Alissa Baldwin

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Alissa Baldwin

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

June 23, 2020

Personal

Birthplace

Virginia

Religion

Non-denominational Christian

Profession

Teacher

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Alissa Baldwin (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Virginia. She lost in the Republican primary on June 23, 2020.

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

Biography

Baldwin was born in Prince William County, Virginia. She earned a bachelor's degree in May 2000 and a master's degree in December 2012. Her professional experience includes serving as a paralegal, a law firm administrator, teaching history and social sciences at the high school and middle school level, serving as a university administrative professional, working as an adjunct faculty member, and serving as a department chair and lead teacher. Baldwin's professional credentials include licensing to teach history and social sciences in grades six through 12 and licensing as a school administrator for grades PreK through 12. She has been affiliated with the following organizations:

• Chapter President of Delta Alpha in the Virginia State Organization of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
• Victoria Christian Church member and ministry leader
• Lunenburg County Republican Committee member
• Victoria Fire & Rescue as a former EMT volunteer member
• Girl Scouts as an adult volunteer

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates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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Alissa Baldwin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Baldwin'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.

My day job (civics and economics teacher) is to teach the next generation about the US Constitution and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Yet, every day, I see more elected officials working for themselves instead of for "We the People" they represent. It is frustrating to watch as more governing officials become career politicians rather than advocates for constituents. I am a citizen leader, a patriotic American, a lifelong Virginian, and a woman passionate to defend and protect the Constitution of this great nation. Faith, family, and freedom are essential to me. Virginians deserve someone who will hear them and work towards solutions that meet shared goals. As an educator, community leader, and political grassroots activist, I have the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to serve God and country as your duly elected US Senator from the Commonwealth of Virginia. I am highly principled and ever mindful of people when policy decisions are formulated. Help reclaim VA for conservative values and constitutional principles with a political outsider. It says "Alissa Baldwin" on the ballot, and the name represents WE THE PEOPLE not more career politicians.

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?

• Faith - our country is founded on JudeoChristian principles and has moral values which are under attack. I will fight for religious freedom and doing what is right not politically expedient.
• Family - we are a nation that values this most intimate community and I will support pro-family legislation across a variety of public policy issues
• Freedom - our rights come with great responsibility and I am unwavering in my stand for God-given and constitutionally protected freedoms

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

ProLife

ProGuns
ProFamily
Education Reform
Healthcare Reform (including prescription supply chain/costs and mental health policy solutions)
Deregulation and Reducing Federal Government to constitutional parameters

Free Enterprise System (pro-business, pro-worker, pro-consumer)

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

Heroes of the Faith and great Patriots of the USA are the men and women I admire. I want to be someone whose primary legacy is service to others above self which has driven my life endeavors thus far. There are so many lessons from history that choosing just one role model as an example to follow would be dishonest because I value the complex contributions and recognize the character flaws that all of humanity offers us. Ultimately, because of my personal faith in God, I seek to follow Christ's example. However, I respect those who believe differently and so live as a testimony, letting actions of service speak louder than words or empty platitudes. I welcome the opportunity to expand this response in conversation with voters as there are so many who inspire me personally, politically, and professionally. Why? Because people deserve the very best and most authentic version of ourselves when we seek to represent them.

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

For me, an elected official needs to have humility, integrity, and passion for constitutional principles. We must remember the people we serve, not because we need their future votes, but because we are their voice for public policy changes now. That is humility, putting others' needs above your own interests. Integrity is all you have at the end of the day and elected officials must do everything in their power to be honest, fair, and transparent. Say what you mean. Mean what you say. Act responsibly and with full accountability to the public. Finally, an elected official must be passionate for constitutional principles. Congress is the lawmaking branch and any laws passed should fulfill the six purposes of government set forth in the Constitution. Having someone excited to champion and defend the constitutional principles of limited government benefits all Americans.

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

There are many qualities I possess which lead me to believe in success as an officeholder or I would not be in this race seeking the votes of Virginians. First, being a political outsider enables me to bring a fresh perspective to DC where I am not beholden to special interests or entrenched establishment elite. In addition, I have a proven record of citizen leadership: being a voice for others to get the job done. Naturally, I have the "soft skills" necessary to hear from the many stakeholders, educate myself which is easier to do as a lifelong learner, and implement legislative proposals that benefit real people facing real problems. Finally, I have the work ethic to do what it takes to get the job done well and to the best of my ability, whether that's long hours or juggling competing priorities, and have demonstrated this in my professional career and volunteer service.

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

"Nobody" by Casting Crowns, great beat and great message about who I am and how I approach life and public service

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

The U.S. Senate is an institution that acts as the great equalizer for American states given each state has two elected for service in the upper chamber of Congress. The confirmation power granted to the Senate as a measure of checks and balances is unique. The trust placed in the U.S. Senate members by the American people during any impeachment trial proceedings, be they executive or judicial branch officials, cannot be overstated as the Oath is to the Constitution and not partisan politics at the end of the day.

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

Not really. Awareness is important and civic engagement is essential. Previous experience can yield folks too attached to power and the status quo. I think it is more critical than ever to elect citizen legislators as our Founders intended, who serve for a season using their knowledge and heart for others to enact legislation that benefits people and protects our constitutional republic.

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

All work is better done in cooperation than in silos of separation. It is important to build relationships to foster the exchange of ideas, healthy debate and political discourse, and garner support for legislative work done on Capitol Hill. Finding connection and common ground benefits the American people. Building relationships to have allies and coalitions not only makes the time in office more productive for constituents back home, it very likely makes it more enjoyable as well. Nobody likes going at it alone, particularly when tackling real problems that need real solutions.

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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)

Democratic Party (8)

Republican Party (5)