Eugene Cleek

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Eugene Cleek
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November 8, 2016

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Eugene Cleek was a 2016 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 3rd Congressional District of California.[1]

Elections

2016

See also: California's 3rd Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent John Garamendi (D) defeated Eugene Cleek (R) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Garamendi and Cleek defeated Ryan Detert (R) in the top-two primary on June 7, 2016.[2][3]

U.S. House, California District 3 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJohn Garamendi Incumbent 59.4% 152,513
     Republican Eugene Cleek 40.6% 104,453
Total Votes 256,966
Source: California Secretary of State


U.S. House, California District 3 Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJohn Garamendi Incumbent 63.1% 98,430
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngEugene Cleek 24.3% 37,843
     Republican Ryan Detert 12.6% 19,699
Total Votes 155,972
Source: California Secretary of State

Cleek was a member of the NRCC's Young Guns Program in 2016. The Young Guns program "supports and mentors challenger and open-seat candidates in races across the country."[4]

Campaign themes

2016

The following issues were listed on Cleek's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

  • TAX POLICY: As a Representative, I will work to simplify the tax system, and lower individual and corporate tax rates. I support creating a simplified and equitable tax code, eliminating unnecessary regulations that inhibit private development, and ending government programs that distort market incentives.
  • EDUCATION: Parents should have access to multiple options for the education of their children: public, private, charter, and homeschool. I will work on behalf of parents to make more and excellent education choices available to their children.
  • SANCTITY OF LIFE: Taxpayer dollars should not be used to pay for abortion. The life of the unborn child is sacred. It is the clear role of government to protect that life.
  • DEFENSE & NATIONAL SECURITY: Protecting our freedom, securing our borders and maintaining a strong Armed Forces must always be a top priority.
  • ECONOMY & JOBS: A vibrant economy requires restrained government spending and a tax system that is fair and predictable for individuals, families, businesses and industries.

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—Eugene Cleek's campaign website, http://www.cleekforcongress.com

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