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March 5, 2024 California No Party Preference Top-Two Primary Election

Candidates for State Senator District 5, California

Jerry McNerney - D

►Websitewww.jerrymcnerney.org

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Carlos Villapudua - D

►Websitewww.carlos2024.com

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Jim Shoemaker - R

►Websitewww.shoemaker4senate.com

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Jerry McNerney

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Educational Background

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Small Businesses

Agriculture

Infrastructure

Family Farm

Labor, Wages & Unions

Labor

Education & Schools

Higher Education & College Costs

Student Loans, Scholarships and Pell Grants

Teacher Pay

Public Schools K-12

Local Control Over Education

Classroom Size

Teacher Standards

Computers & Technology in Schools

Adult Education

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Climate Change & Global Warming

National and State Parks

Land, Rivers and Lakes

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Abortion(Pro-Choice) v Pro-Life

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Hybrid and Electric Cars

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Local First Responders

Infrastructure & Transportation

Transportation

Infrastructure

Highway Congestion

Highways

Public Transportation

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Debt, Deficit Spending & Limits

Fiscal Policy