Carlos Rafael Cruz
Carlos Rafael Cruz (Republican Party) ran for election to the California State Assembly to represent District 28. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Cruz completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Carlos Rafael Cruz was born in Manhattan, New York, New York. Cruz served in the U.S. Navy from 1988 to 2000. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Phoenix in 2008. Cruz's career experience includes working as a licensed real estate agent in California, with a technology based consulting company, and with a creative marketing and communications company.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: California State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for California State Assembly District 28
Incumbent Evan Low defeated Carlos Rafael Cruz in the general election for California State Assembly District 28 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Evan Low (D) | 71.6 | 166,733 |
 | Carlos Rafael Cruz (R)  | 28.4 | 65,976 | |
| Total votes: 232,709 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 28
Incumbent Evan Low and Carlos Rafael Cruz defeated Sam Ross in the primary for California State Assembly District 28 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Evan Low (D) | 71.1 | 96,976 |
| ✔ | | Carlos Rafael Cruz (R) | 23.5 | 32,136 |
 | Sam Ross (Independent) | 5.4 | 7,350 | |
| Total votes: 136,462 | |||
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Carlos Rafael Cruz completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cruz's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Carlos is committed to finding solutions to the issues we face as Californians. He will fight for balanced budgets that prioritize spending toward education, public safety, and infrastructure.
We need effective leadership that will stand up for our rights in the region. Carlos does have the right background to be that champion.
The residents of District 28 need a leader with real-world experience who understands how we live. We do not need someone who was raised as a politician who is part of the very system that is failing us.
Carlos is running to help build a stronger and safer California. On November 3rd, vote for a better tomorrow by voting for Carlos.- Carlos supports traditional values and improving quality of life issues.
- Carlos cares deeply for his community and neighbors and believes the Government is supposed to serve the people.
- I will focus on resolving our core issues and stopping our government from driving this great state over the cliff.
Restoration of Parental RightsImproving Quality of Life Issues
Protection of Property Rights
Affordable Housing
Increase Educational Access & Quality Healthcare
Protect Jobs and Economic Opportunity
- Proper investments to help stimulate more jobs and a comprehensive tax reform to incentivize growth.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 7, 2020
