Andy Schmookler
Andy Schmookler was a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 6th Congressional District of Virginia. Schmookler ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 12, 2012. He was defeated by Bob Goodlatte on November 6, 2012.[1]
Biography
Schmookler is the author of books on society and how it developed. Schmookler and his wife, April, have three children.[2]
Campaign themes
According to Schmookler's website, some of his campaign themes included:
- Jobs: "America needs Democrats in Congress who will fight harder so that all Americans have the opportunity to fulfill their God-given potential and contribute their best to a prosperous American community."
- Economy: "But simply living beyond one’s means is irresponsible, and I oppose it as a practice for individuals and for our country."
- Taxes: "Revenue will increase as employed people and prosperous businesses pay taxes. Expenditures will be reduced because employed people do not need unemployment compensation, and there is less need for food stamps."[3]
Elections
2012
Schmookler ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 6th District. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary.[4] He was defeated by Bob Goodlatte on November 6, 2012.[5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Andy Schmookler | 34.6% | 111,949 | |
| Republican |  Bob Goodlatte Incumbent |
65.2% | 211,278 | |
| Write-In | N/A | 0.2% | 666 | |
| Total Votes | 323,893 | |||
| Source: Virginia State Board of Elections "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
Campaign finance summary
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ ABC News, "2012 General Election Results," accessed November 6, 2012
- ↑ Andy Schmookler campaign website, "Introducing Andy," accessed January 2, 2011
- ↑ Andy Schmookler for Congress, "The Issues," accessed September 20, 2012
- ↑ WJSV "Karen Kwiatkowski and Andy Schmookler to Debate, Goodlatte Not Attending," June 4, 2012
- ↑ ABC News, "2012 General Election Results," accessed November 6, 2012
