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Bob Smith
Candidate for U.S. House
REP
Biography
Bob Smith is a retired U.S. Navy officer and combat veteran who served over 26 years, leading sailors and overseeing advanced weapon systems development. He holds a B.S. and M.S. in engineering and is running for U.S. House in CA-24 to restore opportunities for families.
Top Priorities
- Aggressively pursue federal investments in aerospace, defense modernization, advanced manufacturing, energy infrastructure, AI, and research partnerships for the Central Coast.
- Reduce overregulation and energy costs, support Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), and repurpose underutilized federal properties for housing and industry to improve affordability.
- Rebuild the Central Coast's education and workforce ecosystem around STEM, vocational training, and industry partnerships.