Justin Moran

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Justin Moran

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

May 12, 2020

Military

Years of service

2001 - 2005

Personal

Birthplace

Ukiah, Calif.

Religion

Roman Catholic

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Justin Moran (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on May 12, 2020.

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

Biography

Justin Moran was born in Ukiah, California. He served in the United States Navy from 2001 to 2005. Moran's professional experience includes working as an architectural draftsman, firefighter, wind tower maintenance tech, and as a welder.

Elections

2020

See also: Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020

Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020 (May 12 Republican primary)

Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020 (May 12 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Nebraska District 3

Incumbent Adrian Smith defeated Mark Elworth Jr. and Dustin Hobbs in the general election for U.S. House Nebraska District 3 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Adrian Smith (R)	78.5	225,157
		Mark Elworth Jr. (D)	17.7	50,690
	Submit photo	Dustin Hobbs (L)	3.8	10,923

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 286,770
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 3

Mark Elworth Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 3 on May 12, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Elworth Jr.	100.0	26,776

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 26,776
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• David J. Else (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 3

Incumbent Adrian Smith defeated Arron Kowalski, Justin Moran, William Elfgren, and Larry Bolinger in the Republican primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 3 on May 12, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Adrian Smith	82.6	96,260
	Submit photo	Arron Kowalski	5.5	6,424
		Justin Moran	5.5	6,374
		William Elfgren	3.5	4,063
		Larry Bolinger	2.9	3,389

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 116,510
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Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 3

Dustin Hobbs advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 3 on May 12, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Dustin Hobbs	100.0	561

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 561
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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Justin Moran completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Moran'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 am a hard-working middle-class family man trying to help my fellow citizens get the legislation they need that better fits their needs. I run a campaign on very little donations because I believe that the people's voice is more powerful than the dollar.

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?

• Poverty guidelines are terrible and need to be looked at. We are destroying the back bone middle-class America
• Property tax burden is destroying farmers across America and especially in Nebraska. This needs to change immediately before Moore family farms generations are lost
• Our criminal system needs to be modernized. We need legislation that better fits each crime.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about all public policy as it is all essential to our country. Time to come together as several brilliant minds to achieve what the public wants and needs. Their voices must be represented to their needs.

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

I look up to President Trump and past historical leaders who have went to great lengths and at great cost to themselves to improve America's well-being. I love people that will stand up and fight for what the people need and believe in and not what is on their own personal agenda. This is a country for the people by the P

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Bible-Enough Said

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

You must do what the majority vote wants you to do. You must also help the other side of the fence which is the people that are not the majority vote and help meet their needs as well. America is not a two-sided fence it is a one-sided fence where we all need to come together Democrat or Republican as one nation

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

Passionate about understanding and helping people's needs

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

Keep in constant contact with the public needs and always work to address the issues. While you were in the office I believe it should be all work and the vacations and play days should be for retirement

What legacy would you like to leave?

I'd like to leave the Legacy that together we must it is always been said that together we can but I am saying together we must if we want to have a better nation we must but together we must

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

I believe I was 19 years old when I was first serving in operation enduring freedom and operation Iraqi freedom in the Middle East with the United States Navy. Historically, that is probably the first historical event of my lifetime.

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

My very first job was working as a bee farmer in nearby South Dakota. I was 14 years old and it lasted for about a year and a half until my family moved to Nebraska.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Potty Time, because If you're a parent you know why.

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

Antman Because then you could shrink yourself and truly be the fly on the wall when some of those dirty politicians are having their meetings

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

Trolls 2 theme song. Got kids what can I say

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Poverty

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

The institution is a vital part in representing the people's voice in needs. Without this institution the people would have no connection between themselves in the government.

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

It probably is beneficial because experience helps you in a lot of ways. But I also believe that if you're willing to listen to the great minds around you that are telling you what's happening in every day life then you can better for fill the needs of the public. I think being a representative is a philosophy and not a standard.

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

Food prices are rising, water tables are falling, corruption and organized crime are increasing, environmental viability for our life support is diminishing, debt and economic insecurity are increasing, climate change continues, and the gap between the rich and poor continues to widen dangerously.

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Agriculture

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

Yes

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I think term links are great because it allows fresh new minds to come in there And keep up with what is new in the public interest as generations go on in public opinions change socially. Old ideas always just stay the same and new ideas keep things better suited for public need. It's not what we've done in the past it's what we can do in the future.

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

Not sure there is a lot of work that needs attention in so many areas to be effective. I do not Want to spread myself out so thin that I cannot accomplish any task that help change

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

Rep. Matt Gaetz He is not afraid to speak out against corruption in politics and he absolutely will not sugarcoat anything he tries to tell the public the truth in the absurdities

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?

Heard a story of a teenager on Medicaid in a small town who broke a tooth and had to drive 100 miles one way to get it fixed because all the local dentist could not keep their doors open as Medicaid only reimburses them about 30% of each dollar on Medicaid patients causing them to be unable to see these type of patients which ends up costing the patient more money in gas and other things

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Footnotes

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Nebraska's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Deb Fischer (R)

Pete Ricketts (R)

Representatives

District 1

Mike Flood (R)

District 2

Don Bacon (R)

District 3

Adrian Smith (R)

Republican Party (5)