In the 2016 Primary McCarthy beat out two other republicans with 55.5% of the vote.
He ran "safely" against his Democratic candidate, Wendy Reed in the general election.
As the incumbent, McCarthy was able to win with 69.2% of the vote, leaving 30.8% for Reed.
This latest election result is interesting because in the past McCarthy has won his elections with over 73% of the votes, even against an Independent candidate in 2012.
McCarthy did earn his leadership position as Majority Leader, with ease and the majority of the votes. He his known as one of the fastest rising politicians so whether he will stay where he is or continue to reach for higher office in 2018 is unknown. I would bet it is safe to say that he will continue his career in politics for as long as the people will elect him.
2016 Vote
McCarthy voiced his support for Trump in 2016.
Fox&Friends Twitter - This video demonstrates the Majority Leader's support for his fellow Republican.
Unlike Paul Ryan, who was uneasy about a Trump presidency, McCarthy seemed in full support, even after Trump had 'not-so-nice' things to say when McCarthy dropped his bid for Speaker of the House.
Raised: $7,735,577 - he does much better than the average House member in fundraising
Spent: $8,072,391
Source of founds: Majority of founds are from PACs and then from small and large individuals. He also has a large source of money coming in from "Other" unspecified source.
Note - These contributors gave as individuals and in the form of PACs, not through the organization themselves!
Major Issues
Agriculture - Representing a district that is known as the fruit and vegetable basket this is a very important issue to McCarthy. Former member of the House Agriculture Committee, McCarthy says, "I continue to work hard to promote the diverse crops that our hardworking farmers harvest, along with opening overseas markets to give the world the opportunity to know that 'Californian Grown' means high quality agriculture products."
Taxes - Like many conservatives, McCarthy wants to control government spending and NOT increase taxes on families and individuals. He wants people to be able to keep more of their money, and the government to find more efficient ways to spend their money.
Water - Since California is struggling with one of its worst droughts this issue hits close to home for McCarthy. He is a co-sponsor on the bipartisan bill H.R. 2898, that allows water to flow threw delta, and to be stored, along with many other things.
Immigration - McCarthy wants to embrace immigrants and encourage them to come to America. He also wants them to come here legally and to follow our laws. He is against amnesty to those who are here illegally and believes that we must enforce our laws.
Valley Fever - Valley Fever is a lung infection caused by fungus living in the soil in places like Arizona and California. McCarthy is passionate to find a cure and help bring awareness to the disease that effects those in his own community. A 2014 campaign ad from McCarthy directly focused on this issue.
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