California — 31st District

Gil Cisneros

Supports living wage and middle-class tax relief

Cisneros focuses on reducing the cost of living for working families by raising the minimum wage, lowering prescription drug prices, and expanding middle-class tax credits. He advocates for investments in clean energy manufacturing and affordable housing, while opposing tax breaks for corporations that offshore jobs.

• Proposes raising the national minimum wage to $15 per hour and requiring equal pay for women.
• Supports direct government negotiation of prescription drug prices to lower healthcare costs.
• Advocates expanding tax credits for working families while eliminating special exemptions for corporations and high earners.

“Too many families in the 31st District can’t keep up with the increased costs of housing, groceries, gas, and the overall cost of living while seeing their incomes remain flat.”

Eric Ching

Supports deregulation and fiscal restraint

Ching emphasizes fostering economic growth by removing burdensome regulations and protecting U.S. businesses from unfair competition. Drawing on his municipal experience, he advocates for fiscal responsibility, cutting government waste, and maintaining low tax burdens.

• Advocates removing burdensome regulations to create a steady environment for business growth.
• Pledges to cut government fraud, waste, and abuse and return resources to local communities.
• Commits to using votes on revenue bills to ensure taxpayers are not overburdened.

“I will support the removal of burdensome regulations while promoting legislation to aid and protect U.S.-based businesses and workers from unfair practices within the United States of America and foreign entities.”

Gil Cisneros

Supports federal abortion rights and healthcare access

Cisneros is a staunch defender of reproductive rights who believes healthcare decisions should remain between a woman and her doctor. His record includes enacting reproductive healthcare access for military personnel and earning a 100% rating from Planned Parenthood.

• Enacted Department of Defense reproductive healthcare policies ensuring active military personnel can access services regardless of state bans.
• Supports full repeal of the Helms Amendment and opposes the Hyde Amendment.
• Pledges to protect access to birth control, emergency contraception, and fertility treatments.

“Gil believes that decisions about a woman’s reproductive health should stay between a woman and her doctor.”

Eric Ching

Opposes abortion and supports fetal protections

Ching aligns with conservative positions on protecting the unborn as part of his broader platform grounded in his Christian faith and constitutional defense.

• Identifies protecting the unborn as a core goal for his congressional campaign.

“As your congressman, I will improve the economy, secure the border, protect our unborn, advocate for education, and defend our constitution.”

Gil Cisneros

Supports comprehensive immigration reform and DACA

Cisneros advocates for humane immigration reform that includes pathways to citizenship for DREAMers and Temporary Protective Status recipients. While in Congress and the Department of Defense, he expanded citizenship pathways for non-citizen service members upon completing basic training.

• Voted Nay on the SAVE Act (H.R. 22), the Laken Riley Act (S. 5), and the DUI deportation bill (H.R. 875) in 2025.
• Supports legal protections and citizenship pathways through the DREAM Act and TPS expansions.
• Streamlined citizenship processes for non-citizens serving honorably in the military.

“Gil fought to protect President Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), which has allowed thousands of young people who were brought to the United States as undocumented children by their parents to be part of the American dream.”

Eric Ching

Supports strict border security and enforcement

Ching views border security as central to national sovereignty and public safety. He advocates for securing land and coastal borders against illegal movement of people, weapons, and drugs while supporting legal trade and tourism.

• Advocates securing over 7,000 miles of U.S. land and coastal borders against contraband and illegal entry.
• Supports strict enforcement of immigration laws to protect local communities from crime.

“I will promote legal trade and tourism while supporting ways to best secure our border from the illegal movement of weapons, drugs, contraband, and people.”

Gil Cisneros

Supports gun safety laws and public health approaches

Cisneros approaches community safety primarily through gun violence prevention, mental health resources, and supporting crime victims. He voted against conservative criminal enforcement mandates in 2025.

• Voted Nay on the Laken Riley Act (S. 5) and the DUI deportation bill (H.R. 875).
• Promotes research funding to treat gun violence as a public health crisis.
• Supports legislation to assist victims of crime and sexual assault.

“Gil believes we should treat gun violence as the deadly public health crisis it is.”

Eric Ching

Supports tough-on-crime laws and law enforcement

Ching champions a tough-on-crime agenda centered on deterrence, proper justice, and criminal restitution to victims. Endorsed by police associations, he advocates holding neglectful officials accountable and expanding mental health treatment centers for homeless individuals struggling with substance abuse.

• Endorsed by the Association for LA Deputy Sheriffs (ALADS).
• Supports mandatory criminal restitution to victims and society.
• Advocates policies holding government officials accountable who selectively fail to enforce laws.

“We must protect our homes, schools, businesses, and neighborhoods from criminals by ways of deterrence.”

Gil Cisneros

Supports public education spending and inclusion

Cisneros emphasizes strengthening public schools, expanding per-pupil funding, implementing universal pre-K, and reforming higher education affordability. He opposes restrictions on transgender students in school athletics.

• Voted Nay on the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act (H.R. 28) in 2025.
• Implemented universal pre-K across Department of Defense elementary schools worldwide.
• Advocates higher K-12 per-pupil spending, Pell Grant expansions, and student loan reform.

“Gil is committed to ensuring that all students have access to the educational opportunities they deserve, regardless of their background or where they come from.”

Eric Ching

Supports school choice and parental rights

Ching advocates for school choice, allowing parents to select the best schools for their children. He strongly opposes identity-based entrance policies or racially divisive materials in public school curricula, urging a focus on S.T.E.M. education.

• Supports empowering parents through school choice programs.
• Opposes identity-based entrance policies and divisive curriculum topics.
• Urges schools to prioritize S.T.E.M. subjects and practical skills over political indoctrination.

“I support school choice, and I will empower parents to use their ability to decide which schools are best for their kids.”

Gil Cisneros

Supports strict gun control regulations

As a Navy veteran, Cisneros argues military-style assault weapons have no place on public streets. He advocates for comprehensive federal gun safety measures, universal background checks, and mandatory safe storage regulations.

• Co-sponsored and voted for the Bipartisan Background Checks Act (H.R. 8) in the 116th Congress.
• Supports reinstituting a federal assault weapons ban and restricting high-capacity magazines.
• Earned an 'F' rating from the NRA, which he publicly embraces.

“Gil is a staunch supporter of bringing back an assault weapons ban to protect the safety and well-being of our communities, particularly our school children.”

Eric Ching

Supports Second Amendment rights

Ching pledges to support and defend constitutional rights, explicitly including the right of citizens to keep and bear arms.

• Pledges to defend constitutional Second Amendment protections against federal restrictions.

“I will support our rights to keep and bear arms.”

Gil Cisneros

Supports campaign finance reform and transparency

Cisneros campaigns heavily on anti-corruption reform, refusing donations from corporate PACs, Big Pharma, oil companies, and gun manufacturers. He supports overturning Citizens United and increasing dark-money disclosure.

• Co-sponsored H.R. 1 (For the People Act) and voted Yea on the Epstein Files Transparency Act (H.R. 4405) in 2025.
• Refuses campaign contributions from corporate special interests, Big Oil, Big Pharma, and gun manufacturers.
• Supports a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United.

“Gil is fed up with corporate special interest money in our politics and will crack down on corruption in politics.”

Eric Ching

Supports term limits and official transparency

Ching emphasizes institutional integrity, government transparency, reasonable official compensation, and constitutional limits. He has signed term limit pledges for federal and state officials.

• Signed the U.S. Term Limits candidate pledge.
• Advocates capping compensation for government officials at reasonable levels.
• Supports legislative transparency to ensure government operates strictly within constitutional boundaries.

“I will support laws which promote the highest transparency, integrity, and honesty in our government.”

Gil Cisneros

Supports ACA expansion and public healthcare option

Cisneros considers healthcare a fundamental right, advocating to protect and build upon the Affordable Care Act. Having managed the Defense Health System at the Pentagon, he supports creating a public Medicare buy-in option and empowering Medicare to negotiate drug prices.

• Supports creating a public option allowing Americans to buy into Medicare.
• Advocates direct federal price negotiations for prescription drugs across all federal health programs.
• Pledges to defend ACA coverage protections against repeal efforts.

“Gil knows that healthcare is a fundamental right, not a privilege, and he will fight to expand coverage and reduce healthcare costs for all, working towards a public option that provides Americans with more choices and better care.”

Eric Ching

Supports targeted mental health and addiction treatment

Ching approaches health policy with a focus on mental health advocacy, particularly supporting treatment centers for individuals struggling with substance abuse and homelessness.

• Advocates federal support for specialized treatment centers addressing substance abuse and mental illness.
• Focuses on rehabilitation to help unhoused individuals return to stable lives.

“I will support legislation to encourage various treatment centers to help victims with substance abuse and to make sure that they are cared for properly to return back to their lives.”

Gil Cisneros

Supports veteran services and international democratic alliances

Drawing on his 10 years as a Navy officer and service as Under Secretary of Defense, Cisneros prioritizes VA healthcare funding, mental health outreach, and ending veteran homelessness. On foreign policy, he supports international alliances, NATO, and Ukrainian defense.

• Assigned to the House Committee on Armed Services.
• Advocates strong defense modernization, AI integration, and cyber capabilities.
• Supports continued military and financial backing for Ukrainian democracy against Russian aggression.

“As a former United States Naval Officer Gil knows firsthand the sacrifices our men and women in uniform make to protect our freedom.”

Eric Ching

Supports strong defense against foreign adversaries

Ching identifies foreign relations as a passion, highlighting threats posed by foreign adversaries to the U.S. economy and national security.

• Expresses interest in serving on the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
• Emphasizes countering threats from foreign economic and state adversaries.

“The threats from foreign adversaries, including the U.S. economy will have an impact”

Gil Cisneros

Supports green infrastructure and clean energy transition

Cisneros advocates aggressive action against climate change by investing in clean energy infrastructure, wind, and solar, while cracking down on gas price-gouging. He stresses a fair transition for fossil fuel workers that includes retraining and job security.

• Endorsed by California Environmental Voters and Sierra Club (Angeles Chapter).
• Supports national procurement standards like Buy Clean and Buy America for sustainable materials.
• Refuses campaign contributions from Big Oil companies.

“Gil understands the need for urgent action to protect our communities from climate disasters and supports legislation that invests in infrastructure that supports clean energy, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and ensures a sustainable future for our planet.”

Gil Cisneros

Supports federal anti-discrimination laws and trans rights

Cisneros is a co-sponsor of the Equality Act and an active proponent of LGBTQ+ rights. At the Department of Defense, he expanded equity policies, removed barriers for transgender service members, and facilitated service record reviews for veterans discharged under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'.

• Co-sponsored the Equality Act to ban discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations.
• Issued Department of Defense policies allowing deployment of service members with HIV/AIDS and easing service access for transgender individuals.
• Voted Nay on H.R. 28 regarding athletic participation restrictions.

“Gil is a fierce advocate for LGBTQ+ and trans rights, with a dedication to securing and expanding these rights.”

Gil Cisneros

Supports animal protection laws and anti-poaching measures

Cisneros supports legislation preventing animal cruelty, cracking down on commercial puppy mills, and eliminating non-therapeutic antibiotics in agriculture. He also supports international anti-poaching efforts.

• Supports regulations restricting puppy mills and commercial breeding facilities.
• Advocates restricting non-therapeutic antibiotic use in livestock.
• Supports banning international wildlife trafficking to curtail terrorist financing.

“Promoting animal welfare and protecting them from abuse is a top priority for Gil.”