Edward Van Deventer Jr.

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Edward Van Deventer Jr.
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Last election

August 7, 2018

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Edward Van Deventer Jr. (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Missouri's 1st Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on August 7, 2018.

Van Deventer completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2018

See also: Missouri's 1st Congressional District election, 2018

General election

Incumbent William Lacy Clay defeated Robert Vroman and Robb Cunningham in the general election for U.S. House Missouri District 1 on November 6, 2018.


General election

General election for U.S. House Missouri District 1

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of William Lacy Clay
William Lacy Clay (D)
 
80.1
 
219,781
Image of Robert Vroman
Robert Vroman (R) Candidate Connection
 
16.7
 
45,867
Image of Robb Cunningham
Robb Cunningham (L)
 
3.2
 
8,727

Total votes: 274,375
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Democratic primary

Incumbent William Lacy Clay defeated Cori Bush, Joshua Shipp, and Demarco Davidson in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 1 on August 7, 2018.


Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 1

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of William Lacy Clay
William Lacy Clay
 
56.7
 
81,812
Image of Cori Bush
Cori Bush
 
36.9
 
53,250
Image of Joshua Shipp
Joshua Shipp Candidate Connection
 
3.4
 
4,974
Image of Demarco Davidson
Demarco Davidson
 
2.9
 
4,243

Total votes: 144,279
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary

Robert Vroman defeated Edward Van Deventer Jr. and Camille Lombardi-Olive in the Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 1 on August 7, 2018.


Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 1

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Robert Vroman
Robert Vroman Candidate Connection
 
34.5
 
5,101
Image of Edward Van Deventer Jr.
Edward Van Deventer Jr. Candidate Connection
 
32.9
 
4,876
Image of Camille Lombardi-Olive
Camille Lombardi-Olive
 
32.6
 
4,829

Total votes: 14,806
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Libertarian primary election

Robb Cunningham advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 1 on August 7, 2018.


Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 1

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Robb Cunningham
Robb Cunningham
 
100.0
 
478

Total votes: 478
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Campaign themes

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Candidate Connection

Edward Van Deventer participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on May 11, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Edward Van Deventer's responses follow below.[1]

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

1. Jobs 2. Immigration 3. Taxes[2][3]

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

1. Balanced budget. 2. E Verify. 3. Voter ID. 4. Term Limits. 5. No legislation from the bench.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[3]

Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Edward Van Deventer answered the following:

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

Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Ronald Reagan, John F. Kennedy, Donald Trump and Calvin Coolidge. Donald Trump, successful entrepreneur, not beholden to special interest or lobbyist, not afraid to be bold.[3]
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else that best describes your political philosophy?
The Good Shepherd.[3]
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Integrity and Truthfulness.[3]
What qualities do you possess that would make you a successful officeholder?
Integrity, Truthfulness and Leadership.[3]
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
To maintain ones integrity. Fulfill ones campaign promises.[3]
What legacy would you like to leave?
To inspire future generations to serve for a short time in public service.[3]
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at that time?
Cuban missile crisis I was 21 years old in 1962.[3]
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
Working on a truck farm for 4 years.[3]
What happened on your most awkward date?
N/A[3]
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
Drag Racing.[3]
What is your favorite book? Why?
N/A[3]
If you could be any fictional character, who would you be?
N/A[3]
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
N/A[3]
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
N/A[3]
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
None[3]
What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?
Diverse viewpoints.[3]
Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?
No.[3]
What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?
Deficit[3]
If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
Budget, Energy and Commerce, Ethics, Homeland Security, Science, Space, and Technology.[3]
If you are a current representative, why did you join your current committees?
N/A[3]
Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?
No, 4 years with a term limit of 2 terms / 8 years.[3]
What are your thoughts on term limits?
Mandatory.[3]
What process do you favor for redistricting?
Everyone need to have a voice.[3]
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?
N/A[3]
Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
Jim Jordan[3]
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?
N/A[3]

See also

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Footnotes

  1. Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
  2. Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Edward Van Deventer's responses," May 11, 2018
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