Ballotpedia, Michael Pons

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Mike is from New York City, New York. He earned his associate's degree from Long Beach City College, and later attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He practices Catholicism.

Mike is a retired airline captain. He previously worked for Southwest Airlines.

Mike Pons' campaign for U.S. Representative is his first entry into politics.

Candidate website

Said, "Fiscal Responsibility: I am committed to ending debt spending and balancing the budget."

Committed to "ending debt spending and balancing the budget."

- Committed to "ending debt spending and balancing the budget."

Economy

As of March 19, 2024, Mike Pons’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Healthcare

Plans to "reduce the size and power of the 4th branch of government that dominates every aspect of our lives," otherwise known as the "bureaucratic Administrative State."

Wants to establish term limits, specifically on a "five term establishment career politician."

- Plans to "reduce the size and power of the 4th branch of government that dominates every aspect of our lives," otherwise known as the "bureaucratic Administrative State."
- Wants to establish term limits, specifically on a "five term establishment career politician."

Voting & Elections

Supports eliminating the "two tier system of justice."

- Supports eliminating the "two tier system of justice."

Public Safety

Education

The candidate's website says, "Keep America safe and secure the border. Maintain a strong National defense and end wokism in the military."

Supports plans to "secure the border," opposing fiscal support for migrants that have crossed the southern border to enter the United States.

Wants to "maintain a strong national defense and end wokism in the military."

Opposes American funding being sent to Ukraine.

- Supports plans to "secure the border," opposing fiscal support for migrants that have crossed the southern border to enter the United States.
- Wants to "maintain a strong national defense and end wokism in the military."
- Opposes American funding being sent to Ukraine.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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Mike Pons

As of April 3, 2024, Mike Pons’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Mike Pons is a retired airline captain. Specific details about the airline he worked for or other previous jobs are not provided.

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