Kevin Faulconer
Republican | California
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Kevin Faulconer
Party
Republican
Election Year
2021
Election
Gubernatorial Recall
Race
Gubernatorial Replacement
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
San Diego State University, San Diego, Political Science, 1990
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Mayor of San Diego, 6
Councilmember, City of San Diego, 8
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Brian Jones
New Majority PAC
OTHER (1)
Marie Waldron
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
California Senate Republican Leader Scott Wilk
CA Assembly Republican Leader Marie Waldron
Assemblymember Frank Bigelow
Senator Melissa Melendez
Assemblymember Megan Dahle
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
College Republican National Committee (2013)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2021)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
Opposes vaccine mandates.
When pressed if he would bar mask mandates for children in school, he wouldn't commit but said, "I would look into it." He was asked if he would oppose mask mandates, and he said that he "would not support" mask mandates. He said, "Parents should be left to make decisions for their kids."
As of 8/9/2021, the California Secretary of State reported candidate had received $3,433,605.05 during the current election cycle.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Several news articles report that Faulconer considers himself "pro-choice." | Faulconer: “I promise you, ladies, that I see you and hear you. I will not act to restrict abortion rights in San Diego. Or, for that matter, in any other place: in California, or America, or even Alabama..." source
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
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Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
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ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
"The San Diego City Council will schedule a vote within the next 30 days to consider overriding Mayor Kevin Faulconer's veto on Friday [August 2014] of the council’s recent move to raise the city’s minimum wage to $11.50 an hour by January 2017."
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
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Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
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What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
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.
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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.
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Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
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I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
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Under what circumstances can government close churches?
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What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
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HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
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How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
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NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
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IMMIGRATION
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.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
“Mayor Faulconer has been clear in his opposition to a border wall across the entirety of the U.S. southern border” a spokeswoman for the mayor said.
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
"Mayor Kevin Faulconer’s staff told City News Service in 2015 that despite San Diego being listed as a sanctuary city on various online resources, there’s no specific law or policy making it one – and that the city does work cooperatively with federal immigration authorities."
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
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VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
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I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Supports the Equality Act (2019)
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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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 immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
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Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
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What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
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Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
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JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
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2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
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What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
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iVoterGuide Notes:
“Home invasions in our country are a real problem and the Mayor believes that self-defense serves as an important crime deterrent,” Gustavo Portela, the mayor’s press secretary, said in an email. “He also recognizes the need for safe storage because firearms in the hands of the wrong person can be dangerous.” | The San Diego Safe Storage of Firearms Ordinance which requires guns in homes to be stored in a locked container or disabled by a trigger lock unless they are being carried by or are under the control of the owner or authorized user became law but Mayor Faulconer withheld his support.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
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The Electoral College should be abolished.
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In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Faulconer says he would prioritize making California more livable and more affordable. He emphasizes dealing with homelessness and safety. Regarding safety: Faulconer wants safe neighborhoods and to prioritize victim rights over the rights of criminals. (2:00)
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Claims the U.S. is not a racist country. Believes Critical Race Theory has no place public schools, divides us as a country, and leads to cancel culture.
