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Real change starts with bold ideas and a commitment to action. Across our country, families are working harder than ever but still struggling to get ahead. From creating a fair economy and ensuring affordable healthcare to protecting individual rights and combating climate change, I’m fighting for policies that put people first—not special interests. Together, we can build stronger communities, expand opportunities, and secure a brighter future for all Americans. Below, you’ll find the key issues driving my campaign and my vision for meaningful solutions that deliver real results.

Building a Fair Economy for All

Our economy should work for everyone—not just the wealthy and powerful. For decades, wages have stagnated while the costs of housing, healthcare, childcare, and education have soared. Meanwhile, corporations and billionaires have benefited from tax breaks and policies that leave working families struggling to make ends meet. It’s time to level the playing field and ensure every American has the opportunity to succeed. Read More


Responsible Fiscal Policy

Being fiscally responsible doesn’t mean slashing programs that families depend on—it means making smart investments in our future while ensuring everyone pays their fair share. By closing tax loopholes for corporations and billionaires, protecting essential programs like Social Security and Medicare, and prioritizing investments that grow our economy sustainably, we can reduce deficits without sacrificing what makes this country strong: its people. Read More


Tax Reform That Works for Working Families

A fair tax system is about more than numbers—it’s about values. By providing tax relief for middle-class families, closing loopholes for billionaires, eliminating outsourcing incentives, and rewarding companies that invest in America, we can build an economy that works for everyone—not just those at the top. Read More


Immigration Policy

Immigration has always been central to America’s identity as a land of opportunity, but it must be managed in a way that respects both our values and our laws. I believe we can honor our history as a nation built by immigrants while ensuring that our immigration system is fair, secure, and effective. My approach reflects the balanced philosophy that we are a nation of immigrants, but also a nation of laws. Read More


Protecting Individual Rights and Freedoms

Protecting individual rights isn’t just about preserving freedoms—it’s about ensuring that every person has an equal opportunity to thrive without fear of discrimination or interference from the government. These aren’t partisan issues—they’re fundamental American values that we all share and must uphold together. Read More


Common-Sense Gun Safety

Every year, tens of thousands of Americans lose their lives to gun violence, and countless more are injured. While I respect the Second Amendment rights of responsible gun owners, we must implement common-sense measures to keep firearms out of the wrong hands and reduce the devastating toll on our communities. Read More


Affordable Healthcare

No one in this country should go without the care they need because they can’t afford it. Healthcare reform isn’t just about fixing what’s broken—it’s about building a system that works for everyone. By expanding access through a public option, lowering prescription drug prices, protecting people with pre-existing conditions, and investing in underserved communities, we can create a healthcare system that puts people first—not profits. Read More


Investing in Education

Investing in education is one of the smartest investments we can make as a country. By fully funding public schools, raising teacher pay, making higher education affordable, and expanding opportunities through trade schools and vocational training, we can create an education system that works for everyone—not just a privileged few. Read More


Safe Communities

Public safety isn’t just about reacting to crime—it’s about preventing it by addressing root causes and building trust between law enforcement and communities. By investing in education, job training, mental health services, addiction treatment, and police reform, we can create safer neighborhoods where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Read More


National Security

National security isn’t just about military strength—it’s about smart, strategic leadership that builds strong alliances abroad while addressing threats here at home. A strong defense is essential, but we cannot rely on force alone to keep our country safe. Diplomacy, cooperation, and preparation are just as important in ensuring our security in an increasingly complex world. Read More


Climate change

My vision is simple: an America where hard work pays off; where workers are supported through economic transitions; where communities are safe; where opportunities abound; and where future generations thrive on a healthier planet. Taking action on climate change isn’t just solving a problem—it’s building a brighter future while ensuring no worker or community is left behind. Read More


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Committee to elect Derek Hawn for Congress 
Lydia Knox, Treasurer
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