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Rustin Knudtson

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Rustin Knudtson
Candidate for U.S. House
DEM
Biography
Rustin Knudtson is a Democratic candidate certified by the California Secretary of State for the June 2, 2026 U.S. House - CA-36 primary ballot. The certified ballot designation lists Data Engineer.
Top Priorities
  • Introduce and force a floor vote on single-payer healthcare legislation.
  • Defund agencies like DHS and ICE, and introduce legislation to separate ICE from DHS funding.
  • Pass a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United, cap political spending, and tax extreme wealth.
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