After three attempts I received an email from Josh Harder.
Here is what he wrote:
Dear Leslie,
Thank you for reaching out to express your views on abortion. I appreciate hearing from you on this important issue.
The traditions of faith and service run deep in my family. My parents met on a church volunteer trip, and I was raised in the evangelical faith. Every Sunday my parents, my brother, and I learned the values of compassion, community, and family – they’re what brought me into public service, and as your Representative, I intend to uphold those values.
Often, sensitive discussions can turn to doubting people’s moral beliefs and motivations – I want you to know that even though we may disagree on this issue, I understand your perspective. I hear you. I will also add that I believe there is much common ground between us.
I absolutely agree we need to see the number of unplanned pregnancies go down, and I support stronger investments in public health and family planning services to help make that a reality. I also am a strong supporter of adoption – I was heartened when the adoption credit, which helps young families adopt children, was reaffirmed as part of our tax code, and I will work to defend it in the future.
Faith is at the core of who we are in the Central Valley, and I appreciate you sharing your views with me.
Thank you again for contacting me. I appreciate hearing from you, and I hope you’ll continue to keep letting me know what matters to you. For more information on this or other issues affecting the Central Valley, please visit my website at harder.house.gov, follow us on Facebook (/RepJoshHarder) and Twitter (
@RepJoshHarder), and sign up for our newsletter at harder.house.gov/contact/newsletter.
Sincerely,
Josh Harder
Member of Congress
Hello, is the CA chapter operational? If so where in CA? Where can I find contact info for the chapter? I am new and interested in learning more about the party, specifically in CA. I live in the East Bay around the city of Hayward.