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Henny Kupferstein

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Henny Kupferstein
Democratic Party
Elections and appointments
Last election
March 5, 2024
Education
Associates
Schenectady County Community College
Bachelor's
State University of New York, Fredonia
Other
Touro College
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Birthplace
New York, NY
Religion
Jewish
Profession
Political activist
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Henny Kupferstein (Democratic Party) ran for election to the California State Assembly to represent District 77. She lost in the primary on March 5, 2024.

Kupferstein completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Henny Kupferstein's professional experience includes working as a political activist. She earned a degree from Touro College, a graduate degree from Schenectady County Community College, and a bachelor's degree from the State University of New York, Fredonia.[1]

Kupferstein has been affiliated with the Doogri Institute.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: California State Assembly elections, 2024

General election

General election for California State Assembly District 77

Incumbent Tasha Boerner Horvath defeated James Browne in the general election for California State Assembly District 77 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Tasha Boerner Horvath
Tasha Boerner Horvath (D)
 
60.4
 
154,202
Image of James Browne
James Browne (R) Candidate Connection
 
39.6
 
100,954

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 255,156
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 77

Incumbent Tasha Boerner Horvath and James Browne defeated Henny Kupferstein in the primary for California State Assembly District 77 on March 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Tasha Boerner Horvath
Tasha Boerner Horvath (D)
 
56.9
 
72,606
✔
Image of James Browne
James Browne (R) Candidate Connection
 
38.4
 
49,017
Image of Henny Kupferstein
Henny Kupferstein (D) Candidate Connection
 
4.7
 
5,977

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 127,600
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

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Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Henny Kupferstein completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kupferstein's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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As a candidate for State Assembly, my aim is to integrate neurodiversity into legislation. With a background as a published author and scientist, I possess the expertise to meticulously research proposed laws, differentiating between evidence-based data and unfounded opposition. Having authored and successfully passed five bills in New York, I am poised to bring effective change to San Diego's legislative landscape. As an autistic autism researcher, I advocate for the voiceless and marginalized, particularly those overlooked by inadequate budget allocations and program designs. Unlike many candidates who come from business backgrounds, my focus lies in enacting meaningful legislative changes, informed by policy analysis and consumer research. I offer Assembly District #77 a unique perspective and a proven track record of implementing impactful reforms. It is with this dedication and experience that I seek to represent our community in the State Assembly.
  • Elderly and Disabled
  • Budget transparency and audits
  • Housing first and restorative sleep for homeless families
Autism research
RGB, Rudy Giuliani, Antonin Gregory Scalia
California must urgently address the growing need for Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) for its aging and disabled population. Currently, public programs often leave vulnerable individuals without adequate coverage. I support Senator Eggman’s initiative to mandate title protection for social workers, to ensure services are inline with training and licensure.

Redirecting funds to essential services and employment initiatives, rather than private administration or bureaucratic salaries, is vital to prevent further strain on emergency services and address unemployment rates among vulnerable populations. Moreover, ceasing no-bid contract renewals by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is imperative, as billions of taxpayer dollars are misallocated annually, leaving minimal resources for consumers.

Mandating comprehensive sex and health education for special education students will mitigate communication breakdowns and promote understanding. Implementing 'identity-first' language in legislation is crucial to uphold the dignity of disabled people and align with national standards supported by neurodiversity research.
During my summer canvassing efforts in the district, I learned that preserving scenic views for walking is a priority among neighbors. Uncertainty exists regarding the legality of collective voluntary efforts to maintain canyon paths within city ordinances, since volunteer fruit trees were uprooted. As my campaign progressed into the fall, constituents expressed concerns about early childhood education to address declining literacy rates post-COVID. The district is experiencing historically low school enrollment rates, prompting young families to seek alternatives to public education, including homeschooling. The rising trend of "unschooling" is associated with heightened mental health concerns among youth, necessitating attention. Additionally, there's apprehension regarding bike lanes‌ encroaching on parking spaces. These issues highlight the diverse range of concerns within the community, which I aim to address effectively if elected. In conclusion, I am the candidate best positioned to protect the next generation by advocating for ecological initiatives and sustainable education.
I am perpetually joyous to be alive each day, and people find that contagious.
A change in how vulnerable people are protected and supported, and dismantling the normalization treatments of autistic people, to promote neurodiversity.
Born in 1977, I remember the Berlin wall, the collapse of the Soviet Union, and 8 millimeter movies
We must repeal Proposition 8 amendment ​​to guarantee constitutional equity for all. Children from intact families fare best in adulthood, and the happiness of thriving couples boosts the economy. Since the advent of civilizations, unionizing has promoted harmonious living with consolidation of domestic tasks. There is no reason to restrict love and success to a bible verse of a highly specific religious sect. There is no harm to any religious group to practice their faith while lovers are wed in their state. I was born and raised in a highly restrictive religious group where I was denied my civil freedoms. I was forced into an arranged religious marriage to a stranger when I was a teenager. We must promote the human right to exist and flourish, with ‌informed choices about our liberties without restriction or consequence.
Songs of the Gorilla Nation, a true story of an autistic anthropologist and her identity development.
Pippi Longstockings.
My own composition, meditation in E-flat
Employment opportunities.
A rabbi asks a priest, 'do you want to go into this bar just to mess with people?'
Vote no on Proposition 1. The county is blamed for not spending public funds to tackle what the state considers a problem. We cannot inter people in psychiatric hospitals and pat ourselves on the back that billions have been invested in their care. A consumer-driven strategy embraces the notion that getting individuals and families out of homelessness and into permanent housing before addressing related problems has a greater likelihood of success, than a ‘problems first’ approach. This proposition overlooks the family model, where reunification may initiate a shared housing situation for 1 in 4 people in distress. When developmentally disabled people were forcibly deinstitutionalized, their relatives became eligible to get paid a minimum-wage for live-in protective supervision. For the other 75% who cannot benefit from family reunification, spending $750,000 for each of the 8,000 beds would lead to healthcare bankruptcy with no evidence-based solutions in place.

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Campaign finance summary

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Henny Kupferstein campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024California State Assembly District 77Lost primary$0 $0
Grand total$0 $0
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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    1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 5, 2024


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