Jeff DePoy

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Jeff DePoy

Libertarian Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

2005 - 2011

Personal

Birthplace

Youngstown, Ohio

Religion

Methodist

Profession

Machinist

Contact

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Jeff DePoy (Libertarian Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan's 6th Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

DePoy completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

DePoy's professional experience includes working as a machinist.

Elections

2020

See also: Michigan's 6th Congressional District election, 2020

Michigan's 6th Congressional District election, 2020 (August 4 Republican primary)

Michigan's 6th Congressional District election, 2020 (August 4 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Michigan District 6

Incumbent Fred Upton defeated Jon Hoadley, Jeff DePoy, John Lawrence, and Jerry Solis in the general election for U.S. House Michigan District 6 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Fred Upton (R)	55.8	211,496
		Jon Hoadley (D)	40.1	152,085
		Jeff DePoy (L)	2.7	10,399
		John Lawrence (G)	1.2	4,440
		Jerry Solis (Independent) (Write-in)	0.1	560

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 378,980
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Andrew Tidwell (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 6

Jon Hoadley defeated Jen Richardson in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 6 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jon Hoadley	52.2	33,976
		Jen Richardson	47.8	31,061

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 65,037
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Aida Gray (D)
• Angelica Pastor-Diaz (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 6

Incumbent Fred Upton defeated Elena Oelke in the Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 6 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Fred Upton	62.7	53,495
		Elena Oelke	37.3	31,884

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 85,379
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Green convention

Green convention for U.S. House Michigan District 6

John Lawrence advanced from the Green convention for U.S. House Michigan District 6 on June 20, 2020.

		Candidate
✔		John Lawrence (G)

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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. House Michigan District 6

Jeff DePoy advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Michigan District 6 on July 18, 2020.

		Candidate
✔		Jeff DePoy (L)

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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Jeff DePoy completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by DePoy'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.

I'm a father, skilled machinist, and combat veteran ready to bring no nonsense representation to the people of the 6th district.

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?

• All of your freedoms, all of the time.

• Term limits now!

• Representatives should be the very people they represent

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I'm extremely passionate about preserving our constitutional rights for EVERYONE.

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

Ron Paul is the epitome of a public servant.

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

I'm a born leader, and I actually listen to the people.

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

To represent their constituents, while defending the constitution. Period.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I'd like to be remembered as the guy that brought the congress back to what it was intended to be. A body of the people, not lifelong politicians.

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

Operation Desert Storm. I remember sitting around this little black and white tv in the kitchen, and watching the news coverage!
I was 5

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

My 1st job was detasseling corn, I only did for one summer, but it sure taught me hard work, and how incredibly valuable our migrant workers are.

What is your favorite book? Why?

"I love you daddy," because I read it to my daughter every night!

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

An honest Politician.

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

"The next episode," by Dr. Dre
Lol

What process do you favor for redistricting?

The census

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

The 435 members are representing the entire population of the United States. The institution would better function if comprised of Average Citizens!

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

Unequivocally no!

Serve a term, and return to your private job.

No more suckling at the taxpayer's teat for 30 years.

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

Our greatest threat will be the loss of our liberties from within our own government. We must reject career politicians, and replace them with term limited servants if we wish to retain this great republic.

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

Yes

What are your thoughts on term limits?

We need them now.

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

Ron Paul

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?

Mostly how we never see our Congressman, and rarely get a reply when trying to contact him.

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Footnotes

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Michigan's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Gary Peters (D)

Elissa Slotkin (D)

Representatives

District 1

Jack Bergman (R)

District 2

John Moolenaar (R)

District 3

Hillary Scholten (D)

District 4

Bill Huizenga (R)

District 5

Tim Walberg (R)

District 6

Debbie Dingell (D)

District 7

Tom Barrett (R)

District 8

Kristen Rivet (D)

District 9

Lisa McClain (R)

District 10

John James (R)

District 11

Haley Stevens (D)

District 12

Rashida Tlaib (D)

District 13

Shri Thanedar (D)

Democratic Party (8)

Republican Party (7)