U.S. House California District 8

John Garamendi

Democratic

Republican

Issue getting the most attention

Supports comprehensive immigration reform with a pathway to citizenship, protections for DREAMers, and protections for Afghan allies.

Supports secure borders over open borders and withholding state and federal funds from entities that do not comply with immigration laws.

Issue with the biggest divide

Supports abortion rights, contraception access, and reproductive autonomy.

Allowed abortion only when the mother’s health is at risk and with her consent. Opposed providing federal funds to abortion providers.

Supports free Direct File tax filing.

Supported adopting the Fair Tax system.

Supports investment in clean energy, clean water and public lands, and help for fossil-fuel workers to transition.

Expand oil exploration for energy independence, lower refinery fees and regulations, and expand nuclear energy including small modular reactors.

Supports expanded background checks, crisis-intervention programs, and a ban on assault weapons.

Allowed firearm ownership after a background check and opposed lawsuits by gun-violence victims against firearm dealers and manufacturers.