
Keith Freedman

Keith Freedman
CA-11 primary: first place
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleSmall business owner
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
BackgroundSmall business owner
EducationColorado State University — M.S., Computer Science (1994)
Notable personal detailsKeith Freedman is a small business owner and technology professional who was a candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in California’s 11th Congressional District in the June 2, 2026 primary election. He has worked as owner of HostWell, Inc. and president of FreeForm Technologies, L.L.C., and previously taught at City College of San Francisco. His education includes a master’s degree in computer science from Colorado State University and a bachelor’s degree in computer science/information systems from Fort Lewis College.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports reducing burdens on businesses and improving government efficiency to restore revenue, endorses targeted budget cuts where necessary rather than broad austerity, and favors policies that increase economic activity (e.g., more housing to generate tax revenue).
Healthcare
Supports providing physical and mental health services as part of city programs for people experiencing homelessness and endorses public-health alternatives (non-police responses) for those in mental health or substance-use crises.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate supports stronger enforcement against immigrants who commit crimes and expressed opposition to protecting criminal conduct under sanctuary policies; he has endorsed deportations for drug dealers. His public statements emphasize law enforcement and cooperation with federal authorities in deporting individuals involved in drug trafficking.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports access to reproductive health services provided by the Department of Public Health but indicated favoring parental notification/consent requirements for minors seeking abortions while also saying parents should not be able to force a child to continue a pregnancy. The candidate showed support for local protections for reproductive rights (e.g., backing Proposition O protections) in local endorsements.
News
Keith Freedman is in the news because he is one of the candidates in California’s 48th congressional district primary, which is being closely watched as a test of the state’s redrawn map. The race is crowded, with nine Democrats and two Republicans competing under California’s top-two system. The main question is whether Democrats will place in the top two and advance to the general election.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Keith Freedman for CA-11 primary: first place
HSDC
Public endorsement
HSDC endorsed Keith Freedman for U.S. Rep. District 11 in the June 2, 2026 California primary.
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