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Sophia Edum-a-Sam
Candidate for Governor
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Biography
Sophia Edum-a-Sam is a Democratic candidate for California governor. Her campaign describes her as a Nigerian immigrant, daughter of a single mother and Californian running to expand affordability, healthcare, housing, opportunity and access for people shut out of decision-making.
Top Priorities
- Make affordability a core state priority, especially housing and cost of living.
- Lower healthcare costs through prevention-first, integrated care and mental health access.
- Expand opportunity through education, reskilling and access for working Californians.