Lauren Witzke

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Lauren Witzke

Republican Party

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November 3, 2020

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Lauren Witzke (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Delaware. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

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

Biography

Lauren Witzke's professional experience includes working in pharmaceuticals, as a recovery center director, and as a Trump Victory field organizer.

Elections

2020

See also: United States Senate election in Delaware, 2020

United States Senate election in Delaware, 2020 (September 15 Democratic primary)

United States Senate election in Delaware, 2020 (September 15 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Delaware

Incumbent Chris Coons defeated Lauren Witzke, Mark Turley, and Nadine Frost in the general election for U.S. Senate Delaware on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Chris Coons (D)	59.4	291,804
		Lauren Witzke (R)	37.9	186,054
		Mark Turley (Independent Party)	1.6	7,833
		Nadine Frost (L)	1.1	5,244

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 490,935
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Delaware

Incumbent Chris Coons defeated Jessica Scarane in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Delaware on September 15, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Chris Coons	72.9	87,332
		Jessica Scarane	27.1	32,547

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 119,879
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Scott Walker (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Delaware

Lauren Witzke defeated James DeMartino in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Delaware on September 15, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lauren Witzke	56.9	30,702
		James DeMartino	43.1	23,266

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 53,968
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2020

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Lauren Witzke completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Witzke'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 Delaware native from Sussex County. Respected graduate of Goldey Beacom Business College with a BA in Business Management. Former Teen Challenge program director, and experienced political activist. I am a young, passionate, Christian Conservative who also worked as a successful field organizer for the Trump Victory Campaign of Iowa. I have travelled across the United States, and can bring a first hand account to the issues at hand, offering real solutions on how to address them. I am a problem solver, and unapologetically, America First.

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?

• Restoring the Family
• Restricting Immigration
• Addressing America's opioid crisis and presenting solutions

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Restoration of the Family- I believe in restoring the nuclear family and incentivizing tradition, as opposed to current welfare programs that encourage fatherless homes. I will redivert welfare programs into an incentive program for marriage and children.

Immigration- I am passionate about immigration reform in the United States. Establishing the borders of our nation is essential to our sovereignty and has been vehemently opposed by globalist elites on both sides of the aisle. I believe this nation needs a time of recovery and healing as we address issues on our own turf. I support a full 10 year moratorium on legal immigration; only allowing migrants to replace migration out of the country; netting at zero.

Opioid Crisis- As a member of the recovery community, I am an expert at recovery solutions. I will propose bills that provide federal funding for faith-based solutions for recovery. Faith-based solutions have merit, there is validity in the results they produce. High level organizers of drug rings will be punished to the full extent of the law, this will work in tandem with immigration enforcement.

Pro-Life- I believe that life begins at conception, and that fact does not change, no matter the circumstance. I will pursue a constitutional amendment to protect the unborn.

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

Candace Owens is a huge role model for me. I admire her boldness and the passion she has for Black America. Many of my platforms were developed after hearing her concerns about Black Americans, the three biggest issues being: Fatherless homes, immigration, and abortion.

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

I suggest reading two books. Open Borders Inc. by Michelle Malkin, and The Death of The West by Pat Buchanan.

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

Putting the interest of Americans first, before those of any foreign nation, ally or not.

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

I'm passionate about fixing my country! I've experienced first hand what evil people are doing to this country, especially migrants and their role with the opioid crisis. Having almost been destroyed by it myself, I have emerged from the rubble stronger than ever. My lived experience is my strength.

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

Someone elected to the U.S. Senate must legislate on the side of truth, while at the same time representing the interest of their constituents. Ultimately the truth is what is necessary for long term solutions, and vision.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Win or lose, I want to be remembered as someone who fought to restore America to its former greatness. Restoring the traditional values, and re-building our families and communities.

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

The Monica Lewinsky scandal and President Bill Clinton's impeachment. I was 10 years old.

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

Territory Manager and Pharmaceutical Sales Representative for Forest Pharmaceuticals. 1.5 years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Lord of the Rings series. It expresses a meta-physical truth via the three part story structure. We need more literature like this to help restore a traditional culture.

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

Lady Galadriel.

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

The Thrice Holy Hymn.

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

I have overcome substance abuse, thanks in large part to the Teen Challenge Recovery Center. Faith based solutions do work!

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

The ongoing Immigration crisis and the restoration of traditional values and culture in America.

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

The U.S. Senate provides legislative stability, in contrast to the two year election cycle in the U.S. House. It also has an extremely important role in confirming Presidential appointees.

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

I believe that the government was created for Americans who love their country and her people. Life-long politicians have proven inept and to be poor representations of the interest of the American people. It is time for new candidates in every branch of government that have not been deluded by far left ideologies, or bought out by corporate and foreign lobbyist to replace the establishment elite's pawns.

What do you think of the filibuster?

The filibuster should only be used as a last resort in extreme circumstances. For instance, when a bill is rushed through with little to no time to review it in its entirety.

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

Moral character, competence, and the prioritization of America First principles.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other senators?

Yes.

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

The Judiciary Committee, more particularly the Border Security and Immigration sub-committee. Also, the Foreign Relations Committee, due to the relationship between foreign policy and immigration.

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

Not particularly. But I like to look at Senators such as Bernie Sanders, and Joe Biden as examples of what not to be.

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Footnotes

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Delaware's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Lisa Blunt Rochester (D)

Chris Coons (D)

Representatives

Sarah McBride (D)

Democratic Party (3)