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Compare candidates for U.S. House California District 32 | Change.vote
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U.S. House California District 32
U.S. House California District 32
Office role
Larry Thompson
Republican
Brad Sherman
Democratic
Larry Thompson
Republican
Brad Sherman
Democratic
Issue stances
Issue getting the most attention
Federal abortion protections
Leave abortion policy to the states and oppose a federal law banning a woman’s right to choose.
Protect reproductive health care access and restore funding for Planned Parenthood care.
Issue with the biggest divide
Federal immigration enforcement
Keep the border closed to illegal immigration, deport people in the country illegally, and govern under existing immigration laws.
Voted against federal ICE funding.
Carbon pollution rules
Oppose stronger pollution and carbon-emissions rules. Consider economic growth when writing environmental laws.
Limit offshore oil and gas leasing, price carbon in fossil fuels, and reach net-zero emissions through Green New Deal action.
LGBTQ protections
Pledge equal representation for people of every race, creed, color, and sexual preference.
Add federal LGBTQ+ protections, protect gender-affirming care, and fund LGBTQ+ youth mental-health programs.
Gun purchase checks
Support firearm background checks and public safety while keeping prison penalties for gun crimes.
Require background checks for private firearm transfers and extend FBI firearm review to 10 days.
More issues
Homelessness response
Federal income tax
Assault weapons ban
Congressional term limits
Film tax credits
Who's backing them
Endorsements
Business
7
Political Parties
13
Advocacy Groups
24
Faith Communities
1
Media
5
Neighborhood residents
13
Union members
8
Attorneys
6
Business community
6
Education workers
6
Women leaders
3
Armenian American community
4
LGBTQ+ community
5
Small businesses
5
Veterans
5
AAPI community
4
Building trades
2
Firefighters
3
Healthcare workers
3
Jewish community
2
Latino community
3
Electrical workers
2
Law enforcement
3
Realtors
3
Insurance agents
2
Nurses
2
Experience
1978 to present
Founder and President, Larry A. Thompson Organization
1973 to 1978
Founding Partner, Entertainment Law Firm of Thompson, Shankman, Bond and Moss
1970 to 1973
In-House Counsel, Capitol Records
1968 to 1974
Judge Advocate General's Corps, United States Army Reserve
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1997 to present
Representative - 32nd Congressional District, US House of Representatives
Certified Tax Law Specialist
Certified Public Accountant
Instructor, Harvard Law School’s International Tax Program
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