- Party: Democratic
 - Occupation: Member, United States House of Representatives
 - Party: Democrat
 - California State Assembly, 1994-2000
 - Executive Director, Aaron Price Fellows Program, 1990-1994
 - San Diego School Board, 1983-1992
 - League of Women Voters, President, 1977
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Education - Improving our education system for all children
 - Healthcare - Expanding access to high quality, affordable healthcare
 - Economic Growth - Helping small businesses, increasing corporate accountability, and protecting workers' pensions
  
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- AFSCME, PORAC, and the American Federation of Teachers
 - NARAL, Planned Parenthood, and the Human Rights Campaign
 - Sierra Club and the California League of Conservation Voters
  
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