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Dante Acosta
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U.S. House, California, District 25
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Dante Acosta was a 2012 Republican candidate seeking election to the U.S. House representing the 25th Congressional District of California.

Issues

Campaign themes

2012

Acosta's campaign website listed the following issues:[1]

  • Individual Rights
Excerpt: "Dante believes that man’s “rights” of life, liberty, and justice come from our “Creator” not the government."
  • Government-Size
Excerpt: "Dante believes the concept of self-government begins with governing one’s self first, then family, community, state, and nation. He believes that only small government can serves the needs of the people."
  • Education
Excerpt: "Dante believes that education is fundamental issue for each individual family. He supports the right of all families to choose the method of education that fits the needs of their children. This includes public education, private schools, and home-schooling."
  • Free Markets
Excerpt: "Dante believes in the free-market system and will support free-market solutions whenever possible. No more bail-outs."
  • National Defense
Excerpt: "Dante believes in a strong and consistent national defense. He also believes strongly in providing all necessary support to those who defend our nation and their families."

Elections

2012

See also: California's 25th congressional district elections, 2012

Acosta ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing California's 25th District. He was defeated in the June 5, 2012, open primary.[2][3]

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  1. ↑ Campaign website, Issues
  2. ↑ California Secretary of State, Official candidate list
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