Robert Coblentz
Robert Coblentz was a 2012 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 6th Congressional District of Maryland. Coblentz was defeated by incumbent Roscoe Bartlett in the Republican primary on April 3, 2012.[1]
Biography
Coblentz was born at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, Illinois and resided on a farm in Middletown until the age of 8.[2] Coblentz graduated from Walkersville High School and attended Salisbury University, Maryland. Robert received a B.S. Degree in Management Information Systems with Cum Laude honors from Salisbury University.[2]
Career
Coblentz is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and is employed as a systems analyst at an online university.[2]
Elections
2012
Coblentz ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Maryland's 6th District. Coblentz sought the nomination on the Republican ticket, but he was defeated by incumbent Roscoe Bartlett in the April 3, 2012, primary.[3]
The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run was January 11, 2012.[4]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Roscoe G. Bartlett Incumbent |
43.6% | 17,600 |
| Kathy Afzali | 10.2% | 4,115 |
| David R. Brinkley | 19.8% | 7,987 |
| Robert Coblentz | 2.4% | 970 |
| Robin Ficker | 7.1% | 2,854 |
| Peter James | 2.3% | 933 |
| Joseph T. Krysztoforski | 7.6% | 3,073 |
| Brandon Orman Rippeon | 7% | 2,843 |
| Total Votes | 40,375 | |
Personal
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Coblentz and his wife, Katie, moved to Williamsport, Maryland in early 2008. They currently reside in Williamsport with their dog, Cooper.[2]
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "Primary Election Results 2012" accessed April 3, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Robert Coblentz for Congress, "About Robert Coblentz" accessed January 16, 2012
- ↑ Herald Mail, "Vice president of Republican Club enters 6th Congressional District race" accessed January 6, 2012
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "2012 Presidential Primary Election Results," accessed March 24, 2014
