Jacob Bailey

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Jacob Bailey

Green Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

Indiana University, 2001

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

1994 - 1997

Personal

Birthplace

Bloomington, Ind.

Profession

Elementary school teacher

Contact

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Jacob Bailey (Green Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Indiana's 9th Congressional District. He lost as a write-in in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Bailey completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Jacob Bailey was born in Bloomington, Indiana. He served in the U.S. Army from 1994 to 1997. He earned a bachelor's degree from Indiana University in 2001. His career experience includes working as an elementary school teacher.

Elections

2022

See also: Indiana's 9th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Indiana District 9

Erin Houchin defeated Matthew Fyfe, Tonya Millis, and Jacob Bailey in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 9 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Erin Houchin (R)	63.6	143,166
		Matthew Fyfe (D)	33.6	75,700
		Tonya Millis (L)	2.8	6,374
		Jacob Bailey (G) (Write-in)	0.0	36

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 225,276
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Aleem Young (Freedom Party Party)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 9

Matthew Fyfe defeated Isak Nti Asare and D. Liam Dorris in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 9 on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Matthew Fyfe	56.8	12,240
		Isak Nti Asare	29.2	6,305
		D. Liam Dorris	14.0	3,023

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 21,568
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Babak Rezaei (D)
• Jonathon Cole (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 9

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 9 on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Erin Houchin	37.3	21,697
		Mike Sodrel	25.8	15,008
		Stu Barnes-Israel	21.0	12,193
	Submit photo	Jim Baker	5.1	2,946
		J. Michael Davisson	2.7	1,597
		D. Eric Schansberg	2.7	1,559
		Brian Tibbs	2.5	1,461
		Dan Heiwig	1.6	919
		Bill Thomas	1.3	756

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 58,136
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Hiren Patel (R)

Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. House Indiana District 9

Tonya Millis advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Indiana District 9 on March 5, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		Tonya Millis (L)

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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Jacob Bailey completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bailey'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.

Hello Hoosiers! My name is Jacob Bailey and I am running for US Congress in Indiana for 2022! I am the Green Party candidate and so I will NOT be in the primaries only the General Election in November. I am a write in candidate so please spread the word about the campaign! There are 10 Key Values in the Green Party that clearly define the beliefs and values that I hold dear. Please look me up on YouTube and FaceBook to learn more or get involved. For Peace, the planet and for ALL people, Jacob

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?

• Avoid partisan politics and vote Green!
• Choose to vote on what matters to you NOT fear of an opposing party.
• Peace, kindness and hard work will prevail!

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I feel passionately about taking of the environment while also supporting the economy and growing the job market. To make a stronger and more sustainable Hoosier state, we need to be much more forward thinking than we have been. We are strong and intelligent people that can make good lives for ourselves, but also look long term at helping our grandchildren and beyond. Take a stand against corporate Washington and vote for a candidate that has no money ties.

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

Henry David Thoreau
He was a strongly opposed to slavery and he opposed war. He was a free thinker and lived how he felt he should live rather than how people told him to live.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

There is plenty of Green literature out there. Maybe start with a biography of Eugene Debs.

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

Honesty and hard work.

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

Honest, Open, Flexible, and Hard Working

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Listen to the people and make things happen from there.

What legacy would you like to leave?

My ideas are askew of mainstream thinking. I want people in hundreds of years from now to feel inspired by my writing and by my deeds.

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

I remember the Wall coming down. I was 15 years old at the time.

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

McDonalds for about 8 months - then off to the Army.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Civil Disobedience by Thoreau
It challenges out thinking and it informed Gandhi and Martin Luther King

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

Robinhood minus any violence

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

Yes, Heart of the Sunrise

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

I haven't had health care for over twenty years. I have worked full time teaching children all of these years and yet I don't get medical care. That should never happen in America!

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

It has the ability to help millions of people very quickly. It holds a huge amount of responsibility that should never be taken lightly. We have the ability to shape the world!

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

No. I almost feel it is often best if they don't have previous experience. We need more free thinking people who are not tied to money or favors.

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

Caring for the environment is the filter that we should run all decisions through. Without drinking water and air to breath, nothing else would matter.

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

I think that I am most qualified to be on committees in the realm of education. I think I would have the most impact on National Security matters.

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

Yes

What are your thoughts on term limits?

A must! Of course we need term limits!

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Being from Indiana, I have liked both Richard Lugar and Lee Hamilton.

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?

Not one particular story yet. BUT, I will say there is resounding support for a free and universal health care system for all Americans!

Tell us your favorite joke.

Want to hear a joke about paper?
Naw, nevermind, its terrible.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Yes! I believe in compromising on policy, BUT not Beliefs. I also think that politicians should be open to learning and changing over time. Never vote along party lines just for the sake of lining up neatly.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

I feel that raising awareness about Green based policies would be well received. Most Americans support the basic ideas of helping people and protecting the environment.

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Footnotes

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Indiana's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Jim Banks (R)

Todd Young (R)

Representatives

District 1

Frank Mrvan (D)

District 2

Rudy Yakym (R)

District 3

Marlin Stutzman (R)

District 4

Jim Baird (R)

District 5

Victoria Spartz (R)

District 6

Jefferson Shreve (R)

District 7

André Carson (D)

District 8

Mark Messmer (R)

District 9

Erin Houchin (R)

Republican Party (9)

Democratic Party (2)