John Kalnas
John Kalnas (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New Jersey General Assembly to represent District 3. Kalnas lost in the Democratic primary on June 4, 2019.
Kalnas completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.
In 2015, Kalnas was an independent (The Peoples Voice) candidate for District 3 of the New Jersey General Assembly.
Elections
2019
See also: New Jersey General Assembly elections, 2019
General election
General election for New Jersey General Assembly District 3 (2 seats)
Incumbent John Burzichelli and incumbent Adam Taliaferro defeated Beth Sawyer and Edward R. Durr in the general election for New Jersey General Assembly District 3 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | John Burzichelli (D) | 27.9 | 23,811 |
| ✔ |  | Adam Taliaferro (D) | 27.1 | 23,179 |
 | Beth Sawyer (R)  | 23.1 | 19,704 | |
 | Edward R. Durr (R) | 21.9 | 18,724 | |
| Total votes: 85,418 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 3 (2 seats)
Incumbent Adam Taliaferro and incumbent John Burzichelli defeated John Kalnas in the Democratic primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 3 on June 4, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Adam Taliaferro | 47.3 | 6,153 |
| ✔ | | John Burzichelli | 46.1 | 5,994 |
 | John Kalnas | 6.6 | 863 | |
| Total votes: 13,010 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 3 (2 seats)
Beth Sawyer and Edward R. Durr advanced from the Republican primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 3 on June 4, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Beth Sawyer | 50.5 | 3,059 |
| ✔ | | Edward R. Durr | 49.5 | 2,997 |
| Total votes: 6,056 | |||
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2017
General election
Elections for the New Jersey General Assembly took place in 2017. All 80 seats were up for election. State assembly members are elected to two-year terms. The general election took place on November 7, 2017. A primary election took place on June 6, 2017. The filing deadline for the primary election was April 3, 2017.[1] Legislative districts in the New Jersey General Assembly are multi-member districts, with two representatives in each district. In Democratic and Republican primary elections, the top two candidates move forward to the general election, and the top two candidates in the general election are declared the winners.[2] Incumbent John Burzichelli (D) and incumbent Adam Taliaferro (D) defeated Philip Donohue (R), Linwood Donelson (R), and Edward R. Durr (One For All) in the New Jersey General Assembly District 3 general election.[3][4]
| New Jersey General Assembly, District 3 General Election, 2017 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  John Burzichelli Incumbent |
30.30% | 31,853 | |
| Democratic | Adam Taliaferro Incumbent |
29.24% | 30,733 | |
| Republican | Philip Donohue | 20.70% | 21,758 | |
| Republican | Linwood Donelson | 19.20% | 20,181 | |
| One For All | Edward R. Durr | 0.56% | 589 | |
| Total Votes | 105,114 | |||
| Source: New Jersey Department of State | ||||
Democratic primary election
Incumbent Adam Taliaferro and incumbent John Burzichelli defeated John Kalnas in the New Jersey General Assembly District 3 Democratic primary election.[5][6]
| New Jersey General Assembly, District 3 Democratic Primary, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Adam Taliaferro Incumbent |
46.41% | 8,523 |
| John Burzichelli Incumbent |
45.75% | 8,401 |
| John Kalnas | 7.84% | 1,439 |
| Total Votes | 18,363 | |
| Source: New Jersey Department of State | ||
Republican primary election
Philip Donohue and Linwood Donelson were unopposed in the New Jersey General Assembly District 3 Republican primary election.[7][6]
| New Jersey General Assembly, District 3 Republican Primary, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Philip Donohue |
50.63% | 4,268 |
| Linwood Donelson |
49.37% | 4,162 |
| Total Votes | 8,430 | |
| Source: New Jersey Department of State | ||
2015
Elections for the New Jersey General Assembly took place in 2015. A primary election was held on June 2, 2015. The general election took place on November 3, 2015. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 30, 2015.[8] Since the general assembly uses multi-member districts, the top two candidates from each party in the primaries advanced to the general election. Incumbent John Burzichelli and incumbent Adam Taliaferro were bracketed together and were unopposed in the Democratic primary. Samuel Maccarone and Leroy Pierce were bracketed together and were unopposed in the Republican primary. Burzichelli and Taliaferro defeated Maccarone, Pierce and John Kalnas (The Peoples Voice) in the general election.[9][10][11][12]
| New Jersey General Assembly, District 3 General Election, 2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | John Burzichelli Incumbent |
28.5% | 20,507 | |
| Democratic | Adam Taliaferro Incumbent |
27.1% | 19,480 | |
| Republican | Samuel Maccarone | 22.3% | 16,063 | |
| Republican | Leroy Pierce | 20.4% | 14,715 | |
| The Peoples Voice | John Kalnas | 1.7% | 1,223 | |
| Total Votes | 71,988 | |||
Campaign themes
2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
John Kalnas completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kalnas' responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
I am a mental health reformer.While serving on the Gloucester County Mental Health Board I conducted and extensive research into the current medications used to treat mental illness.I found out the medications were heavily over rated and in most cases ineffective.The side effects were so bad that very few people should ever go down this road.It also became obvious that the over marketing of these drugs are actually fueling and epidemic.I had no success working with law makers.They were already on Big Pharma's payroll.So I am running myself.I am a one platform candidate.But the seriousness of this issue should be the number one priority.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
I already explained.But because some of these drugs are so expensive and do not even work we can select other drugs of the same type for the states medicaid program and maybe save New Jersey a billion dollars.
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
I look up to the Greatest generation.We look no further then the way they ran government to put us back onto the right path.
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
The devil and Daniel Webster
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Let's be honest.Most politicians are there just to make money.But in reality the representative should only do one thing.Bring his districts voice to government.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
My ability to lead.I have experience in actually succeeding at endeavers.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Do the job correctly.Represent your district.Do what they want,not what you think is best.
What legacy would you like to leave?
As someone who brought truth back to the mental health system.
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
John Glenn orbiting the earth.six
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
Picking tomatoes,four years.
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
Christmas,It's alabout God and family.
What is your favorite book? Why?
The Bible.It's everything you'll ever need to know.
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
weight
Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?
Some serve 4 years,others 2
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
No,professional politicians are the problem.
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
the states pension fund.
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
For both to serve the interest of the people
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
of course,how would anything ever get done.
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
yes,mental health committee
If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
over seeing mental health reform
Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
no
Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?
Maybe
Both sitting legislators 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?
Many from people who were hurt by the mental health profression.
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See also
2019 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ New Jersey Secretary of State, "2017 Primary Election Timeline," accessed March 21, 2017
- ↑ New Jersey Division of Elections, "Official List, Candidates for General Assembly for Primary Election, June 6, 2017," accessed April 13, 2017
- ↑ New Jersey Department of State, "Candidates for General Assembly for General Election 11/07/2017 Election," accessed September 14, 2017
- ↑ New Jersey Department of State, "2017 official general election results," accessed November 30, 2017
- ↑ New Jersey Division of Elections, "Official Candidate List," April 6, 2017
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 New Jersey Division of Elections, “2017 official primary election results for general assembly,” accessed July 13, 2017
- ↑ New Jersey Division of Elections, "Official Candidate List," April 6, 2017
- ↑ New Jersey Department of Elections, "2015 Primary Election Timeline," accessed February 2, 2015
- ↑ New Jersey Department of State, "Official candidate list for June 2 primary," accessed May 22, 2015
- ↑ New Jersey Department of State, "Official primary election results for General Assembly," accessed August 10, 2015
- ↑ New Jersey Department of State, "Official list for candidate for General Assembly," accessed August 10, 2015
- ↑ New Jersey Department of State, "Official general election results for General Assembly," accessed December 7, 2015
