David Larsen, New Jersey
| David Larsen | ||
| Candidate for | ||
| U.S. House, New Jersey, District 7 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | College of Staten Island | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Small-business owner | |
| Websites | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
Biography
Larsen runs his family's home construction business.[2]
Issues
Campaign themes
2012
According to his website, Larsen's campaign platform included the following issues[3]:
- Pro-life policies
- Constitutionally limited government
- Reduced regulations
Elections
2012
Larsen ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing New Jersey's 7th District. He lost to incumbent Leonard Lance in the June 5 Republican primary.[1]
In a rematch of the 2010 primary, Larsen challenged incumbent Lance. In 2010, Larsen received 31 percent of the vote, and Lance received 55 percent.[4][5]
Larsen considered his chances better this time, with the redrawn 7th district including a large number of conservative voters.[6][4] There was also less primary competition in 2012, with just Lance and Larsen running for the Republican nomination.[6][7]
| New Jersey's 7th Congressional District Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Leonard Lance Incumbent |
60.6% | 23,432 |
| David Larsen | 39.4% | 15,253 |
| Total Votes | 38,685 | |
Issues
Larsen ran as a more conservative candidate than Lance, saying Lance was one of the politicians who "call themselves conservatives, but support the Obama agenda." In response, Lance highlighted his conservative votes, including those against Obamacare.[4]
Endorsements
Lance was endorsed by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie.[4]
Larsen was endorsed by the American Conservative Union and the Republican National Coalition for Life.[4]
Campaign funding
Lance vastly outraised Larsen, with over $651,228 raised compared to Larsen's $15,387.[4]
2010
Larsen faced incumbent Leonard Lance in the Republican primary in 2010 and lost.[4]
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 WYNC "Live! NJ Election Results," June 5, 2012
- ↑ David Larsen campaign website "Meet David," Accessed May 30, 2012
- ↑ David Larsen campaign website "Issues," Accessed May 30, 2012
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 New Jersey Spotlight "U.S.Congressional District: 7," May 22, 2012
- ↑ New Jersey Star-Ledger "David Larsen of Tewksbury challenging Rep. Leonard Lance for seat in Congress," January 5, 2012
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Examiner "David Larsen announces new NJ-7 Congress run," February 24, 2012
- ↑ New Jersey Secretary of State "2012 Primary Results"
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