Scott Mandel

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Scott Mandel
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Elections and appointments
Last election

March 5, 2024

Education

Graduate

Texas A&M Corpus Christi, 1998

Personal
Birthplace
Corpus Christi, Texas
Religion
Catholic
Profession
Chief executive officer
Contact

Scott Mandel (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 27th Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on March 5, 2024.

Mandel completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Scott Mandel was born in Corpus Christi, Texas. He earned a master's degree from Texas A&M Corpus Christi in 1998. His career experience includes working as a chief executive officer and a government security contractor. He has been affiliated with the National Business Aviation Association, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, and the National Rifle Association (NRA).[1][2]

Elections

2024

See also: Texas' 27th Congressional District election, 2024

Texas' 27th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 Republican primary)

Texas' 27th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Texas District 27

Incumbent Michael Cloud defeated Tanya Lloyd in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 27 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Michael Cloud
Michael Cloud (R)
 
66.0
 
183,980
Image of Tanya Lloyd
Tanya Lloyd (D) Candidate Connection
 
34.0
 
94,596

Total votes: 278,576
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 27

Tanya Lloyd defeated Anthony Tristan in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 27 on March 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Tanya Lloyd
Tanya Lloyd Candidate Connection
 
53.3
 
10,305
Image of Anthony Tristan
Anthony Tristan
 
46.7
 
9,013

Total votes: 19,318
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 27

Incumbent Michael Cloud defeated Scott Mandel, Luis Espindola, and Chris Mapp in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 27 on March 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Michael Cloud
Michael Cloud
 
74.6
 
53,304
Image of Scott Mandel
Scott Mandel Candidate Connection
 
15.1
 
10,791
Image of Luis Espindola
Luis Espindola
 
5.4
 
3,838
Image of Chris Mapp
Chris Mapp
 
5.0
 
3,553

Total votes: 71,486
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Scott Mandel completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mandel's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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God. Family. Country. Conservative. Married. 3 grown children. 3 grandchildren. Catholic. Grew up in Corpus Christi. Government Contractor. Successfully run several businesses. Very energetic. Love adventure and the outdoors. Rancher. Builder. Pilot. Diver. Hunt. Fish.
  • I am conservative, bring 33 years of successful business and federal experience to the job. I am the only candidate that is very knowledgeable about the border crisis and federal issues.
  • Since the 1940’s we have built fences on the US/Mexico border. 84 years later we have about 700 miles of fence, have improved technology and manpower, spent billions yet we still are not able to control illegal immigration, legal migrations, and drug trafficking. I will introduce legislation to close the border, overhaul immigration, the visa program and place a temporary limit on legal immigration based on our capabilities and needs.
  • We continue to spend money we do not have. The US is in debt to the tune of 34 trillion dollars. I will introduce legislation that would require every federal agency receiving federal dollars to complete a detailed questionnaire justifying their role, responsibilities and their costs to Congress and the American people.
Border Security

Immigration

Federal Spending
Jesus, he was very humble, always kept his faith in the face of challenge, and never stopped believing in the greater good.
2 book's I would recommend is The Duty to Vote by Julia Maskivker, and Overdoing democracy by Robert B. Talisse.

A movie I would recommend is Lincoln.
Strong Leadership, great communication, creative thinking, committed to helping the great good.

Keep promises, do good, preserve life,
Great Listener, Extrovert, Problem Solver, Proven Leader, successful Businessman, Government Contractor, Great Negotiator.
Listen and represent all the voters in your district.
Propose, vote and enact laws and policies for the greater good of their district, state and country.
I made the world a better place, helped people, encouraged and inspired others, giving of my time, talent, energy, and treasures.
Western Auto, 4634 Ayers St, Corpus Christi, Tx 78415. 3 years
Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell
Which is the only government office that actually listens to you......The National Security Agency.

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Campaign website

Mandel’s campaign website stated the following:

THE TEXAS BORDER
Our border situation is dire. I propose we close the border and do a hard reset. We must enforce our laws and set rules. We need to hire hundreds of part-time immigration judges. We need to restructure the Border Patrol to be more efficient. I would call for an immediate Latin American Summit to address migration issues. Our immigration laws were not designed to handle today’s crisis. Part of my plan, ABICUS (America’s Border Immigration and Unified Systems), will establish forward operating bases on the border to combat illegal immigration and drug trafficking. The fence helps, but it is not enough! Having a secure border and a more functional unified system for legal immigration would control and reduce illegal immigration. Sending a message to Mexico, Central and South America that our borders are closed is a key step. Allowing our U.S. embassies to process asylum claims will help alleviate the crisis.

ESCALATING NATIONAL DEBT
Our escalating debt demands immediate attention. As a country, we only have two choices: spend less or make more. We are giving money away that we do not have. Now, more than ever, you need a proven, successful, and assertive business leader. As with many in the past, I am transitioning from the business sector to public service to make a difference.

OUR CURRENT REPRESENTATION
Congressman Cloud has served us for 5 years, been paid $840,000, and does not serve us well. He has not been aggressive with the issues. If elected, I will work to help our communities, this district and our country. I have the business background and experience to make positive changes, but more importantly, I am a strong consensus builder and will make every effort to improve the livelihood of our citizens. Please…March 5th go out and vote – MANDEL. Let’s send a message that you want TX-27 to lead the way on border issues and reducing the debt.[3]

—Scott Mandel’s campaign website (2024)[4]

Campaign finance summary


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Scott Mandel campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* U.S. House Texas District 27Lost primary$15,000 $52,876
Grand total$15,000 $52,876
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 9, 2024
  2. Facebook, "Scott Mandel on December 26, 2023," accessed January 11, 2024
  3. Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  4. Scott Mandel for Congress, “Issues,” accessed January 18, 2024


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