- Party: Democratic
 - Occupation: Member, California Legislature
 - Merced City Council, 1994-96
 - Atwater City Council, 1984-87
 - Legislator of Year - CA State Sheriffs Assn.
 - Legislator of Year - Small Business Roundtable
 - Legislator of Year - UC Alumni Assn.
 - Gold Award - California Teachers Assn.
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Protecting Social Security and Improving Access to Healthcare
 - Improving Air Quality and Transportation in the S.J. Valley
 - Bringing New Industry and Job Opportunities to the Central Valley
  
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- Sheriff Les Weidman, Stanislaus County
 - Sheriff Gary Carlson, Merced County
 - Supervisor Victor Mow, San Joaquin County
  
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- Military Involvement in Iraq
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 - Veterans
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This is a speech Assemblyman Cardoza delivered at a cadidates' forum hosted by the American Legion Post 74 (Modesto) on October 8, 2002
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