Rob Oates
Rob Oates was a 2012 Libertarian candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 1st Congressional District of Idaho.
Oats lost to incumbent Raul Labrador (R) on November 6, 2012.[1]
Biography
Education:[2]
- Caldwell High School
- University of Idaho
Career
Military:[2]
- US Army officer, attack helicopter pilot, unit commander in the Republic of Korea
- Army Cobra helicopter weapons test pilot at the Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona
Oates has also worked in the satellite industry and developed database software for business applications on the Internet.[2]
Elections
2012
Oates ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Idaho's 1st District. Oates won the nomination on the Libertarian ticket. He faced Jimmy Farris (D), incumbent Raul Labrador (R), and Pro-Life (I) in the general election on November 6, 2012, and was defeated by incumbent Raul Labrador (R).[3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Raul R. Labrador Incumbent |
63% | 199,402 | |
| Democratic | Jimmy Farris | 30.8% | 97,450 | |
| Libertarian | Rob Oates | 3.9% | 12,265 | |
| Independent | Pro-Life | 2.4% | 7,607 | |
| Total Votes | 316,724 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State "November 6, 2012 General Election Results" | ||||
Personal
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Oates has been married for the past 28 years to his wife, Debbie. They have three children and one grandchild.[2]
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