Matt Harman

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Matt Harman

Democratic Party

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Birthplace

Barberton, Ohio

Religion

Christian

Profession

Retail manager and social activist

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Matt Harman (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Ohio's 7th Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on May 3, 2022.

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

Biography

Matt Harman was born in Barberton, Ohio. His career experience includes working as a retail manager and social activist.

Elections

2022

See also: Ohio's 7th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Ohio District 7

Max Miller defeated Matthew Diemer, Vince Licursi, and Brian Kenderes in the general election for U.S. House Ohio District 7 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Max Miller (R)	55.3	168,002
		Matthew Diemer (D)	44.6	135,485
		Vince Licursi (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	51
	Submit photo	Brian Kenderes (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	35
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	10

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 303,583
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Regina Gustafson Ewing (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 7

Matthew Diemer defeated Tristan Rader (Unofficially withdrew) in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 7 on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Matthew Diemer	62.8	12,636
		Tristan Rader (Unofficially withdrew)	37.2	7,500

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 20,136
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Patrick Malley (D) (Unofficially withdrew)
• Matt Harman (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 7

Max Miller defeated Jonah Schulz, Charlie Gaddis, and Anthony Leon Alexander in the Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 7 on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Max Miller	71.8	43,158
		Jonah Schulz	13.9	8,325
	Submit photo	Charlie Gaddis	9.3	5,581
		Anthony Leon Alexander	5.0	3,033

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 60,097
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Bob Gibbs (R) (Unofficially withdrew)
• Donald Truex (R)
• Matt Shoemaker (R)

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Matt Harman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Harman'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.

My name is Matt Harman, I am running to unseat incumbent Rep. Bob Gibbs (R) here in Ohio's 7th congressional district. I am a progressive democrat that is ready to win and fight for the normal, hardworking people across the country. I always say the best experience is life, and I have it tenfold. I am here to represent the majority, not the top one percent. People need representatives who are their neighbors and who have experienced the same day-to-day struggles. I am not here to court the ideas I am here to provide tangible change people can see and benefit from.

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?

• I am going to truly give congress back to you.
• you deserve a neighbor in Washington, not a stranger.
• This campaign is about WE not me.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

-Ensuring easy and fair access to voting

-Women's reproductive rights
-Public education
-Income equality
-ensuring the protection of LGBTQ+ communities
-Erasing student debt
-Police reform

-Protecting Democracy

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

I look up to my Father, He has always supported me in any endeavor I've chosen to explore. He has taught me nearly everything I know and has provided me with immense wisdom. When he fell ill in 2005 with COPD, of which he is in the end stages of, my life changed. We had more conversations, spent more time together and for that, I will forever be grateful. My dad is my number one supporter and I want to win for him, to make him proud one more time.

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

elected officials must remain true to themselves, be transparent and most of all be accessible to their constituents.

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

Honestly, relatability, normalcy, transparency.

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

The most important and obvious responsibility is to uphold and protect the United States Constitution.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like my legacy to be one that shows kids that grew up in my situation that anything is possible, and that anyone can make changes in the world.

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

life is a struggle in itself.

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

Speaking for the present, the diversity of culture and voices.

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

No.

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

Preserving Democracy.

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

My main focus is winning the election in November. I will make decisions on committees once in DC.

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

Yes.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I believe that term limits are necessary in order to usher in the ideals of the new generation of the country. We cannot properly progress as a nation with members of any elected persons serving more than 5 terms.

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

There are many Reps. I admire, but I am me, and I want to create my own legacy for my constituents.

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?

I work with the public every day, and I hear stories every day of people who live paycheck to paycheck and find it extremely difficult to just stay afloat in order to provide for their families. those are the stories that touch me the most and inspire me to make changes so that they do not have to live in that way.

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

We make compromises every day in our normal lives, so its naturally necessary to try to compromise in policymaking.

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?

I will determine that priority once elected.

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Footnotes

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Ohio's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Jon Husted (R)

Bernie Moreno (R)

Representatives

District 1

Greg Landsman (D)

District 2

David Taylor (R)

District 3

Joyce Beatty (D)

District 4

Jim Jordan (R)

District 5

Bob Latta (R)

District 6

Michael Rulli (R)

District 7

Max Miller (R)

District 8

Warren Davidson (R)

District 9

Marcy Kaptur (D)

District 10

Michael Turner (R)

District 11

Shontel Brown (D)

District 12

Troy Balderson (R)

District 13

Emilia Sykes (D)

District 14

David Joyce (R)

District 15

Mike Carey (R)

Republican Party (12)

Democratic Party (5)