Public safety
Supports police funding and action against break-ins and hate crimes.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Ritesh Tandon
Candidate for U.S. House · California · District 17
THE PERSON
Background
Ritesh Tandon is a Silicon Valley engineer, businessman and nonprofit leader who founded Kricel Corporation after working in engineering and marketing.
Roots
- Career: Cisco engineering and marketing; Jabra strategic alliances; Kricel founder and CEO
Education
- Santa Clara University · Master’s in computer engineering and M.B.A.
Background sources checked October 28, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
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Economy
Supports tax relief, streamlined regulation and federal startup infrastructure and incentives.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Housing
Supports faster permitting, upzoning, mixed-use development, rent subsidies and first-time buyer assistance.
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Supports stricter limits on unlawful immigration and limiting asylum to qualifying humanitarian claims rather than economic migration.
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Supports competition, technology and regulation to reduce healthcare costs while preserving patient choice.
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Supports nuclear and solar innovation and a gradual reduction in fossil-fuel reliance.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 17 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.
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