Rep. Duncan D. Hunter

Beginning in 2012, Escondido moves into a new Congressional District as the far western part of an area that is mostly inland and quite conservative. The incumbent Congressman is Duncan D. Hunter Jr., son of former Congressman Duncan L. Hunter. He was elected in 2008 with 56 percent of the vote and was re-elected in 2010 with 63 percent. He is a Marine, and a veteran of both Iraq and Afghanistan.

Hunter’s Congressional website.
Hunter’s biography on Wikipedia.
Read more at Who Runs Gov (from the Washington Post).
Background from Project VoteSmart.
Major contributors list from OpenSecrets.org
Background from National Journal.

Read Rep. Hunter’s latest email newsletter to constituents. 

News coverage (most recent at top) 

OPINION: Hunter, Wyden introduce ‘Student Right to Know Before You Go Act‘
Inside Higher Education, February 22, 2012

Hunter discusses defense act, other topics at Republican luncheon
Ramona Sentinel, February 2, 2012

OPINION:Another misstep in the fight over crosses
The Senate should reject a House-passed bill that would allow religious symbols on war memorials (sponsored by Rep. Hunter).
Los Angeles Times, January 29, 2012

House passes bill to allow religious symbols on war memorials
The War Memorial Protection Act, inspired by a ruling against a San Diego cross and introduced by Duncan Hunter, is passed on a voice vote in the House.
Los Angeles Times, January 25, 2012

GOP Lawmaker to Panetta: Don’t Use Marines’ Punishment to Appease Allies
US News – Politics, January 18, 2012

Congressman: Marines in urination video should be punished but not charged
Los Angeles Times, January 18, 2012

Marine Corps may lose 27,000 troops under Pentagon cuts
Hunter says cuts could have serious consequences for national security
North County Times, January 6, 2012

Lawmaker urges allowing cross to remain at Camp Pendleton
Los Angeles Times, December 14, 2011

Pentagon dismisses call for Medal of Honor review
Hunter still says recognition is denied worthy candidates
North County Times, November 17, 2011

$5,000 Fines for Spilling Milk? Rep. Hunter’s Office Can’t Show Examples
Dairy industry spokeswoman says her group has no information on anyone being fined for milk spill
La Mesa Patch, November 14, 2011

OPINION: Medal meddling
Political meddling in awards of the Medal of Honor can only tarnish the distinction
The San Diego Union-Tribune, November 12, 2011

Government fines jailed Border Patrol agent’s family
Washington Times, November 9, 2011

Rep. Duncan Hunter: Small Businesses Should Pay No Taxes, ‘Period’
RamonaPatch, November 7, 2011

GOP wants answers on killing, sentence of agents
Hunter asks Attorney General to review case
The Washington Times, October 26, 2011

Defense too stingy with Medal of Honor, says Duncan Hunter
Politico.com, October 12, 2011