KAREN MATTHEWS
Independent candidate for U.S. Congress in California's 23rd District. A U.S. Navy veteran and Forward-aligned independent running to step forward where two failing parties won't — answerable to the district, not the party machines.
Operational Background
The Case for Independence
"Every day citizens who live in the failed policies legislated by a binary system must do what generations before us have done. Dig in, do the work, and save this country."
The Core Problem
"We are caught between two failing parties. They will not save us. Now is the time to step forward."
Karen Matthews · U.S. Navy Veteran · California
Where She Stands
Priorities for California's 23rd District
Breaking the Binary
Independent representation for CA-23 — a way out of the failed policies a binary, two-party system keeps legislating, answerable to the district instead of either party machine.
A Grassroots Campaign
A grassroots-powered, independent campaign that accepts no corporate PAC money — accountable to the people of the district, not outside interests.
Serving the District
Representation for the High Desert and Inland communities — Victorville, Barstow, Loma Linda, and the military families across CA-23.
The Race
Why It Matters
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Independent representation for CA-23 — answerable to the district, not party leadership.
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A U.S. Navy veteran offering a real alternative to a highly polarized two-party field.
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A grassroots campaign that accepts no corporate PAC money.
The Opportunity
CA-23 is a highly polarized district vulnerable to an independent surge. Karen offers a Navy veteran's independent candidacy — a chance to send someone to Washington who owes nothing to either party machine.