Robert Millwee

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Robert Millwee

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 23, 2022

Education

Associate

Valencia College, 2007

Bachelor's

Salem State University, 2009

Graduate

Fitchburg State University, 2013

Personal

Birthplace

Cambridge, Mass.

Religion

None

Profession

Certified public accountant

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Robert Millwee (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 25th Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on August 23, 2022.

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

Biography

Robert Millwee was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He earned an associate degree from Valencia College in 2007, a bachelor's degree from Salem State University in 2009, and a graduate degree from Fitchburg State University in 2013. His career experience includes working as a certified public accountant. He has been affiliated with Sons of the American Legion and has served as a member of the Sierra Club, member of FICPA, alumni board member of Salem State University, and member of the Advisory Board Committee for ArtsPark Young Circle.

Elections

2022

See also: Florida's 25th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Florida District 25

Incumbent Debbie Wasserman Schultz defeated Carla Spalding in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 25 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D)	55.1	129,113
		Carla Spalding (R)	44.9	105,239

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 234,352
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 25

Incumbent Debbie Wasserman Schultz defeated Robert Millwee in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 25 on August 23, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Debbie Wasserman Schultz	89.0	50,554
		Robert Millwee	11.0	6,241

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 56,795
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Adam Gentle (D)
• Ian Medina (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 25

Carla Spalding defeated Rubin Young in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 25 on August 23, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Carla Spalding	71.6	16,425
		Rubin Young	28.4	6,511

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 22,936
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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

Born in Boston, I attended state schools my whole college career beginning with my Associates in Arts from Valencia College (Orlando, FL), Bachelor of Science in International Business from Salem State (Salem, MA) and an MBA from Fitchburg State (Fitchburg, MA). What brought me to Florida was my college internship with Walt DIsney World working in entertainment. After completing my undergraduate degree, I moved back to Florida and I have lived in Hollywood, FL for ten years now. Upon my arrival, I had to attend Florida Atlantic University (Davie, FL) and complete ten classes in order to obtain my CPA license. My desire to run for office came from the recent pandemic displaying many weaknesses in our country's supply chain. More importantly, our desire to become energy independent utilizing renewable energy sources has never been more pressing. I am a huge conservationist, socially liberal and fiscally conservative. I believe that the voices of everyone need to be heard, and that we are capable of being a capitalist country that is socially responsible. I believe in healthy competition through support of private sectors while maintaining governmental oversight. Our country is capable of working together, but are we able to? I want people to elect representatives who are capable and ABLE to unite the country rather than divide us. Unity right now is more important than it has ever been in my lifetime. Let's do this!

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?

• End Career Politicians! Pass Term limits for Congress and Supreme Court!
• Homeownership belongs in the hands of the people not corporations! Stop Corporations from outbidding homeowners.
• Decrease our dependancy from shipping across the Pacific Ocean and expand trade agreements with Caribbean

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

The areas of public policy I am most personally passionate about are international trade, domestic production, human rights and environmental. My whole life I have watched my country become solely dependent on one country economically. During and after the pandemic, we have seen how detrimental this has become to the livelihood of our nation and that needs to change NOW. Your children will not be able to afford to go through this again IF a pandemic happens every 100 years. We need to bring manufacturing closer to decrease our carbon emissions, help neighboring countries, gain control over our supply chain and alleviate the border crisis. More importantly we need to accelerate the implementation of renewable energy, not just within our country but with trading partners. We can no longer afford to do business with any nation that ignores the need to combat climate change. In addition, we are continuing to see a growth in corporations building invesment portfolios in real estate. They enter the housing market to outbid single families in the most affordable areas of our community. This trend will convert a younger generation of people into permanent renters and owning a home is a fundamental part of the American Dream that we cannot let die.C

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

Although I always looked up to Barack Obama, it wasn't until I read the book Becoming by Michelle that I actually learned the background and upbringing of our former President. There were alot of similarities between his childhood and mine, having bi-racial parents, raised with numerous half-siblings, being close to his grandmother, growing up in a suppressed neighborhood, all tied into my own past. To see someone be able to overcome these obstacles in life and become a prominent leading figure of this nation was very inspiring to me. More importantly, I highly revere good speakers, and I think his speaking skills were phenomenal.

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

The most important characteristics of an elected official to me is definitely charisma, approachable, being articulate and relatable to the people. Being level-headed and even tempered are also characteristics I find valuable when I envision an elected official. In regards to principles, it is important for an elected offical to uphold a high level of integrity, delivering on promises and holding themselves and/or others accountable when necessary.

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

I am extremely loyal to the people and passionate about this country. Furthermore I am honest and reliable, I follow through with my promises regardless of who they are to. I do not waver on my decisions in dire times and will not withstand injustice when confronted with it. My upbringing has really helped to shape my views, how I work with people and how I develop meaningful relationships and the need to do so when forming diplomatic relationships. I have no doubt that the most powerful weapon we have is our mind.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The core responsibilities are most definitely constant and consistent interaction with people within the district. Attending community meetings within each municipality within the district. In addition to meeting people and understanding the needs within the community, making sure any outreach programs that exist are actually successful. Seeking new methods or ideas for future implementation whether it be in schools, infrastructure, or environmental. And lastly, disseminating information that is crucial to helping the community is a huge responsibility of someone elected to this office. Regardless of your position in this world, constantly seeking knowledge and learning is going to be a key responsibility in promoting the general welfare of this country.

What legacy would you like to leave?

The American Dream may evolve and change, but it is still very well alive.

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

I remember I was a sophmore in high school in Stoneham, MA during my English class, I was fifteen years old at the time. We were told by our teacher that an airplane leaving Logan airport had crashed into the world trade center. My original thought was the world trade center in Boston, that this was an accident. When students began pouring out of the classrooms with tears in their eyes, I glanced at the tv screens in the hallway where the news was being broadcasted. At immediate glance, I saw live the second plane crashing into the twin towers while the first still ablaze. The whole world stopped, something I believed to be impossible became a reality. My country was under attack, and I will never in my life forget that moment.

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

My very first job was actually as a host in a breakfast restaurant called Bickford's in my town of Stoneham, MA. I worked there for three years while I was in high school moving from host to server by the time I graduated high school. I think working in the hospitality industry was extremely useful in shaping the way I speak and treat people. I also gained an appreciation for the people who work in that industry because it is NOT easy.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

As It Was - Harry Styles

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

US House of Representatives are restricted to districts within their state. They have the greatest exposure to the people within the communities they serve providing them better opportunities to engage and learn about the issues facing the people. This in turn allows them to voice these issues on a federal level.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

I do not necessarily believe previous experience is beneficial for representatives. Far too often we see new politicians that make it into office, make incredible changes and as they gain experience, they change and never for the better. The most important experience I believe to be most beneficial for representatives is life experience.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

The greatest challenge in the United States to me over the next decade is undoing the polarized stance politicians have taken over the past decade. If one party takes one side, the other party takes the exact opposite. It all becomes more of a divisive tactic used by career politicians to maintain control of their seat. I don't believe in dividing the people, I believe the best politicians find solutions without engaging in political warfare and this is something that has been lost. Again why I believe term limits are necessary to resolve the current issues with our political system.

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

The committes of interest to me are Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, Foreign Affairs, and Houst Judiciary Committee

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Two years is a very short term considering the amount of money donated to keep politicians in office. They raise significantly more money to hold their seat than they actually make, meanwhile we have a growing population of homelessness and hungry families. There should either be a cap on how much a politican can spend on campaigning for each term if the terms are not extended to four or possible six years just like the Senate.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

The absence of term limits is whats breeding corruption into our legislative branch. The fact that seats can be held as long as candidates are re-elected is extremely undemocratic in my opinion especially on a federal level. You will continue to fight the same battles as long as the same people are in office. Term limits are crucial to reinforcing change in our system while allowing entry of younger, new blood and new ideas into the political world. Better options for presidents will arise from exposing a variety of people into public office which is something our country desperately needs.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

I don't necessarily agree with everything she says, but Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has a pretty amazing story. I believe firmly that she has every desire to represent her community and do what is best for them. She truly exemplifies the American spirit in being a young politician that I myself hope to harness.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

The most impactful stories I have encountered while collecting petitions for candidacy were the problems faced by single moms and rising housing costs. I met women being forced/evicted from their homes because they couldn't afford the cost of rent hikes. I myself have been in this position as a child, my mother was never home. If she was not in school on the weekends or evenings, she was working. She would cook at 5am so that I would have food to eat when I got home from school and she wouldn't arrive until after 10pm. We lived like this for years.
Their stories touched me in a way that no other can without having experienced it yourself. These costs coupled with gas prices, inflation, and child care costs are really crippling alot of families in this district.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

I believe compromise is necessary as long as it does not infringe on the rights and freedoms of the people. There is no room for compromise when it comes to policymaking that even borders on restricting rights of the people.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

That power in this role is significant in my quest to reach untapped revenue in the United States. We currently have an underestimated number of undocumented immigrants in the country that are currently working and are unable to pay taxes. I think providing special work permits to undocumented immigrants and providing a path to obtain either green card or citizenship through paying taxes is critical in raising revenue, providing a new source of labor to the current job market as well as increasing the labor standards that they are currently subjected to.

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Millwee's campaign website stated the following:

“	Equal Opportunity All People are Created Equal As it is stated, “all men are created equal” in the US Constitution, I see “all people are created equal.” Regardless of your religious affiliations, sexual orientation, race, financial background, age or disability status, I will work to make sure that no law ever exists that prevents employment, housing, service, or any other basic right to anyone solely because of one’s personal attributes. Equality is a resource that comes without limitations and should be recognized and acknowledged as a basic right for every individual in this country. No one is free until everyone is free. Our Bodies, Our Selves NO ONE gets to tell us how we make use of our own body. We decide for ourselves and should be the only ones to control the abilities of its natural function. That means making our own decisions about reproduction, gender expression and all other personal matters. It also means that everyone should have access to affordable, professional healthcare in relation to this. What one does in reference to their own personal and intimate matters is of none of anyone else’s business. Term Limits The absence of term limits is forcing us to fight the same battles over and over again. One of the issues within our government is that we have been engulfed by career politicians, not public servants. As a public servant for term elected, I will work to enact meaningful term limits in Congress and for appointed judges so that elected officials and judges can participate in their government long enough to have an impact. As your Congressman, I will never allow party politics to overtake good public policy. Immigration & Housing About Immigration North America has been a land of immigrants for over 10,000 years. It has been embedded in America’s spirit since inception and is what gave birth to this incredible nation. While we welcome immigrants into the United States, there is a legal process that needs to be followed to ensure the safety of our citizens, tourists, and residents. There needs to be a thorough process in place that protects our safety while ensuring a successful future for those who arrive here. The promotion of illegal immigration into the United States only fuels drug, human, and sex trafficking. In addition, undocumented immigrants currently in the country need to become documented. A form of pathway to obtaining a green card and/or citizenship should be provided. This could be done by issuing a special work visa to undocumented immigrants that will allow them to work and pay taxes. After a set number of years in which the individual has proven viability within the economy, they can be granted a pathway to either a green card or citizenship. Therefore, immigration is an important part of the US economy and culture. I will do whatever I can to make sure they come to this country legally, safely and with humanity. I will also work to make sure those who come here without the benefit of legal protection - including their children – are given a swift and successful path to citizenship. About Housing The growing trend of corporations outbidding potential homeowners in our county, state, and country is alarming. Many future homeowners are forced to postpone their homeownership due to competition with high bidding corporations looking to create an investment portfolio in real estate. This trend spikes rental costs and is forcing a younger generation of people to become permanent renters. Owning a home provides individuals and families to build wealth, especially for those who may not have the option or finances to contribute to a 401k or other methods of retirement. We need to put an end to corporate control over single family home purchases. Homeownership belongs in the hands of homeowners, NOT corporations.	”
—Robert Millwee's campaign website (2022)

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Florida's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Ashley Moody (R)

Rick Scott (R)

Representatives

District 1

Jimmy Patronis (R)

District 2

Neal Dunn (R)

District 3

Kat Cammack (R)

District 4

Aaron Bean (R)

District 5

John Rutherford (R)

District 6

Randy Fine (R)

District 7

Cory Mills (R)

District 8

Mike Haridopolos (R)

District 9

Darren Soto (D)

District 10

Maxwell Frost (D)

District 11

Daniel Webster (R)

District 12

Gus Bilirakis (R)

District 13

Anna Luna (R)

District 14

Kathy Castor (D)

District 15

Laurel Lee (R)

District 16

Vern Buchanan (R)

District 17

Greg Steube (R)

District 18

Scott Franklin (R)

District 19

Byron Donalds (R)

District 20

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D)

District 21

Brian Mast (R)

District 22

Lois Frankel (D)

District 23

Jared Moskowitz (D)

District 24

Frederica Wilson (D)

District 25

Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D)

District 26

Mario Diaz-Balart (R)

District 27

Maria Elvira Salazar (R)

District 28

Carlos Gimenez (R)

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