Dennis Grace

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Dennis Grace

Libertarian Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

Education

Associate

Metropolitan Community College, Omaha

Bachelor's

Bellevue University, Omaha

Military

Years of service

1988 - 1990

Personal

Birthplace

Omaha, Neb.

Religion

Forn Sidr

Contact

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Dennis Grace (Libertarian Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Nebraska's 1st Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Grace completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Dennis Grace was born in Omaha, Nebraska. He attended Metropolitan Community College, Omaha, Bellevue University, Omaha, and Kilian Community College, Sioux Falls. He obtained an undergraduate degree in May 2003. He also attended Bellevue University, Omaha, for graduate study.

Grace served in the United States Navy from 1988 to 1990.

As of 2020, Grace was an insurance surveillance investigator manager.

Elections

2020

See also: Nebraska's 1st Congressional District election, 2020

Nebraska's 1st Congressional District election, 2020 (May 12 Democratic primary)

Nebraska's 1st Congressional District election, 2020 (May 12 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Nebraska District 1

Incumbent Jeffrey Fortenberry defeated Kate Bolz and Dennis Grace in the general election for U.S. House Nebraska District 1 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jeffrey Fortenberry (R)	59.5	189,006
		Kate Bolz (D)	37.7	119,622
		Dennis Grace (L)	2.8	8,938

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 317,566
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 1

Kate Bolz defeated Barbara Ramsey in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 1 on May 12, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kate Bolz	77.6	43,400
	Submit photo	Barbara Ramsey	22.4	12,497

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 55,897
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 1

Incumbent Jeffrey Fortenberry advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 1 on May 12, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jeffrey Fortenberry	100.0	84,017

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Nicholas Oviatt (R)

Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 1

Dennis Grace advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 1 on May 12, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dennis Grace	100.0	1,047

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,047
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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Dennis Grace completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Grace'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.

Dennis is a Nebraska native, having been raised in South Omaha. Dennis is a graduate of Bellevue University , with a degree in Criminal Justice Administration, and has Master's level coursework in Critical Infrastructure Security and counter-terrorism. He currently holds a position in the field of insurance surveillance investigations, managing a team of investigators throughout the Midwest. He lives in Fremont, Nebraska with his wife and children.

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?

• the political system has shifted so far from the ordinary citizen that it is actually a novelty that a non-career politician would choose to seek office to help his fellow citizen.
• The answers to what ails is as a country and a system lay between the two extremes offered by the legacy parties
• Representatives take the voice of the PEOPLE to Washington. Not their own. A good representative in Congress knows that they serve at the will of the people and are employees of their constituency.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Cutting spending, and reducing redundancy, waste, and abuse;; ending the AUMF and ringing American troops home; reducing the number of homeless; fostering a healthy return to civilian life for veterans;

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

I look up to my mother, who set an example for me and my brothers as a strong, hard working woman, with a great sense of humor.

I look up to my wife, who the very thought of brings tears to my eyes, knowing that I have such an amazing partner.

I look up to former senatorial candidate Jim Schultz, whose hard work and dedicated candidacy set the tone for every underdog. No matter the odds against us, to set the tone for our fellow citizens, we put our reputations on the line and our lives on hold. Where we may fail, another may pick up the reins.

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

The most important principles and characteristics for an elected official include determination, transparency, observant, willing. The elected official must remember that he or she is a servant of the people. Honesty and accountability. The elected official must understand that he or she is a voice for the people and not serving his or her own needs.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

A sense of duty, reliability, determination to be an effective leader, lead-from-the-front mentality. Do not make Tasha decisions. Reliant on facts. Caring Skilled mediator.

What legacy would you like to leave?

This campaign began with a thought about legacy. After a health scare, I worried about the legacy and lessons I would leave for my children. And so I said to them: I will not complain if I am not satisfied. Instead, I will stand up and put in the work to change what is not working.

This is the legacy I want to leave: that ordinary citizens can, and should, stand up and take a role in their government.

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

My earliest memory of a national event was the Iran hostage crises. I was approximately 9 years old at the time and remember following it closely.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My very first job was as a laborer with a corn detassling crew , the summer between 8th and 9th grade. I did that for one summer. Before going in to work in window coverings, retail sales, and restaurant work in school.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Ponyboy Curtis- having survived a series of traumatic events and the loss of close friends, Ponyboy comes out on the other side able to observe the world around him in a new light, with clarity and color. He saw that life, though temporary and fragile, is still worth living.

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

Can't Truss It- Public Enemy

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

Struggles in my life have include homelessness, food uncertainty, speech impediments, Tourette's Syndrome, and lack of health care

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

Although I believe it is important for a representative to learn and have an understanding of the purpose and workings of the House, I do not believe it is beneficial or even desirable for a representative to have experience in government or politics. The incumbent isa REPRESENTATIVE of his constituency. In the majority of areas in the US, that means those that elected a representative are from backgrounds and careers vastly different from the elected's. There is very little the two have in common.

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

Divisiveness has become the template for communicating with one another. Americans are now afraid to discuss their feelings on issues that affect us all for fear of losing friends and family. The most advanced nation on earth cannot show diplomacy and compassion between its own citizens. How do we expect to create relationships outside of our borders?

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Veterans Affairs, House Appropriations, House Intelligence committee, House Foreign affairs

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

I believe the more appropriate term is 3-4 years. Far too much time is spent on campaigning affairs to make two years an effective term.

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Footnotes

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Nebraska's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Deb Fischer (R)

Pete Ricketts (R)

Representatives

District 1

Mike Flood (R)

District 2

Don Bacon (R)

District 3

Adrian Smith (R)

Republican Party (5)