Vanessa Aramayo

Vanessa Aramayo (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent California's 34th Congressional District. Aramayo did not appear on the ballot for the primary on March 3, 2020.

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The following issues were listed on Aramayo's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

Supporting Medicaid Expansion: One of the most significant gains in access to affordable health care under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is the expansion of Medicaid coverage. Millions of low-income and disabled Americans faced severe financial hardship from receiving either the preventative care or continuing care they need. Medicaid expansion was a game changer. It gave millions of Americans the opportunity to take cost-saving preventative measures on cost-driving conditions like diabetes and heart disease. It also allowed access to health care where prohibitive costs often left people at risk of early death, debilitating disease and bankruptcy.

Investing in Public Education: I am the product of public schools in Glendale and worked three jobs to pay for college at UCLA, a jewel in the UC system, where I earned a BA in Political Science. Instead of cuts to public education, we need to be investing more funds in early childhood, elementary, secondary, community colleges and higher education.

Ensuring Quality and Affordable Health Care for All: A government sponsored Single-Payer universal health care plan is the ultimate goal. Given the Trump Administration’s and Republican Congress’ “repeal and replace ACA" mantra, there may be an opening for states like California to lead and pass their own single-payer system.

Protecting Immigrant Families and DREAMers: I will be unwavering in my support of all efforts to protect immigrant families, children and students from ICE raids on our community. I will stand with the State of California and our Sanctuary Cities to protect our families. I will stand with our communities as we use the courts to stop these raids. And I will stand with the many businesses who rely on immigrant labor to provide goods and services and expand our economy.

Saying NO to Privatization of Medicare and Social Security: Seniors must be able to retire with dignity. To do this, Medicare and Social Security must be protected. Throughout their working lives, senior citizens paid into Medicare and Social Security and earned the benefits they should now be able to easily access. Social Security can be easily improved by increasing the income cap on which payroll taxes are paid for social security. It is a simple way to preserve and protect the benefit.[7]

—Vanessa Aramayo's campaign website