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David Bowen, Sr.
From Ballotpedia
David W. Bowen Sr. was a 2012 candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 2nd Congressional District of New Jersey.[1] He lost to incumbent Frank LoBiondo.[2]
Bowen has worked in business and finance.
Elections
2012
Bowen ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent New Jersey's 2nd District. He faced Cassandra Shober, Frank LoBiondo, John Ordille, Frank Faralli Jr., and Charles Lukens in the general election on November 6.
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Cassandra Shober | 40.3% | 116,462 | |
| Republican |  Frank LoBiondo Incumbent |
57.7% | 166,677 | |
| Libertarian | John Ordille | 0.9% | 2,699 | |
| Independent | David Bowen Sr. | 0.3% | 1,010 | |
| Independent | Charles Lukens | 0.5% | 1,329 | |
| Independent | Frank Faralli Jr. | 0.3% | 892 | |
| Total Votes | 289,069 | |||
| Source: New Jersey Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
Issues
2012
Bowen listed the following priorities:[3]
- Reducing the deficit without raising taxes
- Adhering to the constitution
- Creating jobs through improvement and infrastructure
- Reducing college tuition and lowering interest rates for students
- Discontinuing foreign aid
- Fixing our country before we help others
- Eliminating unnecessary spending
- Investment in Education
- Veterans benefits to include health care from any / all hospitals / health care facilities.
- New bridge between New Jersey and Delaware
- New highway running east / west from Rt. 295 to Garden State Parkway and extending Rt. 55 into Cape May
- Add new seaport in Atlantic City area to include both Cruise ship port and a commercial trade port to handle the larger ships in unison with the remodeled panama canal in 2014
- Re-Investment credits for companies, Investors to invest in American companies, entrepreneurs.
- Work to bring the Summer Olympics to Atlantic City, NJ in 2024.
- Implement programs with federally funded colleges and universities for resources to be used as Incubators for local Entrepreneurs to plan, develop and bring to market new and innovative ideas.
Recent news
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ David W.Bowen Sr. Official Page accessed September 28
- ↑ Politico, "2012 House Race Results," accessed November 6, 2012
- ↑ Bio submission to Ballotpedia, October 16, 2012
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