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Raul Ruiz
D Democratic nominee for U.S. House, CA-25
Representative since 2013
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- On the ballot
- On the general election ballotNov 3, 2026 · California US House 25
- Where to vote
- Find your polling place (opens in a new tab) · More ways to vote
- Top priorities
- Protecting Medicare and Social Security
- Building a Stronger Economy
- Opposing DC-Insider Perks
- Standing Up For Our Veterans
- Fighting To Protect Our Environment
- In Congress
- Representative since 2013 · votes with their party 97% of the time. See the record · Office phone 202-225-5330
- Money
- $2.5M raised, $1.7M spent, $2.5M cash on hand (through Oct 14, 2026). Where it comes from
- Who gives
- 8% of individual money from donors at $200 or less · 62% from California · largest committee giver AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATION PAC, $10K
- Outside groups
- $8 supporting, $4.5K opposing Ruiz
- Sponsored most in
- Health, Armed Forces and National Security, Native Americans
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I have spent my time in Congress standing up for seniors by fighting to protect and expand Medicare and Social Security. It’s a promise I made when I first ran and it’s a promise I have kept. Seniors have paid for, earned, and been promised these benefits after a lifetime of hard work and I will always stand up for them by working to expand and protect these commitments while opposing any cuts or changes to the retirement age.
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Small business is the lifeblood of the American economy. As a member of the Small Business Caucus, I continue to foster bipartisan relationships in order to cut bureaucratic red tape...
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Small business is the lifeblood of the American economy, and every Californian deserves the opportunity to build a better life for their family. As a member of the Small Business Caucus, I continue to foster bipartisan relationships in order to cut bureaucratic red tape, level the playing field, and create economic conditions for business of all sizes to thrive and succeed.
I helped pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, creating 87,000 new jobs in California, and the CHIPS and Science Act, bringing good jobs to the desert. I’ve secured millions of dollars to revitalize the Salton Sea. I’m working to develop Lithium Valley opportunities in the Imperial Valley, creating jobs, cleaning our environment, and making our region one of the country’s biggest clean energy producers.
I also believe it is vital for our economy and the well being of American families to prioritize women’s economic security. That’s why I have fought for equal pay for equal work, expanding paid family and sick leave, and increasing access to affordable child care.
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Washington is a disaster, filled with career politicians focused on petty partisan politics and their own perks and privileges. I am not a career politician and I never will be. Members of Congress are public servants and should absolutely not receive special privileges at the expense of taxpayers. That’s why I have voted against any pay raises for Congress, and I wrote legislation prohibiting Members of Congress from using taxpayer money to fly first class. I introduced legislation making it illegal for any federal official to use their position for personal profit.
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Serving the veterans who have served our country is a true honor for me as a Congressman. I take our responsibility to them and their families very seriously. These men and women sacrificed their lives for our country and their service deserves to be honored. I have helped hundreds of veterans cut through red tape to get the benefits, health care, and recognition they have earned. I’ve led the charge on protecting our servicemembers and veterans, not just shining a light on the dangers of the use of toxic burn pits in combat, but writing and passing historic legislation providing health care access and improved benefits to all veterans exposed to toxic substances. I also started Veterans University, a yearly event that has helped thousands of veterans navigate their benefits system.
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One of the greatest crises facing this district and Southern California is the dying Salton Sea. It poses a significant threat to the families in our region and I have been working with local, regional, and federal stakeholders since my first day in Congress to secure funding and address this issue head-on. We must work collectively to protect our drinking water and air supply. I am also working hard to shine a light on environmental justice. That’s why I introduced a landmark piece of legislation called the Environmental Justice Act of 2017 along with my friend Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey. We must do better at addressing these pressing issues and making progress to address climate change.
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As an emergency physician, I understand how critically important it is for every American to have access to quality, affordable healthcare. While improvements have been made, our system remains imperfect and too expensive. I voted to prevent insurance companies from denying coverage to people with pre-existing conditions and I am working to make out of pocket costs and prescription drugs more affordable while continuing to ensure that insurance companies are not allowed to discriminate against women. I also wrote a law improving MediCal coverage for thousands of local families and helped pass the Inflation Reduction Act, cutting the cost of many things, including prescription medications. Lowering out-of-pocket costs is a top priority for me in Congress, in addition to addressing the opioid epidemic and reforming our system to ensure everyone has access to quality, affordable healthcare.
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While Washington remains gridlocked, I am committed to serving and helping constituents with the problems they have with the federal government and cutting red tape. I’ll never forget I work for YOU. Whether it’s helping a wounded veteran get the health care he or she deserves, or an older couple seeking the Social Security benefits they have earned, my staff and I are ready to help. Whether it is helping our veterans and children or small businesses, honoring our local police and first responders, or holding community events, I fly home nearly every week to serve the people of the 25th District.
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