John Henry Decker
John Henry Decker was a 2012 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 1st Congressional District of Connecticut. Decker ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012. He was defeated in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1]
Campaign themes
2012
Decker's campaign website listed the following issues:[2]
- Improving Our Economy
- Excerpt: "The economy is the single most important issue facing our country. The economy encompasses jobs and unemployment, our deficits and national debt, and even our consumer confidence and individual pride."
- Reducing Our Dependence On Foreign Oil
- Excerpt: "Rising volatility in the Middle East increases the probability of supply interruptions. The aversion to domestic production and unwillingness to face the realities and subsequent consequences of a possible interruption by my opponent leaves our fragile economy vulnerable while simultaneously posing a risk to our national security."
- Healthcare Reform
- Excerpt: " It is irresponsible of any elected official to simply ignore Medicare knowing that is in serious trouble. Sadly, we have grown accustomed to politicians side-stepping issues and kicking the can down the road. Our elected officials, including my opponent, continue to avoid important issues such as entitlement reform and unsustainable deficits."
- Improving Education for Our Children
- Excerpt: "Securing the future of our children should be the goal of virtually every politician. Yet the role of the federal government in education is a complicated one. At its core, Washington needs to provide support, direction, control, standards and research."
Elections
2012
Decker ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Connecticut's 1st District. Decker ran unopposed in the August 14, 2012, Republican primary.[3] He faced incumbent John B. Larson (D) and S. Michael DeRosa (G) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[4] Larson won the general election on November 6, 2012.[5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  John B. Larson Incumbent |
69.7% | 206,973 | |
| Republican | John Henry Decker | 27.7% | 82,321 | |
| Green | S. Michael DeRosa | 1.8% | 5,477 | |
| Independent | Matthew Corey | 0.8% | 2,290 | |
| Total Votes | 297,061 | |||
| Source: Connecticut Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Decker and his wife, Melinda, have three children.[6]
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ ABC News, "2012 General Election Results," accessed November 6, 2012
- ↑ Campaign website, Issues
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Candidate List," accessed June 2012
- ↑ General election candidates
- ↑ ABC News, "2012 General Election Results," accessed November 6, 2012
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed June 2, 2014
