Al Mina

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Al Mina

Independent

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

Liberty University, 2006

Graduate

American Intercontinental University, 2011

Personal

Profession

Finance consultant

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Al Mina (independent) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Virginia. He lost as a write-in in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Mina completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Al Mina earned an undergraduate degree from Liberty University in December 2006 and a graduate degree from American Intercontinental University in April 2011. His professional experience includes working as a market entry and global finance consultant in frontier and emerging markets. Mina served in the U.S. Peace Corps.

Elections

2020

See also: United States Senate election in Virginia, 2020

United States Senate election in Virginia, 2020 (June 23 Republican primary)

United States Senate election in Virginia, 2020 (June 23 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Virginia

Incumbent Mark Warner defeated Daniel Gade and Al Mina in the general election for U.S. Senate Virginia on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Warner (D)	56.0	2,466,500
		Daniel Gade (R)	43.9	1,934,199
		Al Mina (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	0
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	4,388

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,405,087
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Mary Knapp (Independent)

Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Mark Warner advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Virginia.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Virginia

Daniel Gade defeated Alissa Baldwin and Thomas Speciale in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Virginia on June 23, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Daniel Gade	67.4	208,754
		Alissa Baldwin	18.1	56,165
		Thomas Speciale	14.5	44,795

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 309,714
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Victor Williams (R)
• Gary Adkins (R)
• Omari Faulkner (R)
• Scott Taylor (R)
• Roger Franklin (R)
• John Easley (R)
• Blaine Dunn (R)

Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Al Mina completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mina'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 the son of legal immigrants to Virginia, I graduated from what was back then Lafayette Winnona Middle School and Granby High School in Norfolk, Virginia. My college alma matter is Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia and I am a former US Peace Corps representative in Romania. While serving, I focused on country building via economic development, institutional capacity building and social advancement during Romania's transition to the European Union. Prior to joining the Peace Corps, I have worked for federal government contractors in Washington DC. I have also, served as a financial analyst and auditor as a G-12 in the federal government at the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.

During my college career, I have served under an international trade manager for the State of Virginia, helping Virginia companies access new markets to export to and identify as a business destination. A part of my curriculum was to study in Europe and the middle east to advance my skills in international business and foreign affairs.

Currently, I am working as a market entry consultant in frontier and emerging markets and linking new countries to partner with the US in the 4th industrial revolution. I have authored books on emerging technologies and economic capacity building via new media and advancement in artificial intelligence and cloud computing to name a few.

I am a regular speaker in the international business speaker circuit worldwide.

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?

• New ideas and concepts to solve modern day problems in the commonwealth and country
• Trade and Commerce in Economic Development in the 4th Industrial Revolution
• Social awareness of key issues that could hinder progress in capacity building within the commonwealth

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Incorporating new ways of thinking in solving pre-existing or lingering public concern or stumbling blocks

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

Most of the people I look up to aren't well known, because they were not a part of a fad or celebrities status, but they served people without seeking notoriety.

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

faceconomics and Barbecue Markets

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

I believe having a heart of a servant is key to public service. An elected official should be able to serve everyone regardless of race, political affiliation, gender, national origin, ethnicity, education, language nuances, cultural tendencies, ideological misgivings, and past mentalities growing up in a wealthy society.

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

I am a service oriented professional who enjoys researching advancements worldwide and incorporate them into my management strategies

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

Service to country

Service to fellow Americans

Service to GOD

What legacy would you like to leave?

I have help improved the Commonwealth, the United States and World through my vision.

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

The September 11th attack in 2001. I was supposed to intern at the Port Authority in New York.

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

I was working at Mc Donald's while in high school. I did for a year.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The World is Flat, Because the playing field is even out in the global market place

The Purpose Driven Life, Because I know I am not simply on this planet to take up space

The Magic of Thinking BIG, Because I like MAGIC

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

Falcor from the never ending story

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

Awake by Josh Groban

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

Discrimination in the US labor market

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

Lack of partners.

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

The US Senate provides a platform to restructure the architecture of governmental management.

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

Not necessarily but it helps. Government management today is very different from past governing influences worldwide.

What do you think of the filibuster?

Old term with no real significant meaning in today's government management practices. Simple way to waste time and tax payers money.

What criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees?

Their ability to advance the mission and objective of the country.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other senators?

Relationship building is crucial in all areas of a professional environment.

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

Ways and Means

Foreign Affairs and Diplomacy

Intelligence Sector

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the U.S. Senate, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

Managing Partner

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

I am interested in creating a new model of policy making relevant to today's world.

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Footnotes

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Virginia's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Tim Kaine (D)

Mark Warner (D)

Representatives

District 1

Rob Wittman (R)

District 2

Jennifer Kiggans (R)

District 3

Bobby Scott (D)

District 4

Jennifer McClellan (D)

District 5

John McGuire (R)

District 6

Benjamin Lee Cline (R)

District 7

Eugene Vindman (D)

District 8

Donald Sternoff Beyer (D)

District 9

H. Morgan Griffith (R)

District 10

Suhas Subramanyam (D)

District 11

James Walkinshaw (D)

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