Vin Kruttiventi

Republican

Vin Kruttiventi is a Republican candidate for U.S. House in California's 13th Congressional District. His campaign describes him as a husband, father, community leader, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and startup founder, and says he is focused on small business, education, water, energy, immigration, and public safety.

Positions on Key Issues

Healthcare

low

No public position found in the campaign materials reviewed.

Economy

high

He says he would uplift small businesses by reducing regulations, increasing access to capital, and providing growth resources. He also supports lowering taxes on the middle class, cutting wasteful government spending, reducing the national debt, and balancing the budget.

Climate/Energy

high

He says he supports maintaining energy independence and investing in America-first energy resilience. His campaign materials do not lay out a detailed climate policy beyond that framing.

Abortion & Reproductive Health

low

No public position found in the campaign materials reviewed.

Immigration

high

He supports securing the southern border by enforcing immigration laws and creating a realistic, accessible, and legal pathway to citizenship.

Firearms & Second Amendment

high

He says he will fight to expand gun rights and oppose assault-rifle bans, magazine-capacity restrictions, and gun-free zones.

Foreign Policy

medium

He says the United States should protect American interests at home and abroad by maintaining the strongest military in the world. His campaign materials do not provide a more detailed foreign-policy agenda.

Civil Rights & Equality

medium

He says he rejects DEI-style identity-based policies and favors meritocracy, arguing that opportunities should be earned through ability and effort.

Tech & AI

medium

He presents himself as a technology entrepreneur and says he founded several startups and runs a global business and technology consulting firm. His campaign materials emphasize job creation and skill-building, but do not provide a detailed AI policy.

Election Policy

high

He supports congressional term limits and says Congress should be a place of service rather than a career destination.

Local Issues

high

His local priorities include protecting California water for farmers, supporting small businesses, and promoting energy independence as part of local resilience.

Education

high

He says every child should have a first-class education regardless of background or zip code.

Background

Career History

Entrepreneur and startup founder
Self-employed / multiple ventures

Campaign materials and public profiles describe him as an entrepreneur and startup founder.

Education

Not publicly disclosed Not publicly disclosed

Top Donors

Raised approximately $587,845.58 in the 2025–2026 cycle, with a large share coming from candidate self-financing ($333,664.86) and individual contributions ($244,180.72). The FEC summary does not yet show meaningful PAC or industry concentration; the campaign’s disclosed funding is dominated by the candidate’s own money and smaller individual donations.

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Voting Record

Has not held legislative office. Publicly available materials describe him as an entrepreneur and community leader; no public legislative voting record or prior elected/executive office was found. His campaign website emphasizes small business, energy independence, border security, and education priorities.

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Data Analysis Information

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