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Peter Bono
Peter Bono (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent California's 50th Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Bono completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Peter Bono's career experience includes working as an advocate. Bono served as a weapons technician in the U.S. Navy from 1970 to 2004.[1] He earned an associate degree from Belleville Area College in 1989. Bono has been affiliated with VFW, DAV, American Legion, and CAL VETS.[2]
Elections
2024
See also: California's 50th Congressional District election, 2024
California's 50th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 top-two primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House California District 50
Incumbent Scott Peters defeated Peter Bono in the general election for U.S. House California District 50 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Scott Peters (D) | 64.3 | 231,836 |
 | Peter Bono (R)  | 35.7 | 128,859 | |
| Total votes: 360,695 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 50
Incumbent Scott Peters and Peter Bono defeated Solomon David Moss and Timothy Bilash in the primary for U.S. House California District 50 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Scott Peters (D) | 57.0 | 97,601 |
| ✔ | | Peter Bono (R) | 23.5 | 40,284 |
 | Solomon David Moss (R) | 11.8 | 20,252 | |
 | Timothy Bilash (D) | 7.7 | 13,106 | |
| Total votes: 171,243 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jerlilia Ryans (D)
Endorsements
Bono received the following endorsements.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Peter Bono completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bono's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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My name is Peter Joseph bono I resided in Illinois I attended all Catholic grade schools and high school I played Soccer in grade and high school I graduated in 1969.
I enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1970
During my period in the military service for thirty-four years and 11 months and 10 days. I served my country with Honor and Dignity. I was assigned to several (7) U S Man of War Ships.
My various duties were classified, I worked in the Weapons Dept with a top secret clearance. While in the service I was instructed by several of my Mentors to: HONOR, RESPECT. CHARACTER . I was assigned to top positions at all of my duty stations. I learned to have a HEART. To listen to our service members. I handled a multitude amount of issues, from maintaining positive emotions and spear heading many new programs in the Navy at a time of severe depression with our service members. I am still not allowed to inform any personnel about several of my actions while I served my country. I retired from the U S Military in the early 2000’s.
After my military service, I started several projects to make a living. I worked in the Security Field, helping our citizens to have a safer and to be able to take care of themselves. I also was employed to work with several companies to provide security measures for residential neighborhoods.
On Jan 4, 2017, I started assisting disabled vets with their problems with the Dept of Veterans Affairs.. I started a food bank.- I truly Care of the constituents of the 50th district FIRST.
There are so much local political Corruption throughout our lovely district. The supposedly homeless crisis was caused by our president Joe Biden welcoming in ILLEGAL REFUGEES to our borders illegally invading our borders thus making our country the very dangerous place for our U S Citizens to reside.
I will stand tall with our new President Donald Trump to deal with this huge immigration problem. - Economy. To jump start our country by promoting to start up the various oil producing pipelines that President Biden shuttered. To start a process to lower so many of our daily requirements that are needed, such as food prices, fuel prices, promote local businesses to start up their businesses. To provide the assistance that is needed to advance the American Dream!!!
- To provide Free child care facilities to full time employed parents a safe place to place their children while the parents are working. These facilities will be only provided to the 50 th district constituents that a residing in our district.
Way too much Corruption in the disappropriate actions of our local leaders,
AMERICA FIRST!!!
Not Bankrupting our district by providing assistance to refugees invading our country.
The local politicians promote a HUMANITARIAN HEART FOR THESE REFUGEES.
We need to take care of our U.S. citizens concerns FIRST. That is what I intend to do again!
This is what’s happening to our country now!! It’s dying!!!I.
Loyalty- to our country FIRST!!
To provide Safety to our country, strong U.S. military First!
He’s a true man of character
But
How much experience does a politician need to learn how to LIE, CHEAT,and STEAL OUR MONEY
We are tired of living this way! It’s a bunch of crap, taxes and more taxes!!
I GOT U BABE!!
No I’m not related to him
Moms for America
Dr John GILLICK/co-inventer of CPAP SYSTEM DURING VIETNAM CONFLICT
THE FORGOTTEN ONES/ Vietnam war veterans (320) that decided not to return to the USA because they lost their total faith in the USA/ they are still living in many foreign countries
Vets Helping Vets USA/ Advocate for disabled military combat veterans that served in U S Miltary from WW11 through present day
VFW POST 9305-El Centro /Lifetime Member
3,400 disabled military service members presently residing in the 50th district!!
Dept of veterans Affairs
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Campaign website
Bono’s campaign website stated the following:
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Bono Cares for Our District’s Economy HERE ARE MY VIEWS ON STRENGTHENING OUR ECONOMY!! MY FISCAL POLICY WILL AIM FOR A GRADUAL AND SUSTAINED REDUCTION IN GOVERNMENT SPENDING. I WILL, UPON MY SUCCESSFUL ELECTION, INTRODUCE A PROPOSED BILL TO IMMEDIATELY START UP THE KEYSTONE PIPELINES, PLUS ALL OTHER PIPELINES THAT THE PRESENT ADMINISTRATION SHUTTERED, WHEN PRESIDENT TRUMPS' TERM IN OFFICE EXPIRED. I WILL PUT PUBLIC DEBT ON A DOWNWARD PATH. ABOUT THE MONETARY FRONT, THE FEDS SHOULD CONTINUE TO GRADUALLY RAISE INTEREST RATES, IN LIGHT OF INCOMING DATA THAT WE RECEIVE DAILY, FROM THE GOVERNMENT. I WANT TO INTRODUCE A PROPOSED BILL TO SIMPLIFY THE TAX SYSTEM. WITH LOWER TAX RATES & FEWER EXEMPTIONS. I WANT TO CREATE INCENTIVES FOR MY VOTERS TO ENTER THE LABOR FORCE. I WILL SUPPORT LOW & MIDDLE INCOME FAMILIES. I'M IN FAVOR OF A FAIR TAX PLAN, 10% FOR ALL WORKING FAMILIES. FOR AN EXAMPLE, A FAMILY THAT EARNS $100,000 IN YEARLY EARNINGS SHOULD PAY 10% OR $10,000. TO PROMOTE A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD TO CONTINUE OUR TRADE, IN A WAY THAT IS MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL TO ALL OF OUR CITIZENS. I WILL SUPPORT FREE CHILDCARE FACILITIES THROUGHOUT OUR DISTRICT, FOR WORKING FAMILIES THAT ARE IN DISTRESS WITH HAVING TO PAY HIGH PRICES FOR THEIR CHILDREN. I WILL HAVE AT LEAST (4) FOUR FAMILY CHID-CARE FACILITIES UP AND RUNNING WITHIN 3-6 MONTHS. WITH OUR CONSTITUENTS SUPPORT, CHILD CARE WILL BE A VERY SUCCESSFUL OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR DISTRICT ONLY EMPLOYED CITIZENS. I WILL SUPPORT INCREASING THE FAMILY LEAVE PLAN. WHILE INCREASING THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT. I WANT TO HELP OUR LABOR FORCE TO PARTICIPATE WITH THEIR PRODUCTIVITY, WHILE HELPING TO EASE THE MEDIUM-TERM FISCAL CHALLENGES THAT ARE PRESENTLY MESSING UP OUR ECONOMY. HEALTHCARE IS A HUGE PROBLEM IN OUR COUNTRY. WE HAVE TO RECEIVE A BETTER WAY OF IMPROVING OUR HEALTHCARE. I WILL SEEK PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE ON THIS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT ISSUE. WARMER TEMPERATURE, SEA LEVEL RISE & EXTREME WEATHER WILL DAMAGE PROPERTY AND CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE, THERE WILL BE AN IMPACT ON HUMAN HEALTH AND PRODUCTIVITY. THE MOST NEGATIVELY EFFECTIVE SECTORS WILL BE AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, FISHERIES, AND TOURISM. THE DEMAND FOR ENERGY WILL INCREASE AS POWER GENERATION BECOMES LESS RELIABLE, AND WATER SUPPLIES WILL BE STRESSED. THUS I WILL WORK ON MORE ISSUES CONCERNING OUR ECONOMY. IF YOU, THE CITIZENS OF OUR DISTRICT, HAVE ANY CONCERNS OR ADVICE, PLEASE CONTACT ME ON MY WEBSITE, OR CALL ME DIRECTLY ON MY CELL #760-442-3076. 2. Abortion Views WHEN YOU ARE BORN, EITHER A MALE OR FEMALE, & WHEN YOU PASS AWAY, YOU WILL STILL BE THE SAME MALE OR FEMALE, SO WHATEVER YOU DO WITH YOUR BODY BETWEEN THOSE TIMES IS FOR YOU TO DECIDE. A WOMAN'S BODY IS HERS TO DO WITH WHATEVER SHE WANTS TO DO WITH IT. I'M A PRO-LIFE PERSON. I BELIEVE IN THE EMBRYO TO SURVIVE THE FULL TERM OF THE PREGNANCY. THERE ARE CONDITIONS THAT ARE SPECIAL IN NATURE THAT REQUIRE MEDICAL DECISIONS THAT ARE GIVEN BY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS. THIS IS A HUGE PROBLEM FOR ME TO DISCUSS, BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN THROUGH SEVERAL ABORTION DECISIONS, THROUGHOUT MY SERVICE IN THE MILITARY. YOU DON'T HAVE TO AGREE WITH MY DECISION, BUT PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL OF THIS DECISION THAT I HAD MADE!! 3. Child-Care I HAVE ALREADY REQUESTED FUNDING THROUGH THE 50TH DISTRICT COMMUNITY TO DONATE ENOUGH FUNDS, AND LOCAL BUILDINGS WITH A FREE RENTAL AGREEMENT. I HAVE LOCATED AT LEAST FOUR PROPERTIES THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT THAT WILL BE AVAILABLE WITHIN 3-6 MONTHS OF MY SUCCESSFUL ELECTION RESULTS ON 05 NOV. 2024. THE CHILD'S AGES ARE: AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF AGE, DIAPERS AND POWDERS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR EACH INFANT, THEN CHILDREN 3 YEARS OF AGE THROUGH 12 YEARS OF AGE. THE CHILDREN'S AGES OF 13--16 WILL BE ASKED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE YOUNGER CHILDREN, WITH THE SUPERVISION BY A FAMILY CARE EMPLOYEE. THE ONLY REQUIREMENTS ARE DRIVERS LICENSES, RESIDENCY (SDG&E BILL) OR OTHER SIMILAR PROOF OF RESIDENCY IN OUR 50TH DISTRICT. BIRTH CERTIFICATES OF EACH CHILD & UPDATED MEDICAL IMMUNIZATIONS, WILL BE REQUIRED, ALSO WRITTEN INFORMATION FROM THE PARENT FOR ANY SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN. I AM AT THIS TIME TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT THROUGH MY WEBSITE (CONTACT) 4. Immigration What is happening to Our Country, let alone to Our 50th District. There are millions of Undocumented Foreign Nationals, Breeching OUR SOUTHERN BORDERS DAILY. They are receiving Humanitarian Aid, from our Federal Government, our Local City Leaders. District Supervisors, and of course our Governor Gavin Newsom. They, the government, think caring for these Undocumented Foreign Nationals is the Humanitarian Way to treat these individuals. Help me, by supporting my effort to remove these Undocumented Foreign Nationals from Our Southern Border PERMANENTLY. Our country is being poisoned by the Fentanyl Drugs, thus killing thousands of our citizens. There is no border protection whatsoever. We need a Humanitarian way to successfully protect our country. Let us eliminate these Undocumented Foreign Nationals from thinking that we are a grateful nation, for these 10 million Undocumented Foreign Nationals. Stop Immediate Funding, for all Humanitarian Sources, from the Federal Government, State and Local Leaders, District Supervisors. No more Free Cell Phones. No more Free Internet Services. No more Transportation Services will be provided. No more funds from the Federal Government. No assistance will be provided by our local city leaders, including district leaders, and also our Governor Gavin Newsom. No more free medical services will be provided. No more free childcare, including attending our local schools. Cancel all local City Business Permits to all undocumented foreign nationals. No Services will be permitted to any and all undocumented foreign nationals. Immediately Call for a National Crisis, to stop this Invasion. Activate the U. S. Army Reserve Units. Grant these Servicemen and Servicewomen, full authority to Catch & Detain, any and all Undocumented Foreign Nationals, Breaching our Southern Border. Once these undocumented foreign nationals are caught and detained, place these undocumented foreign nationals onto various means of available transportation, to be transported to the nearest foreign countries shores. (MEXICO). All undocumented foreign nationals residing in our country , and they have no permanent employment, will be removed, transported to our southern border to be deported. Have our U. S. Congress to ACT Now. No more bleeding hearts, for their own selfish agendas. Our Nation is in a Shambles. Where is Our Economy?? It is in the tank,UNLESS? WE ACT SOON!!! This is how my plan works!! All U. S. Military personnel, will be armed with a weapon, will be equipped with cell phones and IPADS, to be able to have the undocumented foreign national person, to supply their information to the Military Servicemen or Servicewomen, to place their relevant information immediately into the Immigration Data Base System. Place Visible Signs stating no one is allowed to illegally enter on our southern border. All immigrants have to enter the U. S. Legally through our Port of Entry Locations. All undocumented foreign nationals that are caught & detained will be issued a citation, for unlawfully attempting to Breach Our Southern Border. Then after briefly vetting each undocumented foreign national, receiving the necessary information to enter the information into Our Immigration Data Base System. All Undocumented Foreign Nationals will then be transported back to MEXICO. When an Undocumented Foreign National is issued a citation, they will not be able to enter our country for a minimum of one (1) year., from the date when the citation was issued. This action should stop the current flow of these Undocumented Foreign Nationals. God Bless America 5. Public Safety The San Diego Police, with the assistance of the San Diego Sheriffs' Dept, with the aid of our Border Patrol Officers & with all other Support Law Enforcement Services. It is paramount to Support these needed services, to enhance our safety. With the rising increase of UNDOCUMENTED FOREIGN NATIONALS, flooding our district daily. It is so IMPORTANT to have these services available. I will never vote to defund these vital services. Help will be on the way soon. After I am elected, I will be Proposing a 10-20% pay raise, for all Local Law Enforcement Officers residing in our 50th District. With the ongoing criminal activity, there has to be a Strong Presence in our communities and local cities, to send a SIGNAL, to these unlawful activists, San Diego Citizens & local law enforcement agencies, that they will increase their efforts to reduce this criminal activity, throughout our 50th District. 6. Military Disabled Veterans These are the True Warriors, that have suffered & are still suffering from their wounds, caused because they just wanted to serve their country. There are many Military Organizations within Our District that are providing some of the necessary funding that are needed for these brave men & women, to live a healthy lifestyle, but it is not enough. Our current 100% disabled military men and women and especially their families require Our Countries Support. For Our 50th Districts' 100% military disabled veterans, I want to supply an additional Support Plan. I will ask the US Congress for additional funding through Our Dept of Veterans Services, to increase their disability entitlement to at least an additional $1,000 a month benefit (Cost of Living) because of the HIGH Prices of residing in this district for Our 100% Disabled Veterans. San Diego Ca. is home to thousands of Military Veterans. With all the rising costs of living expenses, these special 100% Disabled Veterans are experiencing difficulties because of our failing Economy. 7. Senior/Elder-Care
8. Healthcare
9. Public Safety
10. Large & Small Businesses
11. Personal Property Taxes
12. Water & Electricity
13. Government Efficiency:
14. Local Grocery Stores and Restaurants
Understanding District Concerns Driving Economic Prosperity Accessible Healthcare and Education Sustainable Environmental Advocacy Empowering Our Communities: A Pledge to Every Resident Prioritizing Public Safety: Peter vehemently opposes defunding law enforcement. He stands in strong support of the Police and Sheriff’s Departments, advocating for adequate pay raises to ensure the safety of the 50th District. Fair compensation, equivalent to neighboring cities, will be at the top of the list. Advocating for Term Limits: In alignment with the concerns of the constituents, Peter supports the implementation of term limits for U.S. senators and congressmen. He believes this is a necessary step towards fostering fresh perspectives and nurturing new voices within the political landscape. Your Future Is His Priority Your support matters. Vote Peter Bono in the 2024 Congressional elections.[3] |
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| —Peter Bono’s campaign website (2024)[4] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Bono for Congress, "Biography," accessed January 28, 2024
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 1, 2024
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Bono for Congress, “Platform and Concerns,” accessed January 28, 2024
