Millie Milam was a 2018 Republican write-in candidate who sought election to the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio.
Biography
Milam's professional experience includes working as a human resources professional in city, county, and state government. Milam previously served on the North Linden Area Commission.[1]
Elections
2018
- See also: Ohio's 3rd Congressional District election, 2018
General election
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
- See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Millie Milam participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on September 13, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Millie Milam's responses follow below.[2]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
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Teen Suicide
U.S. Postal Service improvements
Term Limits for Congress[3][4]
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
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"Keeping America Great"Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[4]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Millie Milam answered the following:
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?
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Louis Zamperini, He was blessed with an extraordinary personal will to succeed with amazing talents, but he also had the power to find it within himself to forgive.[4]
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Is there a book, essay, film, or something else that best describes your political philosophy?
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"Unbroken," the story of Louis Zamperini and the movie, "Unbroken, Path to Redemption," where he said, "I don't run to run, I run to win."[4]
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What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
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Right is right and wrong is wrong in small things as well as in big things.[4]
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What qualities do you possess that would make you a successful officeholder?
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The fact that I am not and do not plan to be a career politician. I plan to only serve two terms and then return home.[4]
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What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
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To uphold the laws of the country, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.[4]
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What legacy would you like to leave?
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Matthew 25:23 says it best, "Well done good and faithful servant. You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things."[4]
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What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at that time?
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John F. Kennedy election, 1960.[4]
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What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
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Counter help at Burger Chief restaurant. It was a summer job.[4]
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What happened on your most awkward date?
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I got sick and threw up.[4]
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What is your favorite holiday? Why?
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Christmas is a special time when the birth of Jesus Christ is celebrated.[4]
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What is your favorite book? Why?
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The Bible. It's the best road map on how to live you life.[4]
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If you could be any fictional character, who would you be?
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
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Family pictures, remind me of who I am and where I came from.[4]
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What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
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"I can only imagine," by Mercy me.[4]
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What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
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Remembering that faith may be as small as a mustard seed, but it can move a mountain when it is energized.[4]
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What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?
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They can respond to the needs of the people faster because they are elected every two years.[4]
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Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?
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Yes, life experiences are important to represent the people, but too much government and politics separates you from the same people you are trying to represent.[4]
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What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?
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Artificial Intelligence taking away jobs from people.[4]
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If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
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Ethics, Oversight and Government Reform[4]
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If you are a current representative, why did you join your current committees?
Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?
What are your thoughts on term limits?
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I support term limits for elected officials.[4]
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What process do you favor for redistricting?
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I favor using county borders for lines wherever possible.[4]
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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?
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No, I do not want to become a career politician.[4]
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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?
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Yes, the residents in my neighborhood are not happy with their mail service. Our mail ends up on the sidewalk or at their neighbors house. I know this for a fact because it happens to my mail as well. Changes are needed in the US Postal service.[4]
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Ballotpedia biographical submission form
The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:
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What is your political philosophy?
Keeping America Great with limited government and citizen control of our democracy. Millie supports term limits and pledges to only serve two terms.
Is there anything you would like to add?
Millie expects a red, white and blue wave of voters to elect her as a Write In candidate for the Ohio 3rd Congressional District. As our Ohio motto say, 'With God all things are possible.'[4]
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—Millie Milam[1]
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