Anna Wilding

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Anna Wilding completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Wilding's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-366782-2025-09-10\" id=\"heading-bio-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-366782-2025-09-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-366782-2025-09-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tAnna Wilding is a U.S. citizen with dual citizenship. She brings a diverse record of executive success spanning government, business, the arts, entertainment, technology, energy, crisis management, and disaster relief. Her work in entertainment has contributed to more than $1.5 billion at the global box office. Anna understands the challenges of both large and small businesses. She has built and scaled ventures, including a skincare brand that reached #1 on Amazon in beauty and was named Best New Product, helping to launch the global bee venom skincare trend. She also holds certificates in Corporate Governance from both the Wharton School and the UCLA Anderson School of Management, and has served on boards, including founding a nonprofit overseas that aided earthquake victims and awarded scholarships to youth.\r\n<p>Her experience in both America and abroad positions her to lead California’s 32nd District through the challenges of economic recovery, energy transformation, the 2027 Olympics, technological innovation, and urgent environmental and public safety concerns. Anna calls the United States home, having lived here for over 30 years, with additional time working in the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand.\r\n</p>\nA former semi-professional tennis player, she is a close relative of Wimbledon champion Captain Anthony Wilding, who was killed in World War I. Anna also served in the Civil Air Patrol during COVID-19, contributing to community resilience in a time of crisis.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-366782-2025-09-10\" id=\"heading-key-message-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-366782-2025-09-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-366782-2025-09-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Independent Non Partisan Leadership: I am not a career politician. With experience spanning government, business, and crisis management, and crossing the aisle , I bring integrity and independence to represent Californians over party politics. I have advised Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies, worked with leaders at the highest levels of government, and built small businesses from the ground up. This breadth of experience has prepared me to bridge divides, put people before politics, and lead with integrity, fairness, and vision — bringing common-sense solutions to Washington.</li><li>Innovation. I am committed to supporting the 259,000+ workers in California’s entertainment industry and also strengthening pathways for entrepreneurs, ensuring our economy grows from the ground up and the top down. I've been part of teams at the forefront of projects that generated over $1.5 billion at the global box office . I have built small businesses, including an award-winning skincare brand that reached #1 on Amazon and helped launch the global bee venom skincare trend. I understand the challenges of both large and small business and will fight for jobs, innovation, and fair opportunity. I am pro-choice, LGBTQ+ friendly, and believe people have the right to marry who they love.</li><li>Public safety and Resilience. From founding a nonprofit to serving in the Civil Air Patrol during COVID-19, I have consistently stepped up in times of crisis. California families face urgent challenges in fire recovery, infrastructure integrity, and environmental safety, and I bring both hands-on experience and executive leadership in crisis management and disaster relief. I will prioritize safety, resilience, and preparedness to protect our communities and build a stronger, more secure California. I will also ensure security and policing are strengthened across the district to keep all residents safe.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-366782-2025-09-10\" id=\"heading1-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-366782-2025-09-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-366782-2025-09-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI am passionate about restoring dignity and opportunity to all people while ensuring California leads in innovation and sustainable growth. That means supporting policies that protect public safety, rebuild fire-damaged communities, and modernize our infrastructure. It also means championing the 259,000+ workers in our entertainment industry, expanding opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs, and promoting fair housing and healthcare access. I believe every person deserves a voice, and I will work to balance compassion with forward-thinking solutions that strengthen our economy and our communities, including fair treatment for Dreamers and seasonal workers who are essential to California’s future.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-366782-2025-09-10\" id=\"heading2-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-366782-2025-09-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-366782-2025-09-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tIntegrity, strength of purpose, willingness to serve, understanding you are in service , ability to negotiate, common sense, open to fresh perspectives\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-366782-2025-09-10\" id=\"heading3-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-366782-2025-09-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-366782-2025-09-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tListing to constituents , energy and time, fighting and standing up for what is right and fair, using common sense, not being scared to use your voice when you have to, helping others, making the world better, sharing wisdom\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-366782-2025-09-10\" id=\"heading4-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-366782-2025-09-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading4-366782-2025-09-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tThe excitement of the man on the moon, I was a kid so it was in the years that followed! Persian Gulf War,Bosnian War,Somali Civil War. Oh and the first Star War Movie\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-366782-2025-09-10\" id=\"heading5-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-366782-2025-09-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was your very first job? How long did you have it?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-366782-2025-09-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tOh wow, working in an ice cream truck briefly as fill in for one week , waitressing for two weeks, and working for at the University Radio Station as Newsreader and DJ.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-366782-2025-09-10\" id=\"heading6-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-366782-2025-09-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is your favorite book? Why?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading6-366782-2025-09-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tAll of them. Let's make sure books stay on shelves and that kids read.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-366782-2025-09-10\" id=\"heading7-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-366782-2025-09-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is something that has been a struggle in your life?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading7-366782-2025-09-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI think being a women in business and the fights some of us undertook for pay parity and professional opportunity. I have stories. It was a bigger battle than women in this generation will ever know, thankfully. However, it is still upsetting that successful women, of all backgrounds, are attacked online and targeted unfairly. It’s hard on women, and as Taylor Swift says, you just have to “shake it off.” Thankfully, there are also a lot of great men who don’t behave like trolls, and those are the men women truly admire. Further legislation may help ensure women receive equal opportunities and stronger protections against harassment and disinformation.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-366782-2025-09-10\" id=\"heading8-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-366782-2025-09-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading8-366782-2025-09-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tThe U.S. House of Representatives is unique because it brings together diverse voices from across the nation. If we can move past partisanship and bring more independent voices to the table, the House has the ability to bridge divides and get things done. At its best, it reflects the full spectrum of America and shows that, despite our differences, we are all part of the same nation working toward common goals. We must get back to the fact that we are living and working in the same nation and therefore must work together to create the best future possible.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-366782-2025-09-10\" id=\"heading9-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-366782-2025-09-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading9-366782-2025-09-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tExperience can be valuable, but it does not have to come from being a career politician. What matters is proven leadership, the ability to solve problems, and the courage to put people before politics. My background spans government, business, and crisis management at the highest levels, as well as building small businesses from the ground up. That mix of executive experience and independence is what prepares me to serve effectively in Congress\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-366782-2025-09-10\" id=\"heading10-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-366782-2025-09-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading10-366782-2025-09-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tAchieving unity is one of the greatest challenges facing the United States. With such a large and diverse population, we cannot expect complete consensus, but respecting different viewpoints is essential. We must strengthen our economy and lead with common sense and empathy. At the same time, America must restore trust with allies and take an active role in fostering peace in global conflicts — from Israel and Gaza to Ukraine and Russia — while maintaining vigilance in our relationship with China.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-366782-2025-09-10\" id=\"heading11-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-366782-2025-09-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading11-366782-2025-09-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tYes and I believe in term limits so no more than 8-10 years total\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-366782-2025-09-10\" id=\"heading12-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-366782-2025-09-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat are your thoughts on term limits?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading12-366782-2025-09-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI absolutely believe in term limits and of no more than 8-10 years. Times change and the district deserves the best candidate for the times\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-366782-2025-09-10\" id=\"heading13-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse13-366782-2025-09-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIs there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading13-366782-2025-09-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse13-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tLincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, JFK, Dwight Eisenhower and any peace maker. At the same time, it’s clear we need more women in leadership, bringing new perspectives and voices to the table. My goal is to carry forward that tradition of courage and peacemaking while also helping expand representation for women in leadership.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-366782-2025-09-10\" id=\"heading14-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse14-366782-2025-09-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading14-366782-2025-09-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse14-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tAwareness, the ability to negotiate, and the willingness to work across the aisle are essential for effective policymaking. . I believe in putting people before politics and using integrity and common sense to build consensus where possible, while still standing firm on issues of core importance to Californians and to the nation as a whole.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-366782-2025-09-10\" id=\"heading15-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse15-366782-2025-09-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tThe Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading15-366782-2025-09-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse15-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tSince the House starts all bills on taxes and revenue, I would focus on fixing tariffs. Right now, tariffs are often unfair, they can hurt American consumers and small businesses instead of helping. I want to make sure our trade rules protect U.S. jobs and industries while also keeping prices fair for families. Tariffs can work, but they must be applied in a measured, balanced way that understands the needs of American businesses.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-366782-2025-09-10\" id=\"heading16-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse16-366782-2025-09-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tHow should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading16-366782-2025-09-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse16-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tLook, the House should use its investigative powers fully when there is a real need, but never in a way that is biased or driven by politics. Oversight IS important for accountability and transparency, but it must be fair, fact-based, and focused on serving the people rather than scoring partisan points.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-366782-2025-09-10\" id=\"heading17-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse17-366782-2025-09-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading17-366782-2025-09-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse17-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tEndorsements will be published on my campaign website beginning in November and December\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-366782-2025-09-10\" id=\"heading18-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse18-366782-2025-09-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat role should the United States government have in the development or use of artificial intelligence?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading18-366782-2025-09-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse18-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tThe U.S. government already plays a large role in artificial intelligence, and that role will only grow. I support innovation, but there must be strong guardrails. Silicon Valley and big tech companies must be held accountable for safety, transparency, and ethics. AI should be developed in ways that protect people, not just profits, and the government has a responsibility to make sure those standards are enforced.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-366782-2025-09-10\" id=\"heading19-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse19-366782-2025-09-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat legislation would you enact related to election administration in the United States?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading19-366782-2025-09-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse19-366782-2025-09-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI would support legislation to establish term limits in both the House and Senate. Serving in Congress should be about representing the people, not building a lifelong career. I would also work to open ballot access and make it easier for independents and third parties to qualify, giving voters real choice. In addition, I support voting rights and election security measures that ensure fair access, prevent fraud, and improve transparency. When our government was founded, the U.S. population was much smaller. Today, with a nation of over 330 million, we need broader representation that reflects both the size of the country and the different needs of each state.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nAnna Wilding completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Wilding's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Anna Wilding is a U.S. citizen with dual citizenship. She brings a diverse record of executive success spanning government, business, the arts, entertainment, technology, energy, crisis management, and disaster relief. Her work in entertainment has contributed to more than $1.5 billion at the global box office. Anna understands the challenges of both large and small businesses. She has built and scaled ventures, including a skincare brand that reached #1 on Amazon in beauty and was named Best New Product, helping to launch the global bee venom skincare trend. She also holds certificates in Corporate Governance from both the Wharton School and the UCLA Anderson School of Management, and has served on boards, including founding a nonprofit overseas that aided earthquake victims and awarded scholarships to youth. Her experience in both America and abroad positions her to lead California’s 32nd District through the challenges of economic recovery, energy transformation, the 2027 Olympics, technological innovation, and urgent environmental and public safety concerns. Anna calls the United States home, having lived here for over 30 years, with additional time working in the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. A former semi-professional tennis player, she is a close relative of Wimbledon champion Captain Anthony Wilding, who was killed in World War I. Anna also served in the Civil Air Patrol during COVID-19, contributing to community resilience in a time of crisis. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Independent Non Partisan Leadership: I am not a career politician. With experience spanning government, business, and crisis management, and crossing the aisle , I bring integrity and independence to represent Californians over party politics. I have advised Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies, worked with leaders at the highest levels of government, and built small businesses from the ground up. This breadth of experience has prepared me to bridge divides, put people before politics, and lead with integrity, fairness, and vision — bringing common-sense solutions to Washington. Innovation. I am committed to supporting the 259,000+ workers in California’s entertainment industry and also strengthening pathways for entrepreneurs, ensuring our economy grows from the ground up and the top down. I've been part of teams at the forefront of projects that generated over $1.5 billion at the global box office . I have built small businesses, including an award-winning skincare brand that reached #1 on Amazon and helped launch the global bee venom skincare trend. I understand the challenges of both large and small business and will fight for jobs, innovation, and fair opportunity. I am pro-choice, LGBTQ+ friendly, and believe people have the right to marry who they love. Public safety and Resilience. From founding a nonprofit to serving in the Civil Air Patrol during COVID-19, I have consistently stepped up in times of crisis. California families face urgent challenges in fire recovery, infrastructure integrity, and environmental safety, and I bring both hands-on experience and executive leadership in crisis management and disaster relief. I will prioritize safety, resilience, and preparedness to protect our communities and build a stronger, more secure California. I will also ensure security and policing are strengthened across the district to keep all residents safe. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? I am passionate about restoring dignity and opportunity to all people while ensuring California leads in innovation and sustainable growth. That means supporting policies that protect public safety, rebuild fire-damaged communities, and modernize our infrastructure. It also means championing the 259,000+ workers in our entertainment industry, expanding opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs, and promoting fair housing and healthcare access. I believe every person deserves a voice, and I will work to balance compassion with forward-thinking solutions that strengthen our economy and our communities, including fair treatment for Dreamers and seasonal workers who are essential to California’s future. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Integrity, strength of purpose, willingness to serve, understanding you are in service , ability to negotiate, common sense, open to fresh perspectives What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? Listing to constituents , energy and time, fighting and standing up for what is right and fair, using common sense, not being scared to use your voice when you have to, helping others, making the world better, sharing wisdom What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? The excitement of the man on the moon, I was a kid so it was in the years that followed! Persian Gulf War,Bosnian War,Somali Civil War. Oh and the first Star War Movie What was your very first job? How long did you have it? Oh wow, working in an ice cream truck briefly as fill in for one week , waitressing for two weeks, and working for at the University Radio Station as Newsreader and DJ. What is your favorite book? Why? All of them. Let's make sure books stay on shelves and that kids read. What is something that has been a struggle in your life? I think being a women in business and the fights some of us undertook for pay parity and professional opportunity. I have stories. It was a bigger battle than women in this generation will ever know, thankfully. However, it is still upsetting that successful women, of all backgrounds, are attacked online and targeted unfairly. It’s hard on women, and as Taylor Swift says, you just have to “shake it off.” Thankfully, there are also a lot of great men who don’t behave like trolls, and those are the men women truly admire. Further legislation may help ensure women receive equal opportunities and stronger protections against harassment and disinformation. What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution? The U.S. House of Representatives is unique because it brings together diverse voices from across the nation. If we can move past partisanship and bring more independent voices to the table, the House has the ability to bridge divides and get things done. At its best, it reflects the full spectrum of America and shows that, despite our differences, we are all part of the same nation working toward common goals. We must get back to the fact that we are living and working in the same nation and therefore must work together to create the best future possible. Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics? Experience can be valuable, but it does not have to come from being a career politician. What matters is proven leadership, the ability to solve problems, and the courage to put people before politics. My background spans government, business, and crisis management at the highest levels, as well as building small businesses from the ground up. That mix of executive experience and independence is what prepares me to serve effectively in Congress What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? Achieving unity is one of the greatest challenges facing the United States. With such a large and diverse population, we cannot expect complete consensus, but respecting different viewpoints is essential. We must strengthen our economy and lead with common sense and empathy. At the same time, America must restore trust with allies and take an active role in fostering peace in global conflicts — from Israel and Gaza to Ukraine and Russia — while maintaining vigilance in our relationship with China. Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives? Yes and I believe in term limits so no more than 8-10 years total What are your thoughts on term limits? I absolutely believe in term limits and of no more than 8-10 years. Times change and the district deserves the best candidate for the times Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after? Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, JFK, Dwight Eisenhower and any peace maker. At the same time, it’s clear we need more women in leadership, bringing new perspectives and voices to the table. My goal is to carry forward that tradition of courage and peacemaking while also helping expand representation for women in leadership. Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? Awareness, the ability to negotiate, and the willingness to work across the aisle are essential for effective policymaking. . I believe in putting people before politics and using integrity and common sense to build consensus where possible, while still standing firm on issues of core importance to Californians and to the nation as a whole. The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected? Since the House starts all bills on taxes and revenue, I would focus on fixing tariffs. Right now, tariffs are often unfair, they can hurt American consumers and small businesses instead of helping. I want to make sure our trade rules protect U.S. jobs and industries while also keeping prices fair for families. Tariffs can work, but they must be applied in a measured, balanced way that understands the needs of American businesses. How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers? Look, the House should use its investigative powers fully when there is a real need, but never in a way that is biased or driven by politics. Oversight IS important for accountability and transparency, but it must be fair, fact-based, and focused on serving the people rather than scoring partisan points. What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? Endorsements will be published on my campaign website beginning in November and December What role should the United States government have in the development or use of artificial intelligence? The U.S. government already plays a large role in artificial intelligence, and that role will only grow. I support innovation, but there must be strong guardrails. Silicon Valley and big tech companies must be held accountable for safety, transparency, and ethics. AI should be developed in ways that protect people, not just profits, and the government has a responsibility to make sure those standards are enforced. What legislation would you enact related to election administration in the United States? I would support legislation to establish term limits in both the House and Senate. Serving in Congress should be about representing the people, not building a lifelong career. I would also work to open ballot access and make it easier for independents and third parties to qualify, giving voters real choice. In addition, I support voting rights and election security measures that ensure fair access, prevent fraud, and improve transparency. When our government was founded, the U.S. population was much smaller. Today, with a nation of over 330 million, we need broader representation that reflects both the size of the country and the different needs of each state.\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}]