Joe Elliott Jr.
Joe Elliott Jr. was a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 4th Congressional District of Virginia. Elliott was defeated by Ella P. Ward in the Democratic primary on June 12, 2012.[1]
Elliott is a minister and small-business owner.[2]
Campaign themes
2012
According to his website, Elliott's campaign platform included the following issues:[3]
- Greater financial regulation
- Energy independence
Elections
2012
Elliott ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 4th District. He sought the nomination on the Democratic ticket and was defeated by Ella P. Ward in the June 12, 2012, primary.[4][1]
Elliott reported zero campaign contributions, while Ward has raised $23,000.[2]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Ella P. Ward |
84.5% | 5,364 |
| Joe Elliot Jr | 15.5% | 982 |
| Total Votes | 6,346 | |
Recent news
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See also
- Virginia's 4th Congressional District
- Virginia's 4th Congressional District elections, 2012
- United States House of Representatives
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Virginia State Board of Elections, "Election Results" accessed June 12, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Washington Post, "Congressional primaries bring little buzz after 2 straight groundbreaking Va House elections," June 2, 2012
- ↑ Joe Elliott campaign website, "Home," accessed June 4, 2012
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "2012 Official Democratic and Republican Congressional Primary Candidates List," accessed May 1, 2012 (dead link)
