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


Links

Joe Baca websites FacebookX

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

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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