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Derek Tran's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (CA) - District 45

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Issue Positions

For Presidential and Congressional candidates who refuse to provide voters with their positions, Vote Smart has researched their public records to determine their likely responses. These issue positions are from 2024.

  • "51 years ago, the Supreme Court ruled in Row v Wade. Today, instead of celebrating, American women are fighting for rights and freedoms that were stripped away. Michelle Steel has made her position clear: she supports a national abortion ban with no exceptions: I don't. I am 100% pro-choice." (x.com)
  • "Derek 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." (www.derektranforcongress.com)
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  • "Michelle Steel’s vote against the bipartisan infrastructure bill was a vote against our country’s future. We must increase investment in California’s 45th Congressional District." (x.com)
  • "I'm thrilled to announce the endorsement of the New Democrat Coalition Action Fund, representing *98* Democratic Congressmembers dedicated to lowering the cost of prescription drugs, protecting our environment, and ensuring affordable housing for all." (x.com)
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  • "Derek will work to strengthen voting rights for every American and defend our free and fair elections from Trump and MAGA Republicans who want to overturn our democracy." (www.derektranforcongress.com)
  • "We need to pass federal voting rights legislation to protect California residents." (x.com)
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  • "It’s time to ban assault weapons and pass gun reform to protect our future generations." (x.com)
  • "With over 500 mass shootings in less than 365 days, we need leaders willing to stand up to the gun lobby and protect our communities. Michelle Steel won’t. I will." (x.com)
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  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "I'm thrilled to announce the endorsement of the New Democrat Coalition Action Fund, representing *98* Democratic Congressmembers dedicated to lowering the cost of prescription drugs, protecting our environment, and ensuring affordable housing for all." (x.com)
  • "Unlike Michelle Steel, I am fully committed to lowering prescription drug costs, allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices, and protect retirement benefits. I will never sell out to large corporations just for a donation" (x.com)
  • "lower the cost of prescription drugs" (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
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