Robert Anthony

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Robert Anthony

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

Grace University, 2012

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Air Force

Years of service

1997 - 2019

Personal

Birthplace

Daytona Beach, Fla.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Realtor

Contact

Campaign website

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Robert Anthony ran for election to the Nebraska State Board of Education to represent District 2. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

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

Biography

Robert Anthony was born in Daytona Beach, Florida. Anthony served in the U.S. Air Force from 1997 to 2019. He earned a bachelor's degree from Grace University in 2012. His professional experience includes working as a realtor of the BT Realty Group, Keller Williams, in Greater Omaha.

Elections

2020

See also: Nebraska State Board of Education election, 2020

General election

General election for Nebraska State Board of Education District 2

Incumbent Lisa Fricke defeated Robert Anthony in the general election for Nebraska State Board of Education District 2 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lisa Fricke (Nonpartisan)	64.6	71,932
		Robert Anthony (Nonpartisan)	35.4	39,335

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 111,267
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Nebraska State Board of Education District 2

Incumbent Lisa Fricke and Robert Anthony advanced from the primary for Nebraska State Board of Education District 2 on May 12, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lisa Fricke (Nonpartisan)	70.4	39,330
✔		Robert Anthony (Nonpartisan)	29.6	16,516

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 55,846
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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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

I retired last October from the Air Force after 22 years serving as an Airborne Korean Linguist and Squadron Superintendent. I directed management, funding, and resources for over 10,000 personnel while serving in the Air Force. It taught me to lead with integrity and to have a servant leadership mentality. I received a Bachelor's Degree from Grace University in Christian Ministry plus 3 Associate's Degrees earned while serving in the Air Force. I volunteer on my church's security team and have been a high school and college football official in the Omaha and surrounding area for over 15 years. The state school board has one of the most important responsibilities, overseeing the education of our youth. We could not afford to send our kids to private school while stationed in Baltimore due to high taxes and my children languished in the public school system. I'm not going to sit by and watch that happen here in Nebraska. Rigorous academic standards, policies that support achievement at all levels from pre K-12 to college, and proper stewardship of money and your tax dollars are important to me and will be the bedrock of my position on the board.

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?

• Students are my priority. Their safety, treatment, and academic achievement are essential to me.
• I am the only Conservative candidate running for the State Board.
• No more social re-engineering, I will fight for high academic standards with a renewed focus on the trades.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Fiscal responsibility from all levels of state and federal government. We do not have a revenue problem, we have a spending problem. Taxes are at an all time high in our cities and counties, we must find ways to stop this tax growth while providing quality education.

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

I have had numerous mentors in my life and some are still present. I look up to each one for different reasons. My pastor helps guide my spiritual walk while two other mentors I confide in for advice along the way. All three men exemplify true servant leadership. Because I grew up without a father most of my life, my real father moved back to Puerto Rico when I was only 4, I have never shied away from seeking advice and guidance from others. While in the Air Force, I had leaders that exemplified our three core values, Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do. That is the reason those are the core values of my campaign.

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

Integrity is the most important characteristic of an elected official. To be true to others and to be true to yourself is key to being a good leader and an elected official. While serving in the Air Force, honest leaders and followers were the backbone of a successful organization and successful missions. It is important to be honest in the face of adversity.

What legacy would you like to leave?

One of a hard worker, one of compassionate follower and leader, and one to slow to anger but quick to forgiveness. My children are a part of my legacy. My children to continue to be loving and caring members of our community. My son, Robert Jr., is carrying the torch of service to his country by serving in the Air Force Reserve. My three wonderful children and three foster children are my legacy. They continue to grow and mature everyday.

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

The Space Shuttle Challenger tragedy was the first historical event that I remember. It was January 28, 1986 and I was 9 years old. It was a very sad day at school.

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

My first job was working at a tree farm during Christmas season. I would cut trees down for families and wrap them for transport. It was a very rewarding job and taught me about hard work and earning a solid day's pay. I was 14 at the time.

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

Superman

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

I think having a wide variety of experience is beneficial for any organization. If someone has served in government or politics too long, they may become disconnected from the reality of being an everyday citizen. Furthermore, group think is a byproduct of having a lack of organizational diversity. It often discourages innovation and personal responsibility. Socioeconomic status and work experience are types of diversity that would benefit office holders.

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