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Mark Takano

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Mark Takano
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U.S. House, California, District 41
Incumbent
In office
January 3, 2013-Present
Term ends
January 3, 2015
Years in position 0
PartyDemocratic
PredecessorJerry Lewis (R)
Compensation
Base salary$174,000/year
Elections and appointments
First electedNovember 6, 2012
Next electionNovember 4, 2014
Campaign $$1,456,716
Term limitsN/A
Education
Bachelor'sHarvard University, University of California (Riverside)
Personal
BirthdayDecember 10, 1960
Place of birthRiverside, California
ProfessionTeacher
Net worth$11,501
ReligionMethodist
Websites
Office website
Campaign website

Contents

Mark Takano is a Democratic member of the U.S. House representing the 41st Congressional District of California. He was first elected in 2012.[1]

Career

Below is an abbreviated outline of Takano's academic, professional and political career:[2]

  • 1983: Graduated from Harvard University with B.A.
  • 1984-1985: Substitute teacher
  • 1987: Graduated from University of California (Riverside) with teaching certificate
  • 2000: Graduated with M.F.A.
  • 1988-Present: Teacher, Rialto Unified School District
  • 1990-Present: Board of Trustees, Riverside Community College District
  • 2013-Present: United States House of Representatives, California's 41st congressional district

Committee assignments

U.S House

2013-2014

Takano serves on the following committees:[3]

Issues

Campaign themes

2012

Takano's campaign website listed the following issues:[4]

  • Job Creation
Excerpt: "Despite the national recovery, economic growth in Riverside County has been slow to rebound and unemployment remains high. Mark Takano favors strategic investments in infrastructure -- upgrades including renovating school buildings, improving roads, highways and bridges, and moving forward with high speed rail -- that will create jobs and improve our community."
  • Education and Workforce Development
Excerpt: "For more than 20 years, Mark Takano has worked on the front lines of public education as a teacher at Rialto High School. He recognizes that economic prosperity in the future requires a strong investment in education and workforce training today. Mark supports reforming or ending the Federal mandates of "No Child Left Behind" and a renewed commitment to building an educational system that will prepare Americans to compete in the emerging economy."
  • Clean Air
Excerpt: "With Riverside County residents suffering some of the worst air quality in the nation, it is imperative that their member of Congress take a stand for cleaner air. Mark Takano supports strong clean air standards and broader use of clean energy resources."
  • Health Care
Excerpt: "For generations, Medicare has provided American seniors with access to necessary medical care in a timely and affordable manner. Mark Takano will stand up against Republican efforts to privatize or defund Medicare, and will fight to make health coverage more affordable for working families."
  • National Security
Excerpt: "Securing our nation from foreign threats, including terrorism, must be a priority in Washington. Mark Takano recognizes that as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan wind down, new strategies will be needed to thwart those who would do us harm. Mark supports reducing the number of nuclear weapons worldwide to keep them out of dangerous hands. "

Elections

2012

See also: California's 41st congressional district elections, 2012

Takano won the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing California's 41st District.[1] He and John Tavaglione (R) advanced past the June 5, 2012, blanket primary, defeating Anna Nevenic (D), George Pearne (R), and Vince Sawyer (R). They faced off in the November 6, 2012, general election.[5][6]

U.S. House, California, District 41 General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark.jpgMark Takano 59% 103,578
     Republican John Tavaglione 41% 72,074
Total Votes 175,652
Source: California Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Takano is available dating back to 2012. Based on available campaign finance records, Takano raised a total of $1,456,716 during that time period. This information was last updated on March 22, 2013.[7]

Mark Takano's Campaign Contribution History
Year Office Result Contributions
2012 US House (California, District 41) Won $1,456,716
Grand Total Raised $1,456,716

2012

Breakdown of the source of Takano's campaign funds before the 2012 election.

Takano won election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that election cycle, Takano's campaign committee raised a total of $1,456,716 and spent $1,433,468.[8]

Analysis

Lifetime voting record

See also: Lifetime voting records of United States Senators and Representatives

According to the website GovTrack, Takano missed 2 of 89 roll call votes from January 2013 to March 2013. This amounts to 2.2%, which is equal to the median of 2.2% among current congressional representatives as of March 2013.[9]

Net worth

See also: Net Worth of United States Senators and Representatives

2011

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics, Takano's net worth as of 2011 was estimated between -$11,997 and $35,000. That averages to $11,501, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic Representatives in 2011 of $5,107,874.[10]

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References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 CNN "California Districts Race - 2012 Election Center"
  2. ↑ National Journal, "California, 41st House District," November 7, 2012
  3. ↑ CQ.com - Roll Call, "House Committee Rosters for the 113th Congress," accessed January 18, 2013
  4. ↑ Campaign website, Issues
  5. ↑ California Secretary of State, Official candidate list
  6. ↑ Unofficial election results
  7. ↑ Open Secrets "Career Fundraising for Mark Takano," Accessed March 22, 2013
  8. ↑ Open Secrets "Mark Takano 2012 Election Cycle," Accessed February 20, 2013
  9. ↑ GovTrack, "Mark Takano," Accessed April 2, 2013
  10. ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Takano, (D-Cali), 2011"
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