Candidate Report Cards
We graded Inland Region candidates’ positions on criminal justice reform, access to reentry services, affordable housing, and other critical issues.
Evaluation Criteria:
Support for Criminal Justice Reform: Does the candidate or proposition advance de-incarceration, rehabilitation, and re-entry policies?
Community Investment: Does it benefit vulnerable populations, including the unhoused and those impacted by the justice system?
Equity and Inclusivity: Does it promote diversity and inclusion for marginalized communities?
U.S. House of Representatives, California District 41
Will Rollins
Advocates for democracy reform, LGBTQ+ rights, climate action, and economic equity.
B+
Ken Calvert
Authored anti-immigrant E-Verify legislation, supports punitive immigration policies, opposes LGBTQ+ rights.
F
Riverside County Supervisor, District 1
Jose Medina
Strong focus on equity, public service, and advocacy for underserved communities.
A
Richard D. Roth
Has consistently abstained from votes that would prioritize justice for the most vulnerable. Lack of commitment to the overlooked.
C-
California State Assembly, District 58
Clarissa Cervantes
Focus on equity, housing rights, and community engagement.
A
Leticia Castillo
Focuses on public safety, lacks emphasis on equity or justice reform initiatives.
D
California State Assembly, District 60
Corey A. Jackson
Strong on youth advocacy and criminal justice reform; misstep with the California Black Caucus limits his grade.
B
Hector Diaz-Nava
Limited platform, focus on public safety and business development, lacks justice reform.
D
Rita Lamb
Long-standing service with limited engagement on justice reform.
B
Cathedral City Council
Mark Carnavale
Focus on infrastructure improvements, lacks social justice focus.
C+
Michael Contreras
Minimal public platform and limited progressive values.
C
Anthony Daddario
Primarily focused on traditional public safety measures, lacks emphasis on justice reform.
D
Corona City Council, District 2
Wendell Kelly
Commitment to civic engagement but lacks depth, write-in candidate
C-
Coachella City Council
Denise Delgado
Strong focus on community engagement and affordable housing initiatives.
A
Marcos Granados
Focus on green spaces, social programs, and health services.
B+
Kimberly Miranda
Advocates for local economic development and social equity.
B
Carole Kendrick
Minimal alignment with Starting Over Strong values.
B-
Hemet City Council, District 1
Norm Kyriss
Limited focus on progressive issues.
C-
Tom Lodge
Limited alignment with progressive policies.
C
Hemet City Council, District 3
Deborah Ann Jackson
Strong focus on youth and local businesses.
B+
Malcolm B. Lilienthal Jr.
Opposition to core SOS values based on conservative stances.
D
Krista Mason
Strong commitment to community engagement and local issues.
B
Hemet City Council, District 4
Joe Males
Strong community focus and engagement on local issues.
C+
Jurupa Valley City Council, District 2
Guillermo "Willy" Silva
Focus on equity, community-centered development, and justice-driven public safety initiatives.
A
Tyler L. Byrne
Emphasizes affordable housing, limited focus on justice reform.
B-
Emmanuel Suarez
Strong focus on law enforcement, punitive measures, no alignment with justice reform.
F
Lisa Lane
Prioritizes public safety and quality of life, lacks equity focus.
D
Jurupa Valley City Council, District 4
Anthony Kelly Jr.
Mixed record on warehouses, no awareness of community benefit process, lacks a strong platform.
C-
Veronica Sanchez
Focuses on broad community issues and youth investment but lacks detailed positions on housing equity and justice reform.
B-
Leslie Altamirano
Strong focus on community justice and restorative practices.
A
Lake Elsinore City Council, District 2
Steve Manos
Advocates for increased police presence, traditional public safety measures.
D
Marvin Andrade
Strong alignment with community needs, advocacy for equity, progressive initiatives.
A
Menifee Mayor
Dameon Greene Sr.
Emphasizes community engagement, but limited endorsements and unclear platform.
C+
Lesa Sobek
Endorsed by conservative officials, limited focus on community equity.
D
Ricky Estrada
Emphasizes traditional public safety, lacks progressive community engagement.
D
Menifee City Council, District 1
Bob Karwin
Endorsed by conservative figures, focus on public safety, no equity.
D
Mark Harkay
Traditional public safety measures without justice reform.
D
Menifee City Council, District 3
Gene Recor
Focus on public safety and development, no strong endorsements.
D
Dan Temple
Endorsed by conservative officials, focus on public safety.
D
Felix Montano
Limited information, focus on community engagement.
D
Norco City Council (At-Large)(Vote for up to 3)
Katherine Aleman
Focus on community engagement, equity, and progressive policies.
B+
Dillon Wemple
No clear platform on equity or progressive policies.
D
Robin "Mrs. G" Grundmeyer
Limited focus on justice reform or social equity, lacks alignment with SOS values.
D
Brent Sakamoto
Conservative platform, no strong alignment with community equity or justice reform.
D
Greg Bowen
Traditional public safety focus, lacks strong community equity or social justice focus.
D
Anyse Smith
Committed to affordable housing, mental health, and equitable services for all.
A
Stephen Nelson
Emphasizes police funding, neglects community-focused solutions and local priorities.
D
Palm Desert City Council, District 3
Gina Nestande
Prioritizes corporate development, misleading incumbency claims, lacks affordable housing support
F
Temecula City Council, District 1
George Rapciewicz Jr.
Limited public platform, focuses on traditional public safety.
D
Matt Rahn
Focus on public safety and economic growth, lacks emphasis on community equity or social justice reform.
D
Temecula City Council, District 2
Jessica Alexander
Conservative positions on public safety and family values, no emphasis on progressive policies.
D
Eric Faulkner
Focus on local community engagement, lacks a platform aligned with social justice reform or equity.
B-
Temecula City Council, District 4
James “Stew” Stewart
Involved in racist email controversy, lacks focus on equity and justice reform, problematic record.
F
Sue Evans
Strong focus on community engagement, equity, and progressive policies.