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Robert Coblentz
| Robert Coblentz | ||
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| Candidate for | ||
| U.S. House, Maryland, District 6 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Education | ||
| High school | Walkersville High School | |
| Bachelor's | Salisbury University | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Frederick, Maryland | |
| Profession | Project Management Professional | |
| Websites | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Biography
Coblentz was born at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, Illinois and resided on a farm in Middletown until the age of 8. [2] Coblentz graduated from Walkersville High School and attended Salisbury University, Maryland. Robert received a B.S. Degree in Management Information Systems with Cum Laude honors from Salisbury University. [2]
Career
Coblentz is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and is employed as a systems analyst at an online university. [2]
Elections
2012
Coblentz ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Maryland's 6th District. Coblentz sought the nomination on the Republican ticket, but he was defeated by incumbent Roscoe Bartlett in the April 3, 2012 primary. [3]
The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run was January 11, 2012.[4]
| U.S. House of Representatives-Maryland District 6 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Roscoe G. Bartlett Incumbent |
43.6% | 17,600 |
| Kathy Afzali | 10.2% | 4,115 |
| David R. Brinkley | 19.8% | 7,987 |
| Robert Coblentz | 2.4% | 970 |
| Robin Ficker | 7.1% | 2,854 |
| Peter James | 2.3% | 933 |
| Joseph T. Krysztoforski | 7.6% | 3,073 |
| Brandon Orman Rippeon | 7% | 2,843 |
| Total Votes | 40,375 | |
Personal
Coblentz and his wife, Katie, moved to Williamsport, Maryland in early 2008. They currently reside in Williamsport with their dog, Cooper. [2]
External links
References
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections "Primary Election Results 2012" Accessed April 3, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Robert Coblentz for Congress "About Robert Coblentz" Accessed January 16, 2012
- ↑ Herald Mail "Vice president of Republican Club enters 6th Congressional District race" Accessed January 6, 2012
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections "2012 Primary Results"
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