Kirk Troen

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Kirk Troen

Republican Party

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Marine Corps

Years of service

1975 - 1997

Personal

Birthplace

Portland, Ore.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Public School Teacher

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Kirk Troen (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 10th Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on August 18, 2020.

Troen completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Kirk Troen was born in Portland, Oregon. Troen served in the United States Marine Corps from 1975 to 1997. He attended St. Leo College and the University of Oregon for undergraduate study, and earned master's degrees in education and management from Chapman University and Old Dominion University in 1992. Troen's career experience includes working as a public school teacher and a small business owner. He has served as a national president with the Marine Corps Musicians Association and the Student Youth Travel Association, and as a chairman with the SYTA Youth Foundation.

Elections

2020

See also: Florida's 10th Congressional District election, 2020

Florida's 10th Congressional District election, 2020 (August 18 Republican primary)

Florida's 10th Congressional District election, 2020 (August 18 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Florida District 10

Incumbent Val Demings defeated Vennia Francois and Sufiyah Yasmine in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 10 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Val Demings (D)	63.6	239,434
		Vennia Francois (R)	36.4	136,889
	Submit photo	Sufiyah Yasmine (D) (Write-in)	0.0	74

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 376,397
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Kristofer Lawson (Independent)

Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Val Demings advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 10.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 10

Vennia Francois defeated Willie Montague in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 10 on August 18, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Vennia Francois	65.1	21,485
		Willie Montague	34.9	11,498

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 32,983
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Kirk Troen (R)

Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Kirk Troen completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Troen'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.

Kirk Troen is a veteran, business owner, community volunteer, educator, hard-working taxpayer, and devoted dad.

Kirk proudly served our nation in the United States Marine Corps.

Nothing has ever been handed to Kirk. He learned about hard work at an early age. Kirk was the first member of his family to graduate from college. After a semester of juggling a full-time job and school, Kirk enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and went to school on the GI Bill.

Understanding the importance of education, Kirk eventually earned an Associate of Arts degree, a Bachelor of Arts degree, and two Master of Science degrees.

After serving our nation, Kirk continued his public service by teaching music in a middle school for 4 years. He was elected to the Prince William County Education Association Board of Directors and served as a teacher mentor.

In 2004, he opened his own business that produced music events, including a music festival held at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Presently, he is the managing director for Super Holiday Tours.

Over his lifetime, Kirk has been involved in numerous charitable organizations helping raise funds. Being involved has been in his fabric since he was very young. Most recently, he has supported the Wounded Warfighter Lone Sailor and Wake for Warriors.

It is now time to be a part of the solution of fixing Washington and stopping inadequate representation.

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?

• We need to reform the Immigration system to allow only those that cross legally into the country.
• Medicare for All is a proposal that will eliminate private health care for 150 million Americans
• We cannot accept socialist ideology. This will destroy our economy and way of life.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

The quote "no one is above the law" is rampant among Democrats. We need policies that enforce all laws on all that violate the law. Crossing the border at a point other than a port of entry is breaking the law, working under an assumed social security number is breaking the law, not cooperating with ICE and the Border Patrol is breaking the law. But all of these are laws that some politicians want to ignore and let the law breakers become "above the law".

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

I look up to many Marine leaders that are both historical figures and those that I served with. They all served with honor, integrity and a passion for America and it's people. I would like to follow in those leaders footsteps and make a mark on helping promote the American Dream.

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

Leadership and Empathy are critical for a successful representative. A good representative must be able to work and coordinate many people from different backgrounds, religious beliefs, and ethnicities. We have to come together as Americans and work for the common goal of happiness and success. While working towards these goals, we have to be able to empathize with people of different economic and cultural backgrounds. Understanding is key to good leadership.

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

I am a successful and strong leader that is capable of bringing people together to accomplish the goals and desires of the group. I am a patriot that has a dedication to this country that only Marines possess.

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

Listening to what the constituents want, while balancing the differing opinions to come up with solutions that include every "side" of the issue. We cannot alienate a group of people because their opinions differ from our own.

What legacy would you like to leave?

One of leadership and accomplishment making life better for those that I serve.

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

My first memory is watching my sister learn to drive when I was six. She couldn't master the clutch and thus could not get out of the driveway.

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

My first job was at age 11 delivering the morning newspaper. I worked every morning without exception for two years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Four Hour Work Week. It gave insights of how people can be productive and incredibly resourceful by just putting some thought into the daily routine.

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

Walter Middy

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

Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong

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

Connecting on a deep personal level with others. I tend to keep my personal feelings to myself, and do not share my personal struggles with others. My outlook is positive and optimistic, so in times of personal conflict or emotion, I keep those feelings close.

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

It is the branch of Congress that allows for every person in every state to have a voice in the direction of the Nation. The Representatives elected to the House represent smaller populations and are able to speak to a vast number of constituents personally.

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

No, however I believe that it is very beneficial for representatives to have much needed leadership experience and a variety of local and national levels.

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

The greatest challenges appear to be getting politicians to listen to their constituents and doing the work of the country. If that occured, major issues such as mental health, immigration, foreign policy and economic growth could be pointed in the right direction without partisan bickering and politicians dictating what is best for Americans.

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

I would like to be on the Armed Services Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

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

Yes I do, and I also believe that there should be term limits of four terms.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

If the President is restricted to eight years, then so should the rest of Congress. Too long in these positions and politicians become dictators to their districts and do not listen to their constituents. Additionally, there should be no retirement or lifetime benefits for serving only a few years.

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?

I am more interested in serving the people of Central Florida rather than a political party.

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

Yes, Dan Crenshaw.

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Footnotes

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Florida's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Ashley Moody (R)

Rick Scott (R)

Representatives

District 1

Jimmy Patronis (R)

District 2

Neal Dunn (R)

District 3

Kat Cammack (R)

District 4

Aaron Bean (R)

District 5

John Rutherford (R)

District 6

Randy Fine (R)

District 7

Cory Mills (R)

District 8

Mike Haridopolos (R)

District 9

Darren Soto (D)

District 10

Maxwell Frost (D)

District 11

Daniel Webster (R)

District 12

Gus Bilirakis (R)

District 13

Anna Luna (R)

District 14

Kathy Castor (D)

District 15

Laurel Lee (R)

District 16

Vern Buchanan (R)

District 17

Greg Steube (R)

District 18

Scott Franklin (R)

District 19

Byron Donalds (R)

District 20

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D)

District 21

Brian Mast (R)

District 22

Lois Frankel (D)

District 23

Jared Moskowitz (D)

District 24

Frederica Wilson (D)

District 25

Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D)

District 26

Mario Diaz-Balart (R)

District 27

Maria Elvira Salazar (R)

District 28

Carlos Gimenez (R)

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