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Andrei Cherny

DEMOCRAT

Andrei Cherny is running for Arizona US Representative, District 1, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Andrei earned his bachelor's degree from Harvard University and his law degree from the University of California at Berkeley. Andrei and his wife Stephanie have raised their 2 children in Phoenix, Arizona.

Professional background

Andrei has worked as the CEO of Aspiration. He is a former chair of the Arizona Democratic Party, U.S. Navy Reserve Intelligence Officer, and Arizona assistant attorney general. He has worked as an aide in the White House under former Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, and was involved in the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau alongside Senator Elizabeth Warren.

Political background

Andrei Cherny ran for the U.S. representative for Arizona's District 9 in 2012, but did not win.

Economy

Supports raising taxes on billionaires, cutting taxes for the middle class, and will "stand up to big corporations that abuse their power."

Supports strong consumer protections, having worked with Elizabeth Warren to establish the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which has provided over $17.5 billion in relief for American consumers.

Believes raising the minimum wage to $25 an hour benefits both employees and the company.

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Healthcare

Supports health care reform to lower costs, combat insurance abuses, and cap out-of-pocket expenses for seniors and plans to pass a public option for affordable, high-quality health insurance for all Arizonans.

Supports ensuring access to reproductive health services for all employees, regardless of location.

Supports expanding Medicare, negotiating lower prescription prices, and covering hearing, dental, and vision care for seniors.

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Voting & Elections

Believes in restoring and expanding voting rights laws.

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Public Safety

Believes it is crucial to end the "growing epidemic of gun violence in America and hold the NRA accountable."

Supports reinstating the bipartisan Congressional Assault Weapons Ban and banning bump stocks.

Supports passing and implementing Red Flag laws and creating a Federal Extreme Risk law system.

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Education

Supports investing in public schools and skills training while opposing "misguided, unaccountable voucher programs."

Plans to make post-high school education affordable, including four-year colleges, community colleges, and apprenticeships.

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Foreign Policy and Immigration

Believes in securing the border, stopping fentanyl smuggling, and reforming asylum policy to end "catch and release."

Believes immigration is a strength and supports welcoming legal immigrants while restoring border law.

Plans to address increased immigration through an increase in Border Patrol agents, inspection equipment, and immigration judges.

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Energy & the Environment

Supports redirecting funds from oil and gas to reforestation, planting over 100 million trees globally.

Supports leveraging Arizona's talent, technology, and terrain for solar, wind, and electric battery industries.

Supports an "all of the above" approach to solving Arizona's water crisis and prioritizes urgent investments in research and development over partisan politics.

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Endorsements

The candidate's website says, "PHOENIX – The largest veterans group in America, VoteVets PAC, joined Serve America, New Politics, and Taking the Hill PAC in endorsing Andrei Cherny in his campaign for Arizona’s first Congressional District."

Endorsed by former President Bill Clinton.

Endorsed by Mayor of Phoenix Kate Gallego.

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