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Get to know the 50th Congressional District candidates

This file photo taken on March 23, 2017 shows a view of the US Capitol dome on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.
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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.

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  • 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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