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| | Joe Baca |
 | | Joe Baca was born in Belin, New Mexico, and currently resides in Rialto, Calif. The youngest of 15 children of a railroad worker, Baca came to Barstow, Calif., with his family at age 4. |
 | | Joe Baca once described himself as "a little bit liberal, a little bit conservative, and plenty dedicated to my district and my state." Reflecting the views of his conservative, blue-collar Democratic district, he is pro-choice on abortion and supports universal health care, but favors easing gun control restrictions. |
 | | Joe Baca was elected to the San Bernardino Community College Board of Trustees in 1979 and re-elected in 1983 and 1987. |
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