U.S. REP. DISTRICT 50:
Brian Bilbray, Republican • 50th District Rep. since 2006 • 49th District Rep. from 1995 to 2001 • Served as Imperial Beach mayor from 1978 to 1985 • Coronado native and former small businessman • Priorities include creating better economic environment for job growth, controlling federal government spending and passing meaningful immigration reform Francine Busby, Democrat • Appointed Cardiff School Board trustee • Cardiff Education Foundation former president • Casa Theresa Central Guild founder • Professor of women’s studies at California State University, San Marcos • Priorities include reducing health care costs, increasing access to education and amplifying job growth opportunities U.S. REP. DISTRICT 53: Michael Crimmins, Republican • Retired Marine of 21 years • Former high school principal • Has two master’s degrees in education • Priorities include supporting small businesses and securing borders Paul Dekker, Libertarian • CEO of Green Star Standard, a consultancy that specializes in environmental impact validation • Worked in corporate Canada for ten years as a systems analyst and software engineer Susan Davis, Democrat • Current District 53 U.S. Representative • Top priority is “to move us toward an economy that rewards those who work hard and play by the rules,” according to the candidate’s website • According to the League of Conservation Voters, Susan has a 96 percent pro-environment voting record. For more information visit www.easyvoter.org — Compiled by Claire Harlin and Lauren Ventura