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Philip Dodds
Philip Dodds (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 3rd Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on August 18, 2020.
Dodds completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Dodds was a 2012 independent candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 3rd Congressional District of Florida. He was defeated in the general election on November 6, 2012 by Ted Yoho.[1]
Biography
Philip Dodds obtained a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida in 1995. He is a member of the Alachua County Democratic Executive Committee.[2]
Elections
2020
See also: Florida's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020
Florida's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020 (August 18 Republican primary)
Florida's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020 (August 18 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Florida District 3
Kat Cammack defeated Adam Christensen in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 3 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kat Cammack (R)  | 57.1 | 223,075 |
 | Adam Christensen (D) | 42.9 | 167,326 | |
| Total votes: 390,401 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Edgardo Silva (R)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 3
Adam Christensen defeated Tom Wells and Philip Dodds in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 3 on August 18, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Adam Christensen | 34.5 | 21,073 |
 | Tom Wells | 33.2 | 20,290 | |
 | Philip Dodds | 32.3 | 19,730 | |
| Total votes: 61,093 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 3
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 3 on August 18, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kat Cammack | 25.2 | 21,679 |
 | Judson Sapp | 20.0 | 17,180 | |
 | Gavin Rollins | 15.3 | 13,118 | |
 | James St. George | 14.1 | 12,125 | |
 | Todd Chase | 9.5 | 8,165 | |
 | Ryan Chamberlin | 5.9 | 5,067 | |
 | Amy Pope Wells | 4.1 | 3,564 | |
 | Bill Engelbrecht | 2.3 | 2,001 | |
 | David Theus | 2.2 | 1,874 | |
 | Joe Dallas Millado | 1.4 | 1,168 | |
| Total votes: 85,941 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Ed Braddy (R)
- Kent Guinn (R)
2012
Dodds ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Florida's 3rd District. Dodds ran on the Independent ticket.[3] Candidates wishing to run were required to file by the signature filing deadline of June 8, 2012. The primary elections were held on August 14, 2012. He was defeated in the general election on November 6, 2012 by Ted Yoho.[4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Ted Yoho |
64.7% | 204,331 | |
| Democratic | Jacques Rene Gaillot, Jr. | 32.5% | 102,468 | |
| Independent | Philip Dodds | 2.8% | 8,870 | |
| Independent | Michael Ricks | 0% | 0 | |
| Total Votes | 315,669 | |||
| Source: Florida Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
Campaign themes
2020
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Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Philip Dodds completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Dodds' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I grew up in south Florida, then graduated with a degree in Math and Physics from the University of Florida in 1996. My wife and I have lived in Alachua county ever since. We have three children and have gathered our extended family here over the years, as well.
I lead design and strategy for Healthcare IT companies, creating software helps doctors, medical practices, and patients.
With family and business, the key to success is to listen first in order to establish common goals. As your representative, I will listen with understanding and an emphasis on community-building, then act on behalf of regular Americans inclusive of all incomes, races, genders, and sexual orientation.
But we have lost trust in the idea that government works for all of us in a sustainable, ethical manner. Restoring that trust begins with demanding high standards for our elected officials, equal justice under the law, and policies that benefit everyone, not merely the well-off in the vain hope that those benefits trickle down to the rest of us.
All of us deserve a government that has our back.
- We must build a government we can trust. We can accomplish that by promoting ethics, enforcing accountability, and striving for justice.
- We must work to create an economy that works for everyone, not just the rich and well-connected. Our economy has been configured by the wealthy to benefit the wealthy. I will work to ensure that working Americans and small businesses see the benefits of their labor. When everyday Americans make more money, they spend that money, and that grows the economy in a sustainable and equitable manner. Creating an economy that works for everyone means coming together to make sure that all students, workers and families have basic needs like healthcare and childcare met, that our infrastructure is sound and environmentally sustainable.
- Healthcare coverage should cost less and go with us when we change or lose our jobs. I will defend Medicare and Medicaid and work to expand them so that we will keep more of our own money, live free of the fear of medical bankruptcy, and feel free to find a better job or start a new business.
Trust in government will only be restored when Americans once again have faith that the law will be applied equally, to the rich and powerful and the poor and powerless alike.
-Defend Our Democracy
The right to vote is fundamental to our democracy, but that right has been under attack.
-Equal Justice
We must change. No matter your race, creed, color, sex, identity, or financial status - the law must be applied equally and fairly.
-Protect The Environment and Fight Climate Change
-Balance Humane Immigration Laws While Enforcing Borders; Defend Dreamers
-Defend Social Security and Medicare
-Help Small Business
Large corporations use Congress to remove competition and hurt small business. I will advocate for small business, entrepreneurs, and innovation.
-Protect the 2nd Amendment and Reduce Gun Deaths
-Defend Your Health
Let's expand Medicare as a public option. Once we see the power and efficiency of Medicare for more of us, we will convince the nation to pass Medicare for all of us.
-Science and Problem-Solving
In all matters, policy and legislation should be guided by Ethical Values and Objective Facts.
-Good Government
Elected officials should be willing, and even enthusiastic, about listening to different ideas and perspectives. Our diversity is our strength, and we can all learn from each other.
I value ethical government and true representation.
Make tough decisions and sweat the details.
Work productively with other Representatives in Congress.
After graduating from the University of Florida late 1995, I went to work locally for a software company that offers software to run doctor's offices. I started Jan of 1996 as an entry-level programmer and increased responsibility to become a lead engineer (of really fantastic programmers). In Jan of 2005 was promoted to head of product design for the company. I had earned the confidence of the CEO and SVP of software engineers.
Building software for doctors and their offices is challenging - doctors need to spend more time with patients and as little time as possible with their computers; medical insurance is complex and requires doctors' offices to spend time and energy arguing with insurance that does not want to pay and creates obstacles for patients and doctors.
While we never know what the future will hold (who could predict the last few months ... except the CDC) in general we should look to reduce healthcare costs, protect our environment, and truly apply equality and equal justice, and defend our democracy.
Her story is very common and the cost to society overall is unnecessary.
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Personal
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Dodds is married and has three children.[5]
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ ABC News, "2012 General Election Results," accessed November 6, 2012
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 7, 2020
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State, "Candidate List," accessed March 22, 2012
- ↑ ABC News, "2012 General Election Results," accessed November 6, 2012
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed June 2, 2014
