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Jack Orswell

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Jack Orswell
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Republican Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 8, 2016

Education

High school

Pasadena High School

Bachelor's

University of Southern California, 1971

Graduate

Woodbury University, 2009

Personal
Religion
Christian: Presbyterian
Profession
Small business owner
Contact

Personal website

Jack Orswell was a 2016 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 25th Congressional District of California.[1]

Orswell was a 2014 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 27th Congressional District of California.[2] Jack Orswell lost the general election on November 4, 2014.

Orswell sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 27th Congressional District of California in 2012. He lost in the general election.[3]

Biography

Orswell received his B.S. in business administration from the University of Southern California. Orswell worked for an accounting firm before being appointed to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He spent 15 years in the FBI before starting his own company. Orswell's company conducts environmental assessments for financial institutions, real estate companies and law firms.[4]

Elections

2016

See also: California's 27th Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Judy Chu (D) defeated Jack Orswell (R) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Chuc and Orswell defeated Tim Sweeney (Independent) in the top-two primary on June 7, 2016.[5][6]

U.S. House, California District 27 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJudy Chu Incumbent 67.4% 168,977
     Republican Jack Orswell 32.6% 81,655
Total Votes 250,632
Source: California Secretary of State


U.S. House, California District 27 Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJudy Chu Incumbent 66.2% 93,204
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngJack Orswell 28.1% 39,574
     Independent Tim Sweeney 5.7% 8,063
Total Votes 140,841
Source: California Secretary of State

2014

See also: California's 27th Congressional District elections, 2014

Orswell ran in the 2014 election for the U.S. House to represent California's 27th District. He and incumbent Judy Chu (D) advanced past the blanket primary on June 3, 2014, unopposed.[7] Orswell was then defeated in the general election on November 4, 2014.[8]

U.S. House, California District 27 General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJudy Chu Incumbent 59.4% 75,728
     Republican Jack Orswell 40.6% 51,852
Total Votes 127,580
Source: California Secretary of State

2012

See also: California's 27th Congressional District elections, 2012

Orswell ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent California's 27th District. He and district 32 incumbent Judy Chu (D) advanced past the blanket primary on June 5, 2012, defeating Bob Duran (R). They faced off in the November 6, 2012, general election and Chu won.[3][9][10]

U.S. House, California District 27 General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJudy Chu Incumbent 64% 154,191
     Republican Jack Orswell 36% 86,817
Total Votes 241,008
Source: California Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"

Campaign themes

2016

The following issues were listed on Orswell's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

“
  • Jobs & Economy: We are a nation with a “can-do” spirit; we just want to be able to make plans for the future. It is essential that Washington act quickly to eliminate the causes of economic uncertainty and create policies and regulations that extend beyond the next election. Congress needs to establish a balanced budget, a long-term tax revenue plan, reduce rules and regulations, and build a working relationship with businesses that encourages people to turn their dreams into realities.
  • Health Care: All Americans, including those with pre-existing medical conditions, deserve access to affordable, quality, and portable health insurance. Health care is a personal service requiring personal choices. We need a health care system that provides individuals affordable choices.
  • Taxes: I believe everyone is willing to pay their fair share for the freedom and liberty we have in America. Let’s define the role of government and the services we need, determine the costs, and then implement a new, fair and simple tax system that generates the required revenue. We need a new system of taxation, and we need it now. We need leadership, not politics.
  • Immigration: We have always been a nation of immigrants, but with the worldwide threat of terrorism, our national security requires that we know who is in our country and why they are here. Because of the size of our international borders, we must secure our borders effectively and efficiently. By utilizing cutting-edge technology, we can provide continuous surveillance of our borders.
  • Energy: Our dependence on foreign oil and the corresponding transfer of wealth to other nations is a real threat to our national security. Because of this threat, we need a National Energy Policy, to set guidelines and a road map for Americans to follow. A National Energy Policy will bring into focus the various renewable and non-renewable resources we have available to us, with the goal of making the United States energy independent.

[11]

”
—Jack Orswell's campaign website, http://www.jackorswell.com

2014

Orswell's campaign website listed the following issues:[12]

“
  • Jobs & The Economy: "There is no disagreement that the most important issues facing all Americans today are the lack of jobs and the struggling economy. If you are still looking for a job, or have settled on part-time work until the job market improves, you are not alone. About 10% (one in ten) of those living in Los Angeles County are unemployed or underemployed."
  • Health Care: "In 2010, Congress passed the Affordable Care Act, a law which requires all Americans to purchase health insurance or pay a tax. Although here in California we were able to avoid all of the problems with the roll out of the national health insurance website, we still need to focus our attention on how the Affordable Care Act, is going to impact our qualify of health care."
  • Taxes: "No matter how we try to avoid them, taxes are a part of our lives. Taxes provide the revenue for our government to operate. And as government continues to grow and expand, more tax dollars are required to operate. First of all, we must stop this expansion and limit our government to providing us only with the services we need, not the services we want."
  • Immigration: "We have always been a nation of immigrants, but with the worldwide threat of terrorism, our national security requires that we know who is in our country and why they are here. Because of the size of our international borders, we must secure our borders effectively and efficiently. By utilizing cutting-edge technology, we can provide continuous surveillance of our borders."
  • Energy: "The United States consumes over 20% of all oil pumped from the ground, and we import about 45% of the oil from other countries. Our dependence on foreign oil and the corresponding transfer of wealth to other nations is a real threat to our national security. Because of this threat, we need a National Energy Policy, to set guidelines and a road map for Americans to follow."

[11]

”
—Jack Orswell's campaign website, http://www.jackorswell.com/issues

2012

Orswell's campaign website listed the following issues:[13]

  • Jobs
Excerpt: "Today's most important issue is jobs. We all need a job to provide for the necessities and comforts of life. A job is one of the first decisions we consider as a child, as people ask, "what are you going to do when you grow up?""
  • Taxes
Excerpt: "No matter how we try to avoid it, taxes are a part of our lives. Taxes create the revenue for our government to operate. And as the government continues to grow and expand, more revenue or tax dollars are required to operate. First of all, we must stop the expansion and limit our government to providing us only with the services we need, not the services what we want."
  • Healthcare
Excerpt: "The National Healthcare System, enacted in 2010, was created to provide affordable health care for every American. I agree with the intent of the program, but as a former FBI Agent who worked government fraud and abuse cases, I believe the current program will cost American taxpayers billions of dollars in fraud and abuse, wasting valuable resources for Americans needing professional healthcare."
  • Congressional Salaries
Excerpt: "Members of the House of Representatives currently receive an annual salary of $174,000. In addition, they receive health insurance, retirement benefits and paid time off."
  • Corporate Influence on Elections
Excerpt: "The old expression "money talks" certainly rings true when it comes to determining the results of an election. According to an article posted on www.opensecrets.org after the 2008 elections, 93 percent of the House of Representative races were won by candidates who spent the most money. "

Campaign finance summary

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Personal

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Orswell and his wife, Janet, have three children.[14]

Recent news

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See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Certified List of Candidates for Voter-Nominated Offices June 7, 2016, Presidential Primary Election," accessed April 4, 201
  2. ↑ Campaign website, accessed March 10, 2014
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 CNN, "California Districts Race - 2012 Election Center," accessed December 1, 2012
  4. ↑ Campaign website, "About," accessed April 22, 2014
  5. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Certified List of Candidates for Voter-Nominated Offices June 7, 2016, Presidential Primary Election," accessed April 4, 2016
  6. ↑ The New York Times, "California Primary Results," June 7, 2016
  7. ↑ The New York Times, "California Primary Results," June 3, 2014
  8. ↑ The Huffington Post, "Election 2014," November 4, 2014
  9. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official primary candidate list," accessed March 13, 2014
  10. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Unofficial election results," November 6, 2012 (dead link)
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  12. ↑ Campaign website, "Issues," accessed April 22, 2014
  13. ↑ Campaign website, "Issues," accessed June 12, 2012
  14. ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed June 2, 2014


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