Bill McClure

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Bill McClure

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 30, 2016

Contact

Personal website

Bill McClure was a 2016 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 4th Congressional District of Florida. McClure was defeated by John Rutherford in the Republican primary on August 30, 2016.

Elections

2016

See also: Florida's 4th Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Ander Crenshaw (R) did not seek re-election in 2016. John Rutherford (R) defeated David Bruderly (D), Gary Koniz (I), and Daniel Murphy (Write-in) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Rutherford defeated Bill McClure, Lake Ray, Hans Tanzler III, Stephen Kaufman, Edward Malin, and Deborah Katz Pueschel in the Republican primary on August 30, 2016.

U.S. House, Florida District 4 General Election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	John Rutherford	70.2%	287,509
	Democratic	David Bruderly	27.6%	113,088
	Independent	Gary Koniz	2.2%	9,054
	N/A	Write-in	0%	11
Total Votes				409,662
Source: Florida Division of Elections

U.S. House, Florida District 4 Republican Primary, 2016

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
John Rutherford	38.7%	38,784
Lake Ray	20.1%	20,164
Hans Tanzler	19%	19,051
Bill McClure	9.8%	9,867
Edward Malin	7.9%	7,895
Stephen Kaufman	2.4%	2,419
Deborah Katz Pueschel	2.1%	2,145
Total Votes		100,325
Source: Florida Division of Elections

Campaign themes

2016

The following issues were listed on McClure's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

“	Federal Pension Benefits: Upon my election, I will decline the Federal pension benefit from my first term and in any subsequent term to which I am elected. I am ready to serve the people of North Florida with no due consideration other than what is best for their families and for America. National Security: National Security is a constitutional and fundamental responsibility of the federal government. The threat of radical Islamic terrorism is no longer only abroad in distant countries – it has made its way to the doorsteps of our allies and our shores here at home. In bipartisan fashion, Washington D.C. has failed in its responsibility to secure the border and enforce the law. This must end. Foreign Affairs: America is an exceptional nation. No other nation has sacrificed more for the cause of freedom. In order to safeguard and preserve that cause American leadership cannot be diminished and instead must be exerted. Two terms of the Obama-Clinton foreign policy have strained our relationships with our allies, emboldened our enemies, and weakened our resolve. ISIS has declared war on America and her allies – it’s time for bold American leadership and an aggressive strategy to defeat radical Islam. 2nd Amendment: In recent months, American’s have fallen victim to terrorist attacks within our borders. The war against radical Islam has made its way to our doorstep – from San Bernardino, California to right here at home in Orlando. Now more than ever, the fundamental right to defend ourselves, families and communities must be protected. Without this fundamental right to defend ourselves, we cease to be a free nation Spending: Washington D.C. has billed the American tax-payer with a historic and catastrophic $19 trillion debt – larger than our entire economy. Out-of-control spending and a bipartisan unwillingness to tackle this issue has left our children and our grandchildren bankrupt. The rate of government growth is irresponsible and unsustainable. It’s time for real spending constraints, budget cuts and reform to stop this recklessness and tighten Washington D.C.’s belt. Difficult choices will have to be made, but with courage and economic growth, the debt can be turned around.	”
—Bill McClure's campaign website, https://www.bill-mcclure-congress.com/category/issues/

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See also

• United States House of Representatives
• Florida's 4th Congressional District election, 2016
• Florida's 4th Congressional District

External links

Suggest a link

• Campaign website
• Twitter feed

Footnotes

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Florida's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Ashley Moody (R)

Rick Scott (R)

Representatives

District 1

Jimmy Patronis (R)

District 2

Neal Dunn (R)

District 3

Kat Cammack (R)

District 4

Aaron Bean (R)

District 5

John Rutherford (R)

District 6

Randy Fine (R)

District 7

Cory Mills (R)

District 8

Mike Haridopolos (R)

District 9

Darren Soto (D)

District 10

Maxwell Frost (D)

District 11

Daniel Webster (R)

District 12

Gus Bilirakis (R)

District 13

Anna Luna (R)

District 14

Kathy Castor (D)

District 15

Laurel Lee (R)

District 16

Vern Buchanan (R)

District 17

Greg Steube (R)

District 18

Scott Franklin (R)

District 19

Byron Donalds (R)

District 20

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D)

District 21

Brian Mast (R)

District 22

Lois Frankel (D)

District 23

Jared Moskowitz (D)

District 24

Frederica Wilson (D)

District 25

Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D)

District 26

Mario Diaz-Balart (R)

District 27

Maria Elvira Salazar (R)

District 28

Carlos Gimenez (R)

Republican Party (22)

Democratic Party (8)