
Joe Baca
Democrat | California
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Joe Baca
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 35
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Barstow High School, Barstow, HSD, 1965
Barstow Community College, Barstow, AA, 1970
Cal State University, LA, Ca, Los Angeles, BA, 1971
WORK & MILITARY
US Armry, E-4, 1966-1968
101st airborne Paratrooper, Private, 1966-1967
82nd airborne Paratrooper, E-4, 1967-1968
AFFILIATIONS
Agriculture Committee, Nutrition & Horticulture, Ranking member on Subcommittee, Congressional Hispanic Caucas
Chair, Financial Service Committee, Subcommittee member, Financial Institutions
Blue Dogs in Congress, Member, Military Veterans Caucau
Member, State Senator, Ca, Rules Committee member
State Assembly, Ca, Speaker Pro Tem, Board of Trustee, SBCCD
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
US congressman, 1999-2013
State Senator, Ca, 1998-1999
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Assembly, Ca, 1992-1998
Board of Trustee, SBCCD, 1979-1992
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2011-12
27%
2012
25%
2013
16%
2012
16%
2012
7%
2012
5%
2012
5%
2012
0%
2012
0%
2011-12
|27%
2012
|25%
2013
|16%
2012
|16%
2012
|7%
2012
|5%
2012
|5%
2012
|0%
2012
|0%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2012
100%
2012
100%
2011
99% (cum.)â€
2012
88%
2012
40%
2012
|100%
2011
|99% (cum.)â€
2012
|88%
2012
|40%
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Debra Martin, Former Councilwoman, Pomona
Paul Rodriquez, Councilman, Chino
Ruben Valencia, Councilman, Ontario
Eliza Rivas, Board of Trustee, Ontario-Montclair
Randall Ceniceros, Board Member, CUSD
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
National Rifle Association
Scott Dacey
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (19)
ActBlue
Ami Bera
California Aggressive Leadership PAC
Ciro Rodriguez
Colleen Hanabusa
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (80)
ActBlue
Airline Pilots Association
Albio Sires
Amalgamated Transit Union
American Association for Justice
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Disagree
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Neutral
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Neutral
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.
Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Agree
It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Neutral
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Agree
The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.
Strongly Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Disagree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Democratic Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Democratic Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Democratic Primary, 2016 General Election
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Should not be allowed.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Better evaluation and screening, background checks and coordination with freely allies of individuals suspected of radical Islamic terrorism.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Did not answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Did not answer
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Moderate
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Did not answer
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Did not answer
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Did not answer
What changes should be made to the tax code?
Did not answer
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Did not answer
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
Did not answer
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Did not answer
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Did not answer
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Did not answer
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