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Brent Whaley
Brent Whaley (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Minnesota's 5th Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on August 11, 2020.
Whaley completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2020
See also: Minnesota's 5th Congressional District election, 2020
Minnesota's 5th Congressional District election, 2020 (August 11 Democratic primary)
Minnesota's 5th Congressional District election, 2020 (August 11 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Minnesota District 5
Incumbent Ilhan Omar defeated Lacy Johnson, Mickey Moore, Toya Woodland, and Ervan Katari Miller in the general election for U.S. House Minnesota District 5 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ilhan Omar (D) | 64.3 | 255,924 |
 | Lacy Johnson (R)  | 25.8 | 102,878 | |
 | Mickey Moore (Legal Marijuana Now Party) | 9.5 | 37,979 | |
 | Toya Woodland (G) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 34 | |
| Ervan Katari Miller (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 0 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 1,448 | ||
| Total votes: 398,263 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Chris Kelley (Independence Party)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 5
Incumbent Ilhan Omar defeated Antone Melton-Meaux, John Mason, Daniel Patrick McCarthy, and Les Lester in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 5 on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ilhan Omar | 58.2 | 103,535 |
 | Antone Melton-Meaux | 38.5 | 68,524 | |
 | John Mason | 1.5 | 2,721 | |
| Daniel Patrick McCarthy | 1.1 | 1,901 | ||
 | Les Lester | 0.7 | 1,267 | |
| Total votes: 177,948 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Ervan Katari Miller (D)
- Leila Shukri Adan (D)
- Haji Yussuf (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 5
Lacy Johnson defeated Danielle Stella and Dalia al-Aqidi in the Republican primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 5 on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lacy Johnson | 76.6 | 9,188 |
 | Danielle Stella | 18.6 | 2,236 | |
 | Dalia al-Aqidi | 4.7 | 568 | |
| Total votes: 11,992 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Laverne Turner (R)
- Brent Whaley (R)
- Lucia Vogel (R)
- Alley Waterbury (R)
Legal Marijuana Now Party primary election
Legal Marijuana Now Party primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 5
Mickey Moore advanced from the Legal Marijuana Now Party primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 5 on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mickey Moore | 100.0 | 940 |
| Total votes: 940 | |||
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Campaign themes
2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Brent Whaley completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Whaley's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
1. Affordable prescription drugs. 2. Opportunity Zone initiatives. 3. Bridging the Partisan divide.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
1. Expanding job opportunities and training. 2. Affordable housing. 3. Private invetments. 4. Small business opportunities. 5. Improved relations between community and law enforcement. 6. Veterans Affairs. 7. Senior Citizen affairs. 8. Homeless solutions. 9. Reduced taxes. 10. Budget Reform. 11. Protecting Social Security. 12. Improving the public K-12 system.
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
Dr. King. We need to stop the hate and violence.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Integrity, Work for the common good of the people.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
Empathy, love for county, ability to compromise.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
To represent common interest, protect our country, encourage the "American dream!"
What legacy would you like to leave?
That I did good for our nation.
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
Independence day, it just is.
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
Family.
What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?
Because it's the "People's House!"
Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?
I believe it's beneficial to care about our affairs, be dedicated to finding solutions and do what's necessary for the best interests of our nation.
What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?
Regain common ground and get rid of "Identity Politics!"
Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?
Yes.
What are your thoughts on term limits?
Our Founders intended for term limits and for everyday citizens to be Representatives.
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See also
2020 Elections
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