Get to know the 50th Congressional District candidates
The 50th Congressional District encompasses much of East County as well as the North County communities of Fallbrook, San Marcos, Valley Center and Escondido.
Six candidates are challenging incumbent Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Alpine, who is facing an investigation into his campaign finances. The San Diego Union-Tribune asked the six leading 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 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
50th Congressional District candidate Josh Butner on the issues
50th Congressional District candidate Ammar Campa-Najjar on the issues
Rep. Duncan Hunter on the issues in the 50th Congressional District
50th Congressional District candidate Patrick Malloy on the issues
50th Congressional District candidate Shamus Sayed on the issues
El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells on the issues in the 50th Congressional District
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