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 Governor, Mayors and Pundits: 
 
 
 
|  Travis Allen on Crime   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: 
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    Education & anti-poverty to fight crime. (Apr 2017)
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|  John Cox on Crime   |  | 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   |  | Democratic candidate for Governor: 
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    Manage crime with improved education. (Nov 2017)
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|  Kevin Faulconer on Crime   |  | 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   |  | Mayor of Los Angeles: 
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|  David Hadley on Crime   |  | 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   |  | 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 MatterBan 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | Mayor of San Diego: 
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|  Laura Smith on Crime   |  | Republican challenger for Governor: 
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|  Hilda Solis on Crime   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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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|  Greg Brannon on Crime   |  | Republican Senate candidate: 
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|  Rocky Chavez on Crime   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | Republican Senate challenger: 
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|  Michael Eisen on Crime   |  | Independent candidate for California U.S. Senator: 
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|  Dianne Feinstein on Crime   |  | 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   |  | 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 MatterBan 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | Democrat (District 34): 
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|  Joe Baca on Crime   |  | 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   |  | Democrat (District  44): 
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    First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
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|  Karen Bass on Crime   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | Democrat (District  24): 
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    First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
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|  Tony Cardenas on Crime   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | Democrat (District  39): 
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|  Paul Cook on Crime   |  | 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   |  | Democrat (District  46): 
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    First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
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|  Jim Costa on Crime   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | Democrat (District  10): 
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|  Katie Hill on Crime   |  | Democrat (District  25): 
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|  Mike Honda on Crime   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | Republican House Member (District      25): 
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|  Doug LaMalfa on Crime   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | Democrat (District  49): 
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|  Ted Lieu on Crime   |  | Democratic House Member (District      33): 
    Click here for 3 full quotes
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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   |  | Democratic Representative (CA-16): 
    Click here for 14 full quotes
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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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | Democrat: 
    Click here for 8 full quotes
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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   |  | Democratic Representative (CA-38): 
    Click here for 11 full quotes
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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   |  | 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   |  | Democrat (District  20): 
    Click here for 4 full quotes
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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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | Democratic Representative (CA-39): 
    Click here for 4 full quotes
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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   |  | Democratic Representative (CA-29): 
    Click here for 9 full quotes
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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   |  | 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   |  | Democrat: 
    Click here for 4 full quotes
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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   |  | Withdrawn Democratic Presidential Challenger; CA Rep: 
    Click here for 3 full quotes
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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   |  | Democrat (District 41): 
    Click here for 3 full quotes
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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   |  | Democratic Representative (CA-1): 
    Click here for 9 full quotes
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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   |  | Democratic House Member (District      35): 
    Click here for 2 full quotes
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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   |  | Democrat (District 51): 
    Click here for 4 full quotes
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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   |  | Republican House Member (District      45): 
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|  Maxine Waters on Crime   |  | Democratic Representative (CA-35): 
    Click here for 13 full quotes
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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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|  Carly Fiorina on Crime   |  | 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   |  | Republican Representative (CA-49); Initiator of Recall CA Governor: 
    Click here for 5 full quotes
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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   |  | Democratic Challenger: 
    Click here for 5 full quotes
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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   |  | Republican recall candidate for Governor: 
    Click here for 5 full quotes
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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   |  | Republican CA Governor: 
    Click here for 4 full quotes
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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   |  | Democratic Jr Senator (CA): 
    Click here for 17 full quotes
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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   |  | 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   |  | Democratic Representative (CA-23): 
    Click here for 10 full quotes
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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   |  | Democrat (retiring 2016) (District 44): 
    Click here for 2 full quotes
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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   |  | Republican (District 4): 
    Click here for 5 full quotes
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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   |  | Republican Representative (CA-25): 
    Click here for 11 full quotes
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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   |  | Democrat (County run 2014) (District 35): 
    Click here for 2 full quotes
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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   |  | 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   |  | Democratic Representative (CA-7): 
    Click here for 11 full quotes
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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   |  | Republican challenger (District 3): 
    Click here for 5 full quotes
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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   |  | Democratic Representative (CA-47): 
    Click here for 10 full quotes
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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   |  | Democratic Representative (CA-30): 
    Click here for 14 full quotes
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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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | Former Republican Challenger (2003): 
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|  Peter Ueberroth on Crime   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 2010 Republican Senate Challenger: 
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    Supports capital punishment for certain crimes. (Aug 2010)
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|  Bill Jones on Crime   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 2004 former Libertarian challenger: 
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    Severely reduce mandatory minimum sentences. (Aug 2004)
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|  Jane Harman on Crime   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012): 
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|  Steve Horn on Crime   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012): 
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|  Ellen Tauscher on Crime   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | 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   |  | Republican Challenger: 
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|  Charlie Brown on Crime   |  | Democrat (District 4): 
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|  TJ Cox on Crime   |  | Democrat (District 21): 
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|  Elizabeth Emken on Crime   |  | Republican Challenger: 
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    Endorsed by author of 1994 Three Strikes law. (Feb 2012)
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|  Mike Garcia on Crime   |  | Republican (District 25): 
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|  Jerome Horton on Crime   |  | Democratic Challenger: 
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|  Darrell Issa on Crime   |  | 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   |  | Democrat (District 53): 
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|  Young Kim on Crime   |  | Republican (District 39): 
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    Improve criminal justice reporting; increase accountability. (Aug 2016)
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|  Dan Lungren on Crime   |  | 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   |  | Republican (District 8): 
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    Improve criminal justice reporting; increase accountability. (Aug 2016)
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|  Alex Padilla on Crime   |  | Democratic Appointee: 
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|  Laura Richardson on Crime   |  | 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   |  | Democrat (District  48): 
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    CC:Social services for rehabilitated felons. (Jul 2018)
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|  Christy Smith on Crime   |  | Democrat (District 25): 
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|  Pete Stark on Crime   |  | 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   |  | Republican (District 48): 
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|  David Valadao on Crime   |  | 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   |  | Republican Challenger: 
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