Background
Carin Elam earned a bachelor's degree from Barnard College in 1994 and a graduate degree from Leiden University in 2019. Her career experience includes working in business development.[1]
- Graduate:
- Leiden University, 2019
- Bachelor's:
- Barnard College, 1994
- High school:
- Antioch High School
Campaign money
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- From PACs & party
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FEC filings.
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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.
ABOUT ME
I was born in Pomona, California. Before starting elementary school, we moved to the Bay Area. I graduated from Antioch High, class of '89. For college, I was excited to receive an academic scholarship to Barnard College, the women's college at Columbia University. Following graduation, I worked for 17 years in business and IT consulting with a focus on healthcare.
In 2018, I returned to university to earn a Masters (MPA) in International & European Governance. Following graduation, I worked for over a year for Democrats Abroad (under DNC) in the Global IT group. During this time, I was Co-chair of Communications for Global Women's Caucus and IT/Communications support for the LGBTQ+ Caucus. The DA worked tirelessly on GOTV efforts and support the Biden/Harris ticket. Since DA doesn't endorse contested seats, I simultaneously launched Women to Win, which promoted Democratic women running in 2020.
In late 2019, my daughter was diagnosed with a disease that leads to blindness, RP. As a result, in 2021, I temporarily shifted away from my political efforts to work for a major blindness nonprofit, LightHouse SF, and launched my own nonprofit, RP Hope.
With my breadth of experience in healthcare, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, and federal programs that support careers of those with disabilities, I run to represent California's 14th Congressional District.
To learn more, visit carinforcongress.com
Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?
Addressing the Affordability Crisis
To learn more, visit carinforcongress.comContinuing Congressional Oversight
To learn more, visit carinforcongress.comJobs, Local Manufacturing, Clean Development
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Accessible technology and safe/available public transportation.
On the 2026 ballot
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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026 and FEC filings.
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