Michael Crimmins

	Michael Crimmins
	Candidate for
	U.S. House, California, District 51
Party	Republican
	Personal
Birthday	September 4, 1947
Place of birth	New Rochelle, NY
Religion	Roman Catholic
Websites
	Campaign website

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Issues

Campaign themes

2012

Crimmins's campaign website listed the following issues:^[2]

Health Care

Excerpt: "I believe that all Americans deserve access health care coverage and that many of the solutions to this challenge are non-partisan and supported by most members of Congress. I support strengthening the existing private market system with policies that will drive down costs and make it easier for people to purchase affordable insurance."

Economy

Excerpt: "I believe in the American Dream and the free market. No nation has ever taxed itself out of a recession or into prosperity. I recognize that lowering taxes will spur economic growth. Raising taxes will only serve to hurt small businesses, hinder economic growth and increase the unemployment rate."

Energy & Environment

Excerpt: "To achieve national energy independence, I support the development of renewable energy sources from solar, wind, biomass, hydroelectric, geothermal and nuclear. I am fundamentally opposed to a national “Cap and Tax” program, not only because it will increase costs for families and businesses, but because the market has taken the initiative to creating solutions to reduce their carbon emissions."

Education

Excerpt: "Having spent over a decade as a teacher and a principal in San Diego County, I am passionate about improving the quality of our public schools and access to higher education. No Child Left Behind has left many students and teachers behind."

Veterans

Excerpt: "Having served for over two decades as a Marine Corps officer, from Vietnam through Desert Storm, I am very aware of the integral role and relationship that the military has in San Diego. I am humbled daily as I see the dedication and sacrifice of the men and women who serve and protect us."

Elections

2012

See also: California's 51st congressional district elections, 2012

Crimmins ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing California's 51st District. He and Juan Vargas (D) advanced past the June 5, 2012, blanket primary, defeating Denise Moreno Ducheny (D), Daniel Ramirez (D), John Brooks (D), Xanthi Gionis (R), and Bernard Portley (R). They faced off in the November 6, 2012, general election and Vargas won.^[1]^[3]^[4]

U.S. House, California, District 51 General Election, 2012
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Juan Vargas	71.5%	113,934
	Republican	Michael Crimmins	28.5%	45,464
Total Votes				159,398
Source: California Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"

Campaign donors

2012

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

U.S. House, California's 51st Congressional District, 2012 - Michael Crimmins Campaign Contributions
Total Raised	$25,374
Total Spent	$29,820
Total Raised by Election Winner	$1,061,806
Total Spent by Election Winner	$1,010,618
Top contributors to Michael Crimmins's campaign committee
Morgan Stanley	$2,500
Fabrication Arts	$2,400
Brandt Co	$2,000
Elmore Co	$2,000
Dr. Business	$1,000
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Securities & Investment	$2,500
Real Estate	$1,950
Retired	$1,750
Misc. Agriculture	$550
Education	$300

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