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Jon McQuiston

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Jon McQuiston was a 2012 Republican candidate for District 32 of the California State Assembly.

Campaign themes

2012

McQuiston's campaign website listed the following issues:[1]

  • Small Businesses Create Jobs
Excerpt: "Jon McQuiston knows our state is struggling with two million people out of work and an additional 300,000 Californians seeking full-time work but settling for part-time . . . plus, he realizes that California’s business tax climate ranks 48th in the nation. "
  • Stop High Speed Rail
Excerpt: "Jon McQuiston opposes the high speed rail project and agrees with the respected High Speed Rail Peer Review Group that the bullet train represents an immense financial risk for California taxpayers. "
  • More Water Is Vital
Excerpt: "Jon McQuiston understands that our Central Valley way of life along with our local economy depends on building reservoirs and more water delivery projects . . . and, that our families must be provided a clean, safe water supply. "
  • Tax Hikes Hurt Everyone
Excerpt: "An economic conservative, Jon McQuiston not only opposes tax hikes, but he firmly believes that one way to end these constant state budget deficits is by implementing a strict spending cap. "
  • Early Career Education Programs
Excerpt: "With school drop-out rates at 60% in some of our south Central Valley high schools, Jon McQuiston believes that our students will find good-paying jobs if early on we provide them the option of career and technical education. "

Elections

2012

See also: California State Assembly elections, 2012

McQuiston ran in the 2012 election for California State Assembly District 32. He was eliminated in the blanket primary on June 5, 2012.[2][3][4]

California State Assembly, District 32 Blanket Primary, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngRudy Salas 41.4% 13,053
     Republican Jon McQuiston 20.7% 6,530
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngPedro Rios 23.9% 7,550
     Republican David Thomas 14% 4,420
Total Votes 31,553

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