Andrew Stock

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Andrew Stock

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

May 12, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

University of Nebraska, Kearney, 1994

Graduate

The University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 1998

Law

University of Texas School of Law, 2006

Ph.D

The University of Colorado, 2004

Personal

Birthplace

North Platte, Neb.

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Andrew Stock (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Nebraska. He lost in the Democratic primary on May 12, 2020.

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

Stock (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Lancaster County Treasurer in Nebraska. He lost in the Democratic primary on May 15, 2018.

Biography

Originally from North Platte, Nebraska, Stock is a professor of political science at Central Community College in Hastings, Nebraska. His previous professional experience includes working as a film screenwriter, an assistant public defender in Douglas County, and an attorney for Legal Aid of Nebraska. Stock holds a bachelor's in Spanish from the University of Nebraska-Kearney, a master's degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, a doctorate in political science from the University of Colorado, and a J.D. degree from the University of Texas School of Law.

Elections

2020

See also: United States Senate election in Nebraska, 2020

United States Senate election in Nebraska, 2020 (May 12 Democratic primary)

United States Senate election in Nebraska, 2020 (May 12 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Nebraska

Incumbent Ben Sasse defeated Chris Janicek, Preston Love Jr., and Gene Siadek in the general election for U.S. Senate Nebraska on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ben Sasse (R)	62.7	583,507
		Chris Janicek (D)	24.4	227,191
		Preston Love Jr. (D) (Write-in)	6.3	58,411
		Gene Siadek (L)	5.9	55,115
		Other/Write-in votes	0.6	5,788

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 930,012
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Eric Dilliard (L)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Nebraska

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Nebraska on May 12, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Chris Janicek	30.7	46,247
		Angie Philips	23.8	35,929
		Alisha Shelton	22.7	34,284
		Andrew Stock	11.4	17,156
		Larry Marvin	4.6	6,868
		Daniel Wik	3.8	5,765
	Submit photo	Dennis Macek	3.0	4,453

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 150,702
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Nebraska

Incumbent Ben Sasse defeated Matt Innis in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Nebraska on May 12, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ben Sasse	75.2	215,207
		Matt Innis	24.8	70,921

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 286,128
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Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for U.S. Senate Nebraska

Gene Siadek advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. Senate Nebraska on May 12, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gene Siadek	100.0	2,517

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,517
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2018

See also: Municipal elections in Lancaster County, Nebraska (2018)

General election

General election for Lancaster County Treasurer

Rachel Garver defeated Matt Schulte in the general election for Lancaster County Treasurer on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Rachel Garver (D)	52.8	59,462
		Matt Schulte (R)	47.1	53,056
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	140

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 112,658
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Lancaster County Treasurer

Rachel Garver defeated Andrew Stock in the Democratic primary for Lancaster County Treasurer on May 15, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Rachel Garver	69.3	14,781
		Andrew Stock	30.7	6,559

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 21,340
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Lancaster County Treasurer

Matt Schulte defeated Allen D. Simpson and incumbent Andy Stebbing in the Republican primary for Lancaster County Treasurer on May 15, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Matt Schulte	49.7	10,168
	Submit photo	Allen D. Simpson	31.2	6,392
		Andy Stebbing	19.0	3,897

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 20,457
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Campaign themes

2020

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Ballotpedia survey responses

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Andrew Stock completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Stock'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 believe our federal government is rigged to benefit corporations over people and therefore the most important qualification Nebraskans need from their next senator is experience fighting for underdogs. I fought to uphold the constitutional rights of the poor when I worked as a public defender. I fought for justice for migrant farmworkers when I worked as an attorney for Legal Aid of Nebraska. And I fought for better pay and conditions when I served as the chief negotiator for my labor union.

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?

• I support Universal Basic Income. Every adult citizen should received a no-strings-attached monthly government stipend of $1,000.
• I support Medicare-For-All.
• It's time to end the War On Drugs and a good first step would be to pass federal legislation making marijuana legal in all 50 states.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I'm passionate about the following public policy issues:

1) Free and full health insurance for every citizen (Medicare For All). No more co-pays or medical bills. Canada does it for its citizens and America can too.
2) A no-strings-attached monthly stipend of $1000 for every adult citizen (Universal Basic Income).
3) Finally ending our failed War On Drugs-and we can start by passing federal legislation making adult marijuana use fully legal in all 50 states.

5) Slowing down global warming with a revenue-neutral carbon tax. A carbon tax would give companies a strong incentive to lower their greenhouse gas emissions. Moreover, consumers would make greener choices because products produced with fewer emissions would be cheaper. Finally, a carbon tax could actually spur our economy if we redistribute all revenues collected from it to every citizen through monthly "climate compensation" checks.

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

"Cool Hand Luke"

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

Not accepting corporate money. Those who do always end up being corrupted by it.

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

Doing what's in the best interest of normal people rather than the rich and their corporations.

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

Paperboy. Two years.

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

Dealing with the long-term economic depression that is just getting started.

What do you think of the filibuster?

It needs to go.

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

I think it's more important to stand up for everyday citizens than to hobnob with other senators.

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

Appropriations and Budget committees

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?

Sure, happy to do it. But I'm an anti-establishment progressive so I doubt the Democratic Party would invite me to be a part of their leadership.

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

The late Paul Wellstone from Minnesota. He always stuck up for the little guy.

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