Voter Guide

Party: RepublicanOccupation: 45th President of the United StatesRelevant Experience: Founder/Chair/President/Chief Executive Officer, The Trump Organization, 1975-2017Chair, Trump Hotels, and Casino Resorts, IncorporatedPersonal Information:Born: June 14, 1946 – Queens, New YorkAge: 74 Wife: Melania 5 children: Donald Jr., Eric, Ivanka, Tiffany, and Barron & 10 grandchildrenHome City: Palm Beach, FloridaWebsite: donaldjtrump.com In 2016, Trump defeated Democrat

Party:DemocratOccupation:Democratic Presidential CandidateRelevant Experience:Vice President, United States of America, 2008-2017Senator, United States Senate, 1972-2008Former Attorney/Public Defender, 1969-1972Personal Information:Born: November 20, 1942 – Scranton, PAAge: 77Wife: Jill3 Children: Beau (deceased), Hunter, Naomi (deceased), 5 grandchildrenCity of residence: Wilmington, DEWebsite: joebiden.com Joe Biden was vice president under President Barack Obama. Biden won 2,687 delegates in the Democratic primary,

Party:DemocratOccupation: U.S. Representative from California’s 36th Congressional DistrictRelevant Experience:Member, Energy and CommerceExpedition Physician, TCS Expeditions, 2007-presentFormer Emergency Room Physician, Eisenhower Medical CenterPersonal Information:Born: August 25, 1972 – Zacatecas, MexicoAge: 48Wife: Monica2 children: Sky, SageHome City: Palm DesertWebsite: drraulruiz.comSocial Media:FacebookTwitterInstagramYoutube Ruiz was an emergency room doctor at Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage until he was elected to the U.S. House

Party:RepublicanOccupation:Entrepreneur, Author, HostRelevant Experience:Founder/Chief Executive Officer, Restoring America Now, Incorporated, 2019-presentCandidate, United States Senate, California, 2018Co-Founder/Executive Board Member, Coachella Valley Republican Hispanic Assembly (CVRHA), 2018-presentPersonal Information:Cruz is the widow of internationally renowned engineer, Dr. Rene Cruz,Cruz wrote a book on politics and has hosted several different talks showsHome City: Palm SpringsWebsite:erincruz.orgSocial Media:FacebookTwitterInstagramYoutube On her campaign website,

Party:DemocratOccupation:Small Business Owner & Healthcare ProfessionalRelevant Experience:Co-Founder/Leader, Hang Out Do Good (HODG), 2017-presentExecutive, Marketing and Communications, AbelsonTaylor, 2006-2018Principal, Biotech Strategies, 2001-2006Director of Marketing, Amgen, 1992-1999Personal Information:Born in PennsylvaniaHusband: David; 2 ChildrenBS, Industrial Engineering, Lehigh UniversityMBA, University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA)Home City: Mammoth LakesWebsite:chrisbubser.comSocial Media:FacebookTwitterInstagramYoutube Position of Key Topics (From Campaign Site Supports expanding

Party:RepublicanOccupation:State Assemblymember – 33rd DistrictRelevant Experience:Assembly Member, California State Assembly, District 33, 2014-presentFormer Mayor, City of Big Bear LakeFounder/President, FarSight Studios, 1990-presentPersonal Information:August 18, 1970Age: 50Wife: Heather2 Children: Hale, TroyBS, Engineering and Applied Science, California Institute of TechnologyMaster’s, Artificial Intelligence, University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA)Big Bear Lake, CAWebsite:electjay.comSocial Media:FacebookTwitterInstagramYoutube Position of Key Topics

Party:No Party PreferenceOn ballot as Independent Occupation:Assembly Member, California State Assembly, District 42Relevant Experience:Minority leader, California State Assembly, 2015-2017Mayor, Yucca Valley, 2002-2011Small Business OwnerPersonal Information:Born: April 23, 1977 – Yucca Valley, CAAge: 43Bachelor’s, Government, Liberty UniversityWife: ShanonHome City: Rancho MirageWebsite:chadmayes.comSocial Media:FacebookTwitter Mayes is a former Republican leader of the state assembly. In December 2019, he

Party:RepublicanOccupation:Mayor of San JacintoRelevant Experience:Council Member, City of San Jacinto, 2010-presentPrincipal, SoCal Propane Limited Liability Company, 2013-presentAvionics Electronics Petty Officer 2nd Class, United States Navy, 1995-1999Personal Information:Born: Inland EmpireBA, Finance, California State University, San Bernardino, 2006-2008Certified, Certified Investment Management Analyst, Wharton School, University of PennsylvaniaWife: Amanda3 Children: Emily, Grace, AndrewHome City: San JacintoWebsite:kotyukforassembly.comSocial Media:Facebook Kotyuk

Party:DemocratOccupation:Assembly Member, California State Assembly, District 56Relevant Experience:Mayor, City of Coachella, 2006-2014Chair, Water, Parks and Wildlife CommitteeServes on the Assembly Committees on Appropriations, Communications and Conveyance, Governmental Organization and Utilities and Energy.Personal Information:Born: February 4, 1977 – Coachella Valley, CAAge: 43Master’s, Sol Price School of Public Policy, Planning and Development, University of Southern California, 2010Graduated, Senior

Party:RepublicanOccupation:Former Child Development TeacherRelevant Experience:Formerly a preschool teacher at private schools and substitute for her local districtWriter, La Prensa Hispana Bilingual NewspaperExecutive Director, Alliance To Protect Children, presentPersonal Information:Age: 44 – Mexicali, BC, MexicoLived in Indio since 1988Naturalized U.S. CitizenMarried with 5 childrenWebsite:americaforassembly.comSocial Media:FacebookTwitter Figueroa has worked as a child development teacher and child pastor.

Occupation:Cathedral City Councilmember, District 1Relevant Experience:Retired Elementary School Principal (Worked at DSUSD & CVUSD)Owned and operated a real estate company and interior design businessBoard member for the Cathedral City Senior Center & OSHER Lifelong Learning InstitutePersonal Information:Lived in the Coachella Valley for over 40 years Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University, NorthridgeMaster of Arts degree

Occupation:Chair of Cathedral City Public Arts CommissionRelevant Experience:Volunteer for several city events Former Theatre Arts Teacher at Emerson CollegePersonal Information:Member of the community since 2008Married to former Cathedral City Councilmember Shelley KaplanWebsite:alan4cathedralcity.com According to his campaign website, Carvalho was actively involved in the advancement of Cathedral City’s arts and entertainment district with his support of

Occupation:Business OwnerRelevant Experience:Over 30 years of experience as a business ownerCurrently serves on Cathedral City’s Homeless and Cannabis task & Public Arts CommissionFormerly served on the Board of Directors for the American Civil Liberties UnionPersonal Information:Age: 59Cathedral City resident since 2015Husband: Bob Two childrenHolds Fundraisers for Cathedral City Boys and Girls Club, Cathedral City Senior

Occupation:Business Owner & Personal TrainerRelevant Experience:Owns Premier Fitness in Cathedral CityServes on Cathedral City’s Historic Preservation CommitteePersonal Information:Age: 38Cathedral City resident for 31 yearsMarried with three childrenHolds Fundraisers for Cathedral City Boys and Girls Club, Cathedral City Senior Center, and Desert Aids Project. Corrales owns a personal training business in the city. He has been

Occupation:Mayor of Coachella Relevant Experience:Coachella City Councilmember for 14 yearsChief Of Staff for Riverside County 4th District-Supervisor V. Manuel Perez since 2017Legislative assistant for former Riverside County 5th District-Supervisor Marion Ashey Personal Information:Age: 37Grew up in CoachellaMaster of Public Administration – MPAField Of StudyGovernance, University of Southern California, 2013Double Major: B.A. Political Science, English, University

Occupation:Policy advocate and community organizerRelevant Experience:Policy advocate and community organizer in the Eastern Coachella Valley with “Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability.”Student Body President at UC San Diego Personal Information:Age: 24Grew up in CoachellaBachelor’s in Urban Studies and Planning at UC San DiegoWebsitewww.leslyforcoachellamayor.comSocial MediaFacebookTwitterInstagram Figueroa is running for mayor of the city of Coachella. She

Occupation:Coachella CouncilmemberRelevant Experience:Appointed to the position in 2015, re-elected twiceFormer sociology teacher at Coachella Valley High SchoolPreviously appointed to the Coachella city council (2015-2016)Officially elected to the position in Nov. 2016 Personal Information:VeteranFormer FarmerSocial MediaFacebook Bautista is seeking re-election following a four-year term. There are a total of four candidates in this race but Coachella

Occupation:Mayor Pro-Tem for the City of CoachellaRelevant Experience:Elected to the Coachella City Council in 2008 at the age of 24Governmental Affairs Specialist for NameImperial Irrigation District since Nov 2016Degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of California, Riverside (2006) Personal Information:Age 37Married with two kidsSocial MediaFacebook Martinez is seeking his fourth term in

Occupation:TeacherRelevant Experience:Teacher for the Coachella Valley Unified School DistrictChairwoman for Coachella’s Planning Commission, Public Arts Commission & Library CommitteePresident- Board of Directors of Friends of the Coachella Library Personal Information:Raised in CoachellaWorked in retail as a young, single momAttended Peter Pendleton elementary school, Bobby Duke middle school, and Coachella Valley High SchoolBachelor’s in Economics from Strayer

Occupation:TeacherRelevant Experience:Trustee for Coachella Valley Unified School District (2017-2020)Director of community outreach for the California Alliance for Renewable Energy SolutionsServes on the Board of Directors for Borrego Health Clinic, Dr. Carreon Scholarship Foundation, and Pueblo Unido CDC Personal Information:Coachella Valley nativeAge: 26Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Labor Studies