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Russell Lambert
Russell Lambert (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent California's 46th Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
Russell Lambert graduated from North Hollywood High School in 1982. He attended Los Angeles Valley College from 1982 to 1985, majoring in business. He graduated from the U.S. Marine boot camp in 1985 and the Naval Aviation Avionics School in 1986. In 1992 he attended Advanced Logics Mortgage Banking School and in 1993 he went to Broadfield Associates Business Economics School. He graduated from the FEMA Incident Command in 2013 and began U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Lifesaving, and Prevention training in 2010. He served in the Marine Corps from 1982 to 1992. Lambert's career experience includes working as a fraud investigator supervisor. The 2018 election was Lambert's first time running for office.[1]
Elections
2018
General election
General election for U.S. House California District 46
Incumbent Lou Correa defeated Russell Lambert in the general election for U.S. House California District 46 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Lou Correa (D) | 69.1 | 102,278 |
 | Russell Lambert (R) | 30.9 | 45,638 | |
| Total votes: 147,916 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 46
Incumbent Lou Correa and Russell Lambert defeated Ed Rushman and Will Johnson in the primary for U.S. House California District 46 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lou Correa (D) | 62.2 | 43,700 |
| ✔ | | Russell Lambert (R) | 32.4 | 22,770 |
 | Ed Rushman (Independent) | 3.3 | 2,313 | |
 | Will Johnson (Independent) | 2.0 | 1,425 | |
| Total votes: 70,208 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Ben Garrett (R)
- David Tran (R)
- Alan Schlar (D)
- Maria Slater (R)
- Adam Orozco (R)
- Jeffrey Johnston (R)
Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
- See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Russell Rene Lambert participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on January 28, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Russell Rene Lambert's responses follow below.[2]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | 1) Immigration Reform, Path to Citizenship, Building the Wall 2) Less Taxation, Less Regulations, Less Government Control |
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | My philosophy is Less Government dictating the needs of law abiding citizens, and giving Rights back to the U S Americans. Less Taxation, taxes are huge, Government waste is huge, and accountability is almost zero. We need to change this. The right to choose needs to be placed back in the hands of legal law abiding citizens. The rule of law needs to be enforced equally, and can be selective. We need to take care of own here in the United States first, before we hand out our tax dollars to our neighbors outside the U.S. We have to take care of each other first.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[4]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Russell Rene Lambert answered the following:
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
| “ | Who do I admire, and why Who: President Harry S. Truman. Why: I admire President Truman because he knew that doing the right thing, is not always the easy thing. Certain choices in life cannot are not always easy to do. Hard choices were made by President Truman for the ultimate good and benefit of the United States of America. Here is an example of his leadership skills. During WWII, 1939 to 1945. America had finished a war with the Germany and sought to end the war with Japan. In these six years, American losses were high. Presidential advisers determined that American forces needed to invade Japan to bring the war to an end. However, some of the president's advisers warned that any attempt to invade Japan would result in horrific American casualties. President Truman made a difficult decision, and ordered two nuclear weapons to be used on Japan to assist in bringing the war to a speedy end. On August 6, 1945, the American bomber Enola Gay dropped a five-ton bomb over the Japanese city of Hiroshima, and on August 9th, 1945, the American Bomber Bockscar dropped the second bomb over city of Nagasaki. Both bombs killing nearly 120,000 people. A few days later, Japan announced its surrender. President Truman made a hard and drastic decision that lead to many thousands of Japanese dead, however saving many thousands of American lives. What may have worked in the past, are lessons we have learned as America for our future. Any beneficial decision made with reason, certainty, and in the beneficial interest of America is what I myself stand for.[4] | ” |
| “ | The making of a good political leader starts with the basics of good morals and character, and free from dishonesty. A political leader needs to demonstrate these traits while working simultaneously on the values being protects. As a Congressman for the 46th District, I, Russ Lambert, will uphold these characteristics, while protecting and preserving American interests, such as: 1 ) Equality, 2 ) Accountability 3 ) Citizen Participation 4 ) Full Transparency to the American people 5 ) Mandate the Rule of Law for all, equally 6 ) Human Rights 7 ) U S Constitution, Bill of Rights and all of their amendments 8 ) Less Government, Less Taxation 9 ) Help America first, before we assist our outside neighbors. Good characteristic traits of an elected leader, is to also listen to all facts before making hard choices, and acting on those choices. Admitting when wrong, and making the appropriate corrections is also a character trait of a good leader.[4] | ” |
| “ | What Traits do I posses to be a Congressman I have the ability to make educated decisions, regardless of how unpopular it may be. I am not controlled by outside influence; I will work on facts that will benefit the people of Orange County. I have the confidence and courage to speak out because I have a clear vision and empathy for what is right. I understand that with political assertiveness, Orange County can be advanced economically from my knowledge. Family values will be reinforced. Full transparency is a strong trait I possess, my doors and phone are open, you will know the facts I stand on, and what I am doing in Washington. Morals and integrity is a huge positive for me, I have no reason to lie, I tell it like it is, straight forward. I will do my best to protect the interest of Orange County residence. I also have experienced and handled many emergency situations, whether they're costly mistakes, unexpected failures or unscrupulous enemies. My military training and business experiences prepared me to anticipate in advance, future problems. I do not ever, react emotionally and aggravate situations further. I have the ability to work with others to create reasonable solutions. My stance is to create policies that will benefit America as a whole. I am open-minded, flexible, and can adjust as necessary.[4] | ” |
| “ | Core responsibilities of Russ Lambert As a team leader, I can provide direction, instruction and guidance to my staff and other Representatives on the Hill, for the purpose of achieving policies that will benefit the United States America.[4] | ” |
| “ | The legacy to leave behind is easy, bringing back the fundamentals of individual freedom of choice and lowering the amount of government control the American people are facing and suffering from today. Bringing back American Values. This is my legacy to bring back.[4] | ” |
| “ | My first job, was at 14 years old, assisting my grandparents with their family owned and operated Moving and Storage company. I assisted with monthly mailings, yard and truck maintenance issues, and I assisted my grandfather with customer support issues.[4] | ” |
| “ | My most awkward date. This is off the wall question, however, here it goes. I went on a date, with the lady of dreams, to a nice Italian Bistro, and forgot my wallet. She politely understood, resolved the issue, and we continued our dating relationship.[4] | ” |
| “ | My favorite holiday, has to be Veterans Day. If it were not for our American Veterans, putting their lives on the line, standing up for democracy, and serving for the values and freedoms that we all share today, there would be no today. So, my favorite holiday has to be Veterans day. Thanking and remembering all those that have served, and those that are still serving. May God Bless this wonderful nation we all live in.[4] | ” |
| “ | I, Russell Rene Lambert, has served in the U S Marines, possesses Law Enforcement certificates issued by Rio Hondo Police Academy, has a Mortgage Banking background, is a volunteer with the US Coast Guard Auxiliary as a lifesaver, posses an Administration of Justice honors certificate, and is currently a Credit Fraud Investigator. I have the training, knowledge and abilities to speak out and fight for the rights of all people in Santa Ana and Anaheim California, Equally.[4] | ” |
| “ | No, I feel that politicians need to be unblemished, have good morals and character, understand the rule of law, listen to the community, have leadership skills, are positive and direct with their actions. Balls and Guts, combined with a proper education and ability lead and direct others toward a common goal is what makes good politician. I posses these skills and many more. I am fully qualified to be your Congressman.[4] | ” |
| “ | The biggest challenge I can see, is the immigration issue. Our borders needs to be secured. Other nations may have a political and corrupt issues, I can foresee the United States assisting other third world countries in their clean-up of political mishandling and corruption. Over the next ten years, I can see a challenge in the US assisting other countries in making democratic changes.[4] | ” |
| “ | What committee would I like to stand on in Congress? United States Congress Joint Committee on Taxation, consisting on both the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee. So, I would like to sit in both committees. The Committee on Ways and Means is the chief tax-writing committee of the United States House of Representatives. This is the Committee that has jurisdiction over all taxation, tariffs, and other revenue-raising measures, as well as a number of other programs including: A ) Social Security B ) Unemployment benefits C ) Medicare D ) Enforcement of child support laws E ) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, a federal welfare program F ) Foster care and adoption programs When elected, and given a choice, this is the committee I would be best at. I have seen firsthand, the mismanagement of Child Support, and I know for a fact this agency can be streamlined. Lowering Taxes, stimulating the economy, increasing the business environment, raising wages, circulating the American dollar, generating huge tax revenues by increasing the sale of goods and services, maintaining to keep taxes low, making government more streamlined, efficient and accountable, and applying the tax surplus to national debt reduction and increasing American benefits across the board.[4] | ” |
| “ | Two years is a great length to serve in congress. If a Representative fails to listen to the community to which elected to represent, he or she can be ousted and replaced. A two year term helps keep the representatives in check.[4] | ” |
| “ | Term limits needs to be instituted and enforced to keep the House in check. Example, there are Congressmen and women in office, sitting for years, earning $190,000 estimated a year from Congress, however they have 10's of millions in the bank earned during their time in office.. Why: Special Interest. It is this kind of ""lack"" of representation that the American people do not need. Term limits will help to lessen special interest, and increase public representation.[4] | ” |
| “ | Per the United States Constitution, redistricting is a part of life. I favor following the rule of law.[4] | ” |
Ballotpedia biographical submission form
The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:
| “ | What is your political philosophy?
I share the same belief in President Trumps values, that less Government, Less Regulations, and Lower Taxation will increase American Values, and it will strengthen the United States as a Nation. Less Frivolous Regulations. Currently we are Overly Regulated, and there is too much Government in our lives. Less Taxation. Currently, the government is excessively taxing Americans, and the government is wastefully spending our tax dollars wrongfully. More Transparency. We need see where our tax dollars are going. We don not need more taxation, we need properly administration of existing tax dollars. Prosecution for Welfare Fraud. Remove State Self Regulated and Disbursement of welfare, and give back to the Federal Government to RE-CERTIFY the issuance of welfare. Deport and Prosecute CRIMINALS. 'FINDERS KEEPERS' ACT. 10% reward, of the first years savings, for reporting FRAUD and GOVERNMENT WASTE. Netting 90% back to taxpayers. SAVING BILLIONS per year. Build the Wall, Protect our Borders, Deport Illegals, Get in Line, Properly Apply. Reduce Identity Theft: a) When issued a traffic ticket, thumb print the driver: b) When applying for welfare, thumb print all recipients: c) When available, have credit card purchases thumb printed at time of sale. Law Enforcement can now document and match up criminals, and it assists Cops in prosecuting Criminals. My philosophy is Less Government dictating the needs of law abiding citizens, and giving Rights back to the U S Americans. Less Taxation, taxes are huge, Government waste is huge, accountability is almost zero, we need to change this. The right to choose needs to be placed back in the hands of legal law abiding citizens. The rule of law needs to be enforced, and can be selective. Is there anything you would like to add? I am Pro Choice, First Term Abortion candidate. No Late Term Abortion. I believe in the Second Amendment, we are already overly regulated, we do not need more regulations. I believe in all freedoms given to all U.S. Americans. I believe in the Rule of Law. Full Transparency for all Candidates: How can a person make $10,000 monthly net income, and yet the spending habits are $16,000 a month ?.. this is wrong. I believe that the Government needs to stay out of our home, what goes on inside our house, is our business. Lower Taxes, give the ability to Americans to spend the money where they want. We do not need Democrats constantly raising our taxes. We do not need Democrats constantly overly regulating our lives. Commit a Crime, Pay Back to Society, equally, without favoritism. Remove Self Regulation from Child Support Services. This is a federal program, and needs to be Federally regulated. There is too much FRAUD with this agency. I will stand with President Trump in cleaning the SWAMP I am a devoted Republican. I believe in Freedom of Choice. Mathematically I believe that every time the American Dollar changes hands among consumers, the dollar is taxed. By lowering taxation, it puts more money in the hands af Americans in which it can be spent more on goods and services. More goods and services being bought and sold leads ultimately to more business thriving, more people working, a better way of life, and a stimulated economy. The United States can not be held back anymore by the Democrats. The dictator leadership of the Democrats have failed. We need more freedoms and right of choice by the American people. We need less Regulations, Less Taxation, and Less Government.[4] |
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| —Russell Lambert[5] | ||
See also
- United States House of Representatives
- California's 46th Congressional District election, 2018
- California's 46th Congressional District
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted on Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form on July 29, 2018
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Russell Rene Lambert's responses," January 28, 2018
- ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 4.16 4.17 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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