Robert Bennett (New York)
Robert Bennett (independent) ran for election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 11. He lost as a write-in in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Bennett completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Robert Bennett was born in Long Island, New York. He earned both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from Long Island University. His professional experience includes working as an education administrator.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 11
Incumbent Kimberly Jean-Pierre defeated Eugene Murray and Robert Bennett in the general election for New York State Assembly District 11 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D / Independence Party) | 59.6 | 30,313 |
| Eugene Murray (R / Conservative Party) | 40.4 | 20,561 | ||
 | Robert Bennett (Independent) (Write-in)  | 0.0 | 0 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 16 | ||
| Total votes: 50,890 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Kimberly Jean-Pierre advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 11.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Eugene Murray advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 11.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Eugene Murray advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 11.
Independence Party primary election
The Independence Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Kimberly Jean-Pierre advanced from the Independence Party primary for New York State Assembly District 11.
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Robert Bennett completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bennett's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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-Born and raised on Long Island. Has lived most of his life within the Town of Babylon -Went to Copiague High School, has lived in Lindenhurst since 2010 -Received BA in History and MA in Political Science from Long Island University -Nearly 15 years of professional experience in the education sector at both the university and high schools levels -Some words to describe Rob and his passions and interests: truth-teller, political activist, surrealist, absurdist, Constitutionalist, freedom lover, writer, and singer -Rob is a man of both science and spirituality -With his own unique, esoteric humor, Rob writes/blogs on social media about 'American Kayfabe' which focuses on our politics and society being pre-determined like pro-wrestling (Rob is a lifelong fan of pro-wrestling!) -Proponent of a very limited, non-invasive government. Rob has believed in these principles for most of his life. To keep it simple, do whatever floats your boat, as long as it doesn't sink mine and follow the golden rule. -The United States is far from perfect but it is still the greatest country in the history of the world. USA! USA! USA! -A candidate that sings the national anthem! Most recently performed the anthem at the Alzheimers 'Walk in the Park' event at Babylon Town Hall in October 2018. -Creator and administrator of 'The Movement for Long Island Statehood' group on FB
-Medical Freedom Warrior- The time has come for Long Island to thrive on its own and to cease being a part of New York State. I am a key leader in the Movement for Long Island Statehood. This is my signature issue and I will fight hard to make a pathway to statehood happen. Time to Make Strong Island Strong Again.
- I am an outsider and I am not from the swamp. Iam not running for the power, I am running to try and shine a light and potentially help save people from personal and economic ruin due to big government power that is out of control. I am almost entirely self-funded with an efficient, shoe-string campaign budget. I pledge to introduce a bill for term limits. I f elected, i also pledge to serve no more than two terms in the Assembly.
- My central, core beliefs center around limiting the size of government and placing a greater emphasis on individual choice and individual rights. Perhaps above all else is medical freedom. No other freedom matters if we do not have control over our own bodies. I will fight hard to protect individual medical and health freedom, whether that be mask freedom, freedom from contact tracing, freedom from mandatory testing, and especially freedom from mandatory vaccination. This also extends to my belief in having control over what substances are put into a body, whether that be vaping, cannabis, or treatments that may or may not be approved by the FDA or state health agencies. Your body, your choice. One size does not fit all.
-Individual responsibility
-Free market economy, removing restrictions
-Pro 2A, repeal the (Un) SAFE Act
-Education choice at all levels
-Fairness in criminal justice system. Soft on crime creates more criminals. Tough on crime creates more criminals. The answer to limiting criminality is to be fair on crime.
-Medical freedom/bodily autonomy
-Remove government waste, lower taxes
-Reign in government and party corruption-term limits, ranked choice voting
-Much smaller, less invasive government. I will aim to introduce laws to protect people from government overreach
-Solutions to healthcare crisis and solutions for a more clean, less poisonous environment without getting the government involved in either
Jesus as a spiritual guide.
Nikola Tesla in the realm of science.
Ron Paul in politics and economics.
David Bowie in music.
Andy Kaufman in comedy.
-Be transparent and accountable
-Don't stay in the swamp too long (term limits!)
-Always be aware, absolute power corrupts absolutely
-With your position, shine a light, be a "voice for the voiceless"
-Encroachment on rights of individuals and small business
-Fiscal nightmare, sky high taxes with little to show for it
-Bail reform nightmare, lawlessness
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 13, 2020
