
Matt Mendoza
Republican | California
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Matt Mendoza
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 53
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
(Candidate did not provide)
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
City Councilman, 2
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
California Republican Assembly
Senator Joel Anderson - California's 38th District
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
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.
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
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 Disagree
The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.
Strongly Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
For the survival of the mother.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
To hunt down Islamic terrorist, wherever they may be and bring them to justice.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Knowing history will repeat itself if lessons are not learned and measures are not taken, the founders of the Constitution wanted to be proactive and prevent the American government from establishing a tyranny as the British Crown had. The founders wanted to ensure that the people of America would be able to not have restraints on individual freedoms and that the government powers would be limited.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
That Jesus is the Son of God and the Messiah (Christ). Jesus was anointed by God as savior of humanity, and Jesus coming was the fulfillment of messianic prophecies of the Old Testament. That the Holy Bible is the inspired Word of God, infallible and without error. That Christ died on the cross so that by faith in Him we are given salvation.
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
http://mendozaforcongress.com
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I believe that the more private healthcare companies there are, the more competition we will have and thus bringing down healthcare prices and making them more affordable.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Governments role would to be sure they do not over regulate or tax business. This will enable Free Enterprise to work and for businesses to thrive, which creates jobs and stabilizes the economy.
What changes should be made to the tax code?
I believe that the Fair Tax Plan would be a great solution.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Lower taxes to boost the economy to get business thriving again.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
For government to stay out of the Social Security fund and to use the Fair Tax Code and that would fully fund Social Security for our future generations.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Over 20 plus years of management skills in a high pace corporate world. Problem solving, leadership skills and being a City Councilman dealing with City problems large and small. And maybe most important having the passion to want American to be the best it can be.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Matt@MendozaForCongress.com (619)818-6427
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
None
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