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Leadership for the Future

In this moment, the District deserves a Representative who will fight for affordable healthcare, jobs, voter protections, and return to government for the people by the people.

One who will engage in real conversations with Democratic, Independent, and Republicans to find common ground and common sense solutions.

District 14 deserves a representative with the technical expertise and operational discipline to deliver real-world solutions. Carin Elam is running to bridge the gap between policy and performance.

Top Priorities

Address the Affordability Crisis

I will fight home and auto insurance providers who raise rates regardless of claim history; health insurance companies that prioritize stockholder profits over patient care; and push the U.S. House to regain control over tariff policy - Trump's tariff policy has increased the costs on nearly all imports. We need to restore friendly trade relations with our neighbors. We need more affordable steel and aluminum from Canada, and more affordable avocados, tomatoes, cucumbers, and limes from Mexico.

Oversight, Pushing Back, Voting Rights

I will fight abuses of power, such as sweeping pardon powers. A President, regardless of party, should not casually reverse judicial decisions.

Having written my Master’s thesis on the administration of fair elections, I will protect every citizen’s right to vote without fear or intimidation, as well as reverse discriminatory hardships placed on certain voting locations. No one should have to wait endless hours in line to cast their vote.

Smart Use of AI

Technology using AI assists blind and low vision (BLV) individuals navigate the world on a more equal basis. And, AI has the power to advance medical research and treatments at a pace not imagined a few years ago. I will support growth in this space because it will bring jobs and open opportunities to the BLV community, but will advocate for smart regulation that sets standards for secure, trustworthy AI.

Job Creation

As the job market contracts and AI looks to replace many entry-level jobs, the focus needs to be on bringing new, innovative, jobs into the district, as well as encouraging jobs in the service industry and trades - ones that will not be replaced by AI. For example, Hayward is becoming a hub for major data center employers, bringing jobs and driving much needed investment in regional infrastructure. As this development moves forward, we need to focus on smart development in future-forward technology. The Trump Administration and GOP leadership ended valuable funding that was provided by the Inflation Reduction Act. I will work to find a bipartisan solution that restores tax credits for clean energy, EV vehicles, agricultural conservation, and rebates for home efficiency.

I have direct experience with job creation and saw the benefits of federal programs supporting local manufacturing and pathways to careers. During my time at LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, I worked out of the Sirkin Center and saw the tremendous value of the AbilityOne and SourceAmerica programs. These federally funded programs create and support jobs for blind/low vision individuals, those with disabilities, and our veterans. They move individuals off federal assistance and into the workforce. The Trump Administration has threatened to cut funding. I will fight to protect these programs. We need to support local manufacturing and meaningful work.

Connecting the News to Policies

The Impact of Pre-Vote Exclusion via the SAVE Act

Today, we see a return to pre-vote exclusion with a broad cloth—restrictive measures that treat every citizen as a "suspect" before they reach the booth.

Modernizing Federal Efficiency Policy: California Should Not Be Penalized for Good Stewardship

Californians use approximately half the electricity per capita of the national average. Our water productivity, economic output per unit of freshwater consumed, has improved dramatically over the past three decades through investment in recycled water systems, precision irrigation, and building efficiency standards.

When AI systems cause harm, who is responsible?

When AI systems cause harm, who is responsible? The company that built it?