About Ellen Tauscher

Bio. Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 1996. She represents California’s 10th Congressional District, which encompasses parts of Contra Costa, Alameda, Solano and Sacramento Counties. She is a leader on defense, high-tech, childcare, transportation and veterans’ issues and is one of Congress’ leading experts on nuclear nonproliferation. Her moderate, bi-partisan, independent brand of leadership, termed “Tauscherism” by Time Magazine, has helped her make her mark in the district and in Washington, DC. more...

Ellen's Record in Congress. An independent and effective moderate leader fighting for you on Education, Children, Fiscal Responsibility, Crime and Safety, Transportation, Environment, Health, National Security, and Veterans. more...