Mike Garcia

Republican | California

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Mike Garcia


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 27


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Mike Garcia websites
Mike Garcia phones
Mike Garcia emailFacebookXYouTubeInstagram

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

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS

2021-2022

100%


2020

100%


2022

100%


2021-2022

100%


2021

A+


2020-21

98%


2021

87%


2021

83%


2021

77%, 77% (cum.)†


2021

75% (cum.)†


2020

73%


2021

85%, 70% (cum.)†

2021-2022

|

100%



2022

|

100%


2021-2022

|

100%



2020-21

|

98%


2021

|

87%



2021

|

77%, 77% (cum.)†


2021

|

75% (cum.)†



2021

|

85%, 70% (cum.)†



LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (5)

California Republican Assembly

California Republican Party

*Craig Huey

Election Forum & Reality Alert

*The American Council

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)

Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association

Crime Victims United

United States Senator Tim Scott

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (7)

Alex Mooney (2014)

College Republican National Committee (2020)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2020)

National Republican Congressional Committee Joint Campaigns (2021)

People for Enterprise Trade and Economic Growth (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (178)

Adam Kinzinger (2020)

Adrian Smith (2021)

Alex Mooney (2021)

American Conservative Union (2020)

American Principles (2020)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Airline Pilots Association (2020)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Agree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Disagree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

I am pro-life with exceptions for rape, incest, and to save the life of the mother.


ECONOMY

Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.

Disagree

The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.

Agree

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

One of my top priorities in Congress is to repeal the SALT deduction cap to provide relief to Californians who are punished for their zip code. I am also fighting to make the 2017 tax cuts permanent and reduce the tax burden on hardworking California families.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Disagree

What should be the relationship between the church and the state?

The government should not intervene with the guiding principles of a church and remain neutral towards all religions. Americans have the right to freely practice their religion without the infringement of government.


HEALTHCARE

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Americans should have the right to make their own medical decisions. Choices regarding an individual’s health should not be mandated by a government or institution – they should be between an individual and their doctor.

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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.

Medicaid and Medicare are vital to ensure our vulnerable communities have the security they need. I do not support a government takeover universal health care program which drives up the cost for families.


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.

The United States must remain in a strong leadership position on the world stage. We must hold our enemies accountable for their aggression and ensure our allies can count on us. We have an interest protecting democracy and aiding our allies in fighting humanitarian crises worldwide. The United States must remain in a position of strength in order to ensure our national security.

I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.

Strongly Disagree

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

I have seen the destruction of Islamic terrorism while serving our country overseas as a Navy fighter pilot. It’s vital that the United States stay vigilant against these groups, fully fund our military and provide our allies and counterterrorism agencies with the resources they need to keep Americans safe.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Agree

State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.

Neutral

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

My father immigrated from Mexico in 1959. I know firsthand the opportunities that America provides. I believe that we should continue to support legal immigration through a system that ensures the folks who come into our country are law-abiding people who are able to pass US history, civics and driving exams.


VALUES

Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Neutral

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a proud Christian and a follower of Jesus.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

As the co-chair of the Election Integrity Caucus in Congress, I believe that we need to implement common sense solutions that will help restore Americans’ faith in of the elections process. That includes basic safeguards like voter ID.


EQUALITY

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Racism in all forms is unacceptable and should not be tolerated in the United States. Any and all perpetrators of hate crimes should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. American society is far better off today, and thankfully the numbers show that hate crimes are not a widespread threat to domestic security.


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Agree

Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.

I believe we must be good stewards of our environment and resources, but I do not support political agendas that fail to focus on realistic solutions that take into account the consequences for American families. In Congress, I was proud to introduce the PROTECT Act to help preserve forests by improving our wildfire management efforts.


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?

Conservative

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

www.electmikegarcia.com

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

No.

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

My priorities are to serve the people of this great district, not a political party. California families are hurting because of skyrocketing inflation and high crime. I’ll always fight to protect the security of California, getting our economy back on track, holding criminals accountable, and addressing threats to our national security.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Strongly Agree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Law-abiding Americans should have the ability to defend themselves and their families. I do not support any new restrictions on gun ownership.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Disagree

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