J. Raul Cedillo

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J. Raul Cedillo

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Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

June 7, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

Western Governors University, 2021

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Profession

Accountant

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J. Raul Cedillo ran for election for Mayor of Long Beach in California. He lost in the primary on June 7, 2022.

Cedillo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

J. Raul Cedillo earned a bachelor's degree from Western Governors University in 2021. His career experience includes working as an accountant.

Elections

2022

See also: Mayoral election in Long Beach, California (2022)

General election

General election for Mayor of Long Beach

Rex Richardson defeated Susan Price in the general election for Mayor of Long Beach on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rex Richardson (Nonpartisan)	56.6	63,184
		Susan Price (Nonpartisan)	43.4	48,352

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 111,536
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Mayor of Long Beach

The following candidates ran in the primary for Mayor of Long Beach on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rex Richardson (Nonpartisan)	44.1	33,791
✔		Susan Price (Nonpartisan)	37.0	28,331
		Joshua Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)	8.2	6,286
	Submit photo	J. Raul Cedillo (Nonpartisan)	6.0	4,563
	Submit photo	Franklin I. Sims (Nonpartisan)	2.8	2,121
		Deb Mozer (Nonpartisan)	2.0	1,511

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 76,603
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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J. Raul Cedillo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cedillo's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am an immigrant and a Democratic Socialist. I have been on EBT, unemployed, and homeless. I am running because I know the difficulties we all go through and I wish to make things better.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Divest from police and Invest in People
• Fight climate change
• Create jobs and invest in our entrepreneurs

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Generating youth interest in local politics to ensure a democracy of the people led by younger generations.

Pass a Peoples Budget to create protections and new opportunities for all walks of life. This includes renters rights, legal counsel to tenants and immigrants, Black Lives Matter.

Investing in a transition to clean renewable energies in the most polluted city in California.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

To make big changes in our state and country we must begin at home. This position offers the opportunity to make changes that have a lasting effect in our community today.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

It is hard to pick only one. So I will talk about 2 of the people who I admire most. One is Bernie Sanders, and the other is Jose "Pepe" Mujica (former President of Uruguay). Both these men are examples of selflessness that have worked tirelessly to meet the needs of the people. Time and time again, they have been on the right side of politics even when it wasn't a popular idea. I, too, aspire to give my all and represent the people.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

People should always come before the party's needs—a government of the people for the people.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Having a good ear to listen to the people and acting accordingly. Social Justice and Racial Equity.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Leave the earth better than I found it.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Motorcycle Diaries

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Danza Rota by Soda Estereo is a repeat song for me as well as Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners. As you can see I like older songs and I generally do not stick to one genre.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

Not at all. The only real quality needed is a desire to serve the public, which is the true and purest reason for the existence of this role.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

To have a profound understanding of the working class problems. If one has never worked or never lived in poverty, how can you serve those whose needs are most significant? You cannot meet the needs of the people if you don't know what those needs are.

Be able to adapt to any challenges that may arise.

Admit when mistakes are made and make the needed changes to remedy the situation.

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