Nathaniel Doss

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Nathaniel Doss

Democratic Party

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Marine Corps

Years of service

1999 - 2008

Personal

Birthplace

Toledo, Ohio

Religion

Baptist

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Nathaniel Doss (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on August 4, 2022.

Doss completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Nathaniel Doss was born in Toledo, Ohio. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1999 to 2008.

Elections

2022

See also: Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Tennessee District 3

Incumbent Charles J. Fleischmann defeated Meg Gorman, Rick Tyler, and Thomas Rumba in the general election for U.S. House Tennessee District 3 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Charles J. Fleischmann (R)	68.4	136,639
		Meg Gorman (D)	30.2	60,334
		Rick Tyler (Independent)	0.9	1,736
	Submit photo	Thomas Rumba (Independent)	0.6	1,121

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 199,830
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 3

Meg Gorman advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 3 on August 4, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Meg Gorman	100.0	22,208

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 22,208
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Nathaniel Doss (D)
• Matt Adams (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 3

Incumbent Charles J. Fleischmann defeated Sandy Casey in the Republican primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 3 on August 4, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Charles J. Fleischmann	79.3	52,073
	Submit photo	Sandy Casey	20.7	13,609

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 65,682
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jack Ferrell (R)
• Kenny Morgan (R)

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Nathaniel Doss completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Doss' 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 husband, father, and Marine Corps Veteran. I am running for the TN 03 Congressional seat because of my sense of duty. I will ensure that all residents of TN 03 have a voice and it is heard loudly and clearly.

1. bridgingthedivide
2. helpisonthewaytn03

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?

• Education
• Infrastructure
• Criminal Justice Reform

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about many public policy issues. My top three are: education, infrastructure, and criminal justice reform.

When we think about education we must stop just thinking about k-12 but including early childhood development as well ensuring that our children are well equipped to enter a rewarding career or continue their educational heights.

Infrastructure has been a stumbling block not just for the third congressional district of Tennessee but for the entire country. Because of the lack of investment over the decades we are falling behind in every way. This is our chance to win the future and level the playing field for all. With sound investments in high speed rail, 5G technology that will connect students with teachers and businesses with the global community our country and district will be able to compete on the world stage while closing the wealth and educational gaps.

While the US only makes up only about 9% of the world population we house 40% of the world incarcerated and that isn’t right. While I do believe in paying your debt to society we also must prepare the individual for re-entry back into society so they do not offend again. We have work to do in every level of criminal justice reform such as ending qualified immunity to felony voter rights reform. I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work.

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

I have many heroes in my life. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to know each one of them personally. My family is a huge part of my life. Each member I have admired and modeled a portion of my life after.

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

Your responsibility is to the individuals that elected you and those that didn’t. You must bridge the divide in your District. While improving the lives of all Americans.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want to love this world better for my children and future grandchildren than I received it. Forward progress is what we all should strive for in life.

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

The collapse of the Berlin Wall is one that I remember vividly. As a 9 year I felt a kinship to the Germans that were reuniting with long lost family members. During that time my family was reuniting with family members as well.

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

At 14, I worked at a family owned furniture company in Toledo Ohio, Banner Mattress. I was a stock boy there for three years. It taught me how to conduct myself professionally and how important time management was.

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

The House gives you a unique opportunity to represent your family and friends. You are able to express and impact their lives directly.

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

No, I think President Lincoln said it best “...a government of the people, by the people, for the people...” That selfless call to serve your fellow man is the only quality a politician need have.

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

I want to serve the people of TN 3 where ever best that may be.

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

Yes, you should answer for your record frequently to the people you represent.

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

Representative John Lewis is someone I have long admired. His dedication to his constituents and the American people is something I proudly see making a comeback from other Representatives he inspired. That I am myself want to help continue.

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Footnotes

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Tennessee's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Marsha Blackburn (R)

Bill Hagerty (R)

Representatives

District 1

Diana Harshbarger (R)

District 2

Tim Burchett (R)

District 3

Charles Fleischmann (R)

District 4

Scott DesJarlais (R)

District 5

Andy Ogles (R)

District 6

John Rose (R)

District 7

Matt Van Epps (R)

District 8

David Kustoff (R)

District 9

Steve Cohen (D)

Republican Party (10)

Democratic Party (1)