## Verified Webpages
### Eric Tao

- [Website](https://www.erictao4senate.com/)
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554238536042)
- [Twitter/X](https://twitter.com/DrEricTao)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/electerictao/)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/erictao/)

## About Eric Tao

### Professional Experience
- California State University in Monterey Bay, School of Computing and Design, Director and Professor (2003 - Present)
- University of East-West Medicine, President (2018 - 2022)
- Institute for Innovation and Economic Development, Founding Director (2009 - 2018)
- California State University in Monterey Bay, Associate Professor (1998 - 2003)
- WingTech Corp, Co CEO (1994 - 1998)
- Monterey Bay Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Co-Founder
- Coalition for Asian Justice, Co-Founder

### Degrees
- Doctorate, University of California in Irvine, Computer Engineering (1997)
- Master's, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Computer Science (1987)
- Bachelor's, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Electrical Engineering (1985)
- High School Diploma, Taipei Jianguo High School (1981)

## Issue Stances

- [Economy](https://www.ballotready.org/people/eric-tao#economy)
- [Education](https://www.ballotready.org/people/eric-tao#education)
- [Housing](https://www.ballotready.org/people/eric-tao#housing)

### Economy
Limiting Government Regulation and Stop Wasteful Spending: It's time to cut the red tape and free up our businesses to grow and prosper. [Learn more](https://www.erictao4senate.com/about)

### Education
Protecting Parents' Rights: Your rights as parents are sacred. I will safeguard your freedom to make choices that matter to your family. [Learn more](https://www.erictao4senate.com/about)

### Housing
Private Property Rights: I will lead the effort to repeal prop 19 and defend your right to own and enjoy your property without unnecessary government interference. [Learn more](https://www.erictao4senate.com/about)

## Election Information

### Recent Candidacies
- [California State Senate - District 17](https://www.ballotready.org/positions/california-california-state-senate-district-17) in [March 5, 2024 California Primary Election](https://www.ballotready.org/elections/california-primary-election-bda5694c-76ff-4d6e-8424-7cebee1ce7a2)