Currently holds the office of California State Assembly - District 35 until December 7, 2026.
Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - California 22nd Congressional District in 2026 California Primary Election.
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Get StartedDr. Bains will fight to protect the jobs we have and create high-quality jobs right here at home by investing in agriculture, and infrastructure — projects that put people to work today while building the foundation for long-term economic growth. Learn more
Dr. Bains will fight to lower the price of essentials — from gas, rent, and utilities to groceries, childcare, and health care — and to make sure paychecks stretch further. Learn more
She supports commonsense policies to curb inflation and eliminate reckless tariffs that hurt Valley farmers and raise prices on working families. Learn more
She’ll take on special interests and the drug companies to lower the cost of prescription medications, so no patient has to choose between paying for their medicine or their mortgage. Learn more
In Congress, she’ll fight to protect Medicare and Medicaid from devastating cuts, expand access to quality, affordable health care, and ensure seniors, working families, and rural Californians can count on the care they deserve. Learn more
And she’ll champion public investment in rural and underserved areas — from roads and water systems to broadband — to attract new industries and good-paying union jobs for the next generation. Learn more
She supports passing the PRO Act to strengthen workers’ rights and ensure every worker has a voice on the job. Learn more
Dr. Bains will push for a just transition that protects energy workers as our economy adapts to clean energy, so no worker is left behind. Learn more
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