
Mike Garcia
Republican | California
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mike Garcia
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 27
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
US Naval Academy, Annapolis, BS, 1998
Georgetown University, Georgetown, DC, MA, 1998
WORK & MILITARY
US Navy, F-18 Pilot, LCDR (O-4), 18
Raytheon, Senior Program Director, 11
AFFILIATIONS
Lincoln Club, Member, VFW
Member, Elks, Member
NRA, Member, SCV sheriff foundation
Member, Back the Badge USA, Member
Angel Force USA, Sponsor
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (18)
Combat Veterans For Congress PAC
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
*Family Research Council Action PAC
Huck PAC
*Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association PAC
OTHER (4)
Log Cabin Republicans PAC
The Republican Party of Los Angeles County - LAGOP
Ranger PAC
California Rifle & Pistol Association
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (11)
Lincoln Clubs (2024)
Republican Jewish Coalition (2024)
WinRed (2024)
Susan B. Anthony List (2022)
National Republican Congressional Committee Joint Campaigns (2021)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (289)
Aaron Bean (2024)
American Principles (2024)
Austin Scott (2024)
Be Victorious Over Democrats PAC (2024)
Benito "Benny" Bernal (2024)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
National Association of Letter Carriers (2023)
American Maritime Officers (2022)
Country Over Party PAC (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate's grade from The National Organization
for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML)
This candidate voted for H.R. 485, the Protecting Care for All Patients Act, which would prohibit federal health programs from using discriminatory measures known as Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs.) A vote for the bill is a pro-life position that indicates opposition to reducing or eliminating care for people with various disabilities and chronic conditions.
One of 149 House Republicans who voted for H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, which suspended the nation's debt limit through January 1, 2025. A vote for H.R. 3746 allows the government to spend without limitation for 19 months at an expected cost of $4 trillion.
On final vote in Dec. 2022, this candidate voted in favor of HR 8404 repealing the Defense of Marriage Act.
This candidate voted in favor of HR 8404 repealing the Defense of Marriage Act. Disclaimer: This vote took place on 7/19/2022 and was not considered during Panel Evaluations.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
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Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
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Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
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Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
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Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
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NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
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The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
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Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
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What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
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HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
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What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
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ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
I am fighting to end the reckless spending in DC to stop inflation and give Americans relief. I’m also working to cut taxes for working families and repeal the state and local (SALT) deduction cap so California families can keep more of their money.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
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Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
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IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
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Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
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EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
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I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
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2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
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JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
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ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
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What do you think is the general purpose of government?
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Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
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VALUES
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
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Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
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Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
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The Electoral College should be abolished.
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EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
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What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
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