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Sam Liccardo OppScore Rating: -1.35

Sam Liccardo (Democrat, California district 16), U.S. House, holds an OppScore of -1.35. OppScore scores politicians from -5.00 to +5.00 against a stated values framework, including a fixed life-at-conception position applied equally to every party.

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Sam Liccardo is the Democratic U.S. Representative for California's 16th district, covering Silicon Valley communities from San Jose to Half Moon Bay. A former two-term mayor of San Jose and criminal prosecutor, he centers his work on expanding housing supply, advancing technology and innovation policy, and strengthening climate resilience.

Sam Liccardo rating summary

Party: Democrat
Position: U.S. House
State: California
District: 16
OppScore: -1.35 on a -5.00 to +5.00 scale
Score basis: Record based, documented on 38 of 44 scored questions

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