Angelica Maria Duenas
CA-29 primary: first place
$52.22
JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCommunity organizer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationCalifornia
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BackgroundCommunity organizer
EducationLos Angeles Valley College — Human Resources certificate (field: Human Resources)
Notable personal detailsAngélica María Dueñas is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in California’s 29th Congressional District. She is a community organizer and activist and has described herself as a mother of five. She earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from California State University, Los Angeles, and a master’s degree in organizational leadership from Woodbury University, and also completed a human resources certification at Los Angeles Valley College.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports higher taxes on the wealthy and large corporations to fund expanded social programs and public investments, and proposes federal job guarantees and a guaranteed basic income. Proposes specific tax increases on top earners and a corporate premium to pay for tuition-free public college, student-debt relief, and other programs.
Healthcare
Supports Medicare for All and a single‑payer system as a right, including co-sponsoring H.R.1384; emphasizes expanding coverage to undocumented immigrants (including via Medicaid expansion) and controlling prescription drug prices. Advocates shifting focus to public‑health prevention and comprehensive coverage (primary care, mental health, dental, long‑term care, etc.).
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Immigration & Border
Supports expansive immigrant protections including abolition of ICE, a pathway to legal status/citizenship, expanded asylum access and legal representation for undocumented immigrants, and opposition to family separation and mass deportations. Advocates building a ‘‘humane’’ immigration system that enforces law while protecting due process and immigrant families.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports access to abortion and reproductive healthcare, defends bodily autonomy, and opposes government interference in individuals’ medical decisions. Advocates protecting the right to choose as part of the campaign platform.
Climate & Energy
Supports a Green New Deal-style agenda including a rapid transition to 100% clean renewable energy (targeting 2030), major public investment in climate solutions, international cooperation to strengthen Paris-style commitments, and technology transfer to support renewable energy in developing countries.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports gun safety measures and removing high-capacity weapons from schools while advocating criminal justice reforms such as demilitarizing police and increasing accountability. Takes a progressive approach to public safety that emphasizes regulation and accountability rather than unfettered gun rights or opposition to reform.
Fundraising
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