Cesar Henao
Cesar Henao was a 2012 independent candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 21st Congressional District of Florida.
Biography
Education:[1]
- 2007: Palm Beach Atlantic University, Bachelor's degree in political science
Campaign themes
2012
Henao's campaign website listed the following issues:[2]
- The Economy and Jobs
- Excerpt: "American jobs and the economy are suffering because of Congress' inability to work towards a solution. Cesar Henao will make it his top priority to create jobs and restore America's role as a leader in technology, science, and engineering."
- Protecting Israel Our Ally
- Excerpt: "I am pro-Israel, I will always defend and support the State of Israel. "
- Technology and Manufacturing Jobs
- Excerpt: "The engine of economic growth is technology and manufacturing. Rebuilding our economy must be priority #1."
- Immigration (Road to Legality)
- Excerpt: "Cesar Henao proposes a working framework for immigration reform that focuses on a Road to Legality instead of a path to citizenship. "
- Balanced Budget
- Excerpt: "I support a balanced budget, and trimming federal spending so that budget surpluses can begin to pay off the national debt. "
Elections
2012
Henao was defeated by Democrat Theodore E. Deutch.[3] Henao ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Florida's 21st District. Henao ran as an Independent.[4] Candidates wishing to run were required to file by the signature filing deadline of June 8, 2012. The primary elections were held on August 14, 2012.
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | ![]() |
77.8% | 221,263 | |
Independent | Cesear Henao | 8.9% | 25,361 | |
Independent | W. Michael Trout | 13.3% | 37,776 | |
Total Votes | 284,400 | |||
Source: Florida Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" |
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Henao and his wife, Deana, have two children.[5]
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