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Mary Helen Barro
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June 5, 2018

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Mary Helen Barro (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent California's 23rd Congressional District. She lost in the primary on June 5, 2018.

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

Elections

2018

See also: California's 23rd Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House California District 23

Incumbent Kevin McCarthy defeated Tatiana Matta in the general election for U.S. House California District 23 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Kevin McCarthy
Kevin McCarthy (R)
 
63.7
 
131,113
Image of Tatiana Matta
Tatiana Matta (D)
 
36.3
 
74,661

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

Total votes: 205,774
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 23

The following candidates ran in the primary for U.S. House California District 23 on June 5, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Kevin McCarthy
Kevin McCarthy (R)
 
68.8
 
81,633
✔
Image of Tatiana Matta
Tatiana Matta (D)
 
12.6
 
14,935
Image of Wendy Reed
Wendy Reed (D)
 
10.1
 
11,974
Image of Mary Helen Barro
Mary Helen Barro (D) Candidate Connection
 
5.4
 
6,363
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James Davis (Independent)
 
1.7
 
2,076
Image of Kurtis Wilson
Kurtis Wilson (D)
 
1.4
 
1,691

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

Total votes: 118,672
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2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Mary Helen Barro participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on May 15, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Mary Helen Barro's responses follow below.[1]

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

“ Put constituents of 23rd CD FIRST & hold Open Monthly Town Hall Meetings; JOBS - redirect/expand federal funding for trades education; SENIORS - prevent Congress from dipping into Social Security funds & protect Medicare and Medicaid from privatization; VETS - improve access to quality care & build VA hospital in 23rd CD.[2][3] ”

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

“ Budget/finance; jobs programs; Social Security, Medicare & Medical; VA.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[3] ”

Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Mary Helen Barro answered the following:

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

“ California Governor George Deukmejian, President Ronald Reagan and President Jimmy Carter. All three men were dedicated to working across the political aisle to do what was best for families/constituents. But most of all, they were extremely respectful and sincere in their consideration of opposing points of view.[3] ”
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else that best describes your political philosophy?
“ Three come to mind: Lincoln, the 2012 Steven Spielberg film; Inherit the Wind, the 1960 film based on the 1925 play which depicted arguments from the Scopes Monkey trial and addressed the McCarthy era; To Kill a Mockingbird, a film based on Harper Lee's book of the same title.[3] ”
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
“ To be respectful of others, humble, open to the ideas of others; be willing to work across political aisle for the good of the country; put country above party, and be willing to apologize when you are wrong.[3] ”
What qualities do you possess that would make you a successful officeholder?
“ Throughout the years, people have known me to be an honest, hardworking and determined crusader for a worthwhile and just cause. I am exceptionally gifted at bringing people together from various camps to achieve a worthy goal.[3] ”
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
“ To work closely with and be accessible to your constituents and coordinate those resources available to meet the needs of the families you are elected to serve.[3] ”
What legacy would you like to leave?
“ I was honest, respectful, and trustworthy to each and every person with whom I came into contact; and did my very best for those whom placed their trust in me.[3] ”
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at that time?
“ The first historical event that I recall was that my father and uncle both served in the US Army during WWII. My uncle was on Normandy Beach on D Day.[3] ”
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
“ My very first job was a part-time job while I was in high school. I worked in the pets and plant department at W. T. Grant. I held the job until I graduated.[3] ”
What happened on your most awkward date?
“ Candidly, I cannot recall.[3] ”
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
“ It's a toss-up between Thanksgiving and Christmas because both are holidays when family and friends come together to give thanks and share.[3] ”
What is your favorite book? Why?
“ The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemmingway. I love the book because my father was born in Cuba. He was an honorable and thoughtful man who taught me to love and respect the sea and all its creatures, as well as to never give up on something you believe in.[3] ”
If you could be any fictional character, who would you be?
“ At the moment, I cannot think of any fictional character that I would like to be.[3] ”
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
“ There are many favorite things in my home. I have collected furnishings and photographs of my family and friends throughout the years, and I also have an extensive library of treasured books.[3] ”
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
“ María Elena[3] ”
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
“ Managing time and finances.[3] ”
What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?
“ Regrettably, the House of Representatives has temporarily relinquished its most important role: that of a separate but equal branch of government that is to implement and enforce our system of checks and balances against an executive in the White House that might threaten our national security and our form of government.[3] ”
Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?
“ Yes, some experience is beneficial. However, by affiliating oneself with ethical leaders, one can learn quickly. More importantly, I believe that we should have term limits for both the House and Senate. Too many entrenched leaders are putting partisan politics above what is in the best interests of our nation as a whole.[3] ”
What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?
“ Surviving the presidency of Donald Trump and those he leaves behind to do his bidding, even after he is gone.[3] ”
If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
“ I'll evaluate that question if I make it through the election.[3] ”
If you are a current representative, why did you join your current committees?
“ N/A[3] ”
Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?
“ Yes. I also believe in term limits of two consecutive terms. It is important that representation be diversified and responsive to the voters of the district, not just to the big donors to ones campaign or one's political party.[3] ”
What are your thoughts on term limits?
“ I sincerely believe they are needed for both the House and U.S. Senate. They work well in California.[3] ”
What process do you favor for redistricting?
“ Impartial, bipartisan commissions with members that are elected by the voters of each state should determine a state's political boundaries after each census.[3] ”
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?
“ At this point, I am not focusing on this issue. The current leadership in the House is a disgrace because they have failed in their principle duty of providing checks and balances on the Executive Branch.[3] ”
Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
“ Senator John McCain.[3] ”
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?
“ The stories that most tug at my heart are those of veterans that have not received timely and quality medical care. In Kern County, CA our veterans must travel to Los Angeles, even in emergencies. As the former wife of a brave Navy Seal who served in Viet Nam, recall my husband's suffering and how I lobbied for decades to ultimately get the VA to begin to accept responsibility for the effects of Agent Orange. He passed in 2001 and I always keep his memory, our military personnel and their families in my thoughts and prayers.[3] ”

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  1. ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
  2. ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Mary Helen Barro's responses," May 15, 2018
  3. ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 3.21 3.22 3.23 3.24 3.25 3.26 3.27 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.


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