Loretta Sanchez

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Loretta Sanchez
Image of Loretta Sanchez
Prior offices
U.S. House California District 46

U.S. House California District 47
Successor: Alan Lowenthal

Compensation

Net worth

(2012) $2,991,501

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 3, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

Chapman University

Graduate

American University

Personal
Religion
Christian: Catholic

Loretta Sanchez (Democratic Party) was a member of the U.S. House, representing California's 46th Congressional District. Sanchez assumed office on January 3, 2013. Sanchez left office on January 3, 2017.

Sanchez ran for election to the Rancho Santiago Community College District to represent District 7 in California. Sanchez lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Sanchez is a former Democratic member of the U.S. House representing California's 46th Congressional District from 1997 to 2017. She ran for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Barbara Boxer in 2016. She was defeated by Kamala Harris (D) in the general election.[1]

Biography

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Sanchez was born in Lynwood, California. She earned a B.A. from Chapman University in 1982 and an M.B.A. from American University in 1984.[2]

Career

Below is an abbreviated outline of Sanchez's academic, professional, and political career:[3]

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2015-2016

Sanchez served on the following committees:[4]

2013-2014

Sanchez served on the following committees:[5]

2011-2012

Sanchez served on the following committees:[6]

Key votes

114th Congress

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The first session of the 114th Congress enacted into law six out of the 2,616 introduced bills (0.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 1.3 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the first session. In the second session, the 114th Congress enacted 133 out of 3,159 introduced bills (4.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 7.0 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[7][8] For more information pertaining to Sanchez's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections.[9]

Economic and fiscal

Trade Act of 2015
See also: The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, 2015

Trade adjustment assistance
Nay3.png On June 12, 2015, the House rejected the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015—by a vote of 126-302. Trade adjustment assistance (TAA) is a federal program providing American workers displaced by foreign trade agreements with job training and services. The measure was packaged with trade promotion authority (TPA), also known as fast-track authority. TPA is a legislative procedure that allows Congress to define "U.S. negotiating objectives and spells out a detailed oversight and consultation process for during trade negotiations. Under TPA, Congress retains the authority to review and decide whether any proposed U.S. trade agreement will be implemented," according to the Office of the United States Trade Representative. Sanchez was one of 144 Democrats to vote against the bill.[10][11]
Trade promotion authority
Nay3.png On June 12, 2015, the House passed the trade promotion authority (TPA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015 —by a vote of 219-211. TPA gives the president fast-track authority to negotiate trade agreements sent to Congress without the opportunity for amendment or filibuster. Although the House approved TPA, it was a largely symbolic vote given the measure was part of a package trade bill including trade adjustment assistance (TAA), which was rejected earlier the same day. Sanchez was one of 157 Democrats to vote against the measure.[12][13]
Trade promotion authority second vote
Nay3.png After the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) and trade promotion authority (TPA) did not pass the House together on June 12, 2015, representatives voted to authorize TPA alone as an amendment to HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—on June 18, 2015. The amendment passed by a vote of 218-208, with all voting members of the House maintaining his or her original position on TPA except for Ted Yoho (R-Fla.). Sanchez was one of 158 Democrats to vote against the amendment.[14][15]
Trade adjustment assistance second vote
Yea3.png The House passed HR 1295—the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015—on June 25, 2015, by a vote of 286-138. The Senate packaged trade adjustment assistance (TAA) in this bill after the House rejected the TAA measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015. Along with trade promotion authority (TPA), which Congress passed as part of HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—TAA became law on June 29, 2015. Sanchez was one of 175 Democrats to vote in favor of HR 1295.[16][17]

Defense spending authorization

Nay3.png On May 15, 2015, the House passed HR 1735—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 269-151. The bill "authorizes FY2016 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation." Sanchez voted with 142 other Democrats and eight Republicans against the bill.[18] The Senate passed the bill on June 18, 2015, by a vote of 71-25. President Barack Obama vetoed the bill on October 22, 2015.[19]

Yea3.png On November 5, 2015, the House passed S 1356—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 370-58. The second version of the $607 billion national defense bill included $5 billion in cuts to match what was approved in the budget and language preventing the closure of the Guantanamo Bay military prison.[20][21] Sanchez voted with 134 other Democrats and 235 Republicans to approve the bill.[22] On November 10, 2015, the Senate passed the bill by a vote of 91-3, and President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 25, 2015.[23]

2016 Budget proposal

Nay3.png On April 30, 2015, the House voted to approve SConRes11, a congressional budget proposal for fiscal year 2016, by a vote of 226-197. The non-binding resolution was designed to create 12 appropriations bills to fund the government. All 183 Democrats who voted, including Sanchez, voted against the resolution.[24][25][26]

2015 budget

Yea3.png On October 28, 2015, the House passed HR 1314—the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015—by a vote of 266-167. The bill increased military and domestic spending levels and suspended the debt ceiling until March 2017.[27] Sanchez voted with 186 Democrats and 79 Republicans in favor of the bill.[28] It passed the Senate on October 30, 2015.[29] President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015.

Foreign Affairs

Iran nuclear deal
See also: Iran nuclear agreement, 2015

Neutral/Abstain On May 14, 2015, the House approved HR 1191 - the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 by a vote of 400-25. The bill required President Barack Obama to submit the details of the nuclear deal with Iran for congressional review. Congress had 60 days to review the deal and vote to approve, disapprove or take no action on the deal. During the review period, sanctions on Iran could not be lifted. Sanchez and four other Democrats did not vote on the bill.[30][31]


Approval of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
Yea3.png On September 11, 2015, the House rejected HR 3461—To approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 162-269. The legislation proposed approving the nuclear agreement with Iran. Sanchez voted with 161 Democrats for the bill.[32][33]


Suspension of Iran sanctions relief
Nay3.png On September 11, 2015, the House approved HR 3460—To suspend until January 21, 2017, the authority of the President to waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 247-186. HR 3460 prohibited "the President, prior to January 21, 2017, from: limiting the application of specified sanctions on Iran or refraining from applying any such sanctions; or removing a foreign person (including entities) listed in Attachments 3 or 4 to Annex II of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPA) from the list of designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Asset Control of the Department of the Treasury." Sanchez voted with 185 Democrats against the bill.[34][35]


Presidential non-compliance of section 2
Nay3.png On September 10, 2015, the House passed H Res 411—Finding that the President has not complied with section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 245-186. Section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 required the president to submit all materials related to the nuclear agreement for congressional review. House Republicans introduced the resolution because two agreements between the International Atomic Energy Agency and Iran were not submitted to Congress. Sanchez voted with 185 Democrats against the resolution.[36][37]

Export-Import Bank

Yea3.png On October 27, 2015, the House passed HR 597—the Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015—by a vote of 313-118. The bill proposed reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank and allowing it to resume offering assistance in the form of loans and insurance to foreign companies that wanted to buy U.S. goods.[38] Sanchez voted with 185 Democrats and 127 Republicans in favor of the bill.[39]

Domestic

USA FREEDOM Act of 2015

Yea3.png On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 2048—the Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring Act of 2015 or the USA FREEDOM Act of 2015—by a vote of 338-88. The legislation revised HR 3199—the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005—by ending the bulk collection of metadata under Sec. 215 of the act, requiring increased reporting from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, and requiring the use of "a specific selection term as the basis for national security letters that request information from wire or electronic communication service providers, financial institutions, or consumer reporting agencies." Sanchez voted with 141 Democrats and 196 Republicans to approve the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015.[40][41]

Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

Nay3.png On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 36—the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act—by a vote of 242-184. The bill proposed prohibiting abortions from being performed after a fetus was determined to be 20 weeks or older. The bill proposed exceptions in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother. Sanchez voted with 179 Democrats against the bill.[42][43]

Cyber security

Yea3.png On April 23, 2015, the House passed HR 1731—the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015—by a vote of 355-63. The bill proposed creating an information sharing program that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. It also proposed including liability protections for companies.[44] Sanchez voted with 134 Democrats and 220 Republicans to approve the bill.[45]

Yea3.png On April 22, 2015, the House passed HR 1560—the Protecting Cyber Networks Act—by a vote of 307-116.[46] The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Sanchez voted with 104 Democrats and 202 Republicans in favor of the bill.[47]

Immigration

Nay3.png On November 19, 2015, the House passed HR 4038—the American SAFE Act of 2015—by a vote of 289-137.[48] The bill proposed instituting additional screening processes for refugees from Iraq and Syria who applied for admission to the U.S. Sanchez voted with 134 Democrats and two Republicans against the bill.[49]

113th Congress

The second session of the 113th Congress enacted into law 224 out of the 3215 introduced bills (7 percent). Comparatively, the 112th Congress had 4.2 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[50] For more information pertaining to Sanchez's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections.[51]

National security

NDAA

Yea3.png Sanchez voted for HR 1960 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. The bill passed the House on June 14, 2013, with a vote of 315 - 108. Both parties were somewhat divided on the vote.[52]

DHS Appropriations

Nay3.png Sanchez voted against HR 2217 - the DHS Appropriations Act of 2014. The bill passed the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 245 - 182 that was largely along party lines.[53]

CISPA (2013)

Yea3.png Sanchez voted for HR 624 - the CISPA (2013). The bill passed the House on April 18, 2013, with a vote of 288 - 127. The bill permitted federal intelligence agencies to share cybersecurity intelligence and information with private entities and utilities. The bill was largely supported by Republicans, but divided the Democratic Party.[54]

Economy

Farm bill

Nay3.png On January 29, 2014, the U.S. House approved the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013, H.R. 2642, known as the Farm Bill.[55] The bill passed by a vote of 251-166. The nearly 1,000-page bill provides for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through 2018. The $1 trillion bill expanded crop insurance for farmers by $7 billion over the next decade and created new subsidies for rice and peanut growers that would kick in when prices drop.[56][57] However, cuts to the food stamp program cut an average of $90 per month for 1.7 million people in 15 states.[57] Sanchez voted with 102 other Democratic representatives against the bill.

2014 Budget

Yea3.png On January 15, 2014, the Republican-run House approved H.R. 3547, a $1.1 trillion spending bill to fund the government through September 30, 2014.[58][59] The House voted 359-67 for the 1,582 page bill, with 64 Republicans and three Democrats voting against the bill.[59] The omnibus package included 12 annual spending bills to fund federal operations.[60] It included a 1 percent increase in the paychecks of federal workers and military personnel, a $1 billion increase in Head Start funding for early childhood education, reduced funding to the Internal Revenue Service and the Environmental Protection Agency, and the protection of the Affordable Care Act from any drastic cuts. Sanchez joined with the majority of the Democratic party and voted in favor of the bill.[58][59]

Government shutdown

See also: United States budget debate, 2013

Nay3.png On September 30, 2013, the House passed a final stopgap spending bill before the shutdown went into effect. The bill included a one-year delay of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate and would have also stripped the bill of federal subsidies for congressional members and staff. It passed through the House with a vote of 228-201.[61] At 1 a.m. on October 1, 2013, one hour after the shutdown officially began, the House voted to move forward with going to a conference. In short order, Sen. Harry Reid rejected the call to conference.[62] Sanchez voted against the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate.[63]

Yea3.png The shutdown ended on October 16, 2013, when the House took a vote on HR 2775 after it was approved by the Senate. The bill to reopen the government lifted the $16.7 trillion debt limit and funded the government through January 15, 2014. Federal employees also received retroactive pay for the shutdown period. The only concession made by Senate Democrats was to require income verification for Obamacare subsidies.[64] The House passed the legislation shortly after the Senate, by a vote of 285-144, with all 144 votes against the legislation coming from Republican members. Sanchez voted for HR 2775.[65]

Federal Pay Adjustment Act

Nay3.png Sanchez voted against HR 273 - Eliminates the 2013 Statutory Pay Adjustment for Federal Employees. The bill passed the House on February 15, 2013, with a vote of 261 - 154. The bill called for stopping a 0.5 percent pay increase for all federal workers from taking effect. The raises were projected to cost $11 billion over 10 years.[66]

Immigration

Morton Memos Prohibition

Nay3.png Sanchez voted against House Amendment 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order. The amendment was adopted by the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 224 - 201. The purpose of the amendment as stated on the official text is to "prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Morton Memos." These memos would have granted administrative amnesty to certain individuals residing in the United States without legal status.[67] The vote largely followed party lines.[68]

Healthcare

Healthcare Reform Rules

Nay3.png Sanchez voted against House Amendment 450 - Requires Congressional Approval for Any Rules Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The amendment was adopted by the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 227-185. The amendment requires that all changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act be approved by Congress before taking effect. The vote was largely along party lines.[69]

Social issues

Abortion

Nay3.png Sanchez voted against HR 1797 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. The resolution passed the House on June 18, 2013, with a vote of 228 - 196 that largely followed party lines. The purpose of the bill was to ban abortions that would take place 20 or more weeks after fertilization.[70]

Previous congressional sessions

Fiscal Cliff

Yea3.png Sanchez voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. She was 1 of 172 Democrats that voted in favor of the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257 - 167 vote on January 1, 2013.[71]

Other votes

Sanchez voted for the auto bailout.[72] As of September 13, 2010, 56 percent of Americans disapproved of the auto bailout, while 43 percent supported it.[73]

Sanchez also supported the stimulus bill.[74] According to a poll, 57% of U.S. voters believe that the stimulus has either hurt the economy (36 percent) or had no impact (21 percent). Additionally, 38% believe the stimulus helped the economy.[75]

In addition, Sanchez voted for the "Cash for Clunkers" bill.[76] According to a June 2009 Rasmussen Reports poll, 54 percent of likely U.S. voters opposed Cash for Clunkers, while 35 percent supported it.[77]

Sanchez also voted in favor of the "Cap and Trade" bill.[78] Just after the bill’s passage, 42 percent of likely U.S. voters said that cap and trade would hurt the economy, while 19 percent believed it would help. Only 15 percent said that the bill would have no impact.[79]

Finally, Sanchez supported the health care reform bill.[80] According to a poll, 57% of likely voters at least somewhat favor repeal of the health care reform bill, including 46% who strongly favor repeal. Additionally, 35% of likely voters oppose repeal, and 51% of likely voters believe the health care reform bill will be bad for the country, while 36% believe it will be beneficial.[81]


Issues

Presidential preference

2016 presidential endorsement

✓ Sanchez endorsed Hillary Clinton for the Democratic primary in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.[82]

See also: Endorsements for Hillary Clinton

Immigration

Sanchez said on September 8, 2014, that she was disappointed in President Barack Obama following his announcement that he would delay taking any executive action related to immigration until after the 2014 elections. Obama had previously said that he would address the issue by the end of the summer. Sanchez said, "So when President Obama said to us — in particular the Hispanic Caucus — ‘I’m going to get something done and you’ll know by August,’ it is a disappointment, it is a frustration... We should be getting it done now instead of after the election, so, yes, of course we’re disappointed in the president."[83]

Sanchez went on to shift most of the blame for a lack of immigration reform on House Republicans. She said, "While the president has disappointed, the real reality is that the House Republicans have refused to work with us to move a bill that would solve this issue."[83]

Elections

2020

See also: Municipal elections in Orange County, California (2020)

General election

General election for Rancho Santiago Community College District District 7

Tina Arias Miller defeated Loretta Sanchez in the general election for Rancho Santiago Community College District District 7 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Silhouette Placeholder Image.png
Tina Arias Miller (Nonpartisan)
 
54.5
 
18,983
Image of Loretta Sanchez
Loretta Sanchez (Nonpartisan)
 
45.5
 
15,865

Total votes: 34,848
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2019

See also: Municipal elections in Orange County, California (2019)

General election

Special general election for Orange County Board of Supervisors District 3

The following candidates ran in the special general election for Orange County Board of Supervisors District 3 on March 12, 2019.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Donald P. Wagner
Donald P. Wagner (Nonpartisan)
 
42.0
 
30,240
Image of Loretta Sanchez
Loretta Sanchez (Nonpartisan)
 
37.1
 
26,708
Image of Kris Murray
Kris Murray (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
7.4
 
5,338
Silhouette Placeholder Image.png
Larry Bales (Nonpartisan)
 
5.4
 
3,912
Silhouette Placeholder Image.png
Deborah Pauly (Nonpartisan)
 
5.3
 
3,847
Image of Kim-Thy Hoang Bayliss
Kim-Thy Hoang Bayliss (Nonpartisan)
 
1.9
 
1,366
Image of Katherine Daigle
Katherine Daigle (Nonpartisan)
 
0.8
 
597

Total votes: 72,008
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2016

See also: United States Senate election in California, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated California's U.S. Senate race as safely Democratic. California's U.S. Senate seat was open following the retirement of incumbent Barbara Boxer (D). Thirty-four candidates filed to run to replace Boxer, including seven Democrats, 12 Republicans, and 15 third-party candidates. Two Democrats, Kamala Harris and Loretta Sanchez, defeated the other 32 candidates to advance to the general election. Harris won the general election.[84][85]

U.S. Senate, California General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngKamala Harris 61.6% 7,542,753
     Democratic Loretta Sanchez 38.4% 4,710,417
Total Votes 12,253,170
Source: California Secretary of State


U.S. Senate, California Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngKamala Harris 40.2% 3,000,689
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngLoretta Sanchez 19% 1,416,203
     Republican Duf Sundheim 7.8% 584,251
     Republican Phil Wyman 4.7% 352,821
     Republican Tom Del Beccaro 4.3% 323,614
     Republican Greg Conlon 3.1% 230,944
     Democratic Steve Stokes 2.3% 168,805
     Republican George Yang 1.5% 112,055
     Republican Karen Roseberry 1.5% 110,557
     Republican Tom Palzer 1.2% 93,263
     Libertarian Gail Lightfoot 1.3% 99,761
     Republican Ron Unz 1.2% 92,325
     Democratic Massie Munroe 0.8% 61,271
     Green Pamela Elizondo 1.3% 95,677
     Republican Don Krampe 0.9% 69,635
     Republican Jarrell Williamson 0.9% 64,120
     Independent Elanor Garcia 0.9% 65,084
     Republican Von Hougo 0.9% 63,609
     Democratic President Cristina Grappo 0.8% 63,330
     Republican Jerry Laws 0.7% 53,023
     Libertarian Mark Matthew Herd 0.6% 41,344
     Independent Ling Ling Shi 0.5% 35,196
     Peace and Freedom John Parker 0.3% 22,374
     Democratic Herbert Peters 0.4% 32,638
     Democratic Emory Rodgers 0.4% 31,485
     Independent Mike Beitiks 0.4% 31,450
     Independent Clive Grey 0.4% 29,418
     Independent Jason Hanania 0.4% 27,715
     Independent Paul Merritt 0.3% 24,031
     Independent Jason Kraus 0.3% 19,318
     Independent Don Grundmann 0.2% 15,317
     Independent Scott Vineberg 0.2% 11,843
     Independent Tim Gildersleeve 0.1% 9,798
     Independent Gar Myers 0.1% 8,726
Total Votes 7,461,690
Source: California Secretary of State

2014

See also: California's 46th Congressional District elections, 2014

Sanchez won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. She and Adam Nick (R) advanced past the blanket primary on June 3, 2014.[86] Sanchez went on to defeat Nick in the general election on November 4, 2014.[87]

Sanchez filed a "Statement of Intention" to run for Governor of California in the 2014 but then chose not to file for the primary election.[88]

U.S. House, California District 46 General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngLoretta Sanchez Incumbent 59.7% 49,738
     Republican Adam Nick 40.3% 33,577
Total Votes 83,315
Source: California Secretary of State
U.S. House, California District 46 Primary, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngLoretta Sanchez Incumbent 50.6% 20,172
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngAdam Nick 18.1% 7,234
     Republican John Cullum 14.2% 5,666
     Republican Carlos Vazquez 12.5% 4,969
     Democratic Ehab Atalla 4.6% 1,835
Total Votes 39,876
Source: California Secretary of State

2012

See also: California's 46th Congressional District elections, 2012

Sanchez won re-election in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing California's 46th District as a Democrat.[89] She was displaced from her former district, the 47th, by redistricting. She and Jerry Hayden (R) advanced past the blanket primary on June 5, 2012, defeating John Cullum (R), Pat Garcia (R) and Jorge Rocha (Ind). Sanchez went on to defeat Hayden in the general election on November 6, 2012.[90][91]

U.S. House, California District 46 General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngLoretta Sanchez Incumbent 63.9% 95,694
     Republican Jerry Hayden 36.1% 54,121
Total Votes 149,815
Source: California Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"
U.S. House, California District 46 Open Primary, 2012
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngLoretta Sanchez (D) Incumbent 52.1% 25,706
Green check mark transparent.pngJerry Hayden (R) 29.5% 14,571
John Cullum (R) 10.6% 5,251
Jorge Rocha (NPP) 4% 1,969
Pat Garcia (R) 3.8% 1,852
Total Votes 49,349

Full history


Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2019

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2016

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

  • Climate Change: One of the most important issues that I have been focused on in the Congress is protecting the environment and addressing climate change. That is why I’m proud that in just three days, 155 countries, including the U.S. will sign the Paris Agreement. This agreement will foster global collaboration for achieving more sustainable energy goals. - See more at: http://www.loretta.org/issues/climate-change#sthash.ECZ4iX3D.dpuf
  • Education: Congresswoman Sanchez has worked tirelessly to address our students’ needs by supporting early education, vital after-school programs, and by helping school districts connect with federal funding. A Head Start child herself, Loretta has become a symbol of the fair shot at success that all children deserve from their earliest of days. Every year Rep. Sanchez has fought to ensure full funding, urging Congressional Leadership to allocate $10.1 billion to the program. - See more at: http://www.loretta.org/issues/education#sthash.YYxoDF2W.dpuf
  • Human rights: Loretta firmly believes that American foreign policy should be based on our bedrock values of democracy and human rights. Congress and the President have taken historic steps forward in promoting the cause of fairness and equality at home and abroad. Nowhere is this more evident than in Loretta’s work as a champion of religious freedom and free speech in Vietnam. - See more at: http://www.loretta.org/issues/human-rights#sthash.Mndoev4d.dpuf
  • Defense and Homeland Security: Congresswoman Sanchez is committed to protecting America and its citizens at home and abroad. She has been a staunch supporter of the men and women in uniform who so bravely serve our nation bravely. Congresswoman Sanchez currently serves as Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces having oversight of all Army and Air Force programs. Congresswoman Sanchez is also a member of the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, overseeing our nation’s strategic weapons, ballistic missile defense, space programs, and Department of Energy national security programs. - See more at: http://www.loretta.org/issues/defense-and-homeland-security#sthash.spPCr7us.dpuf[100]
—Loretta Sanchez's campaign website, http://www.loretta.org/issues

2014

Sanchez's campaign website listed the following issues:[101]

  • Education


Excerpt: "When Congresswoman Sanchez is at home in Orange County, some of the most important work she does is on behalf of our local schools. Since taking office, she has made multiple visits to each and every public school in the 47th Congressional District and has learned first-hand what Orange County's schools really need - more teachers, classrooms, and resources."
  • Homeland Security
Excerpt: "Rep. Sanchez is the most senior female member of the House Homeland Security Committee, where she has served since the committee's institution and has emerged as an expert on intelligence and counterterrorism issues."
  • Law Enforcement
Excerpt: "The key to a strong community is the rule of law, and for that we need strong law enforcement. Loretta firmly believes in this principle, which is why she has been a solid and consistent advocate for law enforcement in Congress."
  • Military/Defense Issues
Excerpt: "Loretta is the ranking female member and a senior Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, and has been a vocal advocate for U.S. soldiers serving around the world, particularly those serving in combat zones. She personally worked to change the law to ensure that active duty Reservists serving in Iraq had access to TRICARE, the military healthcare system."
  • Healthcare
Excerpt: "Congresswoman Sanchez is a firm believer that every American, and particularly every child, should have access to quality medical care. She was a proud supporter the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) Reauthorization bill, which was signed into law by President Obama on February 4, 2009."

Campaign finance summary


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Loretta Sanchez campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2014U.S. House (California, District 46)Won $1,455,237 N/A**
2012U.S. House California District 46Won $1,677,370 N/A**
2010U.S. House California District 47Won $2,056,345 N/A**
2008U.S. House California District 47Won $1,244,415 N/A**
2006U.S. House California District 47Won $1,364,455 N/A**
2004U.S. House California District 47Won $1,309,610 N/A**
2002U.S. House California District 47Won $1,435,120 N/A**
2000U.S. House California District 46Won $2,145,400 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Personal Gain Index

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See also: Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress)

The Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress) is a two-part measurement that illustrates the extent to which members of the U.S. Congress have prospered during their tenure as public servants.
It consists of two different metrics:

PGI: Change in net worth

See also: Changes in Net Worth of U.S. Senators and Representatives (Personal Gain Index) and Net worth of United States Senators and Representatives
Net Worth Metric graphic.png

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, Sanchez's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $453,005 and $5,529,997. That averages to $2,991,501, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic representatives in 2012 of $5,700,168.36. Sanchez ranked as the 106th most wealthy representative in 2012.[102] Between 2004 and 2012, Sanchez's calculated net worth[103] increased by an average of 144 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.[104]

Loretta Sanchez Yearly Net Worth
YearAverage Net Worth
2004$238,837
2012$2,991,501
Growth from 2004 to 2012:1,153%
Average annual growth:144%[105]
Comparatively, the American citizen experienced a median yearly decline in net worth of -0.94%.[106]

The data used to calculate changes in net worth may include changes resulting from assets gained through marriage, inheritance, changes in family estates and/or trusts, changes in family business ownership, and many other variables unrelated to a member's behavior in Congress.

PGI: Donation Concentration Metric

See also: The Donation Concentration Metric (U.S. Congress Personal Gain Index)

Filings required by the Federal Election Commission report on the industries that give to each candidate. Using campaign filings and information calculated by OpenSecrets.org, Ballotpedia calculated the percentage of donations by industry received by each incumbent over the course of his or her career (or 1989 and later, if elected prior to 1988). Sanchez received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by the Lawyers/Law Firms industry.

From 1995-2014, 20.69 percent of Sanchez's career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.[107]

Donation Concentration Metric graphic.png
Loretta Sanchez Campaign Contributions
Total Raised $16,238,614
Total Spent $15,678,738
Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee
Lawyers/Law Firms$1,343,399
Building Trade Unions$587,900
Real Estate$499,539
Transportation Unions$464,750
Public Sector Unions$464,680
% total in top industry8.27%
% total in top two industries11.89%
% total in top five industries20.69%

Analysis

Ideology and leadership

See also: GovTrack's Political Spectrum & Legislative Leadership ranking

Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Sanchez was a rank-and-file Democrat as of July 2014. This was the same rating Sanchez received in June 2013.[108]

Like-minded colleagues

The website OpenCongress tracks the voting records of each member to determine with whom he or she votes most and least often. The results include a member from each party.[109]

Sanchez most often voted with:

Sanchez least often voted with:

Lifetime voting record

See also: Lifetime voting records of United States Senators and Representatives

According to the website GovTrack, Sanchez missed 806 of 12,678 roll call votes from January 1997 to September 2015. This amounted to 6.4 percent, which was higher than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.[110]

Congressional staff salaries

See also: Staff salaries of United States Senators and Representatives

The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Sanchez paid her congressional staff a total of $950,187 in 2011. She ranked 49th on the list of the lowest paid Democratic representative staff salaries and ranked 201st overall of the lowest paid representative staff salaries in 2011. Overall, California ranked 5th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[111]

Staff bonuses

According to an analysis by CNN, Sanchez was one of nearly 25 percent of House members who gave their staff bonuses in 2012. Sanchez's staff was given an apparent $6,200.00 in bonus money.[112]

National Journal vote ratings

See also: National Journal vote ratings

Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted in the previous year. Click the link above for the full ratings of all members of Congress.

2013

Sanchez ranked 131st in the liberal rankings in 2013.[113]

2012

Sanchez's vote ratings are not available for 2012.[114]

2011

Sanchez ranked 77th in the liberal rankings in 2011.[115]

Voting with party

The website OpenCongress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus.

2014

Sanchez voted with the Democratic Party 93.5 percent of the time, which ranked 91st among the 204 House Democratic members as of July 2014.[116]

2013

Sanchez voted with the Democratic Party 96.6 percent of the time, which ranked 39th among the 201 House Democratic members as of June 2013.[117]

2016 Democratic National Convention

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External links


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