Venice Gamble
Venice Gamble was a 2014 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 29th Congressional District of California.
Biography
Gamble is a paralegal and law clerk for a consumer protection law firm.[1]
Campaign themes
2014
Gamble's campaign website listed the following issues:[2]
Helping Homeowners
- Excerpt: "There are many struggling homeowners in and around the San Fernando Valley that are in need and deserve assistance to afford their home."
Education
- Excerpt: "Ensuring that our Schools, Teachers, and Parents have the Funding and Tools they need to encourage our Children and Young Adults to succeed."
Homelessness
- Excerpt: "With over 600,000 people homeless on any given night within our Country, and at lease 82,000 of those are homeless in Los Angeles. This is not only dismal but Candidate Venice Gamble believes that the only acceptable number of homeless is 0."
Immigration
- Excerpt: "The United States of America is the greatest country in the world. We are the country where dreams and made true every day. Many people, from all over the globe come to our county in search for a better life for their families and for themselves. Candidate Gamble has stood and watched how there are several bills debated within the House and the Senate, with no change to come for those who simply want to immigrate, work, pay taxes, and live a lawful and peaceful life in the United States of America "
Fiscal Responsibility
- Excerpt: "Each year in the news media, we all hear how the house and senate cannot come to an agreement in a sound and strong budget and would rather allow the country to default on their obligations, or institute a furlough program that hurts families. The time has come for comprehensive change and reform."
Elections
2014
Gamble ran in the 2014 election for the U.S. House to represent California's 29th District. Gamble was defeated in the blanket primary on June 3, 2014.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |
 Tony Cardenas Incumbent |
62.8% | 19,566 | |
| Republican | William Leader |
25.8% | 8,025 | |
| Democratic | Venice Gamble | 11.4% | 3,542 | |
| Total Votes | 31,133 | |||
| Source: California Secretary of State |
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Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Gamble is married and has two children.[4]
Recent news
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See also
- United States House of Representatives
- California's 29th Congressional District elections, 2014
- California's 29th Congressional District
External links
Footnotes
