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Solomon Verduzco
Solomon Verduzco (Republican Party) ran for election to the California State Assembly to represent District 31. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Verduzco completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Solomon Verduzco was born in Fresno, California. His career experience includes working as a journalist.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: California State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for California State Assembly District 31
Incumbent Joaquin Arambula defeated Solomon Verduzco in the general election for California State Assembly District 31 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Joaquin Arambula (D) | 60.2 | 69,767 |
 | Solomon Verduzco (R)  | 39.8 | 46,120 | |
| Total votes: 115,887 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 31
Incumbent Joaquin Arambula and Solomon Verduzco advanced from the primary for California State Assembly District 31 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joaquin Arambula (D) | 60.0 | 28,819 |
| ✔ | | Solomon Verduzco (R) | 40.0 | 19,240 |
| Total votes: 48,059 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Verduzco in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Solomon Verduzco completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Verduzco's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- **Public Safety:** Implementing anti-crime measures to protect families and business owners, prioritizing public safety within the community.
- **Cost of Living:** Addressing the high cost of living by reducing taxes and regulations, aiming to make essential goods more affordable for Californians.
- **Parental Rights:** Advocating for parental rights to prevent government overreach in parenting decisions, emphasizing the importance of parents as primary decision-makers in their children's lives.
The Holy Bible for understanding my sense of morality
Jordan Peterson “12 Rules for Life” to understand how I govern my life
Accountability: Elected officials are accountable to the people they represent. They should take responsibility for their actions, be open to scrutiny, and answer to their constituents.
Leadership: Effective leadership involves the ability to make tough decisions, inspire others, and guide the community or constituency toward a shared vision.
Public Service Orientation: Elected officials are meant to serve the public interest. A commitment to public service, rather than personal gain, is crucial for a representative democracy to function properly.
Communication Skills: Effective communication is essential for conveying ideas, listening to constituents, and fostering a sense of inclusivity. Elected officials need to articulate their positions clearly and engage in meaningful dialogue.
Empathy: Understanding and being empathetic to the needs and concerns of the diverse constituents they represent is important. Empathy helps elected officials make decisions that consider the well-being of their community.
Collaboration and Compromise: The political process often involves negotiation and compromise. Elected officials should be able to work collaboratively with others, even those with differing opinions, to achieve common goals.
Knowledge and Competence: A solid understanding of the issues facing the community, as well as the ability to analyze information and make informed decisions, is crucial for effective governance.
Accessibility: Elected officials should be accessible to their constituents, actively seeking feedback, and keeping the public informed about their activities.
Adaptability: The ability to adapt to changing circumstances, evolving public needs, and emerging challenges is important for effective governance.
Legislation: State assembly members are responsible for proposing, debating, and voting on legislation. They work to address issues affecting their constituents and contribute to the development of laws and policies.
Representation: Assembly members represent their constituents in the legislative process. This involves understanding and advocating for the needs and concerns of the people who live in their district.
Constituent Services: State assembly members often provide assistance to constituents in dealing with state agencies, navigating government services, and addressing individual concerns. This may involve helping with issues related to healthcare, education, housing, and more.
Housing and Community Development
Education
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate California State Assembly District 31 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 26, 2024
