Honest Leadership
Running because she sees real gaps in progress for neglected parts of the district — and believes calling it out is the job of a representative.
Deborah Calhoun - Rhodes
Experienced
An entrepreneur and former elected mayor who believes the 52nd District deserves bold, experienced, and accountable representation
Leadership
Proven track record of leadership in Local, Regional, State, and Federal
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Issue Priorities
Meet Deborah
Born and raised in San Diego, Rhodes isn’t visiting the 52nd District – she lives its challenges and opportunities alongside the people she hopes to represent. Rhodes draws on her record as a mayor to shape her approach to fiscal responsibility, public safety, and practical governance that actually delivers for residents. As someone who built businesses from the ground up, Rhodes understands what families and small business owners need to thrive — and what bureaucracy gets in their way.
6 Commitments to 52nd Dustrict
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Economic Relief & Affordability
- Tackle rising costs of fuel, groceries & essentials
- Federal grants & waivers to cut cost-driving
- Emergency budget allocations for the district
02
Housing & Infrasturcture
- Expand investment in affordable housing
- Raise FHA & VA loan limits for high-cost areas
- Transit funding and EV charging networks
03
Healthcare Access
- Healthcare affordability as a top-three priority
- Protect safety nets for lower-income households
- Expand access for vulnerable populations
04
Immigration & The Border
- Fair and humane immigration reform
- Strengthen border security with human dignity
- Reduce fear for immigrant families in the district
05
Climmate & Clean Energy
- Federal funding for wildfire mitigation programs
- Coastal conservation and resilience investment
- Clean energy jobs and stricter emission standards
06
Governance & Ethics
- Ban congressional stock trading by lawmakers & families
- Establish an independent external
- Ethics Committee Greater transparency in campaign finance
POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
People-first means you come to Washington to serve — not to be served.
Security With Dignity
Believes a secure border and humane treatment of immigrants are not in conflict — both must be upheld, especially for families in CA-52.
Long-Term Resilience
From wildfire preparedness to sustainable housing, she focuses on durable community strength — not short-term political wins.
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Deborah Calhoun Rhodes
Democrat · California’s 52nd Congressional District · 2026
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