Christopher Gonzales

Christopher Gonzales graduated from Irvine High School. Gonzales served in the U.S. Army and reached the rank of first lieutenant. He earned bachelor's degrees in social ecology and political science from the University of California at Irvine and a juris doctor from the University of California at Los Angeles. Gonzales' career experience includes owning a law firm and working as a lawyer.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Christopher Gonzales is a 46-year resident of Orange County, U.S. Army veteran, attorney, and business owner. Born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with Native American and Hispanic heritage, he moved to Southern California at six months old and to Orange County as a teenager. A graduate of Irvine High School, UC Irvine (B.A. in Social Ecology with a Criminal Justice minor and B.A. in Political Science), and UCLA School of Law (Class President), he has dedicated his career to fighting for police officers, firefighters, veterans, and working families.

Christopher served as a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Military Police Corps and is a VA-accredited veterans’ advocate. He owns the Law Office of Christopher J. Gonzales in Santa Ana, where he has represented the community, law enforcement, firefighters, veterans, and local businesses for over 25 years. He previously chaired the City of Irvine Investment Committee, overseeing millions in public resources, and has been actively involved in numerous community organizations, including the Knights of Columbus, pro-life advocacy, and support for homeless services.

Independent-minded and deeply rooted in conservative values, Christopher is not a career politician — he is a principled fighter with unmatched integrity and a tireless commitment to Orange County. He believes in making our homes, communities, and nation more prosperous, free, and secure — and he is ready to take that fight to Washington.

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?

Affordability

Christopher Gonzales is committed to fighting the crushing cost-of-living crisis in California’s 47th District. He believes Orange County families should be able to afford a home, put food on the table, and provide for their loved ones without being overwhelmed by high taxes, housing costs, gas prices, and inflation.

He will work in Congress to lower housing costs by reducing regulations and increasing supply, cut taxes for working families and small businesses, reduce energy prices through American energy independence, and restore fiscal responsibility to combat inflation. He rejects the big-government policies that have made California one of the most expensive states in America. Families deserve real relief.Traditional Values & Family

Christopher Gonzales is a steadfast defender of traditional American values, strong families, and parental rights. He believes parents — not government bureaucrats — know what is best for their children and should have full authority over their education, healthcare decisions, and upbringing. Gonzales will protect children from radical ideologies in schools and ensure laws prioritize family stability and child safety.

He proudly stands with law enforcement officers, firefighters, first responders, veterans, and active-duty military members, ensuring they receive the respect and support they deserve.Public Safety & Border Security

Christopher Gonzales believes safe communities are the foundation of a thriving district. He is committed to supporting law enforcement, firefighters, and first responders with the resources they need and tougher penalties for violent criminals. He will oppose any efforts to defund or demoralize those who protect our families.

Gonzales will secure our southern border, stop the flow of deadly fentanyl and human trafficking, and restore the rule of law. While he supports legal immigration, he firmly opposes illegal immigration. Strong borders equal strong national security.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Personal Passion in Public Policy

Christopher Gonzales is personally passionate about protecting the sanctity of life and advancing strong pro-life policies. He is deeply committed to relieving the heavy tax burden on working families and small businesses by reducing property taxes, eliminating the inheritance tax, lowering small business taxes, and cutting gas taxes. He is determined to slash reckless federal spending, eliminate government waste, fraud, and abuse, and take aggressive action to reduce our crushing national debt. For Gonzales, these issues are moral and economic imperatives to restore fiscal responsibility, defend life, and secure a better future for our children and grandchildren.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Livier Becerra

West Covina Planning Commissioner

Raul Ortiz

Candidate for State Assembly District 64

Colonel Greg Raths USMC (Ret.)

Former Mayor of Mission Viejo, former Mission Viejo City Council Member

James Mai

Orange County Housing Commissioner, Greater Irvine Republicans Board Member, Philanthropist, Founder of Asian Americans United (AAPI)

John Paul White

CAGOP Associate Delegate Representative, Retired Law Enforcement Commander

Don Huntsberger Esq.

Fr. John Neneman

John Lordsall Minella

Former Congressional Candidate 39th District,

Christopher Gonzales did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign website

Gonzales' campaign website stated the following:

AN IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE

Enhance the ability to provide for your family

Reduce household living costs and lower gas prices

Provide more educational opportunity including school choice

Create better and higher paying jobs

AN ENRICHED COMMUNITY

Restore funding of the police

Ensure safer streets

Continue community improvements

Reduce small business regulations

Improve schools and education options

Promote independent healthcare decision making without government intervention and mandates

A STRONGER NATION

Support tax policies that put more money in your pocket

Advocate for a strong military

Promote energy independence

Fight for personal freedoms and Constitutional Rights[2]

—Christopher Gonzales' campaign website (2022)[3]

Christopher Gonzales did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign website

Gonzales' campaign website stated the following:

OUR GOALS

ADVANCE THE MIDDLE CLASS

Advocate for additional tax relief for middle class families

Continue economic growth and employment opportunities

Lower education costs and find a solution for the college debt crisis

Preserve and increase Social Security benefits

REFORM OUR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

Improve coverage and affordability

Reduce the cost of overpriced prescription drugs

Expedite FDA reform and the drug approval process

PRESERVE OUR FREEDOMS AND CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS

Defend the 1st and 2nd Amendments

Ensure the Right to Life

Enhance national defense and border security

Support and defend traditional American values

PROPERLY MANAGE GOVERNMENT RESOURCES

Reform government and eliminate waste

Reduce the national debt and balance the budget

Terminate federal funding for Planned Parenthood[2]

—Christopher Gonzales[4]