Thomas Joe Cruz-Wiggins
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Thomas Joe Cruz-Wiggins was a 2012 independent candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 27th Congressional District of Florida.
Campaign themes
2012
Cruz-Wiggins' campaign website listed the following issues:[1]
- Establish Term Limits
- Excerpt: "First and foremost I believe a majority of Americans are of the understanding that our Government of The People has become a government of career politicians who are disconnected with the everyday ordinary Americans who work paycheck-to-paycheck. Politicians have no idea what Americans experience on a day-to-day basis."
- I am Pro Life and Pro Family
- Excerpt: "I believe life begins at conception for I know in my heart God does not make mistakes. The “right” to kill anyone or terminate a pregnancy at any stage in development goes against God’s Divine Decrees for humanity. Period."
- Education Reform
- Excerpt: "As a school teacher, I firmly believe every child in America deserves access to a quality education and I am committed to giving teachers and parents the materials they need to help students achieve life-long learning."
- Preserving Social Security and Medicare
- Excerpt: "We have to cut government spending – but not by breaking the contracts we’ve made with everybody who pays into Social Security and Medicare. We must seek alternatives that reinforce Medicare and calm the fears of all Americans especially the elderly when it comes to keeping Medicare sound and secure forever."
- Veterans Affairs
- Excerpt: "As a US navy Veteran, I believe I have a complete understanding of how imperative it is that America’s military men and women receive the support they deserve for the sacrifices they have made. All members past and present of the Armed Forces have fought to preserve the freedoms we cherish and I believe Congress must be resolute in honoring our commitment to them."
Elections
2012
Wiggans was defeated by Republican Ileana Ros-Lehtinen.[2] Wiggins ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Florida's 27th District. Wiggins sought the nomination on the Independent ticket.[3] Candidates wishing to run needed to file by the signature filing deadline of June 8, 2012. The primary elections were held on August 14, 2012.
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Incumbent |
60.2% | 138,488 | |
| Democratic | Manny Yevancey | 36.9% | 85,020 | |
| Independent | Thomas Joe Cruz-Wiggins | 2.9% | 6,663 | |
| Total Votes | 230,171 | |||
| Source: Florida Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
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Footnotes
Senators
Ashley Moody (R)
Rick Scott (R)
Representatives
District 1
Jimmy Patronis (R)
District 2
Neal Dunn (R)
District 3
Kat Cammack (R)
District 4
Aaron Bean (R)
District 5
John Rutherford (R)
District 6
Randy Fine (R)
District 7
Cory Mills (R)
District 8
Mike Haridopolos (R)
District 9
Darren Soto (D)
District 10
Maxwell Frost (D)
District 11
Daniel Webster (R)
District 12
Gus Bilirakis (R)
District 13
Anna Luna (R)
District 14
Kathy Castor (D)
District 15
Laurel Lee (R)
District 16
Vern Buchanan (R)
District 17
Greg Steube (R)
District 18
Scott Franklin (R)
District 19
Byron Donalds (R)
District 20
District 21
Brian Mast (R)
District 22
Lois Frankel (D)
District 23
Jared Moskowitz (D)
District 24
Frederica Wilson (D)
District 25
District 26
District 27
District 28
Carlos Gimenez (R)
Republican Party (22)
Democratic Party (8)
