Andy Coleman

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Andy Coleman

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June 26, 2018

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Andy Coleman was a 2018 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 1st Congressional District of Oklahoma.

Biography

Coleman served as a military intelligence officer in the U.S. Army and was deployed to Iraq. While he was in the military he attended the University of Kansas School of Law and later went to work for an international law firm. After that, he served as the Middle East director at Voice of the Martyrs, a group aiming to assist persecuted Christians abroad.

Elections

2018

See also: Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Oklahoma District 1

Kevin Hern defeated Tim Gilpin in the general election for U.S. House Oklahoma District 1 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kevin Hern (R)	59.3	150,129
		Tim Gilpin (D)	40.7	103,042

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 253,171 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary runoff election

Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Oklahoma District 1

Tim Gilpin defeated Amanda Douglas in the Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Oklahoma District 1 on August 28, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tim Gilpin	59.4	16,995
		Amanda Douglas	40.6	11,628

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 28,623
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Oklahoma District 1

Kevin Hern defeated Tim Harris in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Oklahoma District 1 on August 28, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kevin Hern	54.9	40,401
		Tim Harris	45.1	33,155

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 73,556
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 1

Tim Gilpin and Amanda Douglas advanced to a runoff. They defeated Gwendolyn Fields, Mark Keeter, and David Matthew Hullum in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 1 on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tim Gilpin	34.5	24,567
✔		Amanda Douglas	32.4	23,093
		Gwendolyn Fields	19.6	13,980
	Submit photo	Mark Keeter	8.5	6,025
		David Matthew Hullum	5.0	3,580

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 71,245
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 1

Tim Harris and Kevin Hern advanced to a runoff. They defeated Andy Coleman, Nathan Dahm, and Danny Stockstill in the Republican primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 1 on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tim Harris	27.5	28,431
✔		Kevin Hern	22.7	23,466
		Andy Coleman	21.8	22,608
		Nathan Dahm	20.2	20,868
		Danny Stockstill	7.8	8,100

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 103,473
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Endorsements

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Republican candidate endorsements Endorsement Coleman Dahm Harris Hern Individuals U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) ✔ U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio.) ✔ U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.) ✔ U.S. Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) ✔ U.S. Rep. Rod Blum (R-Iowa) ✔ U.S. Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) ✔ U.S. Rep. Andrew Harris (R-Md.) ✔ U.S. Rep. Jody Hice (R-Ga.) ✔ U.S. Rep. Tom Garrett (R-Virg.) ✔ U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (R-Ok.) ✔ U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) ✔ U.S. Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) ✔ U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) ✔ Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Pa.) ✔ Wayne Bridenstine, Jim Bridenstine's father ✔ Former Attorney General Edwin Meese ✔ Pastor Rafael Cruz, father of U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) ✔ Organizations Republican Liberty Caucus ✔ Republican Main Street Partnership ✔ National Rifle Association ✔ FreedomWorks ✔ Club for Growth ✔ With Honor Fund ✔

Campaign finance

The chart below contains data from financial reports submitted to the Federal Election Commission.

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Amanda Douglas	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Gwendolyn Fields	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Tim Gilpin	Democratic Party	$402,482	$398,492	$3,990	As of December 31, 2018
David Matthew Hullum	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Mark Keeter	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Andy Coleman	Republican Party	$412,018	$393,138	$18,831	As of December 31, 2018
Nathan Dahm	Republican Party	$142,317	$140,883	$1,434	As of December 31, 2018
Tim Harris	Republican Party	$487,812	$477,645	$10,167	As of December 31, 2018
Kevin Hern	Republican Party	$2,940,362	$2,874,702	$65,660	As of December 31, 2018
Danny Stockstill	Republican Party	$32,192	$26,333	$5,859	As of December 31, 2018
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," . This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election. *** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

As of June 14, 2018, the candidates had loaned their campaigns the following amounts:

• Nathan Dahm: $5,500
• Tim Harris: $108,000
• Kevin Hern: $700,000

Campaign themes

2018

Coleman's campaign website stated the following:

“	America’s founders envisioned servant, citizen-leaders, voluntarily stepping forward from among us to be our voice in Congress. Andy Coleman modeled servant leadership throughout his life, whether carrying out his responsibilities as a husband, a dad, a military officer, or as a field leader for the Voice of the Martyrs in the world’s most dangerous countries. The U.S. Constitution is an amazing document, drafted by brilliant individuals. It established a remarkable model of government, complete with checks and balances. To function properly, however, sensible leaders must honor the Constitution’s framework and respect its limits. Accomplishing this task is the role of steward leaders. The principle of stewardship – the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one’s care – resonates deeply with Andy. In Congress, Andy would strive to be a faithful and effective steward, just as he has with his family, in the military, and in ministry. He will fight to see government function properly, agitate on behalf of the needs of Oklahoma’s 1st District, and insist our values help shape federal policy. Defense & National Security Congress’ paramount responsibility, as outlined in the U.S. Constitution, is to provide for the national security of the United States. Andy Coleman loves this country and has a proven willingness to risk everything for its defense. Given his firsthand military experience in places like Baghdad, Andy knows America’s military must have the resources needed to guard our freedoms. Andy will fight to ensure our airmen, soldiers, marines, and sailors are properly equipped and prepared to counter any threat contingency. But Andy also knows the national security challenges facing America are complex. Andy’s extensive foreign policy background uniquely equips him to thoughtfully engage these complexities. This background was shaped by three unique sets of experiences. First, as an Academic: Andy studied political science, international relations and national security at the U.S. Air Force Academy, one of our country’s premier scholastic institutions. Andy also served at the Air Force Institute for National Security Studies, a national security think tank in Colorado. Second, as a Practitioner: Andy applied his academic knowledge in real world scenarios as a military intelligence officer. On active duty, Andy served with USCENTAF—the Air Force component of CENTCOM—and focused on military and political developments throughout 27 countries in North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia. Andy deployed to the Middle East during this time, and provided intelligence support for American war efforts in Afghanistan, Iraq, and throughout the region. As a reservist, Andy supported intelligence efforts throughout Eurasia in a similar role with USAFE. Andy was mobilized during this period, and deployed with the U.S. Army to Baghdad in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Between 2007 and 2008, Andy served as the senior intelligence officer of an army battalion tasked with rebuilding Iraq’s infrastructure. In this role, Andy monitored local militia threats to his unit’s troops, and also provided counterinsurgency and related training. Third, as an Observer: Upon leaving the military, Andy spent significant time—80 to 100 days every year—in various difficult regions through his role with the Voice of the Martyrs. Although no longer in the military, these experiences provided a rare vantage point for Andy to view the impact of America’s foreign policy. Unfortunately, this view often left Andy exasperated by the Obama administration’s incoherent foreign policy decisions. Collectively, these three aspects of Andy’s background help him to appreciate the challenges facing America. The world has become more dangerous. Islamic terrorists, such as ISIS, Al Qaeda, and their sympathizers, endanger American lives at home and abroad. Chinese and Russian ambitions threaten regional stability. Such developments underscore America’s need for thoughtful leadership in the national security arena. Andy has the needed skillsets and experience to help safeguard America, and Andy will lead! 2nd Amendment Andy Coleman strongly supports Americans’ constitutionally recognized right to keep and bear arms. The Second Amendment uses plain language to ensure citizens enjoys this right. Those intent on committing evil will ignore firearm laws, or simply utilize other tools to commit violence. Additional regulations would not deter such people, but instead intrude upon the constitutional rights of law abiding citizens. Andy has owned and enjoyed firearms for almost two decades and is committed to preserving this critical constitutional freedom. Drafting additional legislation that infringes upon Second Amendment rights is not the solution, and Andy will oppose such efforts. Government Spending & Debt America’s national debt of approximately $20 trillion is a national disgrace. The debt is a moral failure. Reckless spending today leaves our children and grandchildren holding a crushing tab. As a dad, Andy Coleman recognizes this irresponsible practice for what it is: generational theft. The debt is also a national security vulnerability. Redline spending has left America drifting in frightening fiscal waters; its economic hull in questionable condition. The situation is precarious. Andy recognizes this reality and will act—with a sense of urgency—to see Congress correct America’s course. Andy also appreciates that the borrower is the slave of the lender. Mired in debt, America at times curbs its policy decisions to avoid upsetting creditor nations. This arrangement is unacceptable. Congress must initiate and maintain a serious effort to control spending. Free markets and economic mobility are the engines of innovation and entrepreneurship. Andy will passionately support efforts to cut unnecessary spending, reduce and simplify taxes, and provide regulatory relief for U.S. enterprise. These efforts are needed to spur economic growth and job creation. Healthcare Obamacare must be stopped and thoughtfully replaced. America is blessed with the world’s finest doctors, hospitals, and technology. All of this is jeopardized by Obamacare, which is why it must be fully repealed. Obamacare must be thoughtfully replaced with a different system; a system rooted in free-market principles. Several reasonable reforms should be pursued to this end. Families and businesses should be allowed to purchase insurance across state lines, which increases competition and consequently decreases costs. Tort laws must be reformed to combat frivolous lawsuits, which produce exorbitant malpractice insurance premiums—premiums that are passed on to patients. By building consensus on solutions, Americans will benefit from powerful, free-market forces that control costs and improve quality of care. Andy will fight to fix America’s healthcare challenges. Veterans America’s military veterans sacrificially served to defend the United States. Now, the United States has an obligation to serve them. Andy, a veteran himself, appreciates the needs of current and past service members. He personally knows what it means to return from active duty, face challenges, and support a family. These challenges can be daunting. Unwieldy bureaucracy and inadequate care should not further aggravate those challenges. Andy will fight on behalf of Oklahoma veterans and pursue opportunities that honor their courageous service. Energy Reliable, affordable energy is a critical component of American life. Business and the economy depend on abundant energy, and energy issues dramatically impact U.S. affairs abroad. American energy policy should promote energy independence and be free of improper administrative overreach. Andy recognizes the critical role Oklahoma’s energy industry plays in keeping America’s economy competitive, and our country free from unwelcome pressure abroad. Human Life All human life is sacred. Life begins at conception and should be fully protected by law. Taxpayer money should never—never—be used to subsidize abortion. Congress must defund all abortion subsidies. Planned Parenthood performs the most abortions in the United States. Planned Parenthood enjoys profits from the intentional destruction of unborn children. Planned Parenthood should be categorically denied any federal funds. During law school, Andy became a Blackstone Fellow with the Alliance Defense Fund. ADF, a conservative constitutional legal organization, unapologetically battled on behalf of the unborn. Andy will firmly defend the sanctity of life and unborn children. Education Educating America’s children is of critical importance, but decisions about the proper education for each child are ultimately the responsibility of parents, teachers, and local governments—not the federal government. Education is not an enumerated power found in the U.S. Constitution. Consequently, the individual states are the proper arena for educational policy decision-making. The Tenth Amendment supports this conclusion. Andy Coleman knows how important quality education is for students, families, and communities. Andy grew up in public schools and was blessed to have an excellent education. Andy’s children attend public schools. Vibrant schools foster vibrant communities, but decisions impacting those schools must be made locally. States and school districts are comprised of students with various needs that are best addressed at the local level. Efforts to centralize education policy making in Washington D.C. results in an unwieldy one-size-fits all approach. Andy will resist such efforts and seek to return control over education policy to states and local government. Religious Freedom Religious liberty is among the very first protections listed in the First Amendment, and includes far more than the mere right to participate in worship. This cherished constitutional freedom has been under assault for decades—on college campuses, in the workplace, and throughout society. Andy believes our liberty warrants a firm defense. A decade ago, Andy became a Blackstone Fellow with the Alliance Defense Fund, a conservative constitutional legal organization that labored tirelessly to guard America’s religious freedom and traditional marriage. Andy’s efforts with ADF were supplemented by his leadership of the Christian Legal Society at his law school. Andy will continue to fight on behalf of America’s religious liberty. Immigration Coherent immigration policy must be firmly rooted in the rule of law, not a spirit of lawlessness. Immigration reform begins with securing the border, enforcing the law, and tracking visa holders and guest workers. Improved border security should include extending and reinforcing barriers along its southern border. Additional immigration reform should only be considered after the border is secured, and existing laws are enforced. Andy will fight not only for sensible immigration solutions, but also to see them carried out.	”
—Andy Coleman's campaign website (2018)

Support

"Run to Battle," released June 12, 2018

See also

• United States House of Representatives
• Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District election, 2018
• Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District

External links

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• United States House of Representatives

Footnotes

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Oklahoma's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

James Lankford (R)

Markwayne Mullin (R)

Representatives

District 1

Kevin Hern (R)

District 2

Josh Brecheen (R)

District 3

Frank Lucas (R)

District 4

Tom Cole (R)

District 5

Stephanie Bice (R)

Republican Party (7)