Rick Newton
Rick Newton was a 2012 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 3rd Congressional District of New Mexico. He lost in the primary.[1]
Biography
Newton has worked as a small-businessman and management consultant.[2]
Campaign themes
2012
According to his website, Newton's campaign platforms included the following issues[3]:
- "Fair Tax" national sales tax replacing income taxes
- Energy independence and alternative fuels
- Charter schools and teacher merit rewards
Elections
2012
Newton ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent New Mexico's 3rd District. He lost to Jeff Byrd in the June 5 Republican primary.[1]
While Newton and Byrd agreed on many issues, Byrd supports Social Security privatization while Newton called for using proceeds from oil drilling on federal lands to pay for the program.[4] Newton wanted a national sales tax, in contrast to Byrd's preference for a flat income tax rate.[5][6]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Jeff Byrd |
53.5% | 13,055 |
| Rick Newton | 46.5% | 11,340 |
| Total Votes | 24,395 | |
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Associated Press, "New Mexico - Summary Vote Results," June 6, 2012
- ↑ Rick Newton campaign website, "Jobs," accessed May 26, 2012
- ↑ Rick Newton campaign website, "Issues," accessed May 26, 2012
- ↑ Santa Fe New Mexican, "2 vie to be oft-ignored GOP pick for 3rd House district," May 22, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ Albuquerque Journal, "3rd Dist. Rivals Differ On Taxes," May 31, 2012
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State "2012 Primary Results"
