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James Whitman
DemocratRunning for U.S. House — CA-45 · CaliforniaDemonstration data — not a live government record
Incumbent congressman and author of the Restoring Trust in Congress Act. A former consumer-protection attorney, Whitman has made government ethics his signature issue while representing a closely divided Orange County district.
Issue positions
Government ethics
Lead sponsor of H.R. 1234 congressional stock-trading ban
Housing
Tax credits for accessory-dwelling construction; first-time-buyer assistance
Small business
Supports H.R. 655 simplified filing for firms under $5M
AI policy
Cosponsor of H.R. 88 accountability framework
Campaign finance
$8.9M
total raised (demonstration figure)
Previous offices
- • U.S. Representative, CA-45 (2021–present)
Endorsements
Orange County Labor Federation (demo)Government Accountability Now (demo)