Bert Marley
Bert Marley was a Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Idaho in the 2014 elections.[1] Bert Marley lost the general election on November 4, 2014.
Biography
Marley is a former member of the Idaho State Senate.[1] Following his time in the state Senate, he worked as public policy director for the Idaho Education Association.[2]
Elections
2014
Marley ran for election to the office of Lieutenant Governor of Idaho. Marley won the Democratic nomination without opposition in the primary on May 20, 2014.[1] The general election took place on November 4, 2014.
Results
General election
| Lieutenant Governor of Idaho, 2014 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Brad Little Incumbent |
62.8% | 271,268 | |
| Democratic | Bert Marley | 32.9% | 141,917 | |
| Constitution | David Hartigan | 4.3% | 18,705 | |
| Total Votes | 431,890 | |||
| Election results via Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Campaign themes
2014
Marley's campaign website listed the following themes for the 2014 race:
| “ |
A State Government That Prioritizes People For 20 years, Idaho’s state government has been dominated by one party rule. A lack of checks and balances has created a “pay to play” culture in our state government that rewards political supporters at the expense of Idaho’s middle class. We can’t afford to continue these failed priorities and policies. We can turn state government around, but that turnaround has to start at the top. Electing a new Idaho Governor and Lieutenant Governor will send a powerful message to the politicians in Boise that it’s time to start putting the people first again. We need strong leaders who are hard working, independent, and honest—leaders who will provide opportunities for success to all Idahoans, not just the powerful. Generations of Idahoans before us have worked to make this state a better place for their children and grandchildren. We have a responsibility to pass that legacy on. An Economy That Provides Opportunities for Success Idaho’s middle class has been asked to shoulder too much: a higher cost of living, skyrocketing tuition, and climbing health care costs. Not to mention a disproportionate tax burden in a system that rewards the wealthy and politically well connected with tax breaks while passing those costs on to the middle class. Idahoans understand that success requires hard work and sacrifice, but they need more opportunities and a level playing field. The policies of Idaho’s current leaders have created an economy that makes us first in the nation for minimum wage jobs, leaving too many Idaho workers short changed. An Education System That Puts Kids First Our education system has been bullied by the politicians in Boise for too long. Idaho ranks 50th in the nation in the amount of money we invest per student. As a result, class sizes are rising, many quality teachers are leaving the state, and fewer students are going on to college. We are currently 47th in the nation for the number of high school graduates continuing to college—a statistic that could prove disastrous for our economy. A quality public education system is the key to success for our students and our communities. Idahoans understand that our kids must be our number one priority. It’s time for state leaders who understand what’s at stake and who are willing to act. [3] |
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| —Bert Marley's campaign website, (2014) | ||
2016 Democratic National Convention
- Delegate to the 2016 DNC (click to expand)
- See also: Democratic National Convention, 2016
Bert Marley Democratic National Convention, 2016 Status: Superdelegate State: Idaho Supporting: Bernie Sanders Delegates to the DNC 2016 Calendar and delegate rules overview • Types of delegates • State election law and delegates • Superdelegates by state Marley was a superdelegate to the 2016 Democratic National Convention from Idaho.[5] Marley was one of four superdelegates from Idaho. Superdelegates to the 2016 Democratic National Convention were not bound by the results of their state’s primary or caucus to support a specific presidential candidate. Marley’s name was included on a list of superdelegates supporting Bernie Sanders released by Sanders' campaign in April 2016.[6] Leading up to the 2016 Democratic National Convention, Sanders had approximately 1,832 pledged delegates and 47 superdelegates for a total of 1,879 delegates. The winner of the Democratic nomination needed the support of 2,383 delegates at the national convention.[7]
What is a superdelegate?
Superdelegates in 2016 were automatic delegates to the Democratic National Convention, meaning that, unlike regular delegates, they were not elected to this position. Also unlike regular delegates, they were not required to pledge their support to any presidential candidate, and they were not bound by the results of their state's presidential primary election or caucus. In 2016, superdelegates included members of the Democratic National Committee, Democratic members of Congress, Democratic governors, and distinguished party leaders, including former presidents and vice presidents. All superdelegates were free to support any presidential candidate of their choosing at the 2016 Democratic National Convention.[8]
Idaho caucus results
- See also: Presidential election in Idaho, 2016
Idaho Democratic Caucus, 2016 Candidate Vote % Votes Delegates Bernie Sanders 78% 18,640 18 Hillary Clinton 21.2% 5,065 5 Roque De La Fuente 0% 4 0 Other 0.7% 175 0 Totals 23,884 23 Source: The New York Times and CNN Delegate allocation
Idaho had 27 delegates at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. Of this total, 23 were pledged delegates. National party rules stipulated how Democratic delegates in all states were allocated. Pledged delegates were allocated to a candidate in proportion to the votes he or she received in a state's primary or caucus. A candidate was eligible to receive a share of the state's pledged delegates if he or she won at least 15 percent of the votes cast in the primary or caucus. There were three types of pledged Democratic delegates: congressional district delegates, at-large delegates, and party leaders and elected officials (PLEOs). Congressional district delegates were allocated proportionally based on the primary or caucus results in a given district. At-large and PLEO delegates were allocated proportionally based on statewide caucus results.[10][11]
Four party leaders and elected officials served as unpledged delegates. These delegates were not required to adhere to the results of a state's primary or caucus.[10][12]
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Bert Marley for Lieutenant Governor 2014 Official campaign website, "Homepage," accessed February 19, 2014
- ↑ Bert Marley for Lieutenant Governor, "Meet Bert," accessed October 31, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Marley for Idaho, "Issues," accessed October 31, 2014
- ↑ Ballotpedia's list of superdelegates to the 2016 Democratic National Convention is based on our own research and lists provided by the Democratic National Committee to Vox.com in February 2016 and May 2016. If you think we made an error in identifying superdelegates, please send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org.
- ↑ BernieSanders.com, "Publicly Committed Superdelegates," accessed May 13, 2016
- ↑ To find out which candidate a superdelegate supported, Ballotpedia sought out public statements from the superdelegate in other media outlets and on social media. If we were unable to find a public statement that clearly articulated which candidate the superdelegate supported at the national convention, we listed that superdelegate as "unknown." If you believe we made an error in identifying which candidate a superdelegate supported, please email us at editor@ballotpedia.org.
- ↑ Congressional Research Service, "The Presidential Nominating Process and the National Party Conventions, 2016: Frequently Asked Questions," December 30, 2015
- ↑ The New York Times, "Idaho Results," accessed March 22, 2016
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Democratic National Committee, "2016 Democratic National Convention Delegate/Alternate Allocation," updated February 19, 2016
- ↑ The Green Papers, "2016 Democratic Convention," accessed May 7, 2021
- ↑ Democratic National Committee's Office of Party Affairs and Delegate Selection, "Unpledged Delegates -- By State," May 27, 2016
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