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Erica highlights the rigorous campaign journey ahead—raising at least one million dollars by January to fund outreach, advertisements, and outreach programs. She describes her campaign as a “David versus Goliath” effort, competing against longtime incumbent Brad Sherman, who has amassed nearly $4 million cash on hand.
Her campaign’s financial strategy is rooted in grassroots contributions, with an emphasis on individual donors rather than big PAC money, which she condemns as corrupting influence. She believes campaign finance reform is essential to restore true representation.