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Michael Williamson

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Michael Williamson
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Candidate for
U.S. House, California, District 42
PartyDemocratic
Education
Associate'sRanch Santiago College (Santa Ana College), 1991
J.D.William Howard Taft University, 2004
Personal
BirthdayApril 30, 1959
Place of birthPontiac, MI
ProfessionLawyer
ReligionBaptist
Websites
Campaign website

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Michael Williamson was a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House representing the 42nd Congressional District of California. He lost in the general election.[1]

Issues

Campaign themes

2012

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

  • National Security
Excerpt: "Government's most fundamental responsibility is to protect its citizens. After serving twenty six years on the front lines of law enforcement with the Los Angeles Police Department, I understand the tremendous threat to our future."
  • Border Security
Excerpt: "Border security and national security are closely linked and America's survival is dependent on securing our border."
  • Pro-Taxpayer
Excerpt: "Our taxes are too high because Congress spends too much, and what they do spend is often wasted by the bureaucracy. I support a strict limit on how fast government can grow. If we limit non-national security spending growth to a rate that is no greater than inflation, we can balance the budget and protect the long-term fiscal health of our country."
  • Health Care
Excerpt: "One of the greatest problems facing many families is the cost of health care. I oppose efforts to socialize our medical system – I don't want some federal bureaucrat in Washington telling families what is best for them. "
  • 2nd Amendment
Excerpt: "I believe the 2nd Amendment is clear and that government should pass no law that restricts the right of any law-abiding citizen to purchase, own and legally use firearms. "

Elections

2012

See also: California's 42nd congressional district elections, 2012

Williamson ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing California's 42nd District. He and district 44 incumbent Ken Calvert (R) advanced past the June 5, 2012, blanket primary, defeating Cliff Smith (D), Eva Johnson (R), Clayton Thibodeau (R), and Curt Novak (Ind). They faced off in the November 6, 2012, general election and Calvert won.[1][3][4]

U.S. House, California, District 42 General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark.jpgKen Calvert Incumbent 60.6% 130,245
     Democratic Michael Williamson 39.4% 84,702
Total Votes 214,947
Source: California Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"

Campaign donors

2012

No campaign donor information available.[5]

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References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 CNN "California Districts Race - 2012 Election Center"
  2. ↑ Campaign website, Issues
  3. ↑ California Secretary of State, Official candidate list
  4. ↑ Unofficial election results
  5. ↑ Open Secrets "Summary: California's 42nd Congressional District 2012" Accessed May 1, 2013
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