Gil Cisneros, CA-31 candidate, 2026 primary election questionnaire
Ahead of the June primary election, the Southern California News Group compiled a list of questions to pose to the candidates who wish to represent you. You can find the full questionnaire below. Questionnaires may have been edited for spelling, grammar, length and, in some instances, to remove hate speech and offensive language.
Current job title: U.S. Representative for CA-31
Other political positions held: US House of Representatives (CA-39), 2019-2021; Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, 2021 – 2023
Campaign website or social media: gilonthehill.com/
From voter ID to war powers and from immigration to tariffs, Congress has tackled many issues over the past year. What do you, though, see as the top three issues impacting Californians, and what specifically could you do as a lawmaker to address these issues? (Please answer in 250 words or less, and keep your response to future proposals.)
Affordability, healthcare, and reining in ICE are the top three priorities I…