Gil Cisneros
Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) was a member of the U.S. House, representing California's 39th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2019. He left office on January 3, 2021.
Cisneros (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California's 39th Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Cisneros defeated Republican Young Kim in the 2018 general election by a vote of 51.6 percent to 48.4 percent.
Cisneros ran on progressive campaign themes. To read about his stances on various issues, click here.
Committee assignments
U.S. House
2019-2020
Cisneros was assigned to the following committees:[Source]
Key votes
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Key votes: 116th Congress, 2019-2020
Elections
2020
See also: California's 39th Congressional District election, 2020
General election for U.S. House California District 39
Young Kim defeated incumbent Gil Cisneros in the general election for U.S. House California District 39 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Young Kim (R) |
50.6
|
173,946 |
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Gil Cisneros (D) |
49.4
|
169,837 | |
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Total votes: 343,783 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 39
Young Kim and incumbent Gil Cisneros defeated Steve Cox in the primary for U.S. House California District 39 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
|
Young Kim (R) |
48.3
|
83,941 |
| ✔ |
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Gil Cisneros (D) |
46.9
|
81,402 |
|
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Steve Cox (Independent) |
4.8
|
8,286 | |
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Total votes: 173,629 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jay Chen (D)
2018
General election for U.S. House California District 39
Gil Cisneros defeated Young Kim in the general election for U.S. House California District 39 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
|
Gil Cisneros (D) |
51.6
|
126,002 |
|
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Young Kim (R) |
48.4
|
118,391 | |
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Total votes: 244,393 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 39
The following candidates ran in the primary for U.S. House California District 39 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
|
Young Kim (R) |
21.2
|
30,019 |
| ✔ |
|
Gil Cisneros (D) |
19.4
|
27,469 |
|
|
Phil Liberatore (R) |
14.3
|
20,257 | |
|
|
Andy Thorburn (D) |
9.2
|
12,990 | |
|
|
Shawn Nelson (R) |
6.9
|
9,750 | |
|
|
Bob Huff (R) |
6.2
|
8,699 | |
|
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Sam Jammal (D) |
5.4
|
7,613 | |
|
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Mai Khanh Tran (D) 
|
5.3
|
7,430 | |
|
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Herbert Lee (D) |
4.2
|
5,988 | |
|
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Steve Vargas (R) |
2.9
|
4,144 | |
|
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Suzi Park Leggett (D) |
1.5
|
2,058 | |
|
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John Cullum (R) |
1.2
|
1,747 | |
|
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Karen Lee Schatzle (Independent) |
0.6
|
903 | |
|
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Steve Cox (Independent) |
0.6
|
856 | |
|
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Andrew Sarega (R) |
0.6
|
823 | |
|
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Sophia Alexander (Independent) |
0.4
|
523 | |
|
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Ted Alemayhu (Independent American Party) |
0.1
|
176 | |
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Total votes: 141,445 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Cybil Steed (D)
- Ted Rusk (D)
- Julio Castañeda (Independent)
- Phil Janowicz (D)
- Jay Chen (D)
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2018
Campaign website
Cisneros' campaign website stated the following:
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES Gil believes Americans with disabilities have the right to live independently with the same dignity and freedom afforded every other citizen. AN ECONOMY THAT WORKS FOR THE MIDDLE CLASS Too many working families are struggling to get by while Washington politicians side with special interests. They deserve more. Me postulo para el Congreso para representar a familias trabajadoras y para ponerle fín a las politicas divisivas que destrozan y separan a familias. In Congress, I will fight to increase the minimum wage and ensure a living wage for all Americans. ANIMAL RIGHTS Promoting animal welfare and protecting them from abuse is a top priority for Gil. In Congress, Gil will vote to protect pets and domesticated animals by strengthening regulations on “puppy mills” and other harmful commercial breeding facilities and support legislation to prevent animal cruelty and torture. COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM AND PROTECTING DREAMERS In Congress, Gil will fight to protect President Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), which has allowed thousands of young people who were brought to this country as children through no fault of their own to come out of the shadows. DEFEND OUR ENVIRONMENT The scientific consensus is that Climate Change is real and man made. We need to be working together to combat climate change before it is too late. ENDING GUN VIOLENCE As your Congressman, Gil will stand up to the corporate gun lobby and support legislation to keep our communities safe. GET CORPORATE MONEY OUT OF POLITICS Corporate money is corrosive to our democracy, which is why Gil has decided not to take any PAC money from corporate special interests. HEALTHCARE FOR ALL Health care is a right, not a privilege. Gil will defend the ACA from Republican attempts to rip away coverage for millions and fight for increased access and more affordable care for everyone. HOLD PRESIDENT TRUMP ACCOUNTABLE As your Congressman, Gil pledges to hold President Trump accountable. President Trump pursues an agenda that is beneficial to him and his billionaire buddies, and Republicans have sat idly by and watched him do so. HONOR OUR VETERANS We have no greater duty than to provide for the men and women who have sacrificed for our country when they return from service. INVEST IN OUR CHILDREN’S FUTURE AND MAKE HIGHER EDUCATION AFFORDABLE Children need to have the tools they need to succeed. In Congress, Gil will fight to increase per pupil spending in our k-12 education system, fight to ensure that all students have access to affordable higher education, and fight to revamp our student loan system to bring down costs. Gil will fight for our kids in Congress. LGBTQ RIGHTS While we had a historic victory at the Supreme Court guaranteeing marriage equality, the LGBTQ community still faces increased attacks from extremists in Congress and the Trump Administration. Gil was proud to stand with VoteVets against Trump’s decision to ban thousands of transgender troops from protecting our country. NATIONAL SECURITY AND TERRORISM The United States must remain a leader on the world stage and a beacon of hope. We need to work closely with our allies and other nations to find diplomatic solutions to threats to our national security and the security of other nations. RETIREMENT SECURITY Gil will protect Medicare and Social security from repeated Republican attacks. WOMEN’S RIGHTS Gil will defend a woman’s right to choose and defend Planned Parenthood funding from Republican attacks in Congress.[1] |
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| —Gil Cisneros for Congress[2] | ||
Campaign ads
The following is an example of an ad from Cisneros' 2018 election campaign.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Gil Cisneros for Congress, "Gil's Plan," accessed September 15, 2018
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Edward Royce (R) |
U.S. House - California 2019-2021 |
Succeeded by Young Kim (R) |
