Arthur Dixon
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Arthur Dixon (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent California's 34th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.
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Biography
Arthur Dixon was born in Chicago, Illinois. He earned a high school diploma from Pine Tree High School and attended American University in Washington D.C. and Harvard Extension School. His professional experience includes working as a community organizer, in nonprofit advocacy, in political organizing, and as a dishwasher. He has been affiliated with the Sunrise Movement, Rescuing Leftover Cuisine, Environment California, CALPIRG, and LA Tenant Rights.[1][2]
Elections
2026
See also: California's 34th Congressional District election, 2026
Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for U.S. House California District 34
The following candidates are running in the general election for U.S. House California District 34 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Jimmy Gomez (D) | |
 | Arthur Dixon (D)  | |
 | David Ferrell (D) | |
 | Angela Gonzales-Torres (D) | |
 | Robert Lucero (D) | |
| Loren Colin (No party preference) | ||
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2022
See also: Texas' 30th Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Texas District 30
Jasmine Crockett defeated James Rodgers, Zachariah Manning, Phil Gray, and Debbie Walker in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 30 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jasmine Crockett (D) | 74.7 | 134,876 |
 | James Rodgers (R) | 21.7 | 39,209 | |
 | Zachariah Manning (Independent) | 2.1 | 3,820 | |
 | Phil Gray (L) | 1.0 | 1,870 | |
 | Debbie Walker (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.4 | 738 | |
| Total votes: 180,513 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Eric LeMonte Williams (Independent)
Democratic primary runoff election
Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 30
Jasmine Crockett defeated Jane Hamilton in the Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 30 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jasmine Crockett | 60.6 | 17,462 |
 | Jane Hamilton | 39.4 | 11,369 | |
| Total votes: 28,831 | |||
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Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 30
James Rodgers defeated James Harris in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 30 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Rodgers | 56.9 | 3,090 |
 | James Harris | 43.1 | 2,339 | |
| Total votes: 5,429 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 30
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 30 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jasmine Crockett | 48.5 | 26,798 |
| ✔ | | Jane Hamilton | 17.1 | 9,436 |
 | Keisha Lankford | 7.8 | 4,323 | |
 | Barbara Mallory Caraway | 7.7 | 4,277 | |
 | Abel Mulugheta | 5.9 | 3,284 | |
| Roy Williams Jr. | 5.0 | 2,746 | ||
 | Vonciel Jones Hill | 3.4 | 1,886 | |
 | Jessica Mason | 3.4 | 1,858 | |
| Arthur Dixon | 1.2 | 677 | |
| Total votes: 55,285 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 30
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 30 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Harris | 32.9 | 3,952 |
| ✔ | | James Rodgers | 31.3 | 3,754 |
 | Kelvin Goodwin-Castillo | 16.8 | 2,023 | |
 | Lizbeth Diaz | 11.8 | 1,416 | |
 | Dakinya Jefferson | 5.9 | 703 | |
| Angeigh Roc'ellerpitts | 1.3 | 160 | ||
| Total votes: 12,008 | |||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 30
Phil Gray advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 30 on March 19, 2022.
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Arthur Dixon completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Dixon's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am Arthur Dixon, a formerly homeless organizer now running for Congress in California's 34th District. I grew up experiencing firsthand the struggles of poverty, housing instability, and economic injustice. I know what it's like to live out of a car, to wonder where the next meal will come from, and to fight every day just to survive. Those experiences drive me to fight for a future where survival is not a privilege reserved for the wealthy, but a guaranteed right for every American. My campaign is 100% people-powered, no corporate PAC money, no billionaire donors. I'm running to pass Universal Basic Income to end poverty, guarantee affordable housing for all, create millions of good-paying jobs with a Green New Deal, ensure free healthcare as a human right, and make public education free from kindergarten through community college. This campaign is about giving power back to the people. It's about dignity, opportunity, and a future where no one is left behind. I'm not running to climb the political ladder, I'm running because too many of us have been failed by a broken system, and it's time to change it together.
- I believe that Universal Basic Income is the foundation for true freedom and dignity. Every American deserves the security of knowing they can afford food, housing, and the basics of life not just the wealthy few. In Congress, I will fight to pass legislation that provides every adult with a guaranteed monthly income, empowering individuals to live with dignity, invest in their futures, and strengthen their communities. No one should have to choose between paying rent or buying groceries. Economic freedom is human freedom.
- Housing is a human right, not a luxury. I am running for Congress to pass bold affordable housing initiatives, expand rent relief, and ensure that no family is forced into homelessness due to skyrocketing rents and corporate greed. I know firsthand what it feels like to lose your home, and I will never stop fighting until every American has a safe, affordable place to live. Our communities thrive when our people are secure. It's time to treat housing like the essential need it is, not a speculative asset for the wealthy.
- Climate change is the greatest challenge of our generation — but it’s also our greatest opportunity to rebuild America for the better. I will fight to pass a Green New Deal that creates millions of good union jobs in clean energy, public transit, sustainable housing, and climate resilience. We can power our economy with renewable energy, restore our communities, and ensure a livable planet for future generations. This is about survival, and about building a thriving, just future for all of us
I am deeply passionate about fighting poverty through Universal Basic Income, guaranteeing affordable housing as a human right, passing a Green New Deal to combat climate change and create millions of new jobs, expanding healthcare into a free, universal system, and investing in free public education from kindergarten through community college. These issues aren't abstract to me, I lived the consequences of a broken system. I am committed to building an economy and a democracy that serve working people, not billionaires.
I look up to Barack Obama. He came from humble beginnings, organized at the grassroots level, and proved that intelligence, calm under pressure, and compassion could inspire millions. His ability to communicate hope while navigating difficult policy battles is something I deeply admire. I also admire the way he carried himself with dignity through relentless opposition.
If you want to understand how I think and why I’m running, read The Ragged-Trousered Philanthropists by Robert Tressell. It's about working people who keep the system running but are constantly pushed aside and ignored. That book, along with Evicted by Matthew Desmond, shows what people go through just trying to survive in this country. I’d also recommend watching the Pursuit of Happyness. That film hits hard when you’ve lived it. I was homeless myself, and that fight to keep going even when you have nothing is the fire behind my campaign.
An elected official must embody integrity, courage, and loyalty to the people not special interests. They must be willing to risk comfort and career for justice, listen with empathy, speak hard truths, and fight for those without a voice. I believe in radical transparency, people-powered leadership, and never forgetting where I came from. I was homeless just a few years ago, now I'm running for Congress to fight for those still living that reality. Compassion without action is hollow. Action without humility is dangerous. We need both.
Resilience. I’ve been homeless, jobless, and heartbroken, and I’ve still shown up for people. I have lived the struggles I’m fighting to solve. I’m a clear communicator, a community builder, and I don’t quit. I also have vision, and I know how to organize, mobilize, and lead people through hard times toward real progress.
A representative’s first responsibility is to serve not to perform, not to fundraise, not to protect the status quo. That means showing up for the people, listening deeply, and fighting relentlessly for policies that improve their lives. It means being accessible, transparent, and unafraid to challenge powerful interests. A member of Congress must write and vote on legislation rooted in justice and equity, secure resources for their district, and hold institutions accountable when they fail the people. Most importantly, they must lead with courage, especially when it’s unpopular.
I want to be remembered as someone who gave working people real power again. I want my campaign to be a spark... something that reminded people they’re not alone, and they deserve more than just survival. I want to leave behind a more equal Los Angeles, and a blueprint for other ordinary people to rise up and reshape their cities, states, and country.
The first historical event I remember vividly was 9/11. I was in elementary school. I didn’t fully grasp the politics, but I remember the silence, the fear, the way the adults around me stopped everything. I remember my mom crying. It shaped the way I saw the world, how fragile peace is, how deeply decisions made in Washington affect real people’s lives.
My first job was washing dishes in the kitchen of a nursing home alongside my mom. I was just a teenager, but I worked nights and weekends to help her pay the bills. That experience grounded me in the reality so many families face... working multiple jobs just to survive. It taught me humility, grit, and the value of caring for our elders. I kept that job for over a year, and I’ve never forgotten where I came from or who I’m fighting for.
Red Rising by Pierce Brown. It’s about a man who rises from the lowest caste of society to challenge an unjust system built on hierarchy and violence. It’s more than science fiction, it’s a story about transformation, leadership, and fighting for a better world. It reminded me of my own mission: to rise and bring others with me.
I’d be Darrow from Red Rising. He was underestimated, betrayed, and broken, but he became a symbol of rebellion and hope. He turned his pain into power and used it to tear down injustice from the inside out. That’s exactly what I’m trying to do
A Change Is Gonna Come’ by Sam Cooke. That song has lived in my bones for years, but lately it’s been echoing louder. It’s more than just music, it’s a promise. A reminder that pain has a purpose, that struggle has rhythm, and that change is not only coming, it’s being demanded by those of us who’ve been left behind for too long. It reflects everything this campaign stands for: hope, justice, and the fight to finally be seen.
Homelessness. I’ve slept on the street, in cars and on couches while working multiple jobs just trying to get back on my feet. I’ve dealt with betrayal, abandonment, and the mental toll of being treated like I didn’t matter. But those moments built me. They gave me the fire to fight for those who are ignored and forgotten. That struggle is why I’m running.
The House is the most immediate voice of the people. It reflects the struggles, hopes, and demands of everyday Americans in real time. Because representatives face reelection every two years, we are constantly accountable to the people we serve. The House holds the power of the purse and is often where urgent legislation begins. It is built to be responsive, fast-moving, and deeply connected to grassroots movements. This is where real change can start and that is exactly why I am running.
It can be helpful, but it’s not required. What matters most is integrity, courage, and a deep connection to the struggles of everyday people. Some of the most transformative leaders in our history came from outside traditional politics. We need more working-class voices, more people who’ve been through real hardship, who understand rent stress, job insecurity, and broken systems firsthand. Experience matters but lived experience matters more.
The greatest challenge we face is economic inequality that continues to grow while working people fall further behind. Wages are not keeping up with the cost of living and millions of Americans are one emergency away from homelessness. Climate change is also an existential threat and demands urgent action to protect our planet and communities. Finally, we must address the crisis of political disconnection where people feel like the government no longer represents them. Restoring trust in our democracy means putting power back in the hands of everyday people.
Two years is a short window, but it forces representatives to stay connected to their constituents. It keeps us accountable and grounded in the people’s needs. That said, the constant campaign cycle can distract from real policy work. If we had stronger campaign finance laws and public financing, the two-year term could work better. Until then, it’s a double-edged sword.
I believe in term limits because power should never become permanent. When someone stays in office too long, they often lose touch with the people they serve. Fresh ideas, younger voices, and new energy are essential to a healthy democracy. Term limits can help reduce corruption, stop career politicians from coasting, and open the door for more working-class people to run for office. No one should see public office as a lifelong job, it’s a temporary responsibility to serve.
Barack Obama is someone I deeply admire, not just for his intellect and calm under pressure, but for the way he inspired millions to believe in hope and change. He rose from community organizing to the presidency, never forgetting where he came from. His ability to communicate across divides, build coalitions, and carry himself with integrity shaped my belief that politics can still be a force for good. I aim to lead with that same level of discipline, vision, and connection to everyday people.
One story that has stayed with me was from a young woman I met in Koreatown who had been working full-time while sleeping in her car. Despite doing everything “right,” she couldn’t afford rent and was denied housing repeatedly because of her credit. She cried telling me how exhausted she was, how invisible she felt. That moment reminded me of my own time being unhoused. It made clear that our systems are broken, and that we need leaders who not only hear these stories, but live them, fight for them, and deliver real, material change.
Why did the progressive refuse to play hide and seek?
Because good policies shouldn’t be hidden.
Because good policies shouldn’t be hidden.
Compromise can be necessary to move legislation forward, but it should never come at the expense of working people. I’m not running to make backroom deals or settle for crumbs. I’m running to push for bold progressive change. If compromise means abandoning universal basic income, universal healthcare, housing, or climate justice, then it’s not real progress. I will work with anyone if it means delivering real results for my district, but I won't trade away our values just to say a bill passed. We push. We fight. We win together.
If elected, I would use this constitutional power to make the House the driver of bold economic change. We have the authority to introduce legislation that directly impacts how wealth is distributed in this country. That means fighting for a federal Universal Basic Income, expanding tax credits for working families, and closing loopholes exploited by the ultra-wealthy and corporations. We can use this power to fully fund housing, healthcare, education, and climate action—not through austerity, but through justice. The House must lead the charge in rewriting the rules of our economy to serve everyday people.
The U.S. House should use its investigative powers to hold power accountable, whether it’s corporate greed, government corruption, or abuses of authority. These powers are essential for exposing the truth and protecting democracy. That means investigating price gouging, environmental destruction, political interference, and systemic failures that hurt working people. Oversight should never be performative or partisan, it should be about justice, transparency, and restoring public trust. If elected, I would support aggressive, fact-driven investigations that defend the people, not the powerful.
I'm most interested in serving on the Ways and Means, Appropriations, Energy and Commerce, and Science, Space, and Technology Committees. Each of these committees directly impacts the lives of working people in my district. Through Ways and Means, I would fight for a universal basic income, tax reform that favors everyday Americans, and strong social programs like Medicare. On Appropriations, I would work to bring federal dollars back home, funding affordable housing, local schools, green jobs, and infrastructure. Energy and Commerce would allow me to push clean energy policy and modernize our grid while holding corporations accountable for pollution. And with Science and Space, I want to make sure underserved communities have access to the economic opportunities of the future, in STEM, clean tech, and even the aerospace sector.
If we want people to trust government again, we need full transparency. That means making sure voters know where every dollar is coming from and where every dollar is going. No backroom deals. No hiding behind legal loopholes. Elected officials work for the people, not special interests. I support public financing of campaigns, full disclosure of political donations, and strict enforcement against corruption. If someone is caught abusing their position, they should be removed and face real consequences. Period.
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2022
Arthur Dixon completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Dixon's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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At 25 years old I decided to run for office because after 30 years of the same representation I had to ask myself “who have things really been changing for?” After 30 years of having the same representative, “Why is the poverty rate in my district still rising?” “Why is the food insecurity rate 47% higher than the national average?” “Why aren’t people's lives getting better?”, and from that point on I decided to run for congress and dedicate my life to fighting for BOLD PROGRESSIVE CHANGE!
I decided to run because I know the struggles of the people of my district because I've lived them, and I'm willing to fight to make a REAL CHANGE!
- The biggest challenges our district faces are poverty and job insecurity. Almost 30% of my district lives below the poverty line while our food insecurity rate is 47% higher than the national average. Not only that but we’re also facing a huge labor crisis. 30% of all stores and malls are closing because of companies like Amazon while simultaneously they pay $0 in taxes and automate away all of their jobs. The ONLY policy that directly solves the poverty and job insecurity crisis our district and nation as a whole faces is a Universal Basic Income. We have the ability to directly lift over 200,000 people out of poverty and completely eliminate homelessness just right here in our district. It just takes political courage!
- The #1 policy to promote public health and economic recovery is a Universal Basic Income. It is the only policy that directly lifts millions of people out of poverty. A Universal Basic Income of $1,000 a month will have a trickle up economic effect. Millions of people will be buying more goods, paying for more services, and ultimately putting more money directly into the economy. Every year the United States Government spends almost one trillion dollars a year on the military industrial complex, another one hundred billion on different forms of foreign aid, and half a trillion on current social programs. We have the capacity to invest directly into the American people, it just takes political courage.
- As we saw last year during the winter storm when over 200 people died in Texas and millions of others lost power, we have an extremely weak and vulnerable power grid. Most of that was due to companies that provide natural gas to our power grids not being able to handle the cold weather. This proves that climate change is having a direct impact on our energy infrastructure and we must do everything we can to transition over to renewable energy. That starts with passing the Green New Deal and prioritizing transferring over to clean energy.
Social Warfare, Environment, Space, Science & Technology,
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Campaign website
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Footnotes
- ↑ Arthur for Congress, "Arthur's story," accessed January 30, 2022
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 29, 2025
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Arthur for Congress, “Issues,” accessed January 31, 2022
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