49th Congressional Candidates Prepare For June Primary

DANA POINT, CA — In April, candidates for the 49th Congressional district spoke to voters and local chambers of commerce from across southern Orange County. Candidates answered community drafted questions that ranged from homelessness, San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, gun violence in schools, and sober living homes.

In May, campaigning for this much contested district is expected to continue. A June 5 primary will choose the top two candidates. Those two will face off in the general election on Nov. 8, 2018.

The conferences took place at Dana Point's Ocean Institute, and at Capo Beach Church.

Republicans: Diane Harkey, Brian Maryott, Craig Nordal, Mike Schmitt, Rocky Chavez and Joshua Schoonover.

Democrats: Douglas Applegate, Sara Jacobs, Paul Kerr,Mike Levine.

Libertarian: Joshua Hancock

Non Partisan: Robert Pendleton

According to the Capistrano Dispatch, the first event was hosted by the chamber of commerce from Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Niguel and San Clemente.

Subjects discussed included offshore drilling, taxes, and business.

This forum was hosted by Capo Cares of Dana Point, as well as the Coalition to Save San Clemente and Advocates For Responsible Treatment of San Juan Capistrano.

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