Get to know the 49th Congressional District candidates
The 49th Congressional District stretches from La Jolla to Dana Point and is one of the most-watched races in the country this election season. Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Vista, announced in January that he would not seek re-election. Sixteen candidates are seeking to replace him. The San Diego Union-Tribune asked eight of the candidates to respond to several questions. The questions are below; to read their answers, click on their respective link.
- Why should voters choose you over your opponents in this election?
- What will be your top domestic and international priority in Congress?
- What California issue deserves more attention?
- How specifically would you try to improve the economy and create more jobs?
- What do you see as the No. 1 threat to America over the next couple years?
- What do you like most and least about President Donald Trump?
Here are the candidates’ responses.
Candidate questionnaires
49th Congressional District candidate Doug Applegate on the issues
Assemblyman Rocky Chávez on the issues in the 49th Congressional District
San Diego County Supervisor Kristin Gaspar on the issues in the 49th Congressional District
State tax official Diane Harkey on the issues in the 49th Congressional District
49th Congressional District candidate Sara Jacobs on the issues
49th Congressional District candidate Paul Kerr on the issues
49th Congressional District candidate Mike Levin on the issues
San Juan Capistrano Mayor Pro Tem Brian Maryott on the issues in the 49th Congressional District
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