- Party: Democratic
 - Occupation: Medical Researcher
 - BS and MS in Microbiology, San Diego State University
 - Medicat Research Associate, University of California San Diego School of Medicine
 - Proud father of 4 sons and 5 grandchildren
 - Medical Research Scientist, City of Hope National Medical Center
 - PhD in Immunogenetics, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Promote comprehensive universal healthcare and vote to return the California Universal Healthcare Act, SB 840, to the Governor for  implementation.
 - An unwavering commitment to provide adequate and stable funding of education that supports teachers and promotes student success.
 - Promote and support research to promote the development of clean renewable energy sources and alternatives to the internal combustion engine.
  
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The League of Women Voters of California asked questions on the issues of all candidates for this office.
 Read the answers from Joseph M. "Joe" Lyons
 
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- California Democratic Party and California Democratic Council
 - Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino County Central Committees
 - State Senator Sheila Kuehl, author of California Universal Healthcare Act
  
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