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Gwen Diakos
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Gwen Diakos was a 2012 Jersey Strong Independents candidate who sought election to the U.S. Senate from New Jersey. She was previously running in the Democratic primary but withdrew from the race before the primary occurred. She lost in the general election.[1]
Biography
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Diakos is a civilian defense contractor.[2]
Campaign themes
Diakos' 2012 campaign themes included[3]:
- Transparency
- Job creation
- Pro-life
Elections
2012
Diakos ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. Senate, representing New Jersey. She ran as a Jersey Strong Independents candidate. She lost in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1][4]
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Footnotes
Senators
Cory Booker (D)
Andrew Kim (D)
Representatives
District 1
Donald Norcross (D)
District 2
Jeff Van Drew (R)
District 3
Herbert Conaway (D)
District 4
Chris Smith (R)
District 5
Josh Gottheimer (D)
District 6
Frank Pallone (D)
District 7
Thomas Kean (R)
District 8
Robert Menendez (D)
District 9
Nellie Pou (D)
District 10
LaMonica McIver (D)
District 11
Vacant
District 12
Bonnie Coleman (D)
Democratic Party (10)
Republican Party (3)
Vacancies (1)
