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Josh Caesar

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Josh Caesar
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Education

High school

Rider High School

Bachelor's

Midwestern State University

Graduate

Dallas Baptist University

Personal
Religion
Christian: Baptist
Profession
Software engineer

Josh Caesar was a 2012 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 3rd Congressional District of Texas.

Biography

Caesar was born in India and grew up in north Texas.

Caesar is a software engineer by profession. He has spent more than 22 years in the software engineering and high tech industry. He has worked in project and engineering management.

Caesar is a 21-year resident of the Dallas area and a life-long Republican. He attends First Baptist Church of McKinney, Texas.

Campaign themes

2012

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

  • Social Security
Excerpt: "Continue to payout to those who have contributed to Social Security. As the Trust Fund is depleted, we need to take action on replenishing the funds that is fair for everyone."
  • National Defense
Excerpt: "We need to invest in our national security to continue to enjoy the freedom that has made America great."
  • Economy
Excerpt: "Job creation is my number one concern."
  • Immigration
Excerpt: "Greater border patrol and the completion of the border wall are essential for establishing control of the illegal immigration problem."
  • Taxes
Excerpt: "Our nation’s tax system needs to be reformed to put more money in the tax payer’s pocket and simplify the tax code."
  • Healthcare
Excerpt: "Repeal Obamacare and work toward alternate solutions for our current health care challenges."
  • Marriage
Excerpt: "Marriage is between a man and woman."

Elections

2012

See also: Texas' 3rd Congressional District elections, 2012

Caesar ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Texas' 3rd District. He was defeated by incumbent Sam Johnson in the Republican primary on May 29, 2012.[2][3]

U.S. House, Texas District 3 Republican Primary, 2012
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngSam Johnson Incumbent 83.1% 33,592
Harry Pierce 12% 4,848
Josh Caesar 5% 2,002
Total Votes 40,442

Personal

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Caesar lives in McKinney with his wife, Karen, and two kids.

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