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Kevin Mitchell
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Independent

Elections and appointments
Last election

June 5, 2018

Personal
Profession
Courier driver

Kevin Mitchell (independent) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent California's 51st Congressional District. He lost in the primary on June 5, 2018.

Mitchell completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2018

See also: California's 51st Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House California District 51

Incumbent Juan Vargas defeated Juan Hidalgo in the general election for U.S. House California District 51 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Juan Vargas
Juan Vargas (D)
 
71.2
 
109,527
Image of Juan Hidalgo
Juan Hidalgo (R)
 
28.8
 
44,301

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 153,828
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 51

The following candidates ran in the primary for U.S. House California District 51 on June 5, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Juan Vargas
Juan Vargas (D)
 
64.0
 
50,132
✔
Image of Juan Hidalgo
Juan Hidalgo (R)
 
15.3
 
11,979
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John Renison Jr. (R)
 
14.0
 
10,972
Image of Juan Carlos Mercado
Juan Carlos Mercado (Independent)
 
3.1
 
2,452
Image of Kevin Mitchell
Kevin Mitchell (Independent) Candidate Connection
 
1.9
 
1,473
Image of Louis Fuentes
Louis Fuentes (R)
 
1.7
 
1,310

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 78,318
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Campaign themes

2018

Ballotpedia biographical submission form

The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:

“ What is your political philosophy?

Socialism. I'm running to give a voice to the working class as part of an international movement against capitalism.

Is there anything you would like to add?

Support David Moore of the SEP for California Senator. [1]

”
—Kevin Mitchell[2]


Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Kevin Mitchell participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on June 4, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Kevin Mitchell's responses follow below.[3]

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

“ Stop the wars. Open borders. For international socialism.[4][1] ”

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

“ I am passionate about immigration, as well as homelessness, and the arts.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[1] ”

Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Kevin Mitchell answered the following:

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

“ I look up to Julian Assange, the world's foremost political prisoner, for his bravery and commitment to journalism.[1] ”
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else that best describes your political philosophy?
“ The Communist Manifesto.[1] ”
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
“ Loyalty to your class.[1] ”
What qualities do you possess that would make you a successful officeholder?
“ People say I am very serious when it comes to politics and I mean what I say.[1] ”
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
“ Honesty, intelligence, and compassion.[1] ”
What legacy would you like to leave?
“ A world free of war and classes, so that future generations can truly live like human beings.[1] ”
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at that time?
“ I remember the OJ Simpson trial, I must have been 6 years old.[1] ”
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
“ I worked bussing tables in a pizza restaurant. It lasted for a few months.[1] ”
What happened on your most awkward date?
“ We watched a movie at my house and sat on different couches not talking to each other.[1] ”
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
“ May Day, to honor and remember all those who died in the struggle for a better world.[1] ”
What is your favorite book? Why?
“ Crime and Punishment, this book speaks to me like no other book has before or since, especially the ending.[1] ”
If you could be any fictional character, who would you be?
“ Robin Hood.[1] ”
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
“ My computer because I can listen to music, watch movies, read, and write on it.[1] ”
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
“ Greenback dollar by The Kingston Trio[1] ”
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
“ All of it.[1] ”
What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?
“ They technically represent the will of the people.[1] ”
Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?
“ Yes, but not in this government.[1] ”
What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?
“ Preventing nuclear war, ecological catastrophe, and financial collapse.[1] ”
If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
“ Not especially.[1] ”
Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?
“ Yes.[1] ”
What are your thoughts on term limits?
“ They are undemocratic, you should be able to serve as long as the people want you to.[1] ”
What process do you favor for redistricting?
“ Something that is more representative of the population.[1] ”
If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
“ No.[1] ”
Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?
“ I spoke with a woman who works two jobs every day and gets 4 hours of sleep every night so she can afford her small apartment with her daughter and granddaughter. That is who I want to represent.[1] ”

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  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 1.25 1.26 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  2. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named bio18
  3. ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
  4. ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Kevin Mitchell's responses," June 4, 2018


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