Garcia, Robert

Meet the Candidate

Running For:
U.S. Representative
District:
42
Political Affiliation:
Democratic

Survey

Response Legend

  • YYes
  • NNo
  • Declined to Respond/Undecided, Position Unknown/Unclear
  • *Comment
  • Declined to respond, Position based on citation

Question Response Comments/Notes
1. Would you (or did you) support the federal "Equality Act" (H.R. 5) creating a protected class for sexual orientation and gender identity be passed into law? - Note: Campaign website: "Strengthen federal protections for LGBTQ+ Americans"
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2. Would you (or did you) support the federal “Respect for Marriage Act” (H.R. 8404) which requires states to recognize polygamous marriages? -
3. Should adult citizens be required to pass a background check before buying ammunition? - Note: Endorsed by Giffords: Courage to Fight Gun Violence
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4. Would you (or did you) support a federal law (H.R. 8296) removing nearly all restrictions on abortion procedures throughout pregnancy? - Note: Endorsed by Planned Parenthood
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5. Should the federal government require public district and charter schools to allow biological boys in girls’ bathrooms, locker rooms, and showers, and on female-only sports teams as a condition to receive federal education funding? - Note: Endorsed by Equality California
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6. Would you support securing the border by blocking crossings from undocumented migrants? -
7. Would you support federal judges who apply the original text of the U.S. Constitution according to the framers’ original intent, rather than interpreting it in light of current times? -
8. Would you support an amendment to the U.S. Constitution requiring Congress to balance the federal budget every year? -
9. Would you (or did you) support a law (H.R. 1) requiring the federal government to take over local and state election processes? Y Note: Campaign website "I support the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act."
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10. Would you support the filibuster rule that requires 60 votes in the U.S. Senate to pass most legislation? -