Ben Dewell
CA-20 primary: first place
$1.7K
JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
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Overview
Current roleMeteorologist
PartyIndependent
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundMeteorologist
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EducationCalifornia State University, Fresno — B.A. in Biology
Notable personal detailsBen Dewell is an Independent (No Party Preference) candidate who ran for U.S. House in California’s 20th Congressional District in 2022, 2024, and 2026. He has served as an elected director of the Stallion Springs Community Service District and has served on the Hearing Board of the Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District. He has worked in meteorology and software and has also worked as a fine-art photographer. He holds a B.A. in Biology from California State University, Fresno and an M.S. in Atmospheric Science from the University of California, Davis.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports simplifying income tax filing for low- and middle‑income earners and increasing tax responsibility for corporations by requiring them to pay taxes akin to individuals; highlights large economic disparities and the need for more equitable treatment of workers.
Healthcare
The candidate emphasizes protecting Social Security and expresses a pro-choice position on abortion as a women’s health issue; the campaign site lists “Affordable Health Care” as a policy topic but does not provide a detailed, specific federal healthcare plan on the positions page. Public materials reference support for government-backed social programs for seniors and reproductive-health access but do not clearly state positions on the ACA, Medicare expansion, a public option, or privatization.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border security and restrictions on asylum and sanctuary policies, including requiring non-adjudicated asylum seekers to report to immigration authorities with permanent deportation for noncompliance and denying public funds to entities that do not comply with immigration laws.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports a woman’s right to choose and frames abortion as a women’s health issue; favors keeping abortion legal through viability to keep procedures as safe as possible for the mother and opposes subjecting access to political decisions.
Climate & Energy
Supports a concerted transition to non‑fossil fuels and expansion of renewable energy (solar and wind); endorses green energy solutions such as desalination to address drought and climate impacts.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded gun regulation including gun registration and universal/background checks, and endorses holding parents legally accountable for minors' access to firearms. Holds a pro–gun-safety stance and has received recognition from a gun-violence-prevention group.
Fundraising
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