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CORONA, Calif.— Anuj Dixit, a Democratic attorney and U.S. Air Force veteran, has officially announced his candidacy for California’s 41st Congressional District. Challenging Republican incumbent Ken Calvert, Dixit aims to represent the Inland Empire by focusing on economic justice, voting rights, and restoring faith in democratic institutions.
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Announcement Date: May 22, 2025
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District: California’s 41st Congressional District, encompassing parts of Riverside County
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Background: Son of Indian immigrants, raised on March Air Force Base; graduate of UCLA and Columbia Law School
Dixit’s campaign emphasizes revitalizing the middle class, curbing corporate influence in politics, and ensuring fair elections. His personal experiences, including the loss of family members in the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing and growing up during the post-9/11 era, have shaped his commitment to public service and civil liberties.
Professionally, Dixit has clerked for a federal judge, worked on high-profile voting rights cases, and currently helps manage his family’s community health clinic serving low-income patients in the Inland Empire. He believes these experiences provide him with unique insights into the challenges faced by Southern California families.
The 41st District is considered a competitive seat, with recent redistricting and demographic shifts narrowing the partisan gap. Dixit’s entry into the race aligns with the Democratic Party’s broader strategy to flip vulnerable House seats in the upcoming elections.
“Fair elections are how working people get a seat at the table,” Dixit stated. “I’ve spent my career fighting for that—and I’ll take that same fight to Congress.”
Do You Know? California’s 41st Congressional District, which includes cities like Corona and Palm Springs, has a Cook Partisan Voting Index of R+2, indicating a slight Republican lean but potential competitiveness in elections.
Key Terms:
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Cook Partisan Voting Index (PVI): A measurement that indicates how strongly a U.S. congressional district or state leans toward the Democratic or Republican Party compared to the nation as a whole.
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Corporate PAC Contributions: Political donations made by Political Action Committees (PACs) associated with corporations, often scrutinized for their influence on political decisions.
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Redistricting: The process of drawing electoral district boundaries, which can significantly impact political representation and election outcomes.