Andreas Borgeas

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After incumbent Congressman Devin Nunes announced that he would resign from California's 8th congressional district to become CEO of the Trump Media & Technology Group, Borgeas formed an exploratory committee to consider a campaign for the seat. [11] [12]

On January 6, 2022, Borgeas announced that he was suspending his campaign for the United States House of Representatives.

Political positions

Bipartisanship

Borgeas has been lauded for his bipartisan leadership when it comes to addressing regional issues on numerous occasions. The Fresno Bee has acknowledged Borgeas' objective and deft handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. [13] Borgeas also successfully spearheaded, with his Democratic colleague, Anna Caballero, a bipartisan effort to deliver $2.6 billion to small businesses impacted by COVID-19. [14]

Borgeas has been praised by The Modesto Bee, [15] The Fresno Bee, [16] and The Sacramento Bee [17] for being one of the few Republicans to condemn the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol. The Sacramento Bee noted: "...state Sen. Andreas Borgeas, R-Fresno, who is apparently the only one of California’s nine Republican state senators willing to directly say the truth." [17]

CEQA reform

Borgeas has been a staunch advocate for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) reform. In an op-ed Borgeas stated "...CEQA has morphed into a legal weapon for lawyers and activist groups to stall essential projects..." [18] and narrowly passed Senate Bill 659 through the Senate Judiciary Committee. [19]

Assembly Bill 5

Borgeas has been an opponent of California Assembly Bill 5, passed by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez in 2019. In a tweet, Borgeas claimed AB 5 "...limit[s] an individual's ability for flexible employment and destroys entire industries across California. Independent contractors and small businesses are the backbone of a thriving California economy." [20] He organized a town hall at Clovis Community College to discuss the bill's impact on freelancers and independent contractors. [21]

Water

Borgeas has advocated for state and federal support to improve the Friant-Kern Canal, which is critical for water delivery to the agricultural industry in the San Joaquin Valley. Senate Bill 559 introduced by state Senator Melissa Hurtado would have allocated $400 million in state funding to make necessary repairs to the canal as a result of subsidence from groundwater overdraft. [22]

Borgeas has also vocalized support for the federal government's plan to increase water deliveries to California farmers. During then-President Donald Trump's visit to the San Joaquin Valley in February 2020, Borgeas stated,"The ball is now in Governor Newsom's court to provide clean, reliable and ample water supplies to Valley farmers and communities. The state must ensure that infrastructure and storage are a top priority. It's simple: no water, no farms, and no food." [23]

Taxes and the economy

Borgeas has received high marks from the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association [24] and the California Chamber of Commerce. [25]

Personal life

Borgeas and his wife, Anna, have two sons. Borgeas and his family live in Fresno, California. [3] [8] Borgeas has said growing up in Phoenix, Arizona helped shape his political views at an early age. [26] Borgeas is known to be heavily involved in Fresno's Greek and Armenian communities. He is also known for his involvement with the Fresno Greek Fest [27] and as an advocate for the recognition of the Armenian genocide. [28]

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  9. ↑ "Andreas Borgeas will not seek re-election to state senate". January 11, 2022.
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Andreas Borgeas
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Member of the California State Senate
from the 8th district
In office
December 3, 2018 –December 5, 2022