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LWV League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Orange, Riverside County, CA November 2, 2004 Election
Smart Voter Kevin Akin

Candidate for
United States Representative; District 44

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Biographical Highlights
  • Party: Peace and Freedom
  • Occupation: Supervising Stationary Engineer
  • Lifelong resident of the district, father of 4, married for 31 years to Margie Akin.
  • State Chair (2004-2006) of the Peace and Freedom Party.
  • Life-long activist for peace and human rights.
  • Active union member since age of 18 (Carpenters, Steelworkers, SEIU).
  • Have written two published books on local history, and many articles on history and politics.
  • Active in the community as a volunteer for various charitable organizations.
Top Priorities if Elected
  • We need full employment, decent wages, and a sharply increased minimum wage.
  • Bring our troops home from Iraq now. No more senseless killing in a war based on lies.
  • Tax the incomes and assets of the rich to meet human needs. Stop "corporate welfare."
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Questions on Issues

All candidates for this office were asked questions on the issues.
Read the answers from Kevin Akin
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Key Endorsements
  • Southern California Americans for Democratic Action.
  • CongressforPeace.com
  • (Many local activists and community volunteers)
Position Papers
Free Public Education - Up To University Level
California once had free education through university level, and we can have it again. So can the country.
We Need Real Democracy in Our Republic!
Winner-take-all elections dominated by monied interests keep most Americans from real representation in Congress.
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.kevinakinforcongress.com
E-mail: kevinakin1950@hotmail.com

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