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San Diego, Imperial County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
United States Representative; District 51 Voter Information

Results as of Dec 3 10:07pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (413/413)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Juan Vargas Click here for more information about this candidate 113,830 votes 71.5%

  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: California State Senator, 2010-Present
  • California State Assemblymember, 2000-2006
  • San Diego City Councilmember, 1993-2000
  • B.A. in Political Science from University of San Diego
  • M.A. in Humanities from Fordham University
  • J.D. from Harvard Law School
  • info@votevargas.com
Priorities:
  • Job Creation: I support the American Jobs Act that reinvests money in infrastructure, which will put Americans back to work and provide a livable wage
  • Medicare and Social Security: I will fight protect to Medicare and Social Security and oppose efforts to turn Medicare into a voucher system
  • Education: I will work to close the achievement gap, increase funding for early education programs and promote access to affordable higher education
Michael Crimmins Click here for more information about this candidate 45,436 votes 28.5%
  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Teacher/Military Officer
  • 2008 & 2010 Republican Nominee for Congress (CA-53)
  • 2012 Republican Candidate for Congress (CA-51)
  • Major, USMC (Retired) Vietnam - Desert Storm
  • High School Principal
  • Teacher, San Diego City Schools
  • 2 Masters Degrees in Education
  • CrimminsForCongress@gmail.com
Priorities:
  • Encourage Economic Growth, Support Small Businesses & Creating Private Sector Jobs.
  • Balance the Federal Budget & End the Policies of Borrowing, Excessive Spending, Printing Money, Corporate Bailouts & Legislative Bribes.
  • Strengthen National Security by Securing All Borders & Ports of Entry & Immigration Reform.

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