CA-20 primary: first place
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JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleMeteorologist
PartyIndependent
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundMeteorologist
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EducationCalifornia State University, Fresno — B.A. (1976)
Notable personal detailsBen Dewell is a No Party Preference candidate for the U.S. House in California’s 20th Congressional District in the June 2, 2026 primary election. He has worked as a meteorologist and as a software/programming professional, including serving as Chief Meteorologist at WEATHERx (1987–1992) and Chief Programmer at Sferics (1992–1996). Dewell earned a B.A. from California State University, Fresno (1976) and an M.S. from the University of California, Davis (1986).
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports simplifying income tax filing for low- and middle-income earners and calls for corporations to be required to pay taxes comparable to individuals; advocates that the very wealthy should "pay their fair share" and endorses redistribution to reduce extreme economic inequality.
Healthcare
Supports protecting Medicare and Social Security for seniors and endorses public-health harm-reduction measures (e.g., Narcan distribution). Positions emphasize government role in preserving seniors’ benefits and expanding public-health supports.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate emphasizes stronger border security, supports stricter enforcement against asylum seekers (including requiring reporting by non-adjudicated asylum seekers with permanent deportation for noncompliance), and favors denying state/federal funds to jurisdictions that do not comply with immigration laws.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports a woman’s right to choose and frames abortion as a women’s health issue; favors keeping abortion legal through viability to ensure safety for the mother and opposes allowing political decisions to restrict access.
Climate & Energy
The candidate accepts that climate change is caused by humans and advocates a transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy (solar and wind) as California faces warming and water challenges. The campaign platform criticizes the oil industry’s influence and supports concerted action and investment in non-fossil energy solutions.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports gun registration and background checks, and holds parents legally accountable when minors perpetrate gun violence. Supports funding law enforcement and opposes defunding the police while endorsing alternative responses (harm-reduction specialists, mental-health responders) for some incidents.
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