Mark Strauss

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Mark Strauss

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

June 7, 2022

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Birthplace

Kansas City, Mo.

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Mark Strauss (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Mississippi's 1st Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on June 7, 2022.

Strauss completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Mark Strauss was born in Kansas City, Missouri. Strauss' career experience includes working in the lighting industry.

Elections

2022

See also: Mississippi's 1st Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Mississippi District 1

Incumbent Trent Kelly defeated Dianne Black in the general election for U.S. House Mississippi District 1 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Trent Kelly (R)	73.0	122,151
		Dianne Black (D)	27.0	45,238

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 167,389
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• James McCay (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Mississippi District 1

Dianne Black defeated Hunter Avery in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Mississippi District 1 on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dianne Black	79.0	8,268
		Hunter Avery	21.0	2,203

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 10,471
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Mississippi District 1

Incumbent Trent Kelly defeated Mark Strauss in the Republican primary for U.S. House Mississippi District 1 on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Trent Kelly	89.8	27,447
		Mark Strauss	10.2	3,109

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 30,556
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2018

See also: Iowa's 2nd Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Iowa District 2

Incumbent Dave Loebsack defeated Chris Peters, Mark Strauss, and Daniel Clark in the general election for U.S. House Iowa District 2 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dave Loebsack (D)	54.8	171,446
		Chris Peters (R)	42.6	133,287
		Mark Strauss (L)	2.0	6,181
		Daniel Clark (Independent)	0.6	1,837
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	162

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 312,913 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Iowa District 2

Incumbent Dave Loebsack advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Iowa District 2 on June 5, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dave Loebsack	100.0	42,378

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Iowa District 2

Chris Peters defeated Ginny Caligiuri in the Republican primary for U.S. House Iowa District 2 on June 5, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Chris Peters	87.5	18,056
	Submit photo	Ginny Caligiuri (Write-in)	11.6	2,389
		Other/Write-in votes	0.9	181

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 20,626
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Mark Strauss completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Strauss' 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 64 years old, grew up in Kansas City. I spent 45 years in the lighting industry, owning multiple businesses as well as holding significant positions at some f the worlds largest manufacturers.

My candidacy was 16 years in the making, beginning the day I thru Mitt Romney off my property in 2006. I am all about family, 2003 My physically and mentally challenged older brother came to live with me after my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, 2004 after my siblings took my mother off her meds and stole her home I took sheriffs deputies to take her. She lived with me until she passed away in my home 2008.

2018 I did a test run to learn the ropes. We are in full battle mode now in 2022. US Congress my next stop.

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?

• ABORTION : In a debate of Iowa’s Congressional District 2 2018 I stated I was not in favor of people having abortions. But I did at that time say I felt bad for the 30-40 something parent who's teenage daughter comes home pregnant, I said that is a discussion the family needs to have weighing her future with or without the baby and how it affects her and the family. What I had left out of that equation was the child. My views there has changed. Parents need to teach responsibility and the consequences of their actions. Life starts at conception.
• SEX EDUCATION IN K-12: First of all, let me be very clear in my words, “BOYS ARE BOYS AND GIRLS ARE GIRLS “PERIOD EXCLAMATION MARK!!!) If sent to congress, I will propose the ban of all “SEX EDUCATION” in K-12 education. I do want there to be a health class on “REPRODUCTIVE EDUCATION” in high school but leave the little ones alone!!! I see no benefit, only problems in teaching “sex”, and today in our schools they are teaching sex perversions.
• TERM LIMITS: Under our current system we have the congress at UNLIMITED 2-year terms. The Senate @ UNLIMITED 6-year terms. I propose we move to 2 – 4-year terms same as the President. WHAT LOOKS SO HORRIBLE ON ANYONE’s RESUME AS CONGRESSMAN OR SENATOR that spend a lifetime in office? People talk about serving in THESE OFFICES, AND THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT THE EXPECTATION SHOULD BE, serve the country, GO HOME AND LIVE YOUR LIFE!

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

TAXES

Under our current government model, the IRS currently monitors hundreds of millions of Americans on every dime they make, and for those that itemize, every dime they spend. Then monitor tens of millions of businesses for every dollar they bring in, as well as every dollar spent, besides making sure they withheld TAXES from YOUR paycheck.
I HAVE A BETTER PLAN!
Under my plan of a straight retail consumption tax. We’ll reduce the IRS by 90%, now only monitoring a few million RETAIL establishments, “YOU BUY SOMETHING YOU PAY A TAX” and let me show you how under this system the cost of goods will go down illuminating all the embedded taxes as well as removing the burden off the employer as THE IRS COLLETION AGENTS

IMMIGRATION: WE NEED THE WALL,

SUBSIDIES : END THEM ALL

HEALTHCARE: FREE MARKET APPROACH.

ENERGY : I am a MARKET DRIVEN kind of guy.
While I want t allow every type energy to be given their shot, in the end the US consumer will decide with their wallets.
Under our current government model, I want to end all energy subsidies on energy. The only thing the Government needs to do is stop anyone from destroying the planet.
This will not happen behind closed doors with money changing hands, but on the floors of the congress and the senate for all of America to see.

The cleanest and most efficient will naturally rise to the top.

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

Donald J Trump, he is who he is because of the clean life he's lead.

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

www.straussforhouse.com

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

HONESTY

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

Honesty, integrity, ethics

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

To protect every American

What legacy would you like to leave?

Being a contributor to the restored republic

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

JFK Assassination age 6

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

Bus boy, age 12, summer job

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Worlds Greatest Salesman, by Og Mandino It taught me many of lifes lessons

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

The Green Lantern

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

Cat's in the Cradle.

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

up until 2003 when I took n family responsibilities, I drank and smoked more than I should have. Which is why I chose DJT as my roll model for life now, he stayed away from those. He only has 10 points on my IQ, yet he is billions of points ahead of me in life.

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

None, it is a House of Criminals that need to face Justice.

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

The more Experience, the more corruption.

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

Restoring the Republic

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

Committees are back rooms where crimes are planned.

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

TERM LIMITS

Under our current system we have the congress at UNLIMITED 2-year terms. The Senate @ UNLIMITED 6-year terms.

I propose we move to 2 – 4-year terms same as the President.
WHAT LOOKS SO HORRIBLE ON ANYONE’s RESUME AS CONGRESSMAN OR SENATOR that spend a lifetime in office?
People talk about serving in THESE OFFICES, AND THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT THE EXPECTATION SHOULD BE, serve the country, GO HOME AND LIVE YOUR LIFE!

I personally do not even want to spend that much time. My goal is to be in the founding congress of the restored

What are your thoughts on term limits?

TERM LIMITS

Under our current system we have the congress at UNLIMITED 2-year terms. The Senate @ UNLIMITED 6-year terms.

I propose we move to 2 – 4-year terms same as the President.
WHAT LOOKS SO HORRIBLE ON ANYONE’s RESUME AS CONGRESSMAN OR SENATOR that spend a lifetime in office?
People talk about serving in THESE OFFICES, AND THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT THE EXPECTATION SHOULD BE, serve the country, GO HOME AND LIVE YOUR LIFE!

I personally do not even want to spend that much time. My goal is to be in the founding congress of the restored

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

JFK

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?

Recently a woman reached out for help as her Ex was taking her to curt to inject her children with the horrible COOVID Bioweapon. A judge is to decide this.

We need to end these injections and bring all involved, from the maker to the judge that requires it.

These are crimes against humanity and peple need to face justice.

Tell us your favorite joke.

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

If you compromise your values, you compromise your policy.
My answer is No

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

Separate spending from policy.

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Footnotes

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Mississippi's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Cindy Hyde-Smith (R)

Roger Wicker (R)

Representatives

District 1

Trent Kelly (R)

District 2

Bennie Thompson (D)

District 3

Michael Guest (R)

District 4

Mike Ezell (R)

Republican Party (5)

Democratic Party (1)