Eddie Mauro
Eddie Mauro (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Iowa. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 2, 2020.
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Biography
Mauro has been a small business owner and a teacher. His professional experience includes serving as the president of the insurance firm UIG. He is a founding member of A Mid-Iowa Organizing Strategy (AMOS), a social justice advocacy group. Mauro graduated from Simpson College with a degree in education and earned a certificate of theology from Creighton University.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: United States Senate election in Iowa, 2020
United States Senate election in Iowa, 2020 (June 2 Democratic primary)
United States Senate election in Iowa, 2020 (June 2 Republican primary)
General election for U.S. Senate Iowa
Incumbent Joni Ernst defeated Theresa Greenfield, Rick Stewart, and Suzanne Herzog in the general election for U.S. Senate Iowa on November 3, 2020.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Joni Ernst (R) |
51.7
|
864,997 |
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Theresa Greenfield (D) |
45.2
|
754,859 | |
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Rick Stewart (L) |
2.2
|
36,961 | |
|
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Suzanne Herzog (Independent) |
0.8
|
13,800 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.1
|
1,211 | ||
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Total votes: 1,671,828 | |||
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Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Iowa
Theresa Greenfield defeated Michael Franken, Kimberly Graham, Eddie Mauro, and Cal Woods (Unofficially withdrew) in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Iowa on June 2, 2020.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Theresa Greenfield |
47.7
|
132,001 |
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Michael Franken |
24.9
|
68,851 | |
|
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Kimberly Graham |
15.0
|
41,554 | |
|
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Eddie Mauro |
11.0
|
30,400 | |
|
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Cal Woods (Unofficially withdrew) |
1.2
|
3,372 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.2
|
514 | ||
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Total votes: 276,692 | |||
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Republican primary for U.S. Senate Iowa
Incumbent Joni Ernst advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Iowa on June 2, 2020.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Joni Ernst |
98.6
|
226,589 |
| Other/Write-in votes |
1.4
|
3,132 | ||
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Total votes: 229,721 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Paul Rieck (R)
Candidate profile
Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
None
Mauro received a bachelor's degree in education from Simpson College and a certificate of theology from Creighton University. He was a founding member of A Mid-Iowa Organizing Strategy (AMOS), a social justice advocacy group. Mauro worked as a teacher and baseball coach in the Des Moines area before founding Universal Insurance Group in 2000.
Sources: YouTube, "Commitment 2020 Senate Forum Pt. 1," May 19, 2020, YouTube, "Theresa Greenfield is 'Not a Leader,'" May 19, 2020; The Des Moines Register, "Eddie Mauro, Democratic candidate for the 3rd District, influenced by a Catholic nun," May 28, 2018, LinkedIn, "Eddie Mauro," accessed May 21, 2020
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. Senate Iowa in 2020
2018
General election for U.S. House Iowa District 3
The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. House Iowa District 3 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Cindy Axne (D) |
49.3
|
175,642 |
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David Young (R) |
47.1
|
167,933 | |
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Bryan Holder (L) |
2.0
|
7,267 | |
|
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Mark Elworth Jr. (Legal Medical Now Party) |
0.6
|
2,015 | |
|
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Paul Knupp (G) |
0.5
|
1,888 | |
|
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Joe Grandanette (Independent) |
0.4
|
1,301 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.1
|
195 | ||
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Total votes: 356,241 (100.00% precincts reporting) |
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Democratic primary for U.S. House Iowa District 3
Cindy Axne defeated Eddie Mauro and Pete D'Alessandro in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Iowa District 3 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Cindy Axne |
58.0
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32,910 |
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Eddie Mauro |
26.4
|
15,006 | |
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Pete D'Alessandro |
15.6
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8,874 | |
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Total votes: 56,790 | |||
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Republican primary for U.S. House Iowa District 3
Incumbent David Young advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Iowa District 3 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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David Young |
100.0
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21,712 |
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Total votes: 21,712 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Austin Frerick (D)
- Theresa Greenfield (D)
- Heather Ryan (D)
2016
Elections for the Iowa House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 18, 2016.
Incumbent Jo Oldson ran unopposed in the Iowa House of Representatives District 41 general election.[2][3]| Iowa House of Representatives, District 41 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Jo Oldson Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Iowa Secretary of State | ||
Incumbent Jo Oldson defeated Eddie Mauro in the Iowa House of Representatives District 41 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 41 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Jo Oldson Incumbent |
67.19% | 2,765 | |
| Democratic | Eddie Mauro | 32.81% | 1,350 | |
| Total Votes | 4,115 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Eddie Mauro did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Mauro's campaign website highlighted the campaign themes below.
Veterans
We have a responsibility to those who’ve put their lives on the line so that we may remain free. We must support them with the resources they need when they are serving, both at home and abroad, and support them when they return home with top of the line health care, mental health services, and job training and job placement. My office will leave give it their all every day for Iowa’s veterans, serving as both their advocate and a resource.
National security
I support an American foreign policy that emphasizes diplomacy and makes flexing our military muscle a last rather than first resort. I believe our security can be enhanced through trade and other international agreements that guarantee, with verifiability, that our enemies abide by certain obligations. I believe Israel is a key democratic ally in the Middle East, which deserves our support.
Jobs & economy
Too many families are still struggling and wages just aren’t keeping up with how much things cost. The surest solution is to create more good paying jobs. To do it, we have to make creating jobs and raising incomes a top priority.
That means we keep Iowa’s economy growing by keeping up with changing technologies, adapting to new industries, and meeting the demands of a new 21st Century economy. While David Young and Republicans are pushing tax cuts for big corporations and special interests, my plan rewards small businesses right here in Iowa that not only provide valuable goods and services to Iowa’s families, but hire, train, and pay Iowans a livable income. Full employment means an economy that works for everyone, with equal pay for equal work, paid family sick leave, and affordable childcare.
Infrastructure
Is it crazy to think that 100% of our roads and bridges should be drivable and safe? We have to have the foresight to manage and take care of the critical infrastructure needs of our state – roads, bridges, waterways and rail – as well as collaborate with City and County leaders, providing them with the resources and flexibility needed to address challenges in a timely fashion. Investments in these areas not only create jobs, they are critical to sustaining a growing economy.
Farmers and rural communities
I will protect the tools in the Farm Bill and Crop Insurance Program that positions Iowa Farmers for success. We must respect Iowa’s history and legacy, making certain that we demonstrate our thanks for Iowa Farmers. They are, and will continue to be, instrumental to the success of Iowa and the Midwest economy, particularly the small independent and family farmer. That’s why I am committed to ensuring Iowa’s independent farms remain vibrant and profitable. Additionally, we must invest in research and development to plan for the next generation of products and to create fields of opportunities for new and current farmers. We must also develop policies that encourage soil conservation – cover crops, buffer strips, extended rotations and more while working with rural and urban communities on water quality solutions.
To protect our rural communities we must invest in rural infrastructure and promote community bank lending for main streets and town squares in rural Iowa. We must also invest in our rural schools, hospitals, and job training programs that introduce workers with developing skills with employers needing workers. Finally, let’s help our communities not only develop activities that attract visitors – the arts, festivals, retail, or historical points of interest, but work with innovators on marketing these attractions to bring visitors and vibrancy to our rural communities.
Healthcare
While David Young and the Republicans in Congress are scheming to take health care away from 23 million Americans, I’m committed to 100% of Iowans getting affordable and comprehensive care. All of us deserve health care that is affordable, and keeps families healthy and out of bankruptcy. David Young and Republicans’ are deliberately undermining the Affordable Care Act forcing premiums to go up and threatening insurance markets. Young’s plan to repeal the ACA leave older Iowans paying an age tax, paying as much as five times more than younger Iowans. It also guts protections for pre-existing conditions, making it harder to get insured if you get sick, and it reduces funding for Medicare and Medicaid. In short, Young and Republicans will force Iowans to pay more for less.
Women's health
I support a woman’s right to choose and I oppose efforts to defund Planned Parenthood.
Energy and climate change
With an energy portfolio that already includes biomass, wind, solar, biodiesel and other forms of renewable energy, Iowa is well positioned to be a leader in the renewable economy.
We must immediately set policy that addresses the climate challenges in front of us for today and the future. It makes sense because global climate change not only impacts our rural communities (changing intensity of rain, wind, and drought is impacting farmers and our valuable soil), it also makes good economic sense – it’s cheaper, cleaner, and creates good jobs. The fastest-growing sector of energy jobs right now is renewable, not carbon-based. Let’s seize this opportunity to preserve our world for future generations and also create green energy jobs. Learn more in my White Paper, "The Climate Crisis".
Education and training
We need an education system that gives every Iowan from early childhood to adulthood a good education – no matter where they are in life. Whether learning their ABCs or learning advance software coding, our schools must prepare Iowans to be competitive in the changing economy. Whether you choose college, skills development, or career training no Iowan should go broke trying to get an education. A comprehensive education program follows us through each step of our lives. Early Childhood Education gets our kids off to a great start when their brains are developing fastest. Strong public schools are key to an education that prepares all Iowans to succeed. College should be accessible and affordable for all that choose that route. And Vocational Ed and public / private collaborative apprenticeship programs allow students who aren’t headed for college to stay in school and get the tools they need to compete in the 21st Century economy.[6]
2016
Mauro's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[7]
Education
- Excerpt: "Early childhood, K – 12 and college education, along with vocational opportunities, need to be available for all Iowans on an equal basis."
Wages And Economy
- Excerpt: "We must raise incomes for all wage earners through smart government measures and increase the minimum wage. This is in addition to encouraging equal pay for equal work, regardless of gender."
Health Care And Mental Health
- Excerpt: "All Iowans need to be assured affordable health coverage. This requires bold leadership that will fine-tune the ACA and state systems to best meet those needs."
Urban, Rural Renewal And Revitalization
- Excerpt: "Iowa has remarkable communities both urban and rural. We must cultivate and nurture these great treasures to position our state for the future."
Renewable Energy And Climate Change
- Excerpt: "As responsible stewards of our natural resources and surroundings, we must support ethanol, wind, solar, bio and other forms of renewable energy, while doing our part to reduce our environmental footprint."
See also
2020 Elections
External links
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- United States House of Representatives
- Campaign website
- Eddie Mauro on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Eddie Mauro 2018 campaign website, "Meet Eddie," accessed May 1, 2018
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "General Candidate List, 2016," accessed August 24, 2016
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Canvass Summary," accessed December 16, 2016
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Candidate Listing by Office," March 21, 2016
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Canvass Summary," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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