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U.S. Representative, 2nd Congressional District
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Jessica Arriaga

Candidate for U.S. Representative, 2nd Congressional District

Republican

Background

Occupation
Surgical technologist and businesswoman
Lives in
Philadelphia (North Philadelphia)
Campaign website
jessforcongress.com

A surgical technologist born and raised in North Philadelphia who says she has worked more than 20 years in operating rooms. She lists herself as ward leader for Philadelphia Wards 37 and 43.

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Photo: Campaign photo — Jessica Arriaga for Congress (jessforcongress.com)

Documented positions

Public safety

  • Wants federal help for police to target repeat violent offenders, plus mental health and addiction services.

    Results for Philadelphia | Jessica Arriaga for Congress

    Campaign website · Jessica Arriaga for Congress · Public Safety That Works · jessforcongress.com

    “push for federal resources that help local law enforcement target repeat violent offenders, and expand community-based prevention programs … She supports funding for mental health and addiction services alongside policing”
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Education

  • Names school choice as a top priority and backs federal support for career and technical education.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania US Representative District 2

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “i think about our children especially education and school choice”
    Results for Philadelphia | Jessica Arriaga for Congress

    Campaign website · Jessica Arriaga for Congress · Education That Leads to Real Jobs · jessforcongress.com

    “Jessica will fight for federal support for career and technical education, workforce training, and school safety.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports lowering taxes on working families, cutting federal rules on small businesses and job training.

    Results for Philadelphia | Jessica Arriaga for Congress

    Campaign website · Jessica Arriaga for Congress · Lower Costs, More Opportunity · jessforcongress.com

    “reduce the tax burden on working families, cut unnecessary federal regulations that hurt small businesses, and expand job training programs”
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Health & human services

  • Calls for fully funding Medicaid, capping prescription drug prices and expanding preventive care.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania US Representative District 2

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “fully fund and protect medicaid for those who needed most, cap skyrocketing, prescription drug prices, expand preventative care”
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  • Supports expanding access to childcare and help for working parents.

    Results for Philadelphia | Jessica Arriaga for Congress

    Campaign website · Jessica Arriaga for Congress · Strong Families, Strong Communities · jessforcongress.com

    “Jessica will advocate for policies that expand access to childcare, support working parents”
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Government & transparency

  • Calls for strong congressional oversight of federal spending and transparency in aid to Philadelphia.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania US Representative District 2

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “My solution is simple: Strong oversight responsible spending and real accountability.”
    Results for Philadelphia | Jessica Arriaga for Congress

    Campaign website · Jessica Arriaga for Congress · Accountability You Can See · jessforcongress.com

    “push for transparency in how federal resources are allocated to cities like Philadelphia”
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  • Says the U.S. should stand with allies and lead with diplomacy, without rushing into unnecessary conflict.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania US Representative District 2

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “We must stand strong with our allies lead, with diplomacy, and protect American interests without rushing into unnecessary conflict.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Jessica Arriaga on them.

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
  • HousingNo documented position found.

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