
Ferguson Porter
Democrat | California
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Ferguson Porter
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2026
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 48
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Bachelors Degree, 2001-2005
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus, volunteer/spouse of President, 2021-2025
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
ActBlue (2025)
Equality PAC (2025)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
ActBlue (2025)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Choose not to answer
Protection from whom?
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
When the woman has time to make her decision in the first 2 trimesters.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
Abortion is healthcare. Healthcare is a human right.
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.
Strongly Agree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Disagree
The US has monetary sovereignty and can never run out of money. Reducing the debt can only happen when more tax revenue is brought in.
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
1. Tax the Rich 2. Invest in more domestic service programs 3. Make sure the people in charge of government know what the fuck they are doing
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Choose not to answer
Sometimes there is not necessarily a universal answer. Sometimes it is a case by case basis.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Churches should no longer be tax exempt entities. Religion has no bearing on enforcing laws, especially when it comes to protecting marginalized American citizens.
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.
B
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Choose not to answer
I see the value in data collecting, but I do worry about how much of a surveillance state the US government could become.
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
B
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Neutral
Cyber security maybe. But the I don't see them as a military threat; they aren't going to be launching a war against us. In economic terms, they are at best a collaborator.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Important, yes. But we need to stop funding their genocide.
Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.
Neutral
Intelligence communities should always be vigilant and engaged, but I don't think this is as much a problem as it might have been a decade ago. At least for now...
IMMIGRATION
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those who want to be part of the American prosperity and contribute to our society.
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Disagree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Disagree
WTF is this question...
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Treat other human beings with respect and dignity.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Agree
I vote by mail in California. It's safe.
EQUALITY
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.
Choose not to answer
Trans people are not the reason working Americans can't afford homes or healthcare.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
The giant yellow ball in the sky. Also wind.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
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?
Liberal
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Background checks for criminals or violent behavior or mental wellness. Not allowing military grade weapons in the hands of civilians.
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