Healthcare
Supports healthcare competition, price transparency, lower drug costs and protections for pre-existing conditions.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Cristian Morales
Candidate for U.S. House · California · District 43
THE PERSON
Background
Cristian Morales is a manufacturing professional whose campaign describes more than 20 years of experience in automotive, aerospace and defense industries. He was born in Guatemala and moved to the United States with his family.
Roots
- Roots: Born in Guatemala; immigrated to the United States during the 1970s
- Career: Manufacturing management in automotive, aerospace and defense
Education
- Cornell University · master's in industrial and labor relations
- Purdue University · B.S. in management
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.
Housing
Supports faster permitting, zoning reform, appropriate use of federal land and opportunities for first-time buyers.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Immigration
Supports border enforcement, streamlined legal immigration and protections for DREAMers.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Education
Supports school choice, parental access to curriculum, vocational education and apprenticeships.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Climate & energy
Supports an energy mix including oil, gas, nuclear, hydroelectric and solar, with expanded nuclear power.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Technology
Supports privacy safeguards, worker and intellectual-property protections, and prohibiting AI-generated child sexual abuse material.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Government reform
Supports banning individual-stock trading by members of Congress and stronger agency oversight.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Retirement
Supports preserving Social Security and Medicare benefits for current and future retirees.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 43 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.
California Secretary of State · Certified general election candidates ↗Portrait source ↗Photo: CMoralesCAGov · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cropped to fit
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