Feinstein Challenger Is ACA Opponent, Autism Activist

Elizabeth Emken (R) -- a longtime Contra Costa County-based autism research activist and lobbyist -- is challenging U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) in next month's elections. Despite lobbying for several provisions in the Affordable Care Act that benefit individuals with autism, Emken has said that she wants to repeal the ACA and address health care issues through tax reforms.

• "Autism Activism Led Elizabeth Emken To Become GOP Senate Candidate" (Romney, Los Angeles Times, 10/12).