Daniel Kilgore

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Daniel Kilgore

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

May 3, 2022

Personal

Birthplace

Liberty, Mo.

Religion

Christian

Daniel Kilgore (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Ohio's 15th Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on May 3, 2022.

Elections

2022

See also: Ohio's 15th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Ohio District 15

Incumbent Mike Carey defeated Gary Josephson in the general election for U.S. House Ohio District 15 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mike Carey (R)	57.0	143,112
		Gary Josephson (D)	43.0	108,139

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 251,251
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Elizabeth McKenzie (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 15

Gary Josephson advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 15 on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gary Josephson	100.0	9,047

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,047
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Danny O'Connor (D)
• Daniel Kilgore (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 15

Incumbent Mike Carey advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 15 on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mike Carey	100.0	48,938

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 48,938
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Brian Stewart (R)
• Ruth Edmonds (R)

2020

See also: Ohio's 15th Congressional District election, 2020

Ohio's 15th Congressional District election, 2020 (April 28 Republican primary)

Ohio's 15th Congressional District election, 2020 (April 28 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Ohio District 15

Incumbent Steve Stivers defeated Joel Newby and Shane Hoffman in the general election for U.S. House Ohio District 15 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Steve Stivers (R)	63.4	243,103
		Joel Newby (D)	36.6	140,183
		Shane Hoffman (American Solidarity Party) (Write-in)	0.0	75

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 383,361
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 15

Joel Newby defeated Daniel Kilgore in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 15 on April 28, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joel Newby	65.6	28,503
		Daniel Kilgore	34.4	14,916

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 43,419
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 15

Incumbent Steve Stivers defeated Shelby Hunt in the Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 15 on April 28, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Steve Stivers	88.1	41,749
		Shelby Hunt	11.9	5,627

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 47,376
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2020

Daniel Kilgore completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kilgore's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I'm just the average person. I was raised by my grandparents from the time I was 4 days old and they raised me off of their social security and pensions. They taught me the importance of working hard and helping others. I became the hard worker they raised me to be. I worked two jobs while in college and taking care of my grandmother after my grandfather passed away. Even with me working two jobs I still had to make tough calls about paying student loans or buying food to eat. Millions of Americans are facing these same issues everyday and I'm just like you.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I'm just an average person just like you. I'm no lawyer or career politician. I work two jobs and struggle I want a government that represents us.
• It's time for a Square New Deal
• It's time to have a true government for the people by the people not the corporation or wealthily

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

A living wage, right to own a home, protecting our farmers, expanding voter rights, equal rights, infrastructure, end poverty and homelessness, and so many more.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Franklin Roosevelt is my political role model for he over came so much. He went from a raising star to being hit with polio and thought that he would never recover. As a gay man running for office I have hope of being able to over come that hurdle. FDR conquered polio and became president and if can do it so can anyone else.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Roosevelt's by Ken Burns, Knock Down The House, FDR by Jean Edward, Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honest, hard working, willing to find the answers to any problem, not afraid to stand up for what's right

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Speaking to their constituents, working with all parties to find solutions to complex issues

What legacy would you like to leave?

That I tried to make a better country for my fellow citizens.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

September 11,2001 this happened about two weeks after my first time on a plane. I was about 7 or 8 at this time.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Who lives who dies who tells your story.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

When your gay one of the main things that I've had to struggle with is acceptance. And the struggle to pay bills while working two jobs and still barely getting by.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Climate change and failing infrastructure

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Yes and I do believe that their should be term limits as well.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Yes there should be term limits. This will help curb the corruption that we currently see in government.

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?

If I was asked to join I would consider it.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

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 have heard many stories from many voters. The most impactful one so far is from a woman with a chronic illness that one medication that she needs cost $15,000 a year with her insurance from her employer. And she has to pay $50 every 6 weeks to see her doctor and she wants to have a better healthcare plan like Medicare for all.

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Footnotes

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Ohio's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Jon Husted (R)

Bernie Moreno (R)

Representatives

District 1

Greg Landsman (D)

District 2

David Taylor (R)

District 3

Joyce Beatty (D)

District 4

Jim Jordan (R)

District 5

Bob Latta (R)

District 6

Michael Rulli (R)

District 7

Max Miller (R)

District 8

Warren Davidson (R)

District 9

Marcy Kaptur (D)

District 10

Michael Turner (R)

District 11

Shontel Brown (D)

District 12

Troy Balderson (R)

District 13

Emilia Sykes (D)

District 14

David Joyce (R)

District 15

Mike Carey (R)

Republican Party (12)

Democratic Party (5)