Duncan Hunter

Duncan Hunter is a former Republican member of the U.S. House, representing California's 50th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 6, 2009. He resigned from office on January 13, 2020.[1]

On December 6, 2019, Hunter announced that he would resign from the U.S. House after the holidays.[2] On January 7, 2020, Hunter submitted his letter of resignation to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi stating his official resignation date would be January 13, 2020.[1]

On December 22, 2020, President Donald Trump (R) pardoned Hunter, who previously pleaded guilty to conspiring to misuse campaign funds.[3]

Hunter was first elected to the House in 2008. From 2008 to 2018, Hunter captured an average of 62 percent of the vote in each general election— the percentage of the vote Hunter captured was the lowest in 2018 and highest in 2014.

Prior to Hunter's political career, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2002 to 2005 and in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves from 2005 to present.

To read about Hunter's stances on various issues— including liberty, security, immigration, and the economy— click here.

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Campaign website

Hunter's campaign website stated the following:

Why should voters choose you over your opponents in this election?

I have a consistent conservative voting record that spans almost a decade which voters can utilize to determine for themselves if I share their values. I have one of the highest percentages of successfully passing legislation compared to my other California colleagues and my office has a strong reputation of providing constituent services with federal agencies, particularly with veterans and active-duty military personnel. I am consistent and unapologetic in my support of rebuilding the military, protecting the border, cutting taxes, investing in small business growth, eliminating wasteful government bureaucracy, defending life, the Second Amendment and benefits for our nation’s veterans and I will continue my efforts in all these important areas.

What will be your top domestic and international priority in Congress?

Rebuilding our military and providing for America’s national security is my No. 1 priority in both domestic and international policy. Without a strong national defense, we have no Social Security, no infrastructure, no education programs and no job creation in the manufacturing base. While these issues are all important, it is imperative that we have a military with the resources and assets to protect the homeland and provide for the security of the American people. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee and chairman of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, I will continue working to provide our men and women in uniform with the resources to meet their responsibilities and ensure America’s military capacity so that other domestic priorities can be addressed.[9]

—Duncan Hunter for Congress[10]

Campaign advertisements

The following is an example of an ad from Hunter's 2018 election campaign.

"“Call to Arms”" - Hunter campaign ad, released October 2, 2018

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

Liberty: Individual liberty and personal responsibility are the cornerstones of our great nation. The federal government’s role should be limited to protecting and defending our God given freedoms.

Security: Maintain a strong national security policy that funds the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps at appropriate levels and doesn’t cut defense spending during wartime for the first time in American history. President Obama’s attempt to cut our military must be stopped. Islamofascism must be defeated.

Immigration: Border Security that includes a COMPLETELY secure southern and northern border. Border security is national security. NO AMNESTY for those here illegally.

Economy: Real Economic Growth that comes from a vibrant private sector. Fight the Obama/Pelosi takeover of every industry in the United States. Implement reform that will incentivize hard working Americans and entrepreneurs to create jobs. Bring manufacturing BACK from China and India to the United States.[9]

—Duncan Hunter's campaign website, http://www.hunterforcongress.com/