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James Schmidt (Arizona)
James Schmidt (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Arizona's 2nd Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on August 4, 2020.
Schmidt completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
James Schmidt was born in Topeka, Kansas. He received an undergraduate degree in 1989 after attending Hutchinson Community College, Emporia State Teachers College, and Ottawa University. Schmidt’s career experience includes working as a small business owner, administrator, and executive.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Arizona's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020
Arizona's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020 (August 4 Republican primary)
Arizona's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020 (August 4 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Arizona District 2
Incumbent Ann Kirkpatrick defeated Brandon Martin, Iman-Utopia Layjou Bah, and Brandon Schlass in the general election for U.S. House Arizona District 2 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ann Kirkpatrick (D) | 55.1 | 209,945 |
 | Brandon Martin (R) | 44.9 | 170,975 | |
 | Iman-Utopia Layjou Bah (Independent) (Write-in)  | 0.0 | 99 | |
| Brandon Schlass (Common Sense Moderate) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 35 | ||
| Total votes: 381,054 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Arizona District 2
Incumbent Ann Kirkpatrick defeated Peter Quilter in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Arizona District 2 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ann Kirkpatrick | 76.3 | 77,517 |
 | Peter Quilter | 23.7 | 24,035 | |
| Total votes: 101,552 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Nevin Kohler (D)
- Andres Portela (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Arizona District 2
Brandon Martin defeated Noran Ruden, Joseph Morgan, and Jordan Flayer in the Republican primary for U.S. House Arizona District 2 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brandon Martin | 42.5 | 31,730 |
 | Noran Ruden | 33.6 | 25,049 | |
 | Joseph Morgan | 23.9 | 17,802 | |
| Jordan Flayer (Write-in) | 0.1 | 52 | ||
| Total votes: 74,633 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Mike Boyd (R)
- Justine Wadsack (R)
- Mike Ligon (R)
- Shay Stautz (R)
- Jason Bacon (R)
- James Schmidt (R)
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
James Schmidt completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Schmidt's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- The great 2nd District of Arizona must have a representitive that will work for all the needs of all its legal citizens every day!
- The great 2nd District of Arizona must have a representative that is actually qualified to lead and represent it in Washngton!
- The great 2nd District of Arizona must have a representative that truly thinks, acts and agrees with the legal citizens living here!
1. The Right to life. 13. Backing all law enforcement personnel.
2. The 1st Amendment-to remain non changed. 14. Improved and expanded vocational training.
3. The 2nd Amendment- to remain non changed. 15. Better care for the homeless and mentally ill.
4. A balanced and approved federal budget each year. 16. Term limits for all elected federal offices.
5. A strong modern well trained and equipped military. 17. Putting every American to work that wants a job.
6. Affordable healthcare for all legal citizens. 18. Expanding the 2nd Districts economy in every way.
7. All veterans, their health care, and all their issues. 19. Freedom for all non-violent religions.
8. Hunting, trapping, fishing, and shooting rights protection. 20. Stronger support for farmers, ranchers, and growers,
9. A quality education for every legal citizen. 21. Better management of our federal public properties.
10. Secure defensible borders. The Wall will work! 22. Protect for Social Security, Medicare & Medicaid.
2. My Father-his creative ideas and orderly business success, a great shooter, hunter, golfer, and hard worker.
3. My Grandfathers (both). Hard workers! They never shied from their duty for their families.
4. My Aunt and Uncle on my fathers side. Very successful in business. My Aunt was my good friend.
5. President John F. Kennedy- just a great man! He cared for all of us then.
6. Author Tom Peters who wrote the book "in Search of Excellence". He set my business standards so long ago.
7. Author Peter Drucker-business book author. Always looking for perfection. He gave me great direction.
8. Mr. Zig Ziglar- A great salesmen and business teacher. For his motivation and honest business practices.
10. John Wayne- For his portrayal of how good honest people should act. Be tough, be fair, and be honest.
11. Sgt. Alvin York- his devotion to his faith and his honesty and bravery in serving our country. A great shooter!
12. First Lt. Audie Murphy for his professionalism, determination, and as a hero for America.
13. Henry Kissinger for his skill in negotiations, his dedication to America, and his total professionalism at all times.
14. Sgt. Carlos Hathcock for his skill with a rifle and his dedication to America! He was just a nice guy!
15. Jesus for his kind thoughtful leadership, his message and his willingness to die for all of us so long ago.
2. A Passion for Excellence- Book
3. The Peter Principal- Book
4. Zig Ziglar- Inspirational tapes.
5. Rush Limbaugh Radio Show
6. Tucker Carlson Television show
7. Sean Hannity Television show
8. Laura Ingraham Television show
9. A Christmas Story- it is just fun and innocent. How life in America should be.
10. Movie-The Wizard of Oz- it is a good message for everyone. There is no place like home!
11. Movie-To Kill A Mocking Bird- an excellent story with a message.
12. Movie-The Music Man- look for the message-it is a good one.
13. Movie-Mr. Smith goes to Washington- Innocence, corruption, and a fighter for what is right.
14. Movie-Patton- Never retreat! Be professional, be the best, and fight to win!
15. Movie-Something the Lord Made- never stop searching for a cure! Make it work and help others.
16. Movie- Concussion- find the cause and address it! Fight to fix it!
17. Movie-Hidden Figures- total inspiration about people of all races and genders that solve seemingly impossible problems.
18. Movie- The Man Who Knew Infinity- fought to involved in solving impossible problems to help mankind.
19. Movie- The Imitation Game- No matter who you are you can help and solve the toughest problems.
20. Movie-The Jackie Robinson Story- do your best, work hard, endure and the world will see you as you are!
21. Movie-Remember the Titans- Work- together, understand and respect each other and you can accomplish anything!
22. Movie-Paint Your Wagon- Go into the wilderness, work hard for your fortune, and have a little fun along the way!
23. Movie- Moneyball- Solve problems by going far outside the box then believe in the seemingly crazy solution!
24. Movie-October Sky- Chase your passion and become what you dreamed of.
25. Movie- Star Wars- Organize, fight evil, support your friends, have a little fun a long the way. Win for ALL mankind!
2. To put the needs of your area of representation first ahead of yours.
3. To always do the best possible job at the highest performance level at all times.
4. To always respond to those you work for as professionally and as quickly as possible.
5. Never assign tasks to someone else that you should be handling yourself.
6. Never guess at answers.
7. Call out any injustice, wrong doing, mistreatment, or corruption you become aware of. If you do not you become part of it yourself!
8. Treat your fellow man as you want to be treated but do not be afraid to defend yourself when attacked.
9. Respect those that do not support your position but do not hesitate to stand your ground on what you believe to be correct.
10. Always listen. Talk less and listen more!
11. Keep your staff 100% informed and support them 100% of the time.
12. Always be moral, Christian, loyal, and understanding 100% of the time!
13. Always follow through with what you say you are gong to do!
14. Never be racist, bias, dishonest, corrupt, or similar for any reason.
15. Never knowingly break the rules, policies, or the law.
16. Always keep your faculties about you at all times. Not intoxicated for example. You are a leader so show it!
2. Extensive experience in speaking and professional presentations.
3. Extensive experience in detailed writing, preparing documents, preparing manuals, and preparing studies.
4. Extensive experience in establishing and then operating an administrative office(s) at a professional level.
5. Extensive experience in hiring and then managing professional people on a one on one basis.
6. A complete understanding and extensive experience of the importance of a professionally appearing and operating office(s).
7. Extensive experience in negotiations and working with all levels of professional people.
8. Extensive experience working directly with the public.
9. Extensive experience with time management and operating schedules.
10. A very well rounded base of knowledge, resources, and personal professional connections to get the job done.
11. Extensive experience knowing that it is never a "one man" show. It takes everyone's help to be successful!
12. Extensive experience and knowledge on goal setting, identifying the problem and then how to solve it.
13. Extensive experience understanding and then working with all races, people and genders on a one on one basis.
14. Extensive experience working with all types of activists and their causes. I care about each cause and helping.
2. Work hard to achieve the goals set and keep the promises made made during the campaign and while in office.
3. Be professional at all times.
4. Remain open to everyone and everything at all times.
5. Listen to all sides of an issue at all times.
6. Be honest and moral at all times. Never do anything illegal.
7. Never forget those that you represent and those who helped you get into office.
8. Be proud of your position and all those that you represent.
9. Remain flexible, open minded, and considerate for everyone you represent at all times.
10. Be creative, think outside the box, and listen to others ideas to accomplish your goals and the goals of those you represent.
11. Always set the best example at all times. Be a leader.
2. Extensive and measurable improvements to the economy of the great 2nd District of Arizona.
3. Ending the suicide rate for our wonderful veterans in America or at least the great 2nd District of Arizona.
4. Solving the mental illness crisis in America or at least the great 2nd District of Arizona.
5. Finding a job for every single legal citizen who wants one in the in America or at least the great 2nd District of Arizona.
6. Helping America or at least the great 2nd District of Arizona better understand the issues related to legal firearms possession and use.
7. Helping America or at least the great 2nd District of Arizona better understand the issues related to hunting, trapping, and fishing.
8. Solving all the issues on the borders of America or at least in the great 2nd District of Arizona.
9. Improving education in America or at least the great 2nd District of Arizona .
10. Expanding vocational training in America at least the great 2nd District of Arizona.
11. Eliminating or at least reducing all crime in America or at least the great 2nd District of Arizona.
12. Solving our infrastructure crisis in America or at least the great 2nd District of Arizona.
13. Passing and balancing the federal budget.
14. Addressing the issues related to quality healthcare and making it affordable for all Americans at least the great 2nd District of Arizona .
15. Addressing the issues of our illegal drug crisis in America at least the great 2nd District of Arizona.
16. Addressing the issues of the high cost of prescription drugs in America or at least the great 2nd District of Arizona.
17. Addressing the issues of caring for our elderly in America or at least the great 2nd District of Arizona.
18. Securing and protecting the funding for Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
Chorus
Gotta dream boy
Gotta song
Paint your wagon
And come along
Where am I goin'?
I don't know
Where am I headin'?
I ain't certain
All I know
Is I am on my way
When will I be there?
I don't know
When will I get there?
I ain't certain
All that I know
Is I am on my way
Gotta dream boy
Gotta song
Paint your wagon
[And come along - Sung In German]
[Verse sung in German]
[Verse sung in Chinese]
[Verse sung in American Indian]
Gotta dream boy
Gotta song
Paint your wagon
And come along
Where am I goin'?
I don't know
When will I be there?
I ain't certain
What will I get?
I ain't equipped to say
But who gives a damn?
Who gives a damn?
Who gives a damn?
We're on our way
Where am I goin'?
I don't know
Where am I headin'?
I ain't certain
All that I know
Is I am on my way
When will I be there?
I don't know
When will I get there?
I ain't certain
All that I know
Is I am on my way
-Instrumental-
When am I goin'?
I don't know
Where am I headin'?
I ain't certain
All that I know
Is I am on my way
When will I be there?
I don't know
When will I get there?
I ain't certain
All that I know
Is I am on my way
Gotta dream boy
Gotta song
Paint your wagon
And come along
Where are we goin'?
I don't know
When will we be there?
I ain't certain
What will we get?
I ain't equipped to say
But who gives a damn?
2. Understanding those that do not respect America.
3. Understanding those that do not respect their fellow Americans.
4. Understanding those that do not want to help their fellow Americans before they help themselves.
5. Understanding anyone that would want to harm a fellow American for any reason except self protection or the protection of other Americans.
6. Understanding those Americans that do not want an education and to work and improve themselves.
7. Those that judge something they know nothing about and do not take the time to learn more about what they are judging.
8. Those that rob, cheat, commit fraud, or steal for any reason.
9. Those that use illegal drugs, abuse prescription drugs, and abuse alcohol. Why do they not seek help ?
2. The terms are only 2 years and a lot of work has to be done in a short period of time.
3. The House has the power to initiate all bills related to revenue for America.
4. They have the power of impeachment of federal officer.
5. They choose the president in the event that a presidential candidate fails to get a majority of the Electoral College votes.
A talented sharp business executive will adapt quickly and become much more effective quickly and get to work much faster than those without those skills, experience and education.
2. A secure border and to have a fair and equal immigration program that will will work for everyone.
3. A quality healthcare system that is affordable for all.
4. Reducing prescription drug costs to benefit everyone.
5. Continuing to regaining our strength and respect in the world as a country and a people.
6. Secure our economy and continue our growth, put all that want a job to work.
7. Solving the homeless problem.
8. Solving ALL the veterans issues and problems. Stop the suicides now!
9. Continue to reduce crime all across America.
10. Work to greatly improve our educational system at every point.
11. Address the student debt issue.
12. Continue to address environmental issues in America.
13. Continue to address trade imbalances with imports and exports.
14. To address the poor voting system we have and fix it.
15. To address the significant separation in positions between those who are liberal and those who are conservative in America. We must come closer together to have a successful Republic.!
16. To protect Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid
2. Homeland Security
3. Natural Resources
4. Small Business
5. Transportation and Infrastructure
Politics as a representative of the people for a specific area should NOT be a long term job or career.
- stories of hardship, struggles, and frustrations as they themselves, their relatives of the past and their families fought to develop this great part of America. They fought to build it, to expand it, to live in it, and to appreciate this great part of America. Stories were told while I sat at their kitchen tables, in their barn, on horseback, in their truck, or out in an open pasture. Stories from the heart about how they carved out their space in the southwest and made their mark. It was hard, it was tough and it still is but they love it!
I have heard stories of how new people came to the southwest and fell in love with it, every part of it. They love the "Sky Islands" , the wildlife, the monsoons, the Saguaro cactus, the sunsets, the history, the warm winters or even the hot summers. Most of all I have heard stories from those that came here for just the area and a few for a job. They talk of their love of the desert and the wide open spaces where they can be left alone to enjoy it and not feel crowded. Or they can drive in to town and be with other like minded folks.
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See also
2020 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on December 22, 2019
