investment industry spanned more than two decades. While in the solar industry, I worked to develop off-grid renewable energy systems for underserved communities, among other things.

I married a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and Gulf War veteran. I’m a working mom, and, in my free time, I write.

As your representative, I will

Defend free markets, free trade, and economic freedoms,

Push for continued tax relief and responsible federal budgeting,

Seek common ground across party lines,

Address the affordability crisis forcing people to leave the Bay Area,

Champion California’s needs in immigration reform,

Stand for our veterans, and

Fight human trafficking.

I respectfully request your vote on the November ballot.

For more information, please go to my website at OsmenaForCongress.com

Thank you!

Cristina Osmeña

JACKIE SPEIER

My occupation is Congresswoman.

My qualifications are:

I’m truly privileged to represent you and am working harder than ever to fight for you.

I’m fighting to help build more workforce housing, sensible immigration reform, reducing traffic gridlock, and building an economy that works for everyone. I fought for net neutrality and pushed legislation to block robocalls once and for all. I fought for veterans and got them over $5 million in VA benefits and I helped obtain $647 million for Caltrain electrification.

As a mother, I know we owe our children a better world. We cannot roll back the reforms gained to address climate change. As a woman, I’ll do everything necessary to protect a woman’s right to choose. As a gun violence survivor, I know how it ravages life. Under my legislation, all gun buyers would be subject to background checks. I also support banning bump stocks, assault weapons and high capacity magazines.

Sexual harassment in the workplace must end, including in Congress. My legislation forces congressmembers who harass to pay out of their own pockets, not the taxpayers’.

On the House Intelligence Committee, I’m working to thwart Russia’s meddling and secure our election system. Our democracy is fragile and I will not allow Russia or people within the US to undermine it.

This session, I held 13 town halls, convened events including a senior conference, girls empowerment programs, gun buybacks, and DACA support programs. I’ll always be accessible to you and respectfully ask for your vote.

Jackie Speier