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Ethan Baca
Ethan Baca (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent North Carolina's 1st Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on March 3, 2020.
Baca completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2020
See also: North Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2020
North Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Republican primary)
North Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House North Carolina District 1
Incumbent G.K. Butterfield defeated Sandy Smith in the general election for U.S. House North Carolina District 1 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | G.K. Butterfield (D) | 54.2 | 188,870 |
 | Sandy Smith (R)  | 45.8 | 159,748 | |
| Total votes: 348,618 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent G.K. Butterfield advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 1.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Deandre Carter (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 1
Sandy Smith defeated Michele Nix, James Glisson (Unofficially withdrew), and Ethan Baca in the Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 1 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sandy Smith | 77.3 | 31,490 |
 | Michele Nix | 9.9 | 4,030 | |
| James Glisson (Unofficially withdrew) | 7.4 | 3,031 | ||
 | Ethan Baca | 5.4 | 2,206 | |
| Total votes: 40,757 | |||
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Ethan Baca completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Baca's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I moved to Albuquerque, NM and attended The University of New Mexico. That is where I met my wife of six years, Denise Baca. Together we are parents to two very smart and patriotic little girls. We are very blessed to have to the opportunity to homeschool our girls and have been doing so nearly since birth. We have lived in North Carolina for five years. I call NC my home because of the beautiful landscapes but most importantly the quality of life that we know now. I know I will never move from this great state. We have made several friends that we consider family. I have great respect and love for the people of NC.
Both my grandfathers and my oldest brother served in the Military, both combat veterans. I have always wanted to serve my country, but certain circumstances kept me from joining the service. Running and serving as Congressman for NC will be the way I will serve and defend our great American constitution. I am a Public Servant, not a Politician. I consider myself a blue-collar worker. I have worked many tradesmen like jobs in my life and have great respect for tradesmen. I own my own business. I am now a small business owner. I own an Environmental efficient mobile oil change company. My business helps to protect Mother Earth by being 100% Eco-friendly. I'm very proud of that!
My entire adult life I traveled our magnificent country. From practicing conservation of the environment and wildlife in Alaska to protecting the reserve in Montana. I have educated and guided many people of the same mindset all along the way. I have been a small town Track coach and a little league soccer coach. I enjoy- I am a strong candidate for NC CD1. I will keep all promises made by me. Unlike the incumbent of 16 years I will work to create good paying jobs, come up with smart solutions to overcome poverty and fight crime. My promise to the people is that I will work everyday for everyone!
- I will Always Defend Americans right to keep and bear arms. I will never support any new gun laws. nor will I side with gun grabbing politicians
- I will Always fight for life, for the unborn, newborn, elderly, and disadvantaged
I strongly believe that anyone should and will be able to practice religion. I will always defend religious liberties.
Life. I believe in all life the unborn, newborn, elderly and disadvantaged. I will fight for life because all life matters.
Adoption is an issue that I am going to dive deep into. It should cost less than 50k for a family wanting to give the gift of family to a homeless child. I will work towards making adoption more affordable and less regulated.
2nd Amendment. I will always defend our great 2nd Amendment. I will never side with gun-grabbing politicians. I will never support new gun laws. It is written "Shall not be infringed" and I will always live by that.
Veterans will always be at the top of my list. Our great veterans are my heroes and always will be. I will work towards making a better, more comfortable life for veterans, especially after our veterans come home from deployment.
Military I will always support our military 100% they give all and I will give my all back to them.
Farmers. I know the importance of a healthy crop. I will always support the efforts of a farmer to harvest efficiently.
Economic growth is Paramount especially in North Carolina Congressional District 1. I will make smart decisions for the good of the community to bring well-paying jobs and healthy businesses to the district.
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See also
2020 Elections
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