Robert Borer (Nebraska)

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Robert Borer

Independent

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Associate

Southeast Community College, 1994

Bachelor's

Doane University, 2005

Personal

Birthplace

Albion, Neb.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Public Safety Fire & Rescue Service

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Robert Borer (independent) ran for election for Governor of Nebraska. He lost as a write-in in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Borer (Republican Party) also ran for election for Nebraska Secretary of State. He lost in the Republican primary on May 10, 2022.

Borer completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Robert Borer was born in Albion, Nebraska. He earned an associate degree from Southeast Community College in 1994 and a bachelor's degree from Doane University in 2005. His career experience includes working as a public safety fire and rescue service, emergency scene management, and as a training officer.

Elections

2022

Nebraska Governor

See also: Nebraska gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2022

General election

General election for Governor of Nebraska

Jim Pillen defeated Carol Blood, Scott Zimmerman, Robert Borer, and Dave Wright in the general election for Governor of Nebraska on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Pillen (R)	59.2	398,334
		Carol Blood (D)	36.0	242,006
		Scott Zimmerman (L)	3.9	26,455
		Robert Borer (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	0
	Submit photo	Dave Wright (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	0
		Other/Write-in votes	0.9	5,798

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 672,593
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Governor of Nebraska

Carol Blood defeated Roy Harris in the Democratic primary for Governor of Nebraska on May 10, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Carol Blood	88.7	88,859
	Submit photo	Roy Harris	11.3	11,267

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 100,126
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Governor of Nebraska

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Governor of Nebraska on May 10, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Pillen	33.9	91,555
		Charles Herbster	29.9	80,771
		Brett Lindstrom	26.1	70,554
		Theresa Thibodeau	6.1	16,432
		Breland Ridenour	1.7	4,685
		Michael Connely	1.1	2,838
	Submit photo	Donna Nicole Carpenter	0.6	1,536
		Lela McNinch	0.4	1,192
	Submit photo	Troy Wentz	0.3	708

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 270,271
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Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for Governor of Nebraska

Scott Zimmerman advanced from the Libertarian primary for Governor of Nebraska on May 10, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Scott Zimmerman	100.0	1,595

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,595
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Nebraska Secretary of State

See also: Nebraska Secretary of State election, 2022

General election

General election for Nebraska Secretary of State

Incumbent Bob Evnen won election in the general election for Nebraska Secretary of State on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bob Evnen (R)	100.0	500,342

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Nebraska Secretary of State

Incumbent Bob Evnen defeated Robert Borer and Rex Schroder in the Republican primary for Nebraska Secretary of State on May 10, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bob Evnen	43.9	98,263
		Robert Borer	32.2	72,150
	Submit photo	Rex Schroder	23.9	53,628

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 224,041
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Nebraska Secretary of State

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Ballotpedia survey responses

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Robert Borer completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Borer'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.

Native Nebraskan. Oldest of seven. Raised six kids. Wife Cheryl. Natural health and fitness enthusiast. Associates’ in Fire Protection Technology. Bachelor’s in Liberal Arts, Summa Cum Laude. Lifelong learner. Critical thinker. Retired fire captain (Aug 2019). 27 years service. Congressional Medal of Valor recipient, our nation's highest civilian award for valor. Christian who loves God and truth and holds to our founding principles as articulated in the Declaration. I’ve been working tirelessly since the Spring of 2020 to hold local and state government accountable for denying and infringing upon our God-given, inherent and unalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. I’ve been doing this through the use of Public Records Requests, by doing my own research, and by arming my fellow citizens (via digital correspondence) with the truth I’ve learned so they can live fearlessly and stand up to the tyranny and corruption we’ve seen running rampant. Governments are instituted among men to secure our rights, not to take them away. Government derives its *just power from the consent of the governed. All men are created equal. President Lincoln said, “No man is good enough to govern another man, without the other’s consent.” We hold these truths...

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?

• Election Integrity. Ours is a government of, by and for the People. This government OF the People derives its *just power from the consent of the rest of the People. That consent is expressed through our elective franchise. Since the elective franchise is the means by which We the People hold our elected officials accountable, the elective franchise belongs TO the People, not to the government. The elective franchise is how we maintain our rights, barring resort to bearing arms. An elective franchise without absolute transparency and integrity is not an elective franchise. It is a sham...a pretense...a charade...an attack upon our country from enemies foreign and/or domestic...designed to make us think we have a voice when we do not. N
• The Bully Pulpit. Every elected official takes an oath to support our Constitution and your rights. Very few follow through. I will use the bully pulpit that comes with elected office to search out fraud, corruption and tyranny at every level of local and state government, bring it to the attention of my fellow Nebraskans, rail on those who usurping and abusing their power, and embolden my fellow Nebraskans to stand up to and against that fraud, corruption and tyranny by coming to their side and standing with them.
• Education. I will keep my fellow Nebraskans informed about what is going on in their government, good and bad. I will also seek to educate my fellow Nebraskans of all ages about the truth concerning our nation’s founding.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Our fundamental God-given rights. The right to worship and serve God. Individual freedom. The right to self-government.

Election integrity.
Government transparency and accountability. Maintaining checks and balances. Maintaining the separation of powers.
Education.

Law and order.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

The office oversees our elections. Election integrity is the most critical issue facing our state and nation right now.

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

Jesus Christ. Because he's the ultimate measure of a real man...and of truth, mercy and justice.

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

The self-evident principles articulated in the Declaration of Independence.

All men (mankind) are created equal.
We are endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights...life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Governments are instituted among men to secure these rights.
Government derives its just power from the consent of the governed.

That whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it becomes the right of the People to alter or to abolish it and to institute new government.

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

The aforementioned. Transparent. Self-motivated. Critical thinker. Courageous. Communicator. Educator.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Bible. Because of the truths it contains and the wisdom it communicates.

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

Election management.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

The education of our youth in civics.

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

No. We need fresh eyes, self-motivation, a mind capable of critical-thinking and service that is transparent, courageous and honest.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Highly self-motivated. Critical researcher. Self-teacher. Critical and logical thinker. Avid reader and life-long learner. Courage to ask the hard questions. Courage and confidence to be transparent and to expose your ideas to the marketplace of ideas and let them compete. The ability to defend those ideas, and if not, the humility to change your mind.

The ability to listen and work with others. The ability to communicate clearly and logically.

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