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Bo Copley
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Bo Copley (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent West Virginia. He lost in the Republican primary on May 8, 2018.
Elections
2018
General election
General election for U.S. Senate West Virginia
Incumbent Joe Manchin III defeated Patrick Morrisey and Rusty Hollen in the general election for U.S. Senate West Virginia on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Joe Manchin III (D) | 49.6 | 290,510 |
 | Patrick Morrisey (R) | 46.3 | 271,113 | |
 | Rusty Hollen (L) | 4.2 | 24,411 | |
| Total votes: 586,034 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. Senate West Virginia
Incumbent Joe Manchin III defeated Paula Jean Swearengin in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate West Virginia on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joe Manchin III | 69.9 | 112,658 |
 | Paula Jean Swearengin | 30.1 | 48,594 | |
| Total votes: 161,252 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Chase Henderson (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. Senate West Virginia
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate West Virginia on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Patrick Morrisey | 34.9 | 48,007 |
 | Evan Jenkins | 29.2 | 40,185 | |
 | Don Blankenship | 20.0 | 27,478 | |
 | Tom Willis | 9.8 | 13,540 | |
| Bo Copley | 3.1 | 4,248 | ||
| Jack Newbrough | 3.0 | 4,115 | ||
| Total votes: 137,573 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Scott Ernst (R)
Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
- See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Bo Copley participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on April 10, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Bo Copley's responses follow below.[1]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | 1) Protect the rights of the unborn 2) Defend and fight for the 2nd amendment, as well as all other constitutional rights |
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | I am passionate about defending The Constitution and the freedoms and rights that it affords every American citizen. Our forefathers developed this document as a way to guide our nation into becoming the greatest civilization in history, and it needs to be preserved to make sure that we remain that civilization for the generations to come.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[3]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Bo Copley answered the following:
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
| “ | As a Christian, my first example is always Jesus Christ. He was the greatest leader we've ever had because He is remembered for the way He served others. A true leader serves those he leads and never asks others to do things that they aren't willing to do themselves. His leadership and service was so great that it is still an example that we look to almost 2000 years after His death.[3] | ” |
| “ | Integrity, humility, moral compass, and the willingness to do what's right regardless of the consequences. An elected official should only be worried about making the right choices for the citizens of their state and nation.[3] | ” |
| “ | I believe that I am an honest, loyal, trustworthy person that is not afraid to face the consequences of my actions. I'm not seeking this office as a means of retirement, or even re-election, but rather to make sure that the people of our state are given the representation that they deserve.[3] | ” |
| “ | Protecting the rights granted to every citizen through The Constitution, and to put the people of your elected state above party, president, or self-gain.[3] | ” |
| “ | I want to leave a legacy of which my kids will be proud. If people see me as a man that put God first, loved my wife and kids, and gave my very best efforts to better the lives of those around me, I will be blessed.[3] | ” |
| “ | I remember seeing images of Space Shuttle Challenger explosion on my television. I was 9 years old at the time.[3] | ” |
| “ | I worked at a car dealership as a parts runner. I looked up and ordered parts, delivered parts to local businesses, picked up customers, changed engine oil, mounted and balanced tires and washed cars.[3] | ” |
| “ | I would have to say Christmas. In our family, we celebrate the greatest gift ever given in the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. There is nothing that compares to seeing the joy on the faces of your kids on Christmas morning. Even greater than that is to hear them say that we celebrate Christmas because of Jesus.[3] | ” |
| “ | As cliche` as it may sound, The Bible. It is path by which we are to be held accountable, and it tells us of God's redeeming, unending love.[3] | ” |
| “ | Atticus Finch. He was a man that was willing to do the right thing, regardless of the outcome. He was selfless and courageous, and he had the type of character that we should all strive have.[3] | ” |
| “ | Zach Williams' Fear Is a Liar[3] | ” |
| “ | Realizing the full potential that God has given me. I feel as though I spent a good portion of my life running from the things that I should have been embracing. I have always been confident that He had a specific path for me, but I was afraid of living up to the responsibility that comes with it. I only want to do His Will in my life now, and I will gladly bear any responsibility, or burden, that comes with it.[3] | ” |
| “ | In this day and time, no. I think people who have served in this type of arena generally lose touch with the people that they are to serve and represent. We need people that will question the way things are done, rather than accept "this is just how it is done." We need to have self representation.[3] | ” |
| “ | I would pray about every confirmation to make sure that I am making the proper decision to better our country. I would also do as much research on each individual as possible to make sure they are the right fit to do the job properly, not just push certain agendas.[3] | ” |
| “ | Finding common ground between the left and the right. Even though I am ultra conservative and would love to have everything "my way," if we ever reach a point where our nation moves completely left or completely right, half of our nation will be left behind. We have to find the common ground that allows as many people as possible to live freely, or we will forever be in turmoil.[3] | ” |
| “ | I believe it is not only beneficial, but it is vital. If you don't build relationships with other senators, especially the ones that don't share your same views, how will you ever be able to get them to understand your point of view. I think a lack of relationships is a major reason why we see so much dysfunction in Washington D.C.[3] | ” |
| “ | I would be interested in joining whatever committees that would benefit the people of WV the most.[3] | ” |
| “ | I would seek God's guidance on this situation. If it is His Will, I would gladly take on whatever role it would be.[3] | ” |
| “ | There are many great senators that have served our nation in the past, but I want to be someone that does things God's way.[3] | ” |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Bo Copley's responses," April 10, 2018
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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