Brent Legendre
Brent Legendre (independent) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Tennessee's 7th Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Legendre completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2018
General election
Mark Green defeated Justin Kanew, Lenny Ladner, and Brent Legendre in the general election for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 on November 6, 2018.
General election
General election for U.S. House Tennessee District 7
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mark Green (R) | 66.9 | 170,071 |
 | Justin Kanew (D) | 32.1 | 81,661 | |
Lenny Ladner (Independent)  | 0.6 | 1,582 | ||
 | Brent Legendre (Independent) | 0.4 | 1,070 | |
| Total votes: 254,384 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Justin Kanew defeated Matt Reel in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 on August 2, 2018.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 7
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Justin Kanew | 62.1 | 21,315 |
| Matt Reel | 37.9 | 13,006 | ||
| Total votes: 34,321 | |||
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Republican primary election
Mark Green advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 on August 2, 2018.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 7
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Green | 100.0 | 83,314 |
| Total votes: 83,314 | |||
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Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Brent Legendre completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Legendre's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Help pass a balanced budget amendment. Cut wasteful spending. Reduce health care costs
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Reducing the debt and reducing wasteful spending.
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
Noone
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
Mr smith goes to Washington
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Loyal to constituents. Selfless. High moral character. Honest.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I want nothing more than to protect the people of Tennessee from the federal government.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Listen
What legacy would you like to leave?
None
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
The challenger disaster .I was in the fifth grade .
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
Grocery clerk. 5 years or so.
What happened on your most awkward date?
Became the third wheel .
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
Thanksgiving . Being mindful of God's blessings .
What is your favorite book? Why?
Bible. Everything I need is in the bible .
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
Superman .High morals and the desire to help. And he can fly.
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
The front porch .sitting and enjoying my coffee .
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
Bad moon rising by CCR
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
Taking more time for family
What process do you favor for redistricting?
Districts should have a mix of race, wealth, and community .
What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?
It's corrupt and is in need of new blood .
Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?
No. I believe the opposite. There are lots of experienced politicians in Washington doing terrible work.
What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?
Uniting as a people .
If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
Not particularly
Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?
No .but I believe there should be limits on the number of terms one can serve.
What are your thoughts on term limits?
Long overdue
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?
No. It's a waste of time and leads to arrogance and pride.
Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
I've been a fan of Rand Paul .
Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?
I'm motivated by the number of people who are disgusted with our government and demand change.
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See also
- United States House of Representatives
- Tennessee's 7th Congressional District
- Tennessee's 7th Congressional District election, 2018
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