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Tony Hernandez
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Tony Hernandez was a 2012 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 4th Congressional District of Minnesota. Previously, he was a Republican candidate for District 64 of the Minnesota State Senate.
Biography
Hernandez is a second generation Mexican-American born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is worked in the mortgage finance industry.[1]
Career
- Operations Manager, Local Electrical Equipment Company
- Consultant, Mortgage Financing Industry[2]
Elections
2012
Hernandez ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Minnesota's 4th District. He defeated Ron Seiford in the Republican primary and lost to Democratic incumbent Betty McCollum in the November general election.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Betty McCollum Incumbent |
62.3% | 216,685 | |
| Republican | Tony Hernandez | 31.5% | 109,659 | |
| Independence | Steve Carlson | 6.1% | 21,135 | |
| NA | Write-in | 0.1% | 512 | |
| Total Votes | 347,991 | |||
| Source: Minnesota Secretary of State, "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" (dead link) | ||||
Media
On October 5, 2012, Hernandez launched the following ad which targeted incumbent Betty McCollum.
Tony Hernandez, "Rep. McCollum is part of the problem"[4] |
Campaign issues
The issues below are highlighted on Hernandez's campaign website.
- Jobs
Excerpt: "In many ways Congress is stifling job growth through excessive taxation, too many regulations, and the uncertainty caused by annual debt ceiling debates. How can we expect our businesses to grow and create jobs when they are uncertain about tax rates, new regulations, and the national debt?"[5]
- Economy
Excerpt: "Tony realizes we live in a global economy and we need to reform our tax structure and regulatory environment to attract the best companies to invest and create jobs in America. Excessive taxes and regulations kill jobs right here in Minnesota."[6]
- Medicare
Excerpt: "In Congress, Tony will fight for and ensure that Medicare remains solvent for our seniors and those nearing retirement. Tony will also work for reforms that will ensure that proper care, whether through Medicare or through a more efficient and sustainable system, is available for future generations."[7]
- Healthcare Reform
Excerpt: "Proponents of the Affordable Care Act claim that the law will lower the cost of health insurance and increase the number of people covered. Tony is worried that the law will not achieve its intended objectives and it will ruin the successful health care model we already have in Minnesota."[8]
- Welfare Reform
Excerpt: "As your Congressman, Tony will strive to achieve welfare reform, which will result in lifting people and families out of the poverty cycle while still assisting them as they move towards financial independence."[9]
- Abortion
Excerpt: "The right to life is a core principle described both within the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution. As your U.S. Representative, Tony will work to protect the natural right to life from conception until natural death."[10]
- War
Excerpt: "Tony does not support illegal wars. Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution states that only Congress shall have the power to declare war. If we want to restore the American Dream and the United States Constitution, then Tony believes the Constitution must be enforced as the supreme law of the land."[11]
2010
- See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2010
Hernandez had no opponent in the primary. He was defeated by incumbent Dick Cohen (DFL) in the general election.
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Tony + Hernandez + Minnesota + House"
Personal
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Hernandez is married to his wife, Leona.[12]
External links
- Official Campaign Website
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Facebook profile
- Twitter account
- 2010 candidates for Minnesota State Senate
- Official YouTube channel
Footnotes
- ↑ Hernandez USA "About Tony Hernandez" June 7, 2012
- ↑ Vote Smart Project, "Tony Hernandez" accessed: October 9, 2012
- ↑ ABC News, "General Election Results 2012-Minnesota," November 7, 2012
- ↑ YouTube channel
- ↑ Tony Hernandez, "Campaign Issues" accessed: October 9, 2012
- ↑ Tony Hernandez, "Campaign Issues" accessed: October 9, 2012
- ↑ Tony Hernandez, "Campaign Issues" accessed: October 9, 2012
- ↑ Tony Hernandez, "Campaign Issues" accessed: October 9, 2012
- ↑ Tony Hernandez, "Campaign Issues" accessed: October 9, 2012
- ↑ Tony Hernandez, "Campaign Issues" accessed: October 9, 2012
- ↑ Tony Hernandez, "Campaign Issues" accessed: October 9, 2012
- ↑ Vote Smart Project, "Tony Hernandez" accessed: October 9, 2012
