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Adam Steele

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Adam Steele was a 2012 Independence Party of America candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 7th Congressional District of Minnesota.

Biography

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Steele is a Certified Public Accountant and publisher of the Northern Herald. He is also a frequent political candidate. Steele describes himself as an accountant who is a fiscal conservative and a strong supporter of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.[1]

Elections

2012

See also: Minnesota's 7th Congressional District elections, 2012

Steele ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Minnesota's 7th District. Steele ran as the candidate for the Independence Party of America. He was defeated by Democratic incumbent Collin Peterson and Republican challenger Lee Byberg in the November general election.[2]

U.S. House, Minnesota District 7 General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngCollin Peterson Incumbent 60.4% 197,791
     Republican Lee Byberg 34.8% 114,151
     Independence Adam Steele 4.7% 15,298
     NA Write-in 0.1% 336
Total Votes 327,576
Source: Minnesota Secretary of State, "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" (dead link)

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