Keith Packer

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Keith Packer

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No Party Affiliation

Education

High school

Florence Bertell Academy

Personal

Religion

Christian

Profession

Business consultant

Contact

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Keith Packer (No Party Affiliation) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Maryland. He did not appear on the ballot for the general election on November 5, 2024.

Packer completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Keith Packer earned a high school diploma from the Florence Bertell Academy. His career experience includes working as a business consultant.

Elections

2024

See also: United States Senate election in Maryland, 2024

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Maryland

The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. Senate Maryland on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Angela Alsobrooks (D)	54.6	1,650,912
		Larry Hogan (R)	42.8	1,294,344
		Mike Scott (L)	2.3	69,396
	Submit photo	Patrick Burke (Unaffiliated) (Write-in)	0.0	879
		Billy Bridges (Unaffiliated) (Write-in)	0.0	70
	Submit photo	Robin Rowe (Unaffiliated) (Write-in)	0.0	17
	Submit photo	Christy Helmondollar (Unaffiliated) (Write-in)	0.0	3
	Submit photo	Irwin Gibbs (Unaffiliated) (Write-in)	0.0	2
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	5,755

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,021,378
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Moshe Landman (G)
• Nancy Wallace (G)
• Shaunesi Deberry (Unaffiliated)
• Keith Packer (No Party Affiliation)
• Emmanuel Osuchukwu (Unaffiliated)
• Michael Sigmon (Progressive Party)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Maryland

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Maryland on May 14, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Angela Alsobrooks	53.4	357,052
		David Trone	42.8	286,381
		Joseph Perez	0.7	4,688
		Michael Cobb Sr.	0.7	4,524
		Brian Frydenborg	0.5	3,635
		Scottie Griffin	0.5	3,579
		Marcellus Crews	0.5	3,379
		Andrew Wildman	0.3	2,198
		Robert Houton	0.3	1,946
		Steven Seuferer	0.2	1,664

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 669,046
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Juan Dominguez (D)
• William Jawando (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Maryland

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Maryland on May 14, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Larry Hogan	64.2	183,661
		Robin Ficker	27.8	79,517
		Chris Chaffee	3.2	9,134
		Lorie Friend	2.1	5,867
		John Myrick	1.7	4,987
		Moe Barakat	0.8	2,203
		Laban Seyoum	0.3	782

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 286,151
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• John Teichert (R)
• Christopher Puleo (R)
• Ray Bly (R)
• John Thormann (R)

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Packer in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Keith Packer completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Packer'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.

Community member with core values of honor ,integrity, determination and perseverance.

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?

• For the people by the people legislation.

  Community awareness Community connection Community show of example

  Seek professionalism in all ventures
• Creating work force Cutting down cost
• Eliminate homelessness Support or servicemen veterans and wounded comrades. We are only as good as the community we create globally.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Rapid response emergency systems
Crime prevention methods

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

My father was a servicemen. So I model my characteristics of that of great discipline honor ,honesty, dignity ,respect and restraint.

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

Campaign website
https://forthepeoplecampaign9.godaddysites.com/#

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

Leadership , ability to sacrifice self interest to overcome adversity. , creativity of thought. Proper planning prevention of poor performance.

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

Ability to communicate effectively to the community

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

Community communication,
Professional nature of character in all ventures.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Of great achievement by way of example

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

Majority of my historical interest consists of early settling, civil rights movement, world war , study. , and economics introduction into society

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

Assistant manager at vocelli pizza. Lanham/bowie/crofton location
5years

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Bible ,
Only true record of the said proper said religious practice

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

A angel

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

I’m coming up the rough side of the mountain.

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

Your vision of accomplishment should not be dictated by the current of your present. Only the steps said set forth toward achievement are of guarantee in the pursuit of successful achievement of effective efforts thereof.

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

The challenges of today are not beyond reach of revolution. Any other said objectives of the United States will be planned and executed professionally and in the best interest of public safety and health .

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Terms of office should be Able to alternate yearly. In the event the house has voted that said candidate be recluses of duty per unanimous vote( out ) of office. Candidate should be allowed notification of said voting (out) to be able to construct defense of recluse dismissal. Voting of said candidate should be held prior to primary election deadline of candidacy entry. No more then that said 30 days or calendar month.

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

Ability to pass legislation to law by introduction of bills on house floor

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

I believe that the candidate should have a general education said allowed by the jurisdiction of said law governing state in the appropriate lawful setting of classroom. If the candidate has said met all requirements of state curriculum in satisfactory state to the governing authority. He/she should be found satisfactory to run for said office of their said interest.

What do you think of the filibuster?

No said government official or persons of said governmental office responsibility should sequester said offices to conduct in irrational rhetoric. All plans of the committee of the house should seek to be in efficient proportion of duty and purpose to seek only the best interest of the public in which they govern thereof.

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

I would be the first of my generation to accomplish such feat .

Tell us your favorite joke.

Baseball ain’t nothing but a bunch of crazy guys running around the bases..

How would you evaluate a judicial nominee?

Through, core value assessment and intellectual competence

What kind of relationships would you build with other senators?

Plan effective communication and field coordination of methods.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Necessary

How should the U.S. Senate use its investigative powers?

Lawfully without prejudice

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

TK discount center

What criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees to their Cabinet?

Personal dignity, intent of office use , intellectual character traits, leadership qualities,

What committees interest you?

I will consider all views of all committees and persons thereof

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Budget transparency. There should be no sleight of eye or hand from one entity to the next thereof.

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Campaign finance summary

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Keith Packer campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. Senate Maryland	Withdrew general	$0	N/A**
Grand total			$0	N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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Footnotes

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Maryland's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Angela Alsobrooks (D)

Chris Hollen (D)

Representatives

District 1

Andrew Harris (R)

District 2

John Olszewski (D)

District 3

Sarah Elfreth (D)

District 4

Glenn Ivey (D)

District 5

Steny Hoyer (D)

District 6

April McClain-Delaney (D)

District 7

Kweisi Mfume (D)

District 8

Jamie Raskin (D)

Democratic Party (9)

Republican Party (1)