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Ian Garner
From Ballotpedia
Ian Garner was a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 4th Congressional District of Maryland. Garner was defeated by incumbent Donna Edwards in the Democratic primary on April 3, 2012.[1]
Biography
Education:
- University of the District of Columbia, Bachelor's degree in political science
- University of Oklahoma, Master's degree in Communications
- Garner pursued a Master's in Public Policy from George Maston University
Career
Military:
- United States Navy
Garner works as an International Policy Analyst.
Campaign themes
2012
Garner had 3 main campaign themes. They were:[2]
- Education: "Everything begins with education and a vested interest in starting early and continuing beyond high school has become the norm in America. There should not be a continuous gap in education of any kind. I support the expansion of training and opportunities for Americans of all ages. I support regional skills alliances, workforce development conducted at community colleges, and other initiatives that prepare workers for a lifetime of open doors. I stand by my mantra to FOCUS on Accountability, Accessibility, and You, the citizens of this district. Accountability needs to be applied to states, districts, schools, teachers, students, and parents. The federal government needs to stand firm and united its two parties to forward these causes. Maryland has high marks in education and I want to thank the hard work of the school boards, county councils, administrators, teachers, and families that have worked tirelessly to achieve such high standards."
- Transportation: "The 4th District relies heavily on public transportation as a basic necessity. Ian recognizes that the Federal government must partner with our local communities to ensure that the cost of commuting will not prohibit us from being able to provide for ourselves and our families. Ian believes that we must also invest in new 21st century transportation ideas. He fully supports Congressman Chris Van Hollen and his efforts to bring the Metro's Purple Line to the Prince George's-Montgomery Corridor, as a public good that will improve our lives. Ian will stand with President Barack Obama and be an adamant supporter of the high speed rail program. This program will make it easier and more cost effective for us to travel to Baltimore and beyond, as well as bringing hundreds of jobs to the 4th District to build and maintain this project."
- Healthcare:"Most Americans work longer and harder than ever before to pay for health care. They should not have to worry about a service that the government should help them with. We need to provide more information to the people about preventive care. Clear information about health care empowers citizens and lets them make better decisions about where to spend their health care dollars. I will fight for guaranteed access to affordable health care for every child. I will work to ensure that unemployed workers are provided affordable care. And, I will strive to create a health care plan that is focused on small businesses to make health care affordable for those institutions."
Elections
2012
Garner ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Maryland's 4th District. Garner sought the nomination on the Democratic ticket, but he was defeated by incumbent Donna Edwards in the April 3, 2012 Democratic primary.
The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run was January 11, 2012.[3]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Donna Edwards Incumbent |
91.8% | 42,815 |
| Ian Garner | 3.1% | 1,464 |
| George McDermott | 5.1% | 2,359 |
| Total Votes | 46,638 | |
Personal
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Garner is a single father.
See also
- Maryland's 4th Congressional District
- Maryland's 4th Congressional District elections, 2012
- United States House of Representatives
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "Primary Election Results 2012" accessed April 3, 2012
- ↑ Submission to Ballotpedia by candidate in March 2012
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections "2012 Primary Results"
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Chris Hollen (D)
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Andrew Harris (R)
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John Olszewski (D)
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Sarah Elfreth (D)
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Glenn Ivey (D)
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Steny Hoyer (D)
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Kweisi Mfume (D)
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Jamie Raskin (D)
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