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Mike Tsarnas

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Independent American Party

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June 5, 2018

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Mike Tsarnas (Independent American Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent California's 9th Congressional District. He lost in the primary on June 5, 2018.

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

Elections

2018

See also: California's 9th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House California District 9

Incumbent Jerry McNerney defeated Marla Livengood in the general election for U.S. House California District 9 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Jerry McNerney
Jerry McNerney (D)
 
56.5
 
113,414
Image of Marla Livengood
Marla Livengood (R)
 
43.5
 
87,349

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

Total votes: 200,763
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 9

Incumbent Jerry McNerney and Marla Livengood defeated Mike Tsarnas in the primary for U.S. House California District 9 on June 5, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Jerry McNerney
Jerry McNerney (D)
 
53.2
 
55,923
✔
Image of Marla Livengood
Marla Livengood (R)
 
41.1
 
43,242
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Mike Tsarnas (Independent American Party) Candidate Connection
 
5.7
 
6,038

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

Total votes: 105,203
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Campaign themes

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Mike Tsarnas participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on May 16, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Mike Tsarnas' responses follow below.[1]

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

“ 1) Term Limits for Congress and Senators 2) Compensation based upon attendance, voting miss them and you don't get paid, the money will be used to reduce the deficit, same health care & Social Security for all politicians. 3) Illegal immigration and welfare benefits for citizens, illegals must go through the same process as the system is set.[2][3] ”

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

“ Our Veterans, active and retired, hospital and health care for all. We can come up with a health care program which all could afford helping those in need and lower income. Jobs and wages based upon merit as well as fairness.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[3] ”

Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Mike Tsarnas answered the following:

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

“ John F. Kennedy, policies and programs were fitted to cover all . . . ask not what your country can do for you but ask, What you can do for your country.[3] ”
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else that best describes your political philosophy?
“ No, in reality we need to clean up the corruption and leave Hollywood and fantasy out of the political arena.[3] ”
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
“ Honesty, integrity, knowing and doing the right thing(s).[3] ”
What qualities do you possess that would make you a successful officeholder?
“ Honesty, integrity, knowing and doing the right things![3] ”
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
“ Upholding your oath and protecting the Constitution of the United States of America[3] ”
What legacy would you like to leave?
“ America . . . Love it, Guide her, and Respect her and all other nations, while remaining strong and fair.[3] ”
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at that time?
“ Assignation of John Kennedy . . . I was 6 years old.[3] ”
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
“ Stock boy for tour boats Red & White Fleet San Francisco CA[3] ”
What happened on your most awkward date?
“ Nothing, I do not care for Awkward. . . nor do I engage in it.[3] ”
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
“ Thanks Giving . . . showing our respect for the young nation and giving thanks to our neighbors and trying to live peacefully in one nation.[3] ”
What is your favorite book? Why?
“ The Bible . . . I can always go to it for anything that ails me.[3] ”
If you could be any fictional character, who would you be?
“ Tom Sawyer or Huckleberry Finn . . .[3] ”
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
“ Pictures and memories . . . they bring me peace and hope ![3] ”
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
“ Stuck In The Middle With You . . . .[3] ”
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
“ Too many to list, but struggles bring success or failure. It all depends on your attitude[3] ”
What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?
“ None that I can see . . . that is why I am running.[3] ”
Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?
“ NO ![3] ”
What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?
“ Respecting our nation and illegal immigration.[3] ”
If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
“ no[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?
“ No, a four year term with two limits .[3] ”
What are your thoughts on term limits?
“ We need them ! For all politicians[3] ”
What process do you favor for redistricting?
“ I don't it is B.S. to get the left or right tilted for votes.[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?
“ Veterans[3] ”
Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
“ Tom Mclintock[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?
“ No, I am running a distant 3rd in a field of 3 . . I need to stay focused or come back in 2020![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, "Mike Tsarnas' responses," May 16, 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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