Daniel Ross (U.S. House, New York)

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Daniel Ross

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Daniel Ross (independent) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent New York's 2nd Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the general election on November 3, 2020.

Ross completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2020

See also: New York's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020

New York's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020 (June 23 Democratic primary)

New York's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020 (June 23 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House New York District 2

Andrew Garbarino defeated Jackie Gordon and Harry Burger in the general election for U.S. House New York District 2 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Andrew Garbarino (R / Conservative Party / L / Serve America Movement Party)	52.9	177,379
		Jackie Gordon (D / Working Families Party / Independence Party)	46.0	154,246
		Harry Burger (G)	1.0	3,448
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	90

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 335,163
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Philip MacRuari (Independent)
• Daniel Ross (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 2

Jackie Gordon defeated Patricia Maher in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 2 on June 23, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jackie Gordon	72.3	25,317
		Patricia Maher	27.1	9,475
		Other/Write-in votes	0.7	233

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 35,025
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Kevin Gomez (D)
• Johanna Ellerup (D)
• Mike Sax (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 2

Andrew Garbarino defeated Michael LiPetri Jr. in the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 2 on June 23, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Andrew Garbarino	63.3	17,462
		Michael LiPetri Jr.	35.8	9,867
		Other/Write-in votes	0.9	253

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 27,582
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Peter King (R)
• Robert Kudler (R)
• Nancy Hemindinger (R)
• Nicholas J. LaLota (R)
• Trish Bergin Weichbrodt (R)

Conservative Party primary election

The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Andrew Garbarino advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 2.

Green primary election

The Green primary election was canceled. Harry Burger advanced from the Green primary for U.S. House New York District 2.

Independence Party primary election

The Independence Party primary election was canceled. Jackie Gordon advanced from the Independence Party primary for U.S. House New York District 2.

Libertarian primary election

The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Andrew Garbarino advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House New York District 2.

Serve America Movement Party primary election

The Serve America Movement Party primary election was canceled. Andrew Garbarino advanced from the Serve America Movement Party primary for U.S. House New York District 2.

Working Families Party primary election

The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Jackie Gordon advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 2.

Campaign themes

2019

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Daniel Ross completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ross' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

We promote unifying the People against the gentrification of our economic and social lives. Rise against those who oppress you night and day. Now is the time to rise up and let the storm break loose. Free yourselves from the chains of enslavement and tell the world all you desire is freedom! Release your burden from those who have placed it upon you and your families. Turn the tide against the oppressor and show him, you, the huddled oppressed masses that you will not tolerate it any longer. Now is the time to stand up and topple the pedestal. In its place we shall rebuild and re-create the structure in which we stand. The time is now, for you, to stand together and rise from the chains placed upon you, and take your place next to the fore fathers of our Nation and in history.

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

Properly understood, Patriotic Democracy is nothing less than the orientation of the human mind and body, with the satisfaction of our dominant creative and inventive impulses; aimed with fulfilling the needs to live life to the fullest, through the development of the individuals' potential, joined in union with the communities for the overall betterment of the State. Combined with the conditions of natural selection, competition, and the union of cultural and social communities, the People shall be recognized with equality of Human Rights and Needs, through hard work, perseverance and and Will, granted upon us by Fate and provided for by the State.

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

September 11th 2001 was the first true time I recognized the significance of what occurred. I was 9, turning ten in a little over a month. The events that happened will always be held.

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

Give it To Me Baby-Rick James|

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

I've been criticized for my political beliefs, mocked for my sexual and gender identity, the truths of our social reality through both privilege and struggle. I see an ever growing dangerous path as we continue to normalize our present political reality. Words have begun to lose meaning, meanings have no longer any value. Insults are the ones that win debates. Ideas are accepted on no basis of fact, or are ignored when there's more than enough evidence. I see the political, cultural and growing social breakdown of our current Republic, these have been in place for year. The parasitic rot allowed to consume, within each Chamber, Party and individual whom did not hold a strong Will for the People. To be a voice of change, and a instrument of the People, you cannot be intimidated, cannot be tied down to interests and must always stand up for all.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

When the current State purposely instills division with the help of elected 'representatives' and officials, the principle no longer stands for the good of the People. I will not allow this despicable and out-right immoral rise of divisive ideas and persons betray the sacred Trinity the nation; ones self, the community and the State. Only when the present corrupt system is toppled shall the bonds be healed and restored; thus granting the American People their true path to social, cultural and political victory. The continued existence of such a system that acquiesces division and corruption under the guise of freedom, democracy, equality and representation; does not have the moral right to continue such mortal blows against the stated Will of the People. This is the reason why I have decided to run as an Independent/Third Party candidate and conceived a new political ideology; Patriotic Democracy.

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

As I look out and observe the changing tides and moods that surround and engulf our Nation from within; it is apparent that the foundation of our culture and society is wavering. Never before in our lifetimes, has there been such threats against the founding principles of our Nation; signed specifically in blood by those who seek to place the our National ideals and the greater good on the wayside for personal political gain. Corporate greed and interest, restrictions on our Basic and Human Rights, attacks on our Constitution and cultural identities, fear of free speech and dissenting ideas through violence, Globalist encroachment on our National sovereignty and our 'Representatives' refusal to stand for the Rights of Americans and our People have made the statement that they only care for one thing; self gain.

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Footnotes

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New York's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Kirsten Gillibrand (D)

Chuck Schumer (D)

Representatives

District 1

Nicholas LaLota (R)

District 2

Andrew Garbarino (R)

District 3

Tom Suozzi (D)

District 4

Laura Gillen (D)

District 5

Gregory Meeks (D)

District 6

Grace Meng (D)

District 7

Nydia Velazquez (D)

District 8

Hakeem Jeffries (D)

District 9

Yvette Clarke (D)

District 10

Daniel Goldman (D)

District 11

Nicole Malliotakis (R)

District 12

Jerrold Nadler (D)

District 13

Adriano Espaillat (D)

District 14

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D)

District 15

Ritchie Torres (D)

District 16

George Latimer (D)

District 17

Michael Lawler (R)

District 18

Pat Ryan (D)

District 19

Josh Riley (D)

District 20

Paul Tonko (D)

District 21

Elise Stefanik (R)

District 22

John Mannion (D)

District 23

Nick Langworthy (R)

District 24

Claudia Tenney (R)

District 25

Joseph Morelle (D)

District 26

Tim Kennedy (D)

Democratic Party (21)

Republican Party (7)