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Corey Bailey
Corey Bailey (independent) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Washington's 8th Congressional District. He lost in the primary on August 4, 2020.
Bailey completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Corey Bailey was born in Kirkland, Washington. He obtained a bachelor's degree in geography from Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Washington, in September 2003. He earned a master's degree in management from New England College in September 2013. As of 2020, he was the director of environmental compliance for Silver Bay Seafoods. His professional experience also includes working in various industrial and manufacturing sectors.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Washington's 8th Congressional District election, 2020
General election
General election for U.S. House Washington District 8
Incumbent Kim Schrier defeated Jesse Jensen in the general election for U.S. House Washington District 8 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kim Schrier (D) | 51.7 | 213,123 |
 | Jesse Jensen (R)  | 48.1 | 198,423 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 566 | ||
| Total votes: 412,112 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House Washington District 8
The following candidates ran in the primary for U.S. House Washington District 8 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kim Schrier (D) | 43.3 | 106,611 |
| ✔ | | Jesse Jensen (R) | 20.0 | 49,368 |
 | Keith Swank (R) | 17.4 | 42,809 | |
 | Dave Saulibio (Trump Republican Party) | 11.8 | 28,976 | |
 | Corey Bailey (Independent) | 2.7 | 6,552 | |
 | James Mitchell (D) | 2.5 | 6,187 | |
 | Keith Arnold (D) | 1.7 | 4,111 | |
 | Ryan Burkett (Unaffiliated) | 0.6 | 1,458 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 289 | ||
| Total votes: 246,361 | |||
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Candidate profile
Party: Independent
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I'm not a democrat nor a republican; I'm not even a politician. I'm a simple minded, 3rd generation fisherman, middle-class working husband and father trying to provide for my family. I am running for this position because I am frustrated with how politicians have taken control of our government. A government that is supposed to be of the people and by the people has turned into quid pro quo and back room deals and ultimately, they don't get anything accomplished. As a citizen of this great country, I have decided to raise my hand and say STOP! I chose to run as an Independent; that way I owe no devotion to either party. My devotion is to the people that I represent. I want to send Congress a clear message that We the People are fed up with their political nonsense. We the People tell our government what we want, not the other way around. Therefore, I ask that you, citzens of Washington State, stand up and yell STOP with me, by considering to cast your vote for me. And if elected, you can be sure, that I will Give'em HELL on the HILL! Thank you and God Bless. "
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Washington District 8 in 2020.
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Corey Bailey completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bailey's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Thank you and God Bless.
- Our Constitution is a document in which "We the People'' tell the government what it is allowed to do. But lately, it seems like it is just the opposite. We have seen more and more government rules, regulations, and taxes. Basic rights provided in the Bill of Rights are being striped away little by little. Its time to STOP and remind congress who they are working for.
- On February 19, 2020, the stock market floor cheered as they closed the day on a high note. NASDAQ closed at 9,817.18, the highest ever. Then COVID-19 killed our economy. This virus will not define us, we will overcome this challenge and I believe that we will survive this virus and our strong economy will return with a vengeance! The CDC has provided us with guidance and I believe that it is time to reopen our country, following the simple procedures outlined by the CDC. Our small businesses are suffering, our working family's are missing paychecks and wondering how they are going to pay their bills. Enough is enough!
- Drop the bipartisan BS, congress needs to focus on coming together and getting stuff done, not playing political games.
Our country has been through a terrible ordeal this year. We have all had our lives turned up-side down. But, the original projections of how infectious the virus is has fallen far short of its target. It is time to end this quarantine and with appropriate protections, its time for us to go back to normal life.
HEALTHCARE
Obamacare did, for the first time, what no other medical reform bill has done, it gave free or discounted medical insurance to those lacking it. But it did so at a higher cost for the rest of the already insured. BUT, Who else can relate: When my medical plan was renewed after Obamacare was enacted, my premiums and co-pays increased significantly! So essentially, my premiums when up so others could afford it, that isn't right. Additionally, prescription prices have soared, medical prices have increased.
SECURITY
Our military is the first line of defense. We need to make sure that it is well equipped, well trained, well lead, well funded, properly prepared, and well paid. Our military deserves more! Further, our police forces are not respected, not by the people and not by the governments that employ them. Our police deserve better!
GOVERNMENT
Second, I would have to say that my Mom has played a huge influence on my life, especially my moral character. I saw the hardships that she had to go through as a single mother with two kids working two or three job just to pay the bills. That influence was what really pushed me to finish high school, complete college, and be successful.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 24, 2020
