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You're getting this message because you’ve supported good causes and Democratic candidates. We need your support to continue fighting for our democracy. We love having you in our network, but if you only want our most important email updates, click here. If you'd like to unsubscribe, click here. John, I recently announced my campaign for Congress in California’s 3rd District -- one of the most competitive races in the country, and one that could decide control of the House. As a pediatrician, I’ve cared for thousands of children and their families. I’ve seen the relief of parents who know their kids are protected -- and the fear when preventable diseases spread. That’s why I dedicated my career to ensuring every child has access to lifesaving care. I co-founded a nonprofit that helped 65,000 children get health coverage. In the state legislature, we cut the number of uninsured Californians by more than half. Then came the Disneyland measles outbreak. Families were scared. Doctors were overwhelmed. Kids who should have been safe were put at risk. So I acted. I introduced legislation to ensure every child could safely attend school, but RFK Jr. and the anti-vaccine movement mobilized to stop us. They spread lies and threats, even targeting my family. But I refused to back down.
We stood with parents, doctors, and public health leaders -- and we won. Vaccination rates rose, schools stayed safe, and California hasn’t had a major measles outbreak since. Now those same lies are spreading across the country -- this time from inside the government itself. RFK Jr. is using his platform to put families at risk, while MAGA Republicans in Congress work to rip away health care from millions. I became a doctor to heal people. I served in office to protect them. And I’m running for Congress now because families deserve leaders guided by science, empathy, and courage -- not fear and misinformation.
Thank you, Dr. Richard Pan  |
