Robert Santos

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Robert Santos

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

April 28, 2020

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Marine Corps

Years of service

2002 - 2013

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Robert Santos (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Ohio's 13th Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on April 28, 2020.

Santos completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2020

See also: Ohio's 13th Congressional District election, 2020

Ohio's 13th Congressional District election, 2020 (April 28 Republican primary)

Ohio's 13th Congressional District election, 2020 (April 28 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Ohio District 13

Incumbent Tim Ryan defeated Christina Hagan and Michael Fricke in the general election for U.S. House Ohio District 13 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tim Ryan (D)	52.5	173,631
		Christina Hagan (R)	44.9	148,648
		Michael Fricke (L)	2.6	8,522

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 330,801
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 13

Incumbent Tim Ryan advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 13 on April 28, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tim Ryan	100.0	61,813

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 13

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 13 on April 28, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Christina Hagan	65.8	19,327
		Lou Lyras	11.9	3,483
		Robert Santos	11.4	3,358
		Donald Truex	3.5	1,034
	Submit photo	Duane Hennen	3.5	1,032
		Richard Morckel	2.6	763
	Submit photo	Jason Mormando	1.3	389

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 29,386
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Kyle Steffel (R)

Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for U.S. House Ohio District 13

Michael Fricke advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House Ohio District 13 on April 28, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michael Fricke	100.0	131

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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Robert Santos completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Santos' 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.

Robert was born in 1981 in Salem, MA, and grew up in Maine. His single mother, Judy raised Robert and his two other siblings. Robert has one older brother and two younger sisters. Robert and his siblings grew up knowing what it is to struggle with his mother working several jobs to pay the bills. Early on, Robert learned from his mother what it means to work hard. In 2002, Robert received his Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice then went on to enlist into the United States Marine Corps as a Military Police Officer. Robert honorably served eleven years, before being medically retired due to injuries he sustained. Robert held a various amount of positions including Anti-Terrorism Force Protection Officer. While on active duty, . In 2010, Robert became a Marine Corps Recruiter for the Trumbull and Mahoning County area, where he did not look at our community as a number. Robert went above and beyond assisting numerous of the Valleys, citizens. Not just for enlistment into the Marine Corps, but assisting in directing them to the path that was most beneficial to them and not to his own needs. In 2013, Robert's injuries were too much, and he was medically retired from the Marine Corps. In 2016, Robert married to Kristan Santos, and they live with their three children: Konnor, Timothy, and Logan. Robert served this Nation as a United States Marine, with Honor, Courage, and Commitment. Now let him continue to the same for The Valley.

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?

• Unify Our Nation
• Ensure our Nation is on the correct path for our children.
• We must protect the Constitution that was left by our forefathers

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

-Respectful Education

-Veterans First
-Protect the 2nd Amendment
-Term Limits
-Respectful Healthcare

-Infrastructure

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

"As a United States Marine, I served this GREAT Nation with honor, courage, and commitment. I have the required skill sets needed to get Congress back on track. I have led, trained, and educated over 5,000 United States Marines. I coordinated with local National Security Forces that work hand and hand with our Military. District 13 has been neglected and unheard of for far too long. It's time we have a true American represent us, not someone that believes the seat owes them. I will work for you. When elected, I will ensure Congress remembers they are here for the people, not themselves. We need to create more living-wage jobs, improve our schools, and make public safety - especially getting drugs off the streets, a top priority. With nearly over a decade of government experience, I know what it takes to find solutions, navigate the complicated governmental agencies, and get things done. I WILL NOT STOP UNTIL THE JOB IS DONE"

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Footnotes

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Ohio's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Jon Husted (R)

Bernie Moreno (R)

Representatives

District 1

Greg Landsman (D)

District 2

David Taylor (R)

District 3

Joyce Beatty (D)

District 4

Jim Jordan (R)

District 5

Bob Latta (R)

District 6

Michael Rulli (R)

District 7

Max Miller (R)

District 8

Warren Davidson (R)

District 9

Marcy Kaptur (D)

District 10

Michael Turner (R)

District 11

Shontel Brown (D)

District 12

Troy Balderson (R)

District 13

Emilia Sykes (D)

District 14

David Joyce (R)

District 15

Mike Carey (R)

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Democratic Party (5)