Robert McCuiston
Robert McCuiston (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on May 14, 2024.
McCuiston completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Robert McCuiston was born in York, Nebraska. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1980 to 1985. McCuiston earned his education from the University of Michigan in 2014, Yale University in 2014, and the University of London in 2015. His career experience includes working in manufacturing and for the Highway County and City Street Superintendent for the State of Nebraska. McCuiston has been affiliated with the National Rifle Association and the National Right To Life Organization.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024
Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024 (May 14 Republican primary)
Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024 (May 14 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Nebraska District 3
Incumbent Adrian Smith defeated Daniel Ebers in the general election for U.S. House Nebraska District 3 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Adrian Smith (R) | 80.4 | 243,481 |
 | Daniel Ebers (D) | 19.6 | 59,287 | |
| Total votes: 302,768 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 3
Daniel Ebers defeated David J. Else in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 3 on May 14, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Daniel Ebers | 52.9 | 7,841 |
 | David J. Else | 47.1 | 6,982 | |
| Total votes: 14,823 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 3
Incumbent Adrian Smith defeated John Walz and Robert McCuiston in the Republican primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 3 on May 14, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Adrian Smith | 74.2 | 68,056 |
 | John Walz | 18.6 | 17,060 | |
 | Robert McCuiston | 7.3 | 6,654 | |
| Total votes: 91,770 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for McCuiston in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Robert McCuiston completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by McCuiston's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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and, Macro Economics, Banking, Finance, Accounting, Law and foreign management policies. I have worked most of my entire life at various jobs in Nebraska of which have provide a moderate wage for a middle class life style, but that's no more.I currently hold a Nebraska City Street and County Highway Superintendents License and had various other Licenses including Insurance.
- National Emergency: One of the primary reasons for stringent border control is the paramount concern for national security. Ensuring that immigration occurs through legal channels allows for thorough background checks, preventing potential threats from entering the country. A secure border is a critical component in safeguarding the safety and security of American citizens. Maintaining control over immigration helps protect the economic interests of the country. Uncontrolled illegal immigration can lead to an oversupply of low-skilled labor, potentially depressing wages for American workers in certain industries. By regulating immigration, the government can better manage the labor market, promoting fair wages and economic stability.
- The tax code in the United States is a complex system that has come under scrutiny in recent years due to its preferential treatment of corporations and wealthy individuals. This has led to a growing call for tax reform to benefit everyone, not just the privileged few. Ultimately, restructuring the tax code to benefit everyone would require a comprehensive approach that addresses the underlying issues that contribute to its inequities. While this may require significant changes to the system, it is essential to ensure that the tax code is fair and equitable for all Americans, not just a select few.
- Recent partisan deadlock in Congress has hampered progress. A new representative who is eager to cooperate with their opponents can reduce barriers and foster teamwork, which improves governance. Unburdened by partisan politics, a new voice can work to advance legislation that benefits the 3rd Congressional District by finding common ground with colleagues on all sides of the political aisle. By choosing a new representative, the district can welcome new ideas, better reflect its shifting demographics, put accountability and transparency first, encourage voter participation, and end political deadlock. The district has to transition into a new period of leadership that is forward-looking, inclusive, and dedicated to the welfare and pro
Politicians have been slow to take action. The issue of Social Security and Medicare solvency has become a political football, with each party blaming the other for the problem. Democrats argue that the solution is to increase taxes on the wealthy, while Republicans argue to Cut the program or raise the FRA.
The connection with his or her constituents of whom he or she represents. The ability and the actions in which to go against the tide at times when it is in the country's best interest regardless of the scrutiny he may endure after his decision.McCuiston's platform is centered on bringing accountability and transparency to the government while ensuring that the needs of his constituents are being met. He believes in the power of bipartisanship and collaboration and is committed to working with members of both parties to find common-sense solutions to the challenges facing our nation.
If elected, I will take advantage of the chance to interact with locals as I travel through Nebraska's villages, towns, and cities to spread awareness of the serious issues that our state and nation will face in the years to come. Each stop on my tour will act as a forum for addressing a particular subject, creating an open debate that welcomes participants of all ages.
Term limits would, first and foremost, encourage variety and fresh ideas in Congress. Some politicians have been in government for decades, which means that their perspectives and concepts may be out of date or stagnant.
The astronomical salaries commanded by professional athletes are a testament to the financial prowess of the sports industry. While talent and dedication certainly deserve substantial compensation, the staggering figures often associated with athlete contracts raise eyebrows, especially when compared to the persistent crisis of homelessness in America.
We might ensure that new viewpoints and ideas are presented to Congress by instituting term limits. This would motivate MPs to be more imaginative and attentive to their people's evolving demands.
Term limits would also assist to diminish special interests' power in Congress. Many politicians devote substantial effort to campaign fundraising and requesting funds from special interest organizations. We may lower the amount of time politicians spend fundraising and focus more on their legislative obligations by adopting term limits. This would assist to guarantee that MPs are reflecting their people's interests rather than the interests of affluent contributors.
In addition, term limits would increase accountability and reduce corruption in Congress. Currently, some politicians may become complacent or corrupt after many years in office.
Finally, Congressional compromise would encourage variety and fresh ideas while reducing the dominance of special interests in Congress. They would also improve accountability while decreasing corruption. While opponents of term limits argue that they would remove experienced and effective lawmakers from office, the benefits of term limits outweigh this potential downside. It is time for America to seriously consider implementing Congressional term limits.
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Campaign website
McCuiston’s campaign website stated the following:
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Federal Tax Reform: Do you generally Support Fairly taxing Large Corporations and Wealthy Individuals? YES Abortion: Do you generally support Pro-Life Legislation? YES Federal Budget: Do you support expanding federal funding to support the solvency of Social Security and Medicare? YES Congressional Term Limits: Do you generally support the term limits for all members of the House and Senate of the United States of America? YES Crime: Do you generally support the protection of Government Officials, including Law Enforcement, from Personal liabilities? NO Defense: Do you support increasing defense spending? NO Economy: Do you support federal spending of Taxpayer Dollars, to promote economic Growth? NO Do you support the Federal Government taking actions, beyond the Federal Reserve Banking System to alleviate inflation? NO Education: Do you support the forgiveness of Federal Student Loan Debt NO Elections: Do you support requiring a government-issued identification to Vote at the Polls? YES Do you support making the Federal Election Day in November a Federal Holiday for all Voters to vote their voice at the Polls? YES Energy & Environment: Do you support Federal Government Funding for the development of renewable energies? YES Guns: Do you generally support Gun Control Legislation, guns don’t kill people NO Health Care: Do you support a Government (Single-Payer) healthcare program? YES Do you support lowering the costs of prescription drugs? YES Immigration: Do you support increasing security along the Southern US Border? YES Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their own country of origin before they are eligible for US citizenship? YES Trade: Do you generally support removing barriers to International Trade? YES National Security: Do you support economic intervention to resolve international conflicts? YES (Only as if it is a "Loan" to be paid back, over time) Do you support the continuation of monetary giveaways to foreign countries of American Taxpayer Dollars as gifts? NO Taxes: Do you support raising taxes on Large Corporations and Wealthy Individuals to support the solvency of the Social Security and Medicare Systems? YES Corporate Entitlement Responsibly: Do you support restructuring the Social Security and Medicare system when it comes to Corporations? YES Changing Gender Sex: Do you support changing gender sex Before the Age of 18? ( NO Federal Insurance Overhaul: Do you support Federal Insurance Overhaul? YES Corporate & Bank Bailouts: Do you support Corporate & Bank Bailouts? NO Government Interventions in Private Industries: Do you support government Interventions in Private Industries? NO [2] |
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| —Robert McCuiston’s campaign website (2024)[3] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 17, 2024
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Robert McCuiston’s campaign website, “Issues,” accessed April 24, 2024
