Mike McGuire
CA-01
Supported reining in or regulating Big Tech and AI companies
We just passed some of the nation's strongest artificial intelligence laws here in California—protecting our kids and families. We moved some of the strongest chatbot regulations in America forward, expanded child sexual exploitation laws to better protect kids from exploitation and abuse, banned addictive social media features for kids under 16, and strengthened safeguards against predatory and targeted advertising.Facebook post, September 13, 2026
Called for big structural changes that expand public coverage or Medicare benefits: Medicare for All, a public option, a Medicare buy-in, lowering the Medicare age such as Medicare at 55, or dental, vision, and/or hearing in Medicare
In Congress, I'll fight to pass Medicare for All, guaranteeing healthcare to every American — full stop.Campaign website, healthcare page (undated)
In Congress, I will continue fighting to keep rural hospitals open and thriving, fighting for Medicare for All, improving the Affordable Care Act, and ensuring that California’s health care system works for everyone—not just those who can afford it.National Nurses United endorsement release, January 14, 2026
Come grab some breadsticks and wings, and let’s talk about how we’re going to build an America that puts working families first with a Congress that passes Medicare for All, protects rural hospitals, makes billionaires pay their fair share, and delivers for the communities that make the North State so special.Campaign press release, July 15, 2026
Called to reverse the cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, or ACA coverage
we have to repeal the $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid. We have to repeal the $2.2 trillion in cuts that Donald Trump has given billionaires in this country.North State Public Radio interview, May 5, 2026
Number two, we need to restore the $32 billion in subsidies to the Affordable Care Act.North State Public Radio interview, May 5, 2026
Called for lowering prescription-drug prices
in california we've capped the cost of insulin to 35 dollars for a 30 dollar for a 30 day dose of insulin we've capped it at 35 bucksInterview, KRCR News Channel 7, May 15, 2026
some of my proposals in congress would be let medicare negotiate prescription prescription drug prices let's take on big pharmaceuticals and let's have medicare the federal government have the ability give them the ability to negotiate prescription drug pricesInterview, KRCR News Channel 7, May 15, 2026
Prescription-drug price limits
in california we've capped the cost of insulin to 35 dollars for a 30 dollar for a 30 day dose of insulin we've capped it at 35 bucksInterview, KRCR News Channel 7, May 15, 2026
Called for restoring ACA subsidies
Number two, we need to restore the $32 billion in subsidies to the Affordable Care Act.North State Public Radio interview, May 5, 2026
Government price negotiation
some of my proposals in congress would be let medicare negotiate prescription prescription drug prices let's take on big pharmaceuticals and let's have medicare the federal government have the ability give them the ability to negotiate prescription drug pricesInterview, KRCR News Channel 7, May 15, 2026
Passing Medicare for All
In Congress, I'll fight to pass Medicare for All, guaranteeing healthcare to every American — full stop.Campaign website, healthcare page (undated)
In Congress, I will continue fighting to keep rural hospitals open and thriving, fighting for Medicare for All, improving the Affordable Care Act, and ensuring that California’s health care system works for everyone—not just those who can afford it.National Nurses United endorsement release, January 14, 2026
Come grab some breadsticks and wings, and let’s talk about how we’re going to build an America that puts working families first with a Congress that passes Medicare for All, protects rural hospitals, makes billionaires pay their fair share, and delivers for the communities that make the North State so special.Campaign press release, July 15, 2026
Called for higher taxes on billionaires and the wealthy
we have to repeal the $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid. We have to repeal the $2.2 trillion in cuts that Donald Trump has given billionaires in this country.North State Public Radio interview, May 5, 2026
In Congress, I'll take that fight to Washington, repealing Donald Trump’s $2.2 trillion in tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy and making billionaires and big corporations finally pay their fair share — investing every dime in the things working families actually need: healthcare, universal childcare, tuition-free community college, and housing.Campaign website, billionaires page (undated)
In Congress, I’ll defend California, stand up for our Democracy, hold ICE accountable, repeal trillions in tax cuts for billionaires, fight for Healthcare for All, guarantee reproductive rights, and always stand up to Donald Trump.Candidate statement, Tehama County voter materials (undated)
In Congress, I’ll always defend California, protect voting rights, and hold ICE accountable. I’ll fight to pass healthcare for every American, make billionaires pay their fair share, and finally hold President Trump to account.Candidate statement, Tehama County voter materials, general election (undated)
Come grab some breadsticks and wings, and let’s talk about how we’re going to build an America that puts working families first with a Congress that passes Medicare for All, protects rural hospitals, makes billionaires pay their fair share, and delivers for the communities that make the North State so special.Campaign press release, July 15, 2026
That means a tax code that rewards work instead of wealth, closes loopholes for the rich, and asks those at the very top to contribute to the country and communities that made their fortunes possible.Campaign website, billionaires page (undated)
Called for corporations to pay more in taxes
In Congress, I'll take that fight to Washington, repealing Donald Trump’s $2.2 trillion in tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy and making billionaires and big corporations finally pay their fair share — investing every dime in the things working families actually need: healthcare, universal childcare, tuition-free community college, and housing.Campaign website, billionaires page (undated)
Called for campaign-finance reform to reduce big money's influence
In Congress, I’ll fight to overturn Citizens United and impose term limits on the US Supreme Court.Campaign website, Citizens United page (undated)
Called to overturn Citizens United
In Congress, I’ll fight to overturn Citizens United and impose term limits on the US Supreme Court.Campaign website, Citizens United page (undated)
Called for banning stock trading by members of Congress
banning Members of Congress from trading stocks while in officeJoint candidate letter (Defend the Vote), October 26, 2026
Supported stronger conflict-of-interest and ethics rules
Strengthening ethics, transparency, and accountability laws for public officialsJoint candidate letter (Defend the Vote), October 26, 2026
Called out Trump's corruption, self-dealing, or profiting from office
In Congress, I’ll hold Trump and ICE accountable for their abuses of power, corruption, and attacks on our democracy.Campaign website, ICE accountability page (undated)
Reforming the Supreme Court
In Congress, I’ll fight to overturn Citizens United and impose term limits on the US Supreme Court.Campaign website, Citizens United page (undated)
Signed the October 26, 2026 joint letter calling for a Supreme Court ethics code.
Require an ethical code of conduct for the US Supreme Court.Joint candidate letter (Defend the Vote), October 26, 2026
Setting Supreme Court term limits
In Congress, I’ll fight to overturn Citizens United and impose term limits on the US Supreme Court.Campaign website, Citizens United page (undated)
Called for a Supreme Court ethics code or enforceable ethics rules
Signed the October 26, 2026 joint letter calling for a Supreme Court ethics code.
Require an ethical code of conduct for the US Supreme Court.Joint candidate letter (Defend the Vote), October 26, 2026
Called for reversing tariffs that raise household costs
Leaders in Washington need to act now to drive up wages and drive down prices, so everyday Americans can thrive. Increase the minimum wage, build new housing, and repeal Donald Trump's disastrous tariffs.Campaign website, lowering costs page (undated)
We need to repeal the Trump tariff taxes because it's making all our lives more expensive and the only ones who are paying the price are the American people.KRCR interview, May 15, 2026
So first of all, we need to eliminate the tariff taxes that's putting $2,400 annual burden onto families.North State Public Radio interview, May 5, 2026
Called for stopping price gouging
I’ll fight for an economy that actually works for working people: lowering everyday costs, taking on corporate price gouging, expanding affordable housing, bringing down utility bills, and making childcare and elder care more affordable.Campaign website, lowering costs page (undated)
Called for making child care more affordable
In Congress, I'll take that fight to Washington, repealing Donald Trump’s $2.2 trillion in tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy and making billionaires and big corporations finally pay their fair share — investing every dime in the things working families actually need: healthcare, universal childcare, tuition-free community college, and housing.Campaign website, billionaires page (undated)
I’ll fight for an economy that actually works for working people: lowering everyday costs, taking on corporate price gouging, expanding affordable housing, bringing down utility bills, and making childcare and elder care more affordable.Campaign website, lowering costs page (undated)
Called for lowering household utility bills
I’ll fight for an economy that actually works for working people: lowering everyday costs, taking on corporate price gouging, expanding affordable housing, bringing down utility bills, and making childcare and elder care more affordable.Campaign website, lowering costs page (undated)
Pushing universal child care
In Congress, I'll take that fight to Washington, repealing Donald Trump’s $2.2 trillion in tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy and making billionaires and big corporations finally pay their fair share — investing every dime in the things working families actually need: healthcare, universal childcare, tuition-free community college, and housing.Campaign website, billionaires page (undated)
Blamed high gas and fuel prices on the Iran war, tariffs, or oil companies
Donald Trump is using your tax dollars to start a war that's raising your gas and energy prices – and the price of everything else.Post on X, June 11, 2026
Named policies to lower child-care costs: universal child care, public funding or subsidies, or caps on family costs
In Congress, I'll take that fight to Washington, repealing Donald Trump’s $2.2 trillion in tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy and making billionaires and big corporations finally pay their fair share — investing every dime in the things working families actually need: healthcare, universal childcare, tuition-free community college, and housing.Campaign website, billionaires page (undated)
Public funding, subsidies, or child-care tax credits
In Congress, I'll take that fight to Washington, repealing Donald Trump’s $2.2 trillion in tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy and making billionaires and big corporations finally pay their fair share — investing every dime in the things working families actually need: healthcare, universal childcare, tuition-free community college, and housing.Campaign website, billionaires page (undated)
Criticized Democratic leaders for failing to stand with working people
Voters are frustrated; they're pissed. They want to see Democratic leaders fight, fight for their family. They're tired of strongly worded letters while families are getting steamrolled by Donald Trump and his fascist agenda. Democrats have forgotten about rural America. They need to advance a plan that will strengthen working Americans.Chico News & Review interview
Supported raising the minimum wage
We have to raise the federal minimum wage. It has been $7.25 for 20 years.North State Public Radio interview, May 5, 2026
Leaders in Washington need to act now to drive up wages and drive down prices, so everyday Americans can thrive. Increase the minimum wage, build new housing, and repeal Donald Trump's disastrous tariffs.Campaign website, lowering costs page (undated)
Called for making housing more affordable
I’ll fight for an economy that actually works for working people: lowering everyday costs, taking on corporate price gouging, expanding affordable housing, bringing down utility bills, and making childcare and elder care more affordable.Campaign website, lowering costs page (undated)
Leaders in Washington need to act now to drive up wages and drive down prices, so everyday Americans can thrive. Increase the minimum wage, build new housing, and repeal Donald Trump's disastrous tariffs.Campaign website, lowering costs page (undated)
I’ll fight for major federal investments in affordable housing, first-time homebuyer support, renter tax credits and protections, and housing production that meets the needs of working families, seniors, and young people.Campaign website, housing page (undated)
Homeownership assistance
I’ll fight for major federal investments in affordable housing, first-time homebuyer support, renter tax credits and protections, and housing production that meets the needs of working families, seniors, and young people.Campaign website, housing page (undated)
Supported protecting or expanding abortion access
In Congress, I’ll defend reproductive freedom, protect access to contraception and IVF, and make these rights the law of the land, once and for all.Campaign website, issues page (undated)
In Congress, I’ll defend California, stand up for our Democracy, hold ICE accountable, repeal trillions in tax cuts for billionaires, fight for Healthcare for All, guarantee reproductive rights, and always stand up to Donald Trump.Candidate statement, Tehama County voter materials (undated)
We need to put the billion dollars that Donald Trump cut back into Planned Parenthood.North State Public Radio interview, May 5, 2026
Reproductive healthcare, safe and confidential abortion care and contraception matters, and we have to keep Planned Parenthood open.North State Public Radio interview, May 5, 2026
Enshrine permanent federal protections for reproductive health care, contraception, and safe, confidential abortion care in all 50 states.Progress for Rural America, September 2026
Protecting access to contraception
In Congress, I’ll defend reproductive freedom, protect access to contraception and IVF, and make these rights the law of the land, once and for all.Campaign website, issues page (undated)
Reproductive healthcare, safe and confidential abortion care and contraception matters, and we have to keep Planned Parenthood open.North State Public Radio interview, May 5, 2026
Protecting IVF and fertility care
In Congress, I’ll defend reproductive freedom, protect access to contraception and IVF, and make these rights the law of the land, once and for all.Campaign website, issues page (undated)
Restoring nationwide abortion rights
In Congress, I’ll defend reproductive freedom, protect access to contraception and IVF, and make these rights the law of the land, once and for all.Campaign website, issues page (undated)
Codifying Roe v. Wade. That's what Democrats should be standing for here in this nation. That's what Democrats need to stand up for. And that's what I'd be honored to have you vote for.Indivisible Sonoma congressional candidate forum
Putting abortion rights into federal law
In Congress, I’ll defend reproductive freedom, protect access to contraception and IVF, and make these rights the law of the land, once and for all.Campaign website, issues page (undated)
Restoring Roe's protections
Codifying Roe v. Wade. That's what Democrats should be standing for here in this nation. That's what Democrats need to stand up for. And that's what I'd be honored to have you vote for.Indivisible Sonoma congressional candidate forum
Investing in climate resilience
I’ll fight for aggressive climate action, investments in clean energy, forest health, fire prevention, and disaster recovery that actually meet the scale of the crisis. We need to protect our communities, lower emissions, and create good jobs while doing so.Campaign website, climate page (undated)
Expanding clean energy
I’ll fight for aggressive climate action, investments in clean energy, forest health, fire prevention, and disaster recovery that actually meet the scale of the crisis. We need to protect our communities, lower emissions, and create good jobs while doing so.Campaign website, climate page (undated)
Reducing climate pollution
I’ll fight for aggressive climate action, investments in clean energy, forest health, fire prevention, and disaster recovery that actually meet the scale of the crisis. We need to protect our communities, lower emissions, and create good jobs while doing so.Campaign website, climate page (undated)
we have to focus on weaning ourselves long-term off carbon.KQED voter guide, 2026 (undated)
Moving off fossil fuels
we have to focus on weaning ourselves long-term off carbon.KQED voter guide, 2026 (undated)
Supported stronger rights and safeguards in immigration enforcement
I’ll fight to enact laws that mandate the use of body-worn cameras for federal agents, ensure ICE agents are liable in court for violating the constitutional rights of residents, enact a use-of-force policy with teeth throughout the federal law enforcement branches, and ensure judicial warrants are used when conducting search and seizure of homes and businesses. No exceptions.Campaign website, ICE accountability page (undated)
In Congress, I’ll defend California, stand up for our Democracy, hold ICE accountable, repeal trillions in tax cuts for billionaires, fight for Healthcare for All, guarantee reproductive rights, and always stand up to Donald Trump.Candidate statement, Tehama County voter materials (undated)
In Congress, I’ll always defend California, protect voting rights, and hold ICE accountable. I’ll fight to pass healthcare for every American, make billionaires pay their fair share, and finally hold President Trump to account.Candidate statement, Tehama County voter materials, general election (undated)
In Congress, I’ll hold Trump and ICE accountable for their abuses of power, corruption, and attacks on our democracy.Campaign website, ICE accountability page (undated)
Due-process protections
I’ll fight to enact laws that mandate the use of body-worn cameras for federal agents, ensure ICE agents are liable in court for violating the constitutional rights of residents, enact a use-of-force policy with teeth throughout the federal law enforcement branches, and ensure judicial warrants are used when conducting search and seizure of homes and businesses. No exceptions.Campaign website, ICE accountability page (undated)
Stronger enforcement accountability
I’ll fight to enact laws that mandate the use of body-worn cameras for federal agents, ensure ICE agents are liable in court for violating the constitutional rights of residents, enact a use-of-force policy with teeth throughout the federal law enforcement branches, and ensure judicial warrants are used when conducting search and seizure of homes and businesses. No exceptions.Campaign website, ICE accountability page (undated)
In Congress, I’ll defend California, stand up for our Democracy, hold ICE accountable, repeal trillions in tax cuts for billionaires, fight for Healthcare for All, guarantee reproductive rights, and always stand up to Donald Trump.Candidate statement, Tehama County voter materials (undated)
In Congress, I’ll always defend California, protect voting rights, and hold ICE accountable. I’ll fight to pass healthcare for every American, make billionaires pay their fair share, and finally hold President Trump to account.Candidate statement, Tehama County voter materials, general election (undated)
In Congress, I’ll hold Trump and ICE accountable for their abuses of power, corruption, and attacks on our democracy.Campaign website, ICE accountability page (undated)
Supported stronger checks on executive power
Today is May 1st, 60 days for the War Powers Act. The Democrats need to grow a damn spine and reign this president in, flex their constitutional muscle and end this needless war.Chico News & Review interview
Banning partisan gerrymandering
Ending partisan gerrymanderingJoint candidate letter (Defend the Vote), October 26, 2026
Supported strengthening voting rights
In Congress, I’ll always defend California, protect voting rights, and hold ICE accountable. I’ll fight to pass healthcare for every American, make billionaires pay their fair share, and finally hold President Trump to account.Candidate statement, Tehama County voter materials, general election (undated)
I will always fight to protect voting rights, civil rights, labor rights, and equal justice under the law.Campaign website, democracy page (undated)
Opposed war with Iran or called for ending it
I will fight to reassert Congressional authority established in Article I, Section 8, and stop Donald Trump’s illegal war.Campaign website, illegal wars page (undated)
Called for a specific diplomatic step or civilian protections
The only way that we are going to stop the violence in the West Bank is by putting sanctions on the nation of Israel.Santa Rosa town hall