

Mike Garcia
Republican | California
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mike Garcia
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
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
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2021-2022
100%
2021-2022
100%
2021-2022
100%
2021
A+
2022
A-
2021
88%
2020-21
88%
2021
87%
2021
83%
2021
77%, 77% (cum.)â€
2022
69%, 75% (cum.)â€
2021
72%
2021
85%, 70% (cum.)â€
2021
61% (cum.)â€
2021-2022
|100%
2021-2022
|100%
2021-2022
|100%
2021
|A+
2022
|A-
2021
|88%
2020-21
|88%
2021
|87%
2021
|83%
2021
|77%, 77% (cum.)â€
2022
|69%, 75% (cum.)â€
2021
|72%
2021
|85%, 70% (cum.)â€
2021
|61% (cum.)â€
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2019-2021
25%, 25% (cum.)â€
2021
17%, 19% (cum.)â€
2021
15%
2021
9%, 14% (cum.)â€
2021
10%, 13% (cum.)â€
2021
11%
2021-2022
7%
2020
0%
2021-2022
F
2022
F
2021
0%
2022
F
2021
F
2019-20
0%
2019-2021
|25%, 25% (cum.)â€
2021
|17%, 19% (cum.)â€
2021
|9%, 14% (cum.)â€
2021
|10%, 13% (cum.)â€
2021
|11%
2021-2022
|7%
2020
|0%
2021-2022
|F
2021
|0%
2022
|F
2021
|F
2019-20
|0%
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (16)
Susan B. Anthony List
*Tea Party Express
*The Guardian Fund
*Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association PAC
*National Right To Life
OTHER (4)
*California Coalition of Law Enforcement Associations
*Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce
Peace Officers Research Association of California
Los Angeles Police Protective League
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association
Crime Victims United
United States Senator Tim Scott
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (12)
Alex Mooney (2014)
American Israel Public Affairs Committee (2022)
Club for Growth (2020)
College Republican National Committee (2020)
Lincoln Clubs (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (222)
Abraham Lincoln PAC (2022)
Adam Kinzinger (2020)
Adrian Smith (2022)
Alex Mooney (2021)
American Conservative Union (2020)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Airline Pilots Association (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
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 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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