California prepare for Important elections in November 2026when voters vote Next Governor of the Golden State. We will gather for the contest Democratic and Republican figures who hold opposing views on central issues economics, security, and especially immigration.
Xavier Becerra (Democrat) Former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, former California Attorney GeneralHe announced his candidacy for the gubernatorial election with the following pledge: Rebuild the California Dream and Reduce the Cost of Living It affects working families.
son of mexican immigrantsBecerra grew up in a working-class family, where he learned the value of hard work and perseverance, as stated on his official website.
“My parents came in with $12 in their pockets and built a life they were proud of. “That’s the California dream, and I’m going to fight to make it a reality,” he expressed at the start of his campaign.
Throughout his career, Becerra defended immigrant communitiesEspecially as Attorney General during Donald Trump’s first administration. took the federal government to court 122 timesmany of which concerned measures affecting immigration and civil rights.
Some of those priorities include:
From the other side of the political spectrum, sheriff Chad Bianco pose A focus on strict enforcement of immigration laws.
Bianco emphasizes on his campaign website: Their priority is to “secure the border” by stopping illegal border crossings.he The end of sanctuary policy and the elimination of criminal trafficking and drug networks.
Although Bianco acknowledges that immigrants have contributed to the development of North American countries, he argues that: of lack of border control Created an ‘unsustainable and inconsiderate’ humanitarian crisis. He argues that California needs to work with the federal government on a bipartisan basis to finally resolve the issue. “The days of doing nothing are over,” he declared.
The former driver fox news and businessman steve hilton He also ran for governor. Born in England to Hungarian parents, Naturalized in the United States in 2021.
In an interview with KTLA5, Hilton claimed to be “pro-immigration” but stressed that it must be “lawful and orderly.”.
Hilton believes so. US immigration system is ‘completely broken’ For half a century, critics have criticized the lack of political will to reform it. “Everyone turns a blind eye”he pointed out.
In his opinion, Legal immigrants are most angry about illegal immigration.because “they did things right, worked hard, and waited in line.”
Former Democratic Party member katie porteraccording to votingpedia, Proposes major changes to the U.S. immigration systemHe describes it as a “destructive and inhuman disaster”.
Porter argues that neither Democrats nor Republicans have been able to achieve real reform. Demand policies that recognize the value of all immigrants.
Democratic candidate’s argument A fair path to citizenship for millions of people emphasizes the situation. DACA and TPS beneficiarieswho They live with uncertainty and without clear opportunities for normalization..
Additionally, Porter emphasized the importance of immigrants to California’s economy, noting that the state relies on immigrants in fields such as agriculture, health, and science.
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa focus your campaign According to Advocating for Immigrants and Dreamers votingpedia.
In Villaraigosa’s vision, immigration is Represents the heart of California’s economy: They make up 40% of the state’s full-time workforce and hold twice as many small businesses as mainland-born nationals.
Villaraigosa Warning when exiting DACA program This could happen within the next 10 years cause food prices to risebecause the agricultural sector relies on migrant workers.
The candidates recalled that illegal immigrants make many contributions. State and local taxes: $11.64 billion Every year, it helps support programs like Social Security.
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