Myths vs. Facts

There's a lot of claims being made about Chris Duncan. You deserve the facts.

Laurie Davies has nothing positive to say about her record - she’s missed 907+ votes in the State Assembly – so she’s lying about Chris Duncan to hide her no-show record and extreme MAGA agenda. Here are some actual facts about Chris Duncan. 

FACT: Chris Duncan is a staunch defender of Medicare. Both of Chris’s parents rely on Medicare, and Chris knows how essential Medicare and Medicaid are for the people who rely on them. As an Assemblymember, Chris will have no authority to vote on changes to Medicare, which is a federal program. Laurie Davies is lying about Chris because she thinks she can fool seniors. 

FACT: As a homeowner, Chris Duncan fully supports Prop 13 and wants to make housing more affordable, not increase housing costs. As Mayor and City Councilmember, Chris Duncan has never voted for a tax increase. In fact, he cut fees for small businesses and allowed an existing tax to expire, which lowered property taxes for his constituents compared to when he took office. Chris Duncan will protect Prop 13 in the State Assembly. Laurie Davies has nothing to run on, so she’s lying about Chris.

FACT: Chris Duncan never doubled his pay. In fact, Chris doesn’t even earn a salary as a City Councilmember. The City of San Clemente gives councilmembers a $400/month stipend, making them the lowest paid city councilmembers in all of Orange County or San Diego County. The stipend is only intended to cover the costs of serving on the council, such as mileage costs. Laurie Davies earns significantly more as a State Assemblywoman at $128,000 per year plus a per diem of $211 every day she works (although she skips work a lot). 

FACT: Chris Duncan will increase police funding. Chris is more than a supporter of law enforcement - he was law enforcement for 15 years! Chris was a Senior Assistant Chief Counsel for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, where he worked to secure our border, protect taxpayers, and bring drug smugglers and human traffickers to justice. Chris Duncan earned a 97% percent conviction rate during his tenure as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, making him one of the most effective prosecutors in the Department of Justice. 

FACT: Chris Duncan is a common-sense, moderate Democrat who worked across the aisle in San Clemente to lower homelessness, reduce crime, and help struggling small businesses survive the pandemic. As Mayor, 100% of Chris Duncan’s policies earned bipartisan support. That’s exactly the kind of bipartisan leadership he’ll bring to Sacramento.