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Ethan Avila

Built by the People,
For the People

Ethan Avila grew up in a working-class family, learning firsthand the challenges everyday Americans face - from rising healthcare costs to lack of economic opportunity.

At the intersection of technology, creativity, and community, Ethan has spent his career building bridges between people and possibility. He's worked alongside union leaders, small business owners, educators, and veterans.

He believes the measure of a great nation isn't its wealth, but whether every person has a fair shot at a good life.


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The Issues That Matter Most

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Economy & Jobs

Bring back domestic manufacturing with tariffs and Buy American rules. Raise the federal minimum wage to $20/hour, increase taxes on corporations and the ultra-wealthy, and support small businesses.

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Healthcare for All

Medicare for All single-payer system. Aggressively reduce prescription drug costs, federally protect abortion access up to viability, and treat mental health as a public health emergency.

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Immigration

Deport criminals, create a pathway to legalization for others. Strengthen the border with physical barriers and technology, penalize employers hiring undocumented workers, and ban sanctuary cities.

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Education & Opportunity

Cancel all student debt and cap tuition increases. Strong support for school choice and vouchers, tie federal funding to performance outcomes, and expand special education funding.

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Climate & Clean Energy

Treat climate change as an existential crisis. All-of-the-above energy strategy including renewables, fossil fuels, and nuclear. Carbon tax with dividends returned to citizens.

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Criminal Justice & Safety

Combine strong policing with prevention programs. Police reform while maintaining funding, expand the death penalty for severe crimes, and legalize marijuana federally with record expungement.

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Foreign Policy & Defense

America First doctrine. Maintain the defense budget while eliminating waste, require allies to meet defense spending commitments, build coalitions to counter China, and significantly reduce foreign aid.

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Gun Rights

Absolute protection of the 2nd Amendment. Universal background checks including private sales, no new gun bans, strong support for red flag laws, and crack down on illegal gun trafficking.

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Social Issues & Civil Rights

Full LGBTQ+ equality protections under federal law. Oppose affirmative action in favor of merit-based systems, expand voting access, and absolute free speech protections.

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Government Reform

Modernize and streamline the federal government. Ban dark money in politics, enact congressional term limits of 12 years max, abolish the Electoral College, and end gerrymandering.

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Signature Positions

Universal healthcare, student debt cancellation, carbon tax with dividend, $20 minimum wage, no vaccine mandates, absolute free speech, strong gun rights with selective safeguards, and abolish the Electoral College.

"When we invest in people, we invest in the future of America. Every child, every family, every community deserves to thrive."
- Ethan Avila

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About Ethan Avila

Ethan Avila has spent his life at the intersection of technology, creativity, and community. Growing up in a working-class family, he learned firsthand the challenges that everyday Americans face — from the rising cost of healthcare to the lack of economic opportunity. These experiences didn’t just shape who he is; they became the driving force behind his vision for America.

A champion for the middle class, Ethan has worked alongside union leaders, small business owners, educators, and veterans to craft a platform that puts people first. He believes that when every American has the opportunity to thrive, our nation as a whole becomes stronger, more innovative, and more resilient.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Ethan’s top priority is rebuilding the middle class. That means creating good-paying jobs, lowering the cost of healthcare and housing, and investing in education and clean energy infrastructure that will power our economy for the next generation.

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  • Ethan believes healthcare is a right, not a privilege. He supports expanding Medicare coverage, capping prescription drug prices, and ensuring that no American has to choose between paying their bills and getting the medical care they need.

  • Ethan’s economic plan focuses on three pillars: creating 5 million new clean-energy jobs, cutting taxes for working families earning under $150,000 a year, and investing in domestic manufacturing to bring supply chains back to American soil.

  • Ethan’s Green New Deal for America includes rejoining international climate agreements, setting a net-zero emissions target by 2050, and investing $2 trillion in renewable energy and green infrastructure that will create jobs in every state.

  • Ethan believes every child deserves a world-class education regardless of zip code. His plan cancels student loan debt for borrowers earning under $125,000, makes community college free, and fully funds public schools by eliminating tax loopholes for the ultra-wealthy.

Meet the Candidate

Ethan Avila is a visionary leader committed to building a brighter future for all. With a background in technology, arts, and community advocacy, Ethan brings a unique perspective to public service—rooted in creativity, innovation, and a deep commitment to the people.

Our Platform

Driven by a commitment to every American, Ethan’s platform focuses on innovation, economic opportunity, healthcare access, and a cleaner environment for future generations.

What People Are Saying

“Ethan Avila genuinely understands the challenges facing everyday Americans. His vision for a stronger economy and better healthcare gives me real hope for our future.”

— Maria S., Teacher, Ohio

“Ethan’s innovative approach to job creation and digital economy is exactly what our country needs. He’s a leader who truly listens.”

— James T., Small Business Owner, Texas

“Ethan cares deeply about environmental protection and education reform. He’s the kind of principled, forward-thinking leader America needs right now.”

— Dr. Patricia W., Environmental Advocate, California
  • Worker-first economic policy; rebuild the middle class

    Populist framing: policies driven by the people, not elites

    Emphasis on merit, individual liberty, and national strength

    America First in foreign policy

    Balance of government action and personal responsibility

  • Bring back domestic manufacturing using tariffs and “Buy American” rules

    Raise federal minimum wage to $20/hour (indexed to inflation)

    Increase taxes on corporations and the ultra-wealthy

    Tiered corporate tax system (lower for small business, higher for large corporations)

    Strong tariffs to rebuild industry

    Support unions but reform them to reduce corruption/inefficiency

    Tax companies that replace workers with automation; fund UBI pilot

    Increase oversight/audit of the Federal Reserve

    Strong support for small businesses

    Aggressive policies to reduce income inequality

  • Medicare for All (single-payer universal system)

    Aggressive reduction of prescription drug costs

    Treat mental health as a public health emergency

    Expand addiction treatment + crack down on trafficking

    Federally protect abortion access up to viability

    Hybrid VA system (public + private care options)

    Address healthcare monopolies

    Create federal long-term care insurance program

    Vaccines encouraged but no mandates

    Major focus on reducing maternal mortality

  • Deport criminals; pathway to legalization for others

    Strengthen border (physical barriers + tech + more judges)

    Reduce refugee admissions

    Phase out DACA; require standard immigration process

    Reduce overall legal immigration levels

    Penalize employers hiring undocumented workers

    Ban sanctuary cities

    Speed up immigration courts via tech/streamlining

    End automatic birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants

    Work with regional partners (e.g., Mexico) on migration solutions

  • Tie federal funding to school performance outcomes

    Strong support for school choice/vouchers

    Cancel all student debt

    Cap tuition increases; tie aid to affordability

    Tie teacher pay to student performance

    Focus curriculum on core academics; leave cultural issues to states

    Support digital equity nationwide

    Expand special education funding/options

    Tax credits for childcare/early education

    Keep Department of Education but significantly reform it

  • Treat climate change as an existential crisis; declare emergency

    “All-of-the-above” energy strategy (renewables + fossil fuels + nuclear)

    Maintain fossil fuels while improving extraction

    Rejoin/lead global climate agreements

    Carbon tax with dividends to citizens

    Guarantee clean-energy jobs for displaced workers

    Support next-gen nuclear; phase out older plants

    Expand public lands/protections

    Invest in grid modernization

    Address water scarcity as a national security issue

  • Combine strong policing with prevention programs

    Police reform while maintaining funding

    Maintain strong sentencing

    Expand death penalty for severe crimes

    Create civil rights division focused on justice equity

    Legalize marijuana federally + expunge records

    Try serious juveniles as adults

    Allow private prisons with strict oversight

    Expand enforcement against trafficking/domestic violence

    Prioritize cybercrime as major threat

  • “America First” doctrine

    Maintain defense budget but eliminate waste

    Require allies to meet defense spending commitments

    Build coalitions to counter China

    Push for ceasefire negotiations in major conflicts

    Reduce involvement in Middle East conflicts

    Work toward nuclear disarmament

    Significantly reduce foreign aid

    Keep volunteer military (no draft)

    Focus on domestic terrorism as well as foreign threats

  • Absolute protection of the 2nd Amendment

    Universal background checks (including private sales)

    No new gun bans on weapon types

    Strong support for red flag laws

    Crack down on illegal gun trafficking

    Leave carry laws to states

    No federal regulation of ghost guns

    Combine security measures + mental health to prevent shootings

    Protect gun manufacturers from liability (PLCAA remains)

    Gun safety/storage is personal responsibility

  • Oppose affirmative action (favor merit-based systems)

    Full LGBTQ+ equality protections under federal law

    Protect trans adult rights, restrict youth transitions pending research

    Address inequality through class-based policies

    Expand voting access (automatic registration, vote-by-mail, holiday)

    Strict separation of church and state

    Address housing crisis via supply + reform

    Strong disability rights protections

    Absolute free speech protections

    Support Native American economic development/sovereignty

  • Modernize and streamline federal government

    Ban dark money in politics

    Congressional term limits (12 years max)

    End gerrymandering via national standards

    Abolish Electoral College (popular vote)

    Supreme Court: term limits + ethics reform (no court packing)

    Anti-corruption reforms

    Balance transparency with privacy

    Reduce bureaucracy and redundancies

    Restore trust through accountability + structural reform

  • Universal healthcare + student debt cancellation

    Carbon tax + dividend

    $20 minimum wage

    No vaccine mandates

    Absolute free speech

    Strong gun rights combined with selective safeguards

    Electoral system overhaul (abolish Electoral College)

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