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Matt Shoemaker
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Elections and appointments
Last election

March 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

George Washington University, 2010

Graduate

Mount Saint Mary's University, 2012

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Navy Reserve

Personal
Religion
Catholic
Profession
Military officer
Contact

Matt Shoemaker (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent North Carolina's 13th Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on March 5, 2024.

Shoemaker completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Matt Shoemaker's professional experience includes working as an intelligence officer with the Defense Intelligence Agency. Shoemaker began serving in the U.S. Navy Reserve in 2019. He earned a bachelor's degree from George Washington University in 2010 and a graduate degree from Mount Saint Mary's University in 2012.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: North Carolina's 13th Congressional District election, 2024

North Carolina's 13th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 Republican primary)

North Carolina's 13th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House North Carolina District 13

Brad Knott defeated Frank Pierce in the general election for U.S. House North Carolina District 13 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Brad Knott
Brad Knott (R)
 
58.6
 
243,655
Image of Frank Pierce
Frank Pierce (D) Candidate Connection
 
41.4
 
171,835

Total votes: 415,490
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for U.S. House North Carolina District 13

Brad Knott defeated Kelly Daughtry (Unofficially withdrew) in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House North Carolina District 13 on May 14, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Brad Knott
Brad Knott
 
90.8
 
19,632
Image of Kelly Daughtry
Kelly Daughtry (Unofficially withdrew)
 
9.2
 
1,998

Total votes: 21,630
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Frank Pierce advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 13.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 13

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 13 on March 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Kelly Daughtry
Kelly Daughtry
 
27.4
 
22,978
Image of Brad Knott
Brad Knott
 
18.7
 
15,664
Image of Fred Von Canon
Fred Von Canon
 
17.1
 
14,344
Image of DeVan Barbour IV
DeVan Barbour IV
 
15.4
 
12,892
Image of Josh McConkey
Josh McConkey Candidate Connection
 
7.1
 
5,926
Image of Kenny Xu
Kenny Xu Candidate Connection
 
4.3
 
3,604
Image of David Dixon
David Dixon Candidate Connection
 
2.6
 
2,146
Image of Matt Shoemaker
Matt Shoemaker Candidate Connection
 
2.4
 
2,003
Image of Chris Baker
Chris Baker Candidate Connection
 
1.3
 
1,089
Image of Eric Stevenson
Eric Stevenson
 
1.0
 
844
Image of Marcus Dellinger
Marcus Dellinger Candidate Connection
 
1.0
 
798
Image of Sid Sharma
Sid Sharma Candidate Connection
 
0.7
 
614
James Phillips
 
0.7
 
565
Image of Steve Von Loor
Steve Von Loor
 
0.5
 
427

Total votes: 83,894
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Shoemaker in this election.

Pledges

Shoemaker signed the following pledges.

  • Taxpayer Protection Pledge, Americans for Tax Reform

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
Image of Max Miller
Max Miller (R)
 
55.3
 
168,002
Image of Matthew Diemer
Matthew Diemer (D)
 
44.6
 
135,485
Image of Vince Licursi
Vince Licursi (Independent) (Write-in)
 
0.0
 
51
Brian Kenderes (Independent) (Write-in)
 
0.0
 
35
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.0
 
10

Total votes: 303,583
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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
Image of Matthew Diemer
Matthew Diemer
 
62.8
 
12,636
Image of Tristan Rader
Tristan Rader (Unofficially withdrew)
 
37.2
 
7,500

Total votes: 20,136
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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
Image of Max Miller
Max Miller
 
71.8
 
43,158
Image of Jonah Schulz
Jonah Schulz Candidate Connection
 
13.9
 
8,325
Charlie Gaddis Candidate Connection
 
9.3
 
5,581
Image of Anthony Leon Alexander
Anthony Leon Alexander Candidate Connection
 
5.0
 
3,033

Total votes: 60,097
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Matt Shoemaker completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Shoemaker's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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One of the most rewarding things I've done is volunteer with my miniature dachshund, Bruno, at children's hospitals in the cancer section so the kids can play with him. Hearing a mom say "I haven't seen my son laugh in 6 months" makes it all worth it.

But I'm from a proud military & law enforcement family that has served this country for as long as I can remember. My father’s family goes back 7 generations of Americans all the way back to my ancestors serving in the Colonial militia in the American Revolution. My mother’s family were refugees from Europe after World War 2, fleeing Soviet communist persecution.

As a kid, I wanted to be a fighter pilot, but God had other plans for me & I never lost my devotion to defend my country. After earning a master’s in Philosophy & in the midst of my PhD work in Nuclear War Strategy at King’s College London, I saw American decline because of weak & inept leadership--first, when Russia invaded Crimea & then when ISIS almost took over Iraq.

I was station in Quantico, Virginia as a Counterintelligence Officer, protecting our country’s most guarded secrets from Russia & China. While overseas with European Command, I became a Naval Officer in the Navy Reserve. As an intelligence officer, I’ve seen the best this country has to offer & I’ve seen some of the most wasteful & inept as well. I know what it will take to root out the rot that some have allowed to take hold. I am nobody’s ‘yes man’ & I will stand up for North Carolina.

  • For too long our politicians have been more interested in making a point rather than making a difference. It’s time for principled, decent people to serve their country rather than extremist ideologues more interested in making a name for themselves.
  • Despite all the divides us, despite all the corruption, people that I’ve spoken to Democrats and Republicans alike still believe in the inherent goodness of the American system. Defending our rights, liberties, and hard won freedoms has never been so important.
  • We North Carolinians are famous for our courage. More North Carolinians volunteered to fight for freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan than from any state of its size. More North Carolinians served in the War on Terror than any state of its size; and more North Carolinians gave their lives in those wars than from any other state of its size. It’s time we send someone to Washington who will show our country the best of what North Carolina has to offer.
I'm passionate about two particular areas of policy: the first is parent rights in education. I don't co-parent with anyone else, let alone the government and I believe every parent has the right and the obligation to know what is best for their child at school. I am going to Washington to deliver on that, to bring federal dollars to North Carolina so every child can be educated where and how his or her parents want them to be educated.

The second policy area I'm passionate about is with our military. My brothers and sisters in uniform hold a place close to my heart which is why I’m incensed that the Pentagon expects our service members to fight for their country while 25% of them reported being on food stamps or food insecure. All the while the Defense Department has no idea and does not track where over $500 billion of its $850 budget is spent. As a patriotic American, I don’t mind paying for a world class military as long as that cost is wisely spent and we get a good return on investment. I will hold these corrupt and inept officials accountable for the waste, fraud, and abuse they are allowing to spread in the federal government. Anyone in any department of government whether it be the Defense Department, Justice Department, or other, watch out. You will be held accountable for any corruption or waste you have allowed to grow.
Two people I admire are Margaret Thatcher and General George Patton. Thatcher for her iron resolve and her calm, steady conservative approach; Patton because of his integrity and his love for his country during World War 2.
CS Lewis' Space Trilogy. CS Lewis is my favorite author. He wrote The Chronicles of Narnia, Screwtape Letters, and others. The Space Trilogy is a great fictional book written in the 1940s when there were still glimmers of hope that there might be other creatures on other planets in our solar system. It's about a man who travels to Mars and Venus and meets the creatures who are there. It's a fun, easily accessible series that I can read over and over.
Firm believer in term limits. I believe it's reasonable for politicians to be limited to 6 terms in the House and 2 terms in the Senate. If someone cannot achieve what they set out to do in 12 years, they shouldn't be there.
I would model myself after Trey Gowdy because I have a great deal of respect for the way he represented his constituents in our sister state of South Carolina. His wit and prosecutorial demeanor in holding bureaucrats accountable is something I will strive to model myself after.
Investigative powers are there so Congress can craft better legislation and to hold people entrusted with authority accountable. I believe people in government have not been held accountable for their actions. Not only has no one been fired, reprimanded, or punished for the disastrous fall of Afghanistan, neither has anyone been held accountable for the collapse in our border security, or the failure of the government's response in Hawaii or East Palestine, Ohio. Congress can and must use its authority to hold these bureaucrats accountable when the White House refuses to.

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Campaign website

Shoemaker’s campaign website stated the following:

Economy and Inflation Impacts
It's time for change. We see our grocery bills and gas prices continue to rise in North Carolina. Together, we feel the impact of a weak dollar. Home ownership is unreachable, businesses are downsizing, and basic goods consume our budget. We must unleash the true potential of our economy by implementing pro-growth conservative policies and end the crushing inflationary scheme of Bidenomics. We will reignite the engine of American ingenuity and empower a thriving economy for the middle class by prioritizing energy independence, reducing oppressive regulations, and cutting wasteful spending.

Increasing Costs
Democrats' inflationary policies are crushing young workers and fixed-income elderly alike, threatening to destroy the lives of millions of Americans. Prices continue to spiral upward and all because government is too big and spends too much of our money. You can send a message that you want a new beginning.
Debt Crisis
The Federal budget is out of control. You and I can live beyond our means, take on more debt, open new credit cards, but only for a short time. Why should we think our nation is not bound by the same restriction? The era of rising interest rates and low growth can end but we must act today to save tomorrow.
Job Market
Democrats claim to tax businesses as a sneaky way to increase our taxes. But businesses don't pay taxes, they pass on taxes imposed on them to us consumers. Leftist tax policies are crushing American workers. We will lower tax rates to stimulate productivity and slash government spending to reduce unemployment and inflation.

Border Security equals Family Security
Rising crime rate and the crisis of illegal immigration threaten the very fabric of our nation. A secure and prosperous America begins with reestablish the rule of law rather than the arbitary rule of man of recent years. Preserving the sovereignty and security of our great nation is the cornerstone of every government. While America has always been a land of opportunity and refuge, it is crucial that we uphold the rule of law and maintain a fair and orderly immigration system. As a nation built on the principles of freedom and opportunity, we welcome those who come to our shores through legal means, while also safeguarding our borders from illegal entry.

Drugs
As a candidate for Congress, my heart goes out to every family that has experienced the devastating effects of fentanyl abuse. The addiction to this drug is debilitating and can destroy not only the person using it, but also their family and loved ones. I am committed to taking action against this epidemic and bringing relief to those affected.
Crime
To make our streets safe we must defend our law enforcement not defund them. Crime thrives in communities when we have more sympathy for the criminal than the victim. Nor should we be ashamed to uphold our constitutional 1st and 2nd Amendment rights as law abiding citizens. We will uphold the rule of law and embrace the principles that have made America a nation where safety and sovereignty reign supreme.
Human Trafficking
If only our politicians cared as much about protecting our border as they do about defending Ukraine's borders. Democrats' open border policy has encouraged human traffickers to make the US the trafficking capital of the world. Each year, 300,000 American children are at risk of human trafficking. That ends now.

Military and Foreign Wars Imapcts
America's Enemies are Emboldened. Biden set the world on fire with weakness and appeasement of our enemies, Vote Matt Shoemaker for Congress in NC 13
As a former intel officer, a strong and capable military is the cornerstone of a secure and prosperous nation. We must rebuild our armed forces with the focus on competency and lethality--not woke ideology. We will have a military ready to defend our country and its values. The world is becoming a more dangerous place and the need for a robust military and unwavering commitment to national security remains constant. Today, it is crucial that we honor the legacy of a strong defense and carry forward the principles that made America the land of the free and the home of the brave. Together, let us unite in bolstering our military might, fortify our alliances, and safeguard our nation.My Campaign" Matt Shoemaker for Congress"adopted the slogan "Send intelligence to DC".

Foreign Wars, International Chaos
America retreats from Afghanistan leaving their own behind. Russia Invades Ukraine, testing NATO, taunting America, proving UN worthless. Iran sanctions eased enabling the financing of global terror cells Hamas attacks Israel, committing acts of evil upon civilians not seen since the dark ages.
China pushes global dominance strategy, flexing military power over Taiwan, economic leadership by belittling the USA on the global stage, trade routes, and construction of bases in the Western Hemisphere.
To characterize the past 3 years as a litany of catastrophes is an insult to the millions of innocents dead, from weak and feckless polices or worse an administration compromised by foreign money.
Joe Biden and the Democrats’ appeasement strategies foster weakness and universal instability. Having served our nation in uniform, I take General Schwarzkopf’s words to heart that “Any soldier worth his salt should be antiwar. And still there are things worth fighting for.”
China Aggression
Today, China's dangerous military buildup threatens global stability and our cherished values. From militarizing the South China Sea, stealing American company intellectual property, to violating our territorial integrity with secret police stations and spy balloons, we must stand united against Communist China's primitive philosophy that might makes right. We will prevent members of the Chinese Communist Party from obtaining visas to come to the United States, buying property, or funding schools to spy on us and promote their ideology.
America's Military Readiness
Demanding immediate reform of The Defense Department must be an imperative action item for Congress.
25% of our armed forces, those volunteering to serve report being on food stamps or are food insecure. We permit our troops and their families to starve meanwhile the Pentagon claims ignorance for accountability of 60% of its $850 billion budget is spent. Compromised leadership compounds this stupidity and wonton conduct with implementing diversity and gender targets hoping this will terrify any enemy into immediate surrender. By investing in innovation and technology, upholding accountable, and rebuilding the American Military culture, will yield the return of our military being the most lethal and capable force for democracy.[2]
—Matt Shoemaker’s campaign website (2024)[3]

2022

Matt Shoemaker did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary


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Matt Shoemaker campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* U.S. House North Carolina District 13Lost primary$111,577 $111,577
2022U.S. House Ohio District 7Withdrew primary$106,236 $106,236
Grand total$217,813 $217,813
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal 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

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 21, 2023
  2. Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  3. Matt Shoemaker, US Congress, “Solutions,” accessed January 23, 2024


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