Al Deno

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Al Deno

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Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

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Christian

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Al Deno (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 11th Congressional District. He was disqualified from the Republican primary scheduled on August 23, 2022.

Deno completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Al Deno was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Deno's professional experience includes working as an entertainer, audio-video specialist, and regional director of career management.

Deno has been affiliated with Conservative Watch USA.

Elections

2022

See also: Florida's 11th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Florida District 11

Incumbent Daniel Webster defeated Shante Munns and Kevin Porter in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 11 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Daniel Webster (R)	63.1	205,995
		Shante Munns (D)	35.4	115,647
		Kevin Porter (No Party Affiliation)	1.5	4,967

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 326,609
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Antonio Rosado (No Party Affiliation)

Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Shante Munns advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 11.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 11

Incumbent Daniel Webster defeated Laura Loomer and Gavriel E. Soriano in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 11 on August 23, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Daniel Webster	51.0	43,469
		Laura Loomer	44.2	37,647
		Gavriel E. Soriano	4.8	4,072

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 85,188
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Anthony Sabatini (R)
• Christopher Manuel Alcantara (R)
• Steve Farley (R)
• Al Deno (R)
• Jeannette Skinner (R)

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Al Deno completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Deno's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am proud to be born in the "United States of America". After visiting and traveling to Florida many years, I am more then happy to make Florida my residence. It is time for "We The People" to take back our country in which we love. I not only apppreciate and honored to serve the people, but ready to face the battle to take back our country. As a Christian I understand that we have to put on the full amor of God to do so! The battle is against the rulers. against the authorities, against the world powers of this darkness. The victory will be Gods! Winning a seat in Congress will truly be the peoples seat.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• To put God first - to legislate with Godly legislation towards a more blessed nation.
• Veterans first before illegals. No veteran should be homeless!
• Enforce the saftey of our children in and outside the womb.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

For our state and country be safe and healthy. Decisions should be made to help the people, and for the safety of the people. Close borders and let people come to America legally. Protect a childs right to life.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

It would have to be President Donald J. Trump because he gave up his great life, because he truly loves our country. Unfair that people wouldn't give him the chance. Our country isn't in the best shape now, so we have to have someone to make better decisions for our country.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Bible

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Love your country!!!! Do not sell out your country!!!! Make money honestly!!!

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Experience working with people

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To serve the people of your district and not self serving yourself. Consider it a gift to serve the people. "We The People".

What legacy would you like to leave?

To leave our country a better and safer place.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Of course I was just born when John F. Kennedy was killed, so September 11th 2001 when the country was attacked and I was 40 years old. We will never forget!!

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Largest Oudoor Media group in America for four years then then Regional Supervisor of one of the fastest Fortune 500 growing companies in coutry. Outdoo rMedia Group, until sold out.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Power Of Positive Thinking - Peoples success through biblical principles.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

none - spent to much time in Hollywood. Don't like fiction.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

I was a DJ for 40 years with over 10,000 shows or gigs. One song wouldn't be an answer for me.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

People that are lost in more ways then one

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Part of our democracy; The legislative branch. Not having all the power, but being one of the three branches of U. S. Government

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Our businesses are affected by representatives making the wrong decisions. Our country is run by business and it's proven that bad experience of people in government got us in this mess.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Not putting Americans first and leaving illegals in our country that don't respect our country!

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

The best gift we have in America is our freedoms and liberties and the right to free speech, so all committees are important, so I rather not say which committee that I want to be part of. I will determine that on a later date.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

yes

What are your thoughts on term limits?

All for term limits. To many people have made money on selling out our country. Only fair now to resolve the problems that our country faces. We have to clean up the mess someway and term limits would be the best start.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Congressman Jim Jordan

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

People can"t believe what is happening to our country. It's touching to feel the hurt if we loose our country to the evil doers destroying our country. It's a call to see what I can do to help save our country. The impact of loosing our country would be unbearable.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Really??? Many but Okay! Simple one then. Hardest number for a blonde to write down? Let me know when you have the answer.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Compromise can only be made if it is for the better of the American people.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

If our country is run like a business then the first priority is to raise revenue and lift retrictions that are hurting. You don't become a fastest growing company in America by having to many retrictions that you can raise revenue.

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Footnotes

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Florida's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Ashley Moody (R)

Rick Scott (R)

Representatives

District 1

Jimmy Patronis (R)

District 2

Neal Dunn (R)

District 3

Kat Cammack (R)

District 4

Aaron Bean (R)

District 5

John Rutherford (R)

District 6

Randy Fine (R)

District 7

Cory Mills (R)

District 8

Mike Haridopolos (R)

District 9

Darren Soto (D)

District 10

Maxwell Frost (D)

District 11

Daniel Webster (R)

District 12

Gus Bilirakis (R)

District 13

Anna Luna (R)

District 14

Kathy Castor (D)

District 15

Laurel Lee (R)

District 16

Vern Buchanan (R)

District 17

Greg Steube (R)

District 18

Scott Franklin (R)

District 19

Byron Donalds (R)

District 20

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D)

District 21

Brian Mast (R)

District 22

Lois Frankel (D)

District 23

Jared Moskowitz (D)

District 24

Frederica Wilson (D)

District 25

Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D)

District 26

Mario Diaz-Balart (R)

District 27

Maria Elvira Salazar (R)

District 28

Carlos Gimenez (R)

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Democratic Party (8)