Denise Moreno Ducheny (CA-51)

Former State Senator Denise Moreno Ducheny is running for Congress in CA-51.

Ducheny represented California’s 40^th Senate District. Before she became a state senator, Ducheny served in California’s State Assembly for six years. During her twelve years in the Assembly and the Senate, she became the first Latina woman to chair the Budget and Fiscal Review Committee and worked tirelessly to reform welfare, promote renewable energy projects, build farm worker housing and invest in education and infrastructure. In addition, Ducheny worked on legislation to strengthen relationships with the Mexican government, to improve border crossings, trade, and the environment.

WAND Distinguishing Points: Ducheny supports the withdrawal of troops from Iraq and Afghanistan and has been vocal about investing in infrastructure, increasing renewable energy and decreasing dependence on foreign oil. In addition, Ducheny is a strong advocate for protecting Social Security and Medicare, improving the struggling educational system and strengthening the economy. If elected to Congress, her top priorities will be bringing the troops home from Iraq and Afghanistan, creating sustainable jobs and providing children more access to higher education.

The Seat: California’s 51^st District includes Imperial County, and the southern part of San Diego County. The district is currently represented by Bob Filner. Ducheny is running against Juan Vargas, a state senator from the 40^th District. Vargas ran against Filner in the Democratic primary three times prior without success.

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