John Garamendi

Where they stand

Moderately left, from their votes in Congress (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview). House roll-call votes, 119th Congress.

Source: data · how scores are linked to one scale.

Donor-based DIME score: slightly left.

AI read of their current public record: moderately left.

Issue by issue

AI-estimated from their own website and Wikipedia article, only where they state a position.

Voting record in Congress

In the House (119th Congress, 674 votes): missed 13.5% of votes, voted with their party 98.8% of the time.

Sponsored 15 bills (0 became law), mostly on transportation and public works, international affairs, finance and financial sector.

Source: Voteview.

Outside spending

Independent groups reported $10 supporting and $0 opposing John Garamendi.

Source: FEC independent expenditures.

Endorsements

• Labor unions: California Federation of Labor Unions, National Union of Healthcare Workers
• Organizations: California Environmental Voters, Council for a Livable World, J Street PAC, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Sierra Club
• Political parties: California Democratic Party
• Newspapers: Bay Area Reporter

More about John Garamendi

Campaign website · Wikipedia · Ballotpedia

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• Rudy Recile · Republican

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Quick answers

What party is John Garamendi?

John Garamendi is running as a Democrat.

Is John Garamendi the incumbent?

Yes. John Garamendi currently holds this office.

Who is John Garamendi running against?

Rudy Recile, for California U.S. House District 8.

Is John Garamendi liberal or conservative?

On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, John Garamendi is moderately left, from their votes in Congress (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview). This comes from published research, not our opinion.

Should I vote for John Garamendi?

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