Ken Timmerman
| Ken Timmerman | ||
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| Candidate for | ||
| U.S. House, Maryland, District 8 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Goddard College (1973) | |
| Master's | Brown University (1976) | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Investigative Reporter | |
| Religion | Anglican | |
| Websites | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Ken Timmerman was a 2012 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House representing the 8th Congressional District of Maryland. Timmerman defeated Gus Alzona, Dave Wallace, and Shelly Skolnick in the Republican primary on April 3, 2012.[1]
Timmerman was defeated by Democratic incumbent Chris Van Hollen on November 6, 2012.[2]
Biography
Timmerman is a long-term resident of Kensington, Maryland. He attended Goddard College for a BA in 1973 and Brown University in 1976 for his MA.[3]
Career
- President and CEO of the Foundation for Democracy in Iran
- Investigative reporter
- Nominated for Nobel Prize in 2006
- Candidate for the United States Senate, 2000[4]
Issues
Timmerman has acted as "lead investigator" for families of the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in a civil lawsuit against Iran. He has written a book on the religious persecution of Christians in Iran and was nominated for a Nobel Prize in 2006 for his work with John Bolton in "exposing Iran's nuclear weapons program."[5]
Elections
2012
Timmerman ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Maryland's 8th District. Timmerman defeated Gus Alzona, Dave Wallace, and Shelly Skolnick in the Republican primary on April 3, 2012. [6]
The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run was January 11, 2012.[7]
General election
| U.S. House, Maryland, District 8 General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Chris Van Hollen Incumbent |
63.4% | 217,531 | |
| Republican | Ken Timmerman | 32.9% | 113,033 | |
| Libertarian | Mark Grannis | 2.1% | 7,235 | |
| Green | George Gluck | 1.5% | 5,064 | |
| N/A | Other Write-ins | 0.1% | 393 | |
| Total Votes | 343,256 | |||
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections "Representative in Congress" | ||||
Republican Primary
| U.S. House of Representatives-Maryland, District 8 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Ken Timmerman |
46.2% | 13,340 |
| Gus Alzona | 8.8% | 2,542 |
| Shelly Skolnick | 12.7% | 3,671 |
| Dave Wallace | 32.3% | 9,319 |
| Total Votes | 28,872 | |
Endorsements
Timmerman was endorsed by Representative Roscoe Bartlett from Maryland's 6th district.[8]
Campaign Issues
The following are several policy positions outlined explicitly on Timmerman's campaign website.[9]
- Repeal Obamacare
- Cut spending to 2008 levels
- Complete the border fence with Mexico
- Defend Israel as a Jewish state with Jerusalem as its capital
Opponent Targeted
Timmerman targeted his general election opponent Chris Van Hollen in the campaign ad below.[10]
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Campaign donors
2012
Timmerman lost the United States House of Representatives election in 2012. During that election cycle, Timmerman's campaign committee raised a total of $216,118 and spent $213,679.[12]
| United States House of Representatives, 2012 - Ken Timmerman Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Total Raised | $216,118 |
| Total Spent | $213,679 |
| Total Raised by Election Winner | $1,502,330 |
| Total Spent by Election Winner | $1,413,897 |
| Top contributors to Ken Timmerman's campaign committee | |
| Citizens United | $7,500 |
| Gatestone Institute | $3,000 |
| Gerschell Academy | $2,500 |
| Healthmark Ventures | $2,500 |
| Long & Foster Realtors | $2,500 |
| Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
| Republican/Conservative | $23,000 |
| Retired | $20,289 |
| Securities & Investment | $8,500 |
| Real Estate | $6,950 |
| Lawyers/Law Firms | $6,900 |
Personal
Timmerman and his wife Christina are long-time residents of Kensington, Maryland. They have five children together.[13][13]
External links
References
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections "Primary Election Results 2012" Accessed April 3, 2012
- ↑ Politico "2012 Election Map, Maryland"
- ↑ Timmerman's Vote Smart Profile, Biography
- ↑ Timmerman's Campaign Website
- ↑ Timmerman's Campaign Website, Biography
- ↑ He faced incumbent Chris Van Hollen in the November general election. Maryland State Board of Elections "Candidates" Accessed January 3, 2012
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections "2012 Primary Results"
- ↑ Baltimore Sun "8th congressional district election guide 2012" Accessed March 25, 2012
- ↑ Timmerman's Campaign Website, Issues
- ↑ Timmerman's Campaign Website, Media
- ↑ YouTube channel
- ↑ Open Secrets " 2012 Election Cycle," Accessed March 2013
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Ken Timmerman for Congress "About Ken" Accessed February 8, 2012
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