Simon Abela (Iowa)
Simon Abela (Republican Party) ran for election to the Iowa House of Representatives to represent District 53. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Abela completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Simon Abela earned a bachelor's degree from Columbia Southern University in 2015 and graduated cum laude. He earned a master's degree in environmental management and health safety from Columbia Southern University. Abela's career experience includes working in environmental health and safety. His professional credentials include an Associate Safety and Health Manager entry level EHS management certification.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Iowa House of Representatives District 53
Incumbent Sharon Steckman defeated Simon Abela in the general election for Iowa House of Representatives District 53 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Sharon Steckman (D) | 65.7 | 9,772 |
 | Simon Abela (R)  | 34.2 | 5,081 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 20 | ||
| Total votes: 14,873 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 53
Incumbent Sharon Steckman advanced from the Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 53 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sharon Steckman | 99.7 | 2,529 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 7 | ||
| Total votes: 2,536 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 53
Simon Abela advanced from the Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 53 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Simon Abela | 99.2 | 1,295 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.8 | 11 | ||
| Total votes: 1,306 | |||
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Simon Abela completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Abela's responses.
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Simon Abela worked and supported several projects for the U.S. Military operations in Iraq, Kyrgyzstan, Qatar, and Spain. He was responsible for all base closures in 2011. Mr. Abela fully supports the U.S. Military.
My wife and I are both immigrants I appreciate America has done for us. Because we do not believe in handouts from the government, America was founded on the freedoms of religion.
- I am Pro-Life
- i support the 1st Amendment of the US Constitution - Free speech
- I support the 2nd Amendment of the US- Bear Arms
I am Pro-Life.
I am Pro-Life-I will not support any public funding against the murder of innocent babies.
1st Amendment of the U.S. Constitution- Freedom of speech freedom to express your opinion.
2nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution
The Right to Bear Arms 2nd Amendment of the U.S., to protect your family and the country against domestic and foreign enemies.
I support LowerPersonal Taxes for Iowans, Less Bureaucracy, and more rights to Iowans. I will work hard for constituents in my area. I will not help any Taxpayer money for Abortions-, paying for illegals- The government must be accountable and work with the current budgets. I recommend more Money for Special Education.
I support innovative projects in N. Iowa. A modern updated Airport so travel would be easier for North Iowans. Not too large of Airport but enough to travel regionally. for other regionals If we want more tourism, we must do everything to make the area attractive for people to visit.
Police-First Responders Public Safety.
We must provide adequate funding to run our departments, the Police Department and Sheriff must have proper tools to protect our citizens' Any illegals citizens that are here with our documentation
Smaller Government
One of the best President Ronald Reagan once said," government is not the solution to our problems; government is the problem." W
I support local businesses and farmers.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 18, 2020
