Healthcare
Supports Medicare for All, a constitutional right to Medicare and reversing healthcare cuts in H.R. 1.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Sandra Van Scotter
Candidate for U.S. House · California · District 20
THE PERSON
Background
Sandra Van Scotter is a former respiratory therapist and direct-support professional working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Roots
- Career: Respiratory therapist; disability direct-support professional
- Service: Kern Regional Center advisory work
Background sources checked October 28, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Veterans
Proposes dedicated veterans’ town halls and direct assistance accessing earned benefits.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Immigration
Supports a pathway to legal status for established undocumented workers alongside border security.
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Supports sustainable water policy serving farmers, residents and future generations; the reviewed summary does not specify an allocation formula.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 20 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.
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