Rebecca Wood

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Rebecca Wood

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

June 9, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

Oral Roberts University

Personal

Religion

Evangelical

Profession

Business owner

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Rebecca Wood (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Nevada's 4th Congressional District. She lost in the Republican primary on June 9, 2020.

Wood completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Rebecca Wood was born at the Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. She earned an undergraduate degree from Oral Roberts University. Her professional experience includes working as a business owner.

Elections

2020

See also: Nevada's 4th Congressional District election, 2020

Nevada's 4th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 9 Democratic primary)

Nevada's 4th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 9 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Nevada District 4

Incumbent Steven Horsford defeated Jim Marchant, Jonathan Royce Esteban, and Barry Rubinson in the general election for U.S. House Nevada District 4 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Steven Horsford (D)	50.7	168,457
		Jim Marchant (R)	45.8	152,284
		Jonathan Royce Esteban (L)	2.4	7,978
		Barry Rubinson (Independent American Party)	1.1	3,750

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 332,469
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Nevada District 4

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Nevada District 4 on June 9, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Steven Horsford	75.1	39,656
		Jennifer Eason	9.4	4,968
		Gabrielle D'Ayr	7.3	3,847
		Gregory Kempton	2.9	1,507
		Chris Colley	2.7	1,431
		George Brucato	2.7	1,424

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 52,833
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Nevada District 4

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Nevada District 4 on June 9, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Marchant	34.7	15,760
		Sam Peters	28.1	12,755
		Lisa Song Sutton	15.1	6,846
		Charles Navarro	6.3	2,870
		Rebecca Wood	6.3	2,847
		Leo Blundo	4.2	1,923
		Rosalie Bingham	2.9	1,331
		Randi Reed	2.3	1,023

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 45,355
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Catherine Prato (R)
• Leo Dunson (R)

Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2020

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Ballotpedia survey responses

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Rebecca Wood completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Wood'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.

• Faith • Family • Freedom - these are my morals and the guiding principles of my lifestyle

• I am a 35-year resident of Las Vegas • I have been married for 35 years and have two children and two grandchildren • I come from a family of veterans and first responders • I support, volunteer for, and am actively involved in many community organizations • I am a Constitutionalist

• I support: 

▪ Our President 

▪ The Bill of Rights, which includes:

▪ Freedom of religion ▪ Freedom of speech

▪ The 2 Second amendment right to bear arms 

▪ Our military and our veterans 

▪ Reasonable Healthcare 

▪ Israel

▪ Coverage for pre-existing conditions

▪ The ability to choose your own policy and healthcare providers 

▪ Term limits 

▪ No new taxes - cut governmental waste instead 

▪ Building the Wall • I am committed: 

▪ To getting our economy back on track

▪ To being a voice for the voiceless 

▪ To help our rural areas with healthcare, water, housing, and more 

▪ I believe that we need: 

▪ Less of what we currently have in Congress - career, corrupt politicians 

▪ Community members with actual ties to the communities that are electing them

Unlike my fellow running mates: • I have not taken out large loans to fund my campaign • I have voted in all the elections since I was 18 • I have not taken money or photos with known DNC donors • I am not in the pocket of big business; I will represent the true interests of the community

• I have not, nor will I resort to lying

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?

• Economic recovery, including unemployment; and bring manufacturing back to the USA.
• Adhering to the Constitution and protect our rights.
• Responsible role of government

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am extremely passionate about protecting our rights. Treating each state individually, not as part of a package.

Protecting our veterans and getting them what they need.
Cutting our suicide rates.

Making economic plans that are based on reality.

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

I look up to Jesus and I would like to follow His example. He didn't have to agree with everyone. He loved everyone no matter what. He loved the unlovable and treated them with respect, he loved the children.
He was the ultimate servant leader and I want to follow that example.

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

Honesty, Loyalty, and Reliability

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

I am honest, loyal, and reliable. As a 35 year resident of Nevada, I can honestly say I love our state. I understand the people and the needs of our people.

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

To represent the people of their district and to enact legislation.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to leave a legacy of servant leadership, love, care, and concern for the people.

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

OH, I remember so much. I remember the Vietnam War in the '70s. I was 4- 9 years old. I remember everyone wearing POW bracelets. I remember some people were mad they were there. Other people were saying it was necessary. I remember in 1975 I was 9 when it ended. My uncle was over there. We were so glad he came home alive.

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

I worked at McDonald's. I worked there for 3 months till my family got orders to Guam and we had to move.

What is your favorite book? Why?

My favorite book as cliche as it sounds is the Bible. It is filled with courageous people and how they made it through. It gives us the greatest example of servant leadership in Jesus. It leads us in the way of salvation.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Xena Warrior Princess
She is strong and fearless.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

If all of the raindrops. My granddaughter and I like to sing it.

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

I have had many struggles in my life. The important thing is that I have made it through. Live can beat you up sometimes. With faith, we can make it through.

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

The U.S. House of Representatives is unique in that the members of the House are elected to represent that particular district. They are the voice of "we the people."

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

I do not feel that previous experience in politics matters. I feel that by bringing in people who are new brings excitement and a fresh approach to an arena that can quickly become stagnate.
The greatest thing someone can bring into government is love and care for the people.

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

Getting our economy back on track and bringing our country together.

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

Ethics, Foreign Affairs, Veterans Affairs, and Natural Resources

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

I feel like two years is good, in that it keeps the representatives on track to focus on the people of their district.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I believe in term limits. The President is limited so should the Congress. It was not meant to be a lifetime career. If the representative is doing a great job they can run for Senate or President and or get involved in other areas of government.

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?

I would be open to being in any role of leadership.

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

I really like Barbara Vucanovich. She was the first and only Republican Congresswoman from Nevada. She became a Congresswoman after she was a grandmother. I am a grandmother as well, and I admire this. Also, she was a fiscal and social conservative, as am I. She really cared about the people of our great state.

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?

As I travel our rural districts I am constantly hearing the struggle of getting healthcare to them. Throughout our district, there is a need for quality affordable housing both in the rural districts and parts of Clark County.
These stories I want to carry with me.

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Footnotes

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Nevada's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Catherine Masto (D)

Jacky Rosen (D)

Representatives

District 1

Dina Titus (D)

District 2

Mark Amodei (R)

District 3

Susie Lee (D)

District 4

Steven Horsford (D)

Democratic Party (5)

Republican Party (1)