Brooks Wicker
Brooks Wicker was a 2012 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 3rd Congressional District of Kentucky. Wicker ran unopposed in the Republican primary on May 22, 2012, and was defeated by John Yarmuth in the general election.
Biography
Education:[1]
- 1981: University of Kentucky, B.S. in accounting
- 1985: CPA certification
Career
- 1994: Wicker Strategic WealthCare Group[1]
Wicker also has served as controller, chief financial officer, vice president, and director in five different industries.[1]
Elections
2012
Wicker was defeated by incumbent John Yarmuth.[2] Wicker ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Kentucky's 3rd District. Wicker won the nomination on the Republican ticket. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary. He faced incumbent John Yarmuth (D) and Robert DeVore Jr. (I) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  John Yarmuth Incumbent |
64% | 206,385 | |
| Republican | Brooks Wicker | 34.5% | 111,452 | |
| Independent | Robert DeVore Jr. | 1.5% | 4,819 | |
| Total Votes | 322,656 | |||
| Source: Kentucky Board of Elections "2012 General Election Official Vote Totals" | ||||
Campaign issues
The following are political issues that were highlighted by Brooks Wicker at his campaign website.[4]
- Obama Care
Excerpt: "The President’s health care disaster is the biggest tax hike and the largest power grab in the history of the Federal Government."[5]
- Taxes
Excerpt: "We need to address tax reform now. But increasing the rates Americans pay is not the answer. Rather, we need to reform and simplify the current code and broaden the tax base so that everyone pays tax on the same income and enjoys the same deductions."[6]
- Spending
Excerpt: I say it is time to turn off the money spigot to Washington. I say that we can make better use of your money and that we need to stop spending our grandchildren’s money."[7]
- Role of Government
Excerpt: "The federal government has a role, but it’s immeasurably smaller than what it is today. We should slash unnecessary programs and create a lean, more efficient government at all levels."[8]
- Guns
Excerpt: "I am an avid hunter, gun owner and a staunch believer in the Second Amendment."[9]
- Life
Excerpt: "I am firmly pro-life and have always been so."[10]
Media
The following video is a campigan ad that targets 2012 election opponent John Yarmuth on the issue of federal spending.
Brooks Wicker, "I Don't Know"[11] |
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Wicker is married to Lynda H. Wicker. They have a son, Sam.[1]
External links
- Campaign website
- Facebook page
- Twitter account
- Brooks Wicker's Profile at Vote Smart
- Wicker Campaign's YouTube Channel
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Brooks Wicker, "About Brooks Wicker" accessed March 13, 2012
- ↑ Politico, "2012 Election Map, Kentucky"
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings" accessed January 10, 2012
- ↑ Brooks Wicker, "Issues," accessed: October 12, 2012
- ↑ Brooks Wicker, "Issues," accessed: October 12, 2012
- ↑ Brooks Wicker, "Issues," accessed: October 12, 2012
- ↑ Brooks Wicker, "Issues," accessed: October 12, 2012
- ↑ Brooks Wicker, "Issues," accessed: October 12, 2012
- ↑ Brooks Wicker, "Issues," accessed: October 12, 2012
- ↑ Brooks Wicker, "Issues," accessed: October 12, 2012
- ↑ YouTube channel
