Anthony Thomas Jr.

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Anthony Thomas Jr.

Democratic Party

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Last election

June 9, 2020

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Vineland, NJ

Religion

Muslim

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Anthony Thomas Jr. (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Nevada's 1st Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 9, 2020.

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

Elections

2020

See also: Nevada's 1st Congressional District election, 2020

Nevada's 1st Congressional District election, 2020 (June 9 Republican primary)

Nevada's 1st Congressional District election, 2020 (June 9 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Nevada District 1

Incumbent Dina Titus defeated Joyce Bentley, Kamau Bakari, and Robert Van Strawder in the general election for U.S. House Nevada District 1 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dina Titus (D)	61.8	137,868
		Joyce Bentley (R)	33.4	74,490
		Kamau Bakari (Independent American Party)	2.8	6,190
		Robert Van Strawder (L)	2.1	4,665

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 223,213
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Joseph Maridon Jr. (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Nevada District 1

Incumbent Dina Titus defeated Anthony Thomas Jr. and Allen Rheinhart in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Nevada District 1 on June 9, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dina Titus	82.6	31,916
		Anthony Thomas Jr.	11.2	4,324
		Allen Rheinhart	6.2	2,382

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 38,622
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Nevada District 1

Joyce Bentley defeated Josh Elliott, Citlaly Larios-Elias, and Eddie Hamilton in the Republican primary for U.S. House Nevada District 1 on June 9, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joyce Bentley	35.6	5,565
		Josh Elliott	29.1	4,549
		Citlaly Larios-Elias	20.2	3,151
		Eddie Hamilton	15.0	2,347

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 15,612
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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Anthony Thomas Jr. completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Thomas' 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 name is Anthony Thomas Jr, I decided to run for US Congress because I am determined to create and fight for a system that works for all not just the rich and powerful. Today most politicians work for major corporations, taking bribes and donations. Our campaign is 100% grassroots and people funded. I work directly for the people of NV-01 not the corporations of NV-01.

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?

• Medicare For All is a human right! I believe in Medicare For All and I will fight with Senator Sanders to pass this bill into law.
• Tuition Free College is something I strongly believe in. Everyone should be able to get an education regardless of your tax bracket.
• A Nevada State Corporate Tax 12% to fully fund CCSD Education. Guaranteeing teacher salaries and increases to classroom spending.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Criminal Justice Reform - Ending prisons for profit in Las Vegas Nevada. Abolishing ICE in Nevada and Protecting Dreamers and immigrants.

Healthcare - Vote yes to pass Medicare For All. Healthcare is a human right everyone should have access to free quality healthcare no matter the tax bracket.

Environment - Vote yes to pass A Green New Deal. Solve Nevada's 2020 water crisis investing in h20 generation plants.

Education - Vote yes to pass Tuition Free College. Increase CCSD funding by taxing Las Vegas corporations 12%. Creating over $2.5B in annual tax revenue for education.

Economic - Nevada State corporate tax 12% to fund CCSD. Fighting to end the Las Vegas Marijuana rainy day fund and put directly into CCSD

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

I look up to Mahatma Gandhi, I admire how came from humble beginnings and was a champion and leader for his people who lived in severe poverty.

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

I was in 6th grade Barrack Obama became the first black President.

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

McDonald's on Pearl St. Bridgeton NJ 08302. I worked at McDonald's for 1 year.

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

Middle Child J.Cole

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

I believe its very beneficial for a representative to have lived in the shoes of the people they represent. Out of touch politicians are dangerous to communities.

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

Transforming our economy into an economy that works for all! A Green New Deal starting the fight to combat climate change.

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

Oversight and Reform

Homeland security and Gov Affairs

Housing Admin

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Yes

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Term limits are good they allow new faces with new ideas to join to political system.

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

Yes Oversight and Reform

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

Bernie Sanders
AOC

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Footnotes

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Nevada's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Catherine Masto (D)

Jacky Rosen (D)

Representatives

District 1

Dina Titus (D)

District 2

Mark Amodei (R)

District 3

Susie Lee (D)

District 4

Steven Horsford (D)

Democratic Party (5)

Republican Party (1)