2018 California State House (D39) Voters Guide
Gil Cisneros (D) vs Young Kim (R)
The Candidates
Legal. “I trust women to make their own healthcare decisions.”
Mostly ban. Voted against resolution supporting every woman’s “right to control her own reproductive decisions.”
Yes. “Increase financial disclosure requirements for political spending. Considers Citizens United “disastrous.” Will co-sponsor Constitutional amendment to overturn.
No stand found on disclosure laws. Was not public sponsor of CA Proposition 59, which called for Citizens United overturn.
Yes. “We need to be working together to combat climate change before it’s too late.” Should stay in Paris Agreement & work with international community to reduce emissions.
Mostly no. Says humans “contribute to climate change.” Voted against statewide climate change adaptation & resiliency program & against bills to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
No. Don’t divert funds from public schools to vouchers & private schools.
Yes.
No stand found.
Yes. “Is committed to continuing the important fight for equality.”
Yes. Build on “courageous efforts” of Parkland students. Supports expanded background checks. Ban assault weapons. Opposes concealed carry reciprocity.
No. Voted against prohibiting high-capacity gun magazines, background checks to buy ammunition, concealed firearms on school grounds or expanded assault weapon definitions.
Support and improve. “The US is just too rich for people to struggle without good, affordable health care.” Have government negotiate directly with drug companies. Fight for public option so people can buy into Medicare.
Likely repeal. In March said “It gave us nothing but broken promises.”
In Sept said replacement would have to bring down costs & maintain pre-existing condition protection. Favors “more market-based competition” & allowing individuals to buy insurance across state lines.
Yes. Will “fight to protect Dreamers” & give path to citizenship.
Yes. Supports pathway to citizenship & DACA recipients “treated fairly & with compassion.” Opposed bill to have liaison for Dreamers on state campuses.
No. Calls Trump’s withdrawal “a grave mistake.”
No stand found.
Legalize. “Remove criminal penalties for marijuana & allow federal courts to expunge prior possession or use.”
Opposes. In 2016, opposed California’s Proposition 64, which legalized & regulated recreational marijuana.
Pledges to hold Trump accountable & stop agenda “beneficial to him & his billionaire buddies.”
Has sought to differentiate her positions. “When I differ with the administration & Washington leadership, I say so.”
No. Will fight privatization of Social Security & health services for veterans.
No public statements found.
Yes. “Supports funding for clean energy R&D & incentives to grow renewable energy businesses.”
No. Voted against establishing renewable energy production targets.
Yes. Supports a tax increase for the wealthy to balance the budget.
No. Signed the Americans for Tax Reform pledge to not raise taxes.