Jason Howell (Virginia)
Jason Howell was a 2012 independent candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 8th Congressional District of Virginia. He was defeated by Jim Moran (D) on November 6, 2012.[1]
Biography
Howell was born in the United States, but spent six years of his childhood in Trinidad and Tobago. He earned his bachelor's degree from George Mason University.[2]
Career
Howell has worked as an accountant, recruiter, author, and speaker.[2]
Campaign themes
2012
According to his website, Howell's campaign platform included the following issues:
- Maintain national security efforts[3]
- "Reduce overreach/influence of the Federal government in our personal lives"[4]
- Reduce the cost of health care[5]
- Simplify the tax code[6]
Elections
2012
Howell ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 8th District. He ran as an Independent. He was defeated by incumbent Jim Moran (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[7][8] [2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Jim Moran Incumbent |
64.6% | 226,847 | |
| Republican | Patrick Murray | 30.6% | 107,370 | |
| Independent | Jason Howell | 2.9% | 10,180 | |
| Green | Janet Murphy | 1.7% | 5,985 | |
| Write-In | N/A | 0.2% | 805 | |
| Total Votes | 351,187 | |||
| Source: Virginia State Board of Elections "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Howell has a wife, Jennifer.[2]
Recent news
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See also
- Virginia's 8th Congressional District
- Virginia's 8th Congressional District elections, 2012
- United States House of Representatives
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ ABC News, "2012 General Election Results," accessed November 6, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Jason Howell campaign website, "Meet Jason," accessed July 17, 2012
- ↑ Jason Howell campaign website, "National Security," accessed July 17, 2012
- ↑ Jason Howell campaign website, "Government," accessed July 17, 2012
- ↑ Jason Howell campaign website, "Healthcare," accessed July 17, 2012
- ↑ Jason Howell campaign website, "National Security," accessed July 17, 2012
- ↑ Virginia candidate lists
- ↑ ABC News, "2012 General Election Results," accessed November 6, 2012
