GANORKAR, MAHESH

Running for US House

R

Policy Positions

Positions as of June 6, 2026, extracted from source websites.

Climate(1)

Implicitly supports affordable energy including fossil fuels, noting that energy prices returned to pre-pandemic levels but consumer goods remain expensive, suggesting opposition to energy cost increases.

"Prices that surged during COVID were because of supply chain disruptions and rising energy costs, yet even as energy prices have returned to pre-pandemic levels, everyday goods remain expensive, continuing to strain American families."

Criminal Justice(1)

Opposes reducing support for law enforcement, emphasizing that those who keep communities safe deserve respect and support.

"From the U.S. Armed Forces to local first responders, those who keep us safe deserve our respect and support."

Economy(10)

Supports eliminating income taxes for individuals over age 63 and eliminating income taxes on export earnings for small businesses.

"Tax-free at sixty-three - eliminate income taxes for individuals over 63, so seniors can enjoy their sunset years with dignity and financial security... Eliminate income taxes on export earnings for small businesses, empowering American entrepreneurs to compete and thrive in global markets."

Supports eliminating income taxes for individuals over 63 and eliminating income taxes on export earnings for small businesses.

"Tax-free at sixty-three - eliminate income taxes for individuals over 63, so seniors can enjoy their sunset years with dignity and financial security. Eliminate income taxes on export earnings for small businesses, empowering American entrepreneurs to compete and thrive in global markets."

Supports free and fair trade with human-rights-respecting countries, but opposes excessive tariffs and protectionism, arguing they raise costs for consumers and small businesses.

"Tariffs imposed by the current administration may have raised government revenue and signaled toughness to global trade partners, but in practice they function as taxes on American importers and consumers, driving up the cost of goods at home... Common sense tells us that excessive tariffs and protectionism often raise costs for consumers and small businesses the most."

Supports ending baseline budgeting, returning to need-based budgeting, and requiring agencies to submit budgets six months early to reduce reliance on Continuing Resolutions.

"The federal leviathan must end baseline budgeting and return to true, need-based budgeting that justifies every dollar spent. Agencies should prepare and submit their budgets to Congress at least six months before the end of the fiscal year, allowing proper review, transparency, and accountability."

Supports fewer regulations and lower barriers for entrepreneurs, and eliminating income taxes on export earnings for small businesses.

"If you believe entrepreneurs deserve fewer regulations and lower barriers to start and grow businesses, I'm your candidate. Common sense tells us excessive regulations protect big crony corporations β€” not small competitors."

Supports domestic manufacturing and American jobs by opposing excessive tariffs that raise costs and advocating for fair trade that supports American workers.

"Free and fair trade strengthens our economy, supports American workers, and keeps prices affordable for families."

Supports domestic economic growth through education and business expansion, arguing school choice and entrepreneurship would stimulate jobs in construction, education, and other industries.

"Greater competition would improve educational outcomes while also stimulating economic growth across multiple industries. More schools would mean more jobs in construction, education, transportation, apparel, and food services."

Opposes allowing large corporations to purchase single-family homes and implicitly supports policies that prevent corporate dominance harming individuals, though no explicit corporate tax rate position is stated.

"At the same time, large corporations should not be allowed to buy up single-family homes and convert them into rental properties, because it artificially drives up prices and pushes real families out of the market."

No explicit position stated on corporate tax rates.

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No explicit position on domestic manufacturing policy stated.

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Education(6)

Strongly supports school choice, vouchers, and privatizing education to end zip-code-based school segregation and give parents control over their children's education.

"I believe expanding school choice and privatizing education would create more opportunities for students by encouraging schools that cater to different talents, career paths, and learning styles instead of a one-size-fits-all system... Funding students directly through school vouchers applied through parents' tax-return."

Supports evaluating school performance through standardized testing and measurable academic outcomes, and protecting parents' rights over educational decisions.

"Evaluating school performance through standardized testing and measurable academic outcomes. Protecting parents' rights to make educational decisions for their children."

Supports evaluating school performance through standardized testing and measurable academic outcomes.

"Evaluating school performance through standardized testing and measurable academic outcomes."

Opposes the current system of tying school funding to zip codes and real estate, arguing it perpetuates inequality for underprivileged children.

"Ending 'zip-code segregation' by allowing parents to choose schools that best fit their children's needs."

Opposes the current system of tying school funding to residential zip codes, arguing it creates segregation and traps children in failing districts.

"Racial segregation may have ended on paper through laws, but in many ways, it still exists through 'zip-code segregation,' where children β€” especially in many Black communities β€” are trapped in failing school districts simply because of where they live."

No explicit position on college affordability or higher education costs stated.

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Guns(3)

Strongly supports Second Amendment rights and constitutional carry nationwide, arguing law-abiding citizens must be able to protect themselves.

"America's gun violence stems from moral decline and a growing mental-health crisis. Common sense tells us when criminals and unstable individuals are armed, law-abiding citizens must have the right to protect themselves β€” without unnecessary restrictions."

Supports constitutional carry across all states with no unnecessary restrictions on law-abiding citizens.

"Constitutional Carry from sea to shining sea"

Opposes what the candidate characterizes as 'unnecessary restrictions' on gun ownership, which implicitly includes opposition to additional background check requirements.

"Common sense tells us when criminals and unstable individuals are armed, law-abiding citizens must have the right to protect themselves β€” without unnecessary restrictions."

Healthcare(5)

Opposes government-controlled healthcare, instead advocating for a market-driven voucher system that puts healthcare dollars directly in patients' hands.

"My healthcare plan puts patients, not bureaucrats, in control by providing healthcare vouchers directly to citizens through the tax-filing process, ensuring the money is in the hands of the people."

Does not support expanding Medicare/Medicaid; proposes a market-driven voucher approach to reduce the burden on taxpayer-funded healthcare programs.

"This market-driven approach would help reduce the growing burden on Medicare, Medicaid, and other taxpayer-funded healthcare programs."

Opposes government-run universal coverage in favor of a market-driven voucher system that puts healthcare decisions in patients' hands.

"By putting patients first, increasing competition, and reducing government dependency, we can create a more affordable and transparent healthcare system."

Implicitly opposes the ACA's government-centered model, favoring instead a voucher-based, market-driven system with cross-state insurance purchasing.

"Americans should be able to purchase insurance from anywhere in the country to increase competition and lower costs."

Identifies mental health crisis as a root cause of gun violence, implying support for addressing mental health issues.

"America's gun violence stems from moral decline and a growing mental-health crisis."

Immigration(6)

Supports merit-based legal immigration with an emphasis on assimilation, English as a shared language, and respect for American values.

"As an immigrant myself, I believe in common-sense immigration. I believe that U.S. Citizenship is an honor & must be earned. If you want immigration based on merit, the rule of law, and assimilation, I am your candidate."

Supports merit-based, legal immigration with assimilation requirements and English as a shared language.

"I believe in common-sense immigration. I believe that U.S. Citizenship is an honor & must be earned. If you want immigration based on merit, the rule of law, and assimilation, I am your candidate. Common sense tells us that a shared language (English) and respect for American values unite us as one nation."

Opposes sanctuary cities and supports law and order in the context of immigration enforcement.

"Common sense tells us no one wants to live or invest in unsafe, no-go zones, and sanctuary cities."

Supports a seasonal worker Labor Exchange program where temporary immigrant workers return to their home countries after work is complete, implying opposition to illegal overstays.

"By vetting seasonal workers through U.S. embassies, businesses can fill temporary labor needs legally, temp-immigrant workers are protected from exploitation, and participants return to their home countries once the work is complete."

Implicitly opposes unrestricted asylum by requiring all legal visitors and illegal immigrants to carry health insurance or have their government held financially responsible.

"All legal visitors and illegal immigrants should be required to carry health insurance from their home country, or their government should be held financially responsible for their medical expenses."

No explicit position stated on asylum seekers.

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Social Issues(6)

Personally opposes abortion due to faith but supports allowing exceptions for rape, incest, or risk to the mother's life, with those decisions remaining within the family guided by medical professionals.

"My faith discourages abortion, and personally I do not support it; however, in tragic cases such as rape, incest, or when a mother's life is at risk, I believe these decisions should remain within the family, guided by medical professionals."

Opposes gender ideology and transgender identity affirmation, arguing children should not be pushed against 'the natural grain of life' and that God determines gender.

"If you believe our daughters and women deserve privacy, dignity, and safety in sports and private spaces, I'm your candidate. Common sense tells us God made us who we are, we should cherish that gift."

Opposes gender ideology and transgender identity for children, arguing that children should not be encouraged to change their gender and that God-given biological identity should be respected.

"Let kids be kids. Every child goes through phases, curiosities, and moments of imagination... But when society pushes children (or supports physically grown-ups) against the natural grain of life, the result is often confusion, anger, frustration, sadness, and unhappiness. God does not make mistakes. He made us in His image."

Opposes gender ideology and transgender policies, particularly for children, framing them as harmful and contrary to natural development.

"Let kids be kids... when society pushes children (or supports physically grown-ups) against the natural grain of life, the result is often confusion, anger, frustration, sadness, and unhappiness. God does not make mistakes. He made us in His image."

Acknowledges historical racial inequities like redlining but opposes race-based categorization, instead favoring universal policies that expand opportunity for all Americans regardless of race.

"I do not see people as Black, Brown, White, or any other label. I see fellow Americans... My commitment is simple: to advance policies that expand opportunity, strengthen families, and increase prosperity for every American, regardless of race, color, creed, or religion."

Implicitly opposes race-based affirmative action by emphasizing individual merit and rejecting racial labels in policy.

"I do not see people as Black, Brown, White, or any other label. I see fellow Americans. We all bleed red, and we all stand under the same flagβ€”red, white, and blue."