Serge Fiankan

No Party Preference | California

Candidate Profile

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Serge Fiankan


Party

No Party Preference


Election Year

2026


Election

Primary


Race

Governor


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

San Francisco State University, San Francisco, BA, 1992-

WORK & MILITARY

Akwaba Real Estate & Funding, INC, Broker, 2008-2026

AFFILIATIONS

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Governor, 2026-2026

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Obama for America (2008)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Disagree

I’m pro-choice, that means trusting people to make their own healthcare decisions. But I also believe taxpayer dollars should be focused and transparent. Institutions like Planned Parenthood play a vital role in women’s health, and that mission should stay front and center. We can protect access, ask for accountability, and set clear standards, especially when it comes to minors. That’s not contradiction. It’s common sense.

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

I believe abortion decisions should be made by the patient, her family, and her doctor, not politicians. These are deeply personal, often complex situations. The people closest to them are best equipped to make the right call with medical guidance. We can trust individuals, protect access, and still expect thoughtful standards in care. That’s how you respect both freedom and responsibility.

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Neutral

I believe human life is valuable and deserves respect. At the same time, the reality of pregnancy and healthcare is complex. Protecting life also means protecting the people carrying it, their health, their futures, and their right to make deeply personal medical decisions. Legal protections should balance respect for life with the reality that decisions about pregnancy belong with the patient, their family, and their doctor, not the state. Respecting life and respecting choice aren’t opposites.

The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.

Neutral

I respect the value of human life, including embryos created through artificial methods. At the same time, we must balance that respect with the realities of medicine, family planning, and infertility treatments. Decisions about embryos are deeply personal, involving the patients, their families, and their doctors. Thoughtful policies should protect life where possible while honoring the people making these difficult choices, ensuring care remains compassionate, responsible, and human-centered.

The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

Neutral

I believe people’s health decisions belong to them, their families, and their doctors, not the federal government. Enforcing the Comstock Act would criminalize access to safe, legal medication and put vulnerable people at risk. Instead, we should focus on ensuring safe, regulated, and equitable healthcare while respecting personal choice. Protecting health and protecting freedom go hand in hand.


ECONOMY

What is your position on the minimum wage?

I believe everyone deserves a livable wage, enough to support themselves and their families with dignity.

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Agree

I believe free enterprise and the right to private property are essential for a strong economy. When people can own, create, and invest freely, innovation thrives, jobs are created, and communities prosper.

List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.

Top priorities to eliminate government waste: Regular audits for accountability Cut redundant programs Modernize systems digitally Fund results-driven programs Make spending transparent


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

To me, “separation of church and state” means government decisions should be based on law and the public good, not any single religion. It ensures everyone can practice their faith freely, or not at all, without political interference or favoritism.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Neutral

I believe in protecting both personal conscience and public access. Individuals and businesses should not be forced to act against deeply held moral or religious beliefs, but everyone should also have access to legal services through alternative providers. Balance and respect are key.


HEALTHCARE

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options.

The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.

Disagree

I believe people’s medical information is deeply personal and should be protected. While understanding healthcare costs is important, maintaining a government database of individuals’ illnesses risks privacy and trust. We can assess economic impact through anonymized, aggregated data without compromising personal health information.


NATIONAL SECURITY

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Disagree

I don’t see why the U.S. and China can’t find ways to cooperate in a multipolar world. While we should stay vigilant on security and economic issues, diplomacy and engagement can help manage competition without escalating conflict.

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

I believe the U.S. should treat every country with equal diplomacy. No single nation should dictate our foreign policy or lead us into endless conflicts. Our relationships should be guided by fairness, national interest, and a commitment to peace.


IMMIGRATION

I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.

Neutral

Sanctuary cities don’t solve the bigger problem. What we need is real immigration reform from Congress, laws that are fair, practical, and provide a clear path forward for undocumented individuals while keeping communities safe.


EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Agree

I believe education works best when decisions are made closer to home. Giving states and communities more control can tailor schools to local needs, encourage innovation, and make education more accountable, without heavy-handed federal mandates.

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Agree

I agree, American education should be funded and guided by U.S. priorities. Foreign funding can create conflicts of interest and influence curricula in ways that don’t reflect our values or the needs of our students.


VALUES

Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.

Agree

Yes, parents have the fundamental right and responsibility to guide their child’s health and education. Government should support families, not override them, ensuring decisions are made by those who know their children best.

Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.

Agree

Yes, I believe attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex can cause lasting harm and should be considered child abuse. Children need guidance, care, and protection, not interventions that carry lifelong consequences

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Neutral

I believe marriage is a sacred, God-ordained union between one man and one woman. While governments can recognize marriages legally, they should respect this traditional definition rather than trying to redefine it.

I support the expansion of gambling in my state.

Neutral

While gambling can create jobs and generate tax revenue, whether those benefits outweigh the social and financial costs is debated. Many studies show the economic gains often shift money from other sectors rather than create truly new growth, making the net impact unclear.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I draw my strength from my faith in God, guided by the teachings of Simon Kimbangu. My family and a commitment to humanity push me to leave the world better than I found it , reminding me that leadership is about service, not self. The person I strive to become is my own hero: better than yesterday, aiming higher tomorrow. That pursuit of growth, grounded in purpose and humility, defines me.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

No, I believe voting should require a photo ID. Just like you can’t ship a package or access certain services without verification, showing ID ensures every vote is secure and legitimate.


EQUALITY

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Disagree

I believe in one race: the human race. Reparations based on race aren’t the answer, most Californians today didn’t participate in slavery, and the state’s history is complex. If there’s money to invest, it should go toward underserved communities, helping everyone have a fair shot.

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Agree

Yes, biological males should not participate in women’s sports or occupy women-only spaces like bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, shelters, or prisons. Protecting women’s safety, fairness, and privacy is essential.


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Neutral

I believe solutions should balance environmental progress with economic reality. We should move toward greener energy and sustainability in ways that protect working families, prioritizing common sense over ideology.

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

I think the verdict isn’t out yet on the single most reliable energy source. We should stay open-minded and invest in new technologies to meet tomorrow’s growing electricity demands, balancing innovation, reliability, and affordability.


ABOUT YOU

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Moderate

When I look at my views across economics, society, foreign policy, and religious liberty, common sense is where I stand. I focus on practical solutions that balance values, responsibility, and real-world results.

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No, I have never been penalized for sexual misconduct in any civil or criminal court. I stay away from trouble and conduct myself with integrity.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No, I have never been convicted of a felony.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?

The goal of the criminal justice system should be fairness, accountability, and true justice, not profit. We need reforms: ending the for-profit model, addressing coercive plea bargains that pressure innocent people, and tackling the many other systemic issues that undermine trust and fairness.

Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

Agree

Yes, the government has a responsibility to protect children from online sexual exploitation. We need tougher laws and stronger penalties to keep kids safe in the digital world.

Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.

Agree

Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated into the U.S. legal system. Unless the Constitution is changed, our laws will remain grounded in American principles and protections.


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

To protect public safety, I support responsible gun policies: targeted background checks, voluntary safety training, and community programs to reduce accidents and violence, all while respecting lawful ownership and privacy.

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