Barack Obama Mandela (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. Senate to represent California. He declared candidacy for the 2024 election.
Mandela completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography[edit]
Barack Obama Mandela was born in Long Beach, California. He served in the U.S. Army from 2006 to 2008. Mandela earned a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Riverside in 1994 and a J.D. from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 1997. His career experience includes working as an attorney.[1]
Elections[edit]
2024[edit]
See also: United States Senate election in California, 2024
The general election will occur on November 5, 2024.
General election for U.S. Senate California
Joshua Bocanegra, Jeremy Fennell, Carson Franklin Jr., Jessica Resendez, and Barack Obama Mandela are running in the general election for U.S. Senate California on November 5, 2024.
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2016[edit]
Mandela was a 2016 Democratic candidate for President of the United States.
Campaign themes[edit]
2024[edit]
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Barack Obama Mandela completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mandela's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am a California attorney. I graduated from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. I served honorably in the United States Army. I earned the National Defense Service Medal from the Pentagon. I am pro-business, pro-freedom, pro-technology, and anti-crime.
- I will strengthen California's economy.
- I will reduce crime in California.
- I will solve the homelessness problem.
I strongly support the high-tech sector in Silicon Valley. I will invest in California's economy and create thousands of jobs. I will build houses, condos, and apartments for homeless and unhoused people. I will reduce crime and support safe communities. I am pro-business and pro-growth and pro-family.
Although they lived before I was born, I am inspired by President John F. Kennedy and Senator Robert F. Kennedy. I am also inspired by General Colin Powell and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
I have been inspired by the following films:
Schindler's List Titanic The Matrix Lord of the Rings Avatar Avengers: Infinity War Father Stu
I am also inspired by the Holy Bible (Torah)
I am faithful to the Declaration of Independence and Constitution.
I am a loyal military veteran. I served in the governor's office and US senator's office. I am pro-family, pro-business, pro-freedom, anti-corruption, and anti-crime.
As a former Soldier, I have proved my loyalty to our nation by protecting our nation.
I want to make American great.
The three historical events that I remember are: First, the school shooting at Columbine High School. Two, the 9/11 terror attacks. Three, Hurricane Katrina.
After law school, I was a special assistant and staff attorney for the governor of California for two years.
"A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin inspired my imagination. "Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban" by JK Rowling is a great book I read while traveling in Israel. "The Holy Bible (Torah)" is an imporant spiritual book.
Superman, Batman, Iron Man, Thor, Dr. Strange, Captain America, Neo from The Matrix, Jack Dawson (Leonardo DiCaprio) from Titanic.
"Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana "Masterpiece" by Motionless in White "Even Flow" by Pearl Jam "November Rain" by Guns N' Roses "Halo" by Beyonce "Umbrella" by Rihanna "Back in Blood" by Pooh Shiesty featuring Lil Durk "One" by Metallica "Tonight" by Smashing Pumpkins "America The Beautiful"
It was a struggle to serve in the military after 9/11
The USA must reduce crime and provide safe communities.
I have no opinion on term limits at this time.
As an attorney and military veterans, I am both a statesman, diplomat, and soldier. I served the United States after 9/11, and I was awarded a military service medal. In addition, I am former judge advocate of the local post of the American Legion veterans organization. I am anti-crime, anti-corruption, pro-business, pro-jobs, and pro-family.
After law school, my first job was in the governor's office where I advised the chief executive on sensitive and important matters. I also served in the United States Army. I have traveled to 13 countries. Moreover, I was an international student at the University of Costa Rica, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and Bar Ilan University.
I will bring an end to high crime in California, and I will invest in our state's economy.
I have no opinion on the filibuster at this time.
Presidential appointees should be loyal to our Constitution.
Judiciary Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee
Senator Robert F. Kennedy
What kind of tree fits in your hand?
A palm tree
Are the judicial nominees faithful to our Constitution.
I will work together with other US Senators to advance our nation's best interests.
I will "stand firm" for American values to make our country great.
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See also[edit]
2024 Elections
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Footnotes[edit]
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 15, 2022
