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Steve Worton
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Steve Worton (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Maryland's 1st Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 26, 2018.
Worton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Worton earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Temple University and an M.B.A. from the University of Delaware. Worton’s career experience includes working for the Department of Defense, Aberdeen Proving Ground, and the Pentagon.[1]
Elections
2018
General election
General election for U.S. House Maryland District 1
Incumbent Andrew Harris defeated Jesse Colvin and Jenica Martin in the general election for U.S. House Maryland District 1 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Andrew Harris (R) | 60.0 | 183,662 |
 | Jesse Colvin (D)  | 38.1 | 116,631 | |
 | Jenica Martin (L) | 1.9 | 5,744 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 149 | ||
| Total votes: 306,186 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 1
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 1 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jesse Colvin | 37.8 | 14,075 |
 | Allison Galbraith | 28.1 | 10,440 | |
| Michael Brown | 15.1 | 5,600 | ||
 | Michael Pullen | 13.0 | 4,819 | |
 | Steve Worton | 3.9 | 1,442 | |
 | Erik Lane | 2.2 | 815 | |
| Total votes: 37,191 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 1
Incumbent Andrew Harris defeated Martin Elborn and Lamont Taylor in the Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 1 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Andrew Harris | 85.8 | 48,944 |
 | Martin Elborn | 9.8 | 5,606 | |
 | Lamont Taylor | 4.4 | 2,496 | |
| Total votes: 57,046 | |||
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Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
- See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Steve Worton participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on June 1, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Steve Worton's responses follow below.[2]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | Drugs and Opiods - Extended treatment for users - punishment for all who illegally support and distribute Federal Spending - Reduce Deficits and give permanent tax breaks to the middle class Medicare and Social Security - Protect both - allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices - protect seniors[3][4] | ” |
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | I am passionate about drugs and opiods, affordable care, climate, Federal Spending reductions and the need to protect our seniors with Medicare and Social Security.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. Steve Worton answered the following:
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?
| “ | I look up to all leaders who are willing to fight for what is "right" and honorable. As American's, we may not agree with each others opinions but we must respect opinions of others and the right to vote. Senator John McCain set the tone and stood up to President Trump and provided a clear insight into respect for others and our country. We can all aspire to doing the right thing.[4] | ” |
| “ | Senator McCain's latest book and excerpts from it are a tremendous guide to anyone in the country and those who serve in political office.[4] | ” |
| “ | Honor, ethics and integrity are all qualities we should encourage and support. As Americans, we must stand together and compromise to achieve a better society. I am fully against bullying and disparaging remarks of other countries and people solely because they are immigrants. Our country was formed with immigrants and I am the grandson of Polish immigrants. There is room for everyone in our country.[4] | ” |
| “ | As a former Federal employee, I strongly support our country and our military and the values we hold dear in our Constitution. I have honored and supported our country as a senior executive in the Pentagon and know how to work with Congress. My work ethic and ability to lead as proven by my service in the Pentagon and leading an organization around the world in Defense with over 3,000 people is an indicator of my abilities.[4] | ” |
| “ | Our core responsibilities within political need to be supporting the people of this country and standing up against bigotry, bullying and lies. We are elected by and for the people of America - all politicians in office should recognize and remember we are in place "for the people".[4] | ” |
| “ | My legacy is a strong protected future for our seniors - providing Medicare and Social Security without worries, eliminating unnecessary spending and deficits and providing affordable care for everyone. I hope an even greater achievement will be eliminating the drugs and reuniting families with loved ones who are addicted.[4] | ” |
| “ | My first remembered historical event was the USA landing on the moon. What a great tribute to the things we can do together.[4] | ” |
| “ | My first job was as a paperboy in the City of Philadelphia at age 13. I had three different paper routes and needed to work as we had a family of 7 with 5 children.[4] | ” |
| “ | I don't recall a most awkward date.[4] | ” |
| “ | Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday - friends and family gathering and sharing memories especially of my mother who passed last year is tops.[4] | ” |
| “ | My favorite book - Catcher in the Rye - it taught me early on troubles in society. It is still relevant.[4] | ” |
| “ | I would enjoy being any character who could help others.[4] | ” |
| “ | My favorite thing is the barn I built myself. It took almost a year and it makes me proud to see a project completed well.[4] | ” |
| “ | When you say nothing at all - favorite song with my wife.[4] | ” |
| “ | Overcoming 5 back operations and continuing to work successfully is something I am proud to have achieved.[4] | ” |
| “ | The House is truly the largest governing body which influences every major aspect of an American's life. The responsibility to ensure we protect our people and country is paramount.[4] | ” |
| “ | I do believe a person would need experience to work in government at some level. Without experience, the will to work alone makes it difficult for someone to understand the depth and needs to truly represent us all.[4] | ” |
| “ | Federal spending and attacks on Medicare and Social Security alone with drugs, affordable medical care and our environment are all issues for the next ten years. We can overcome many of these challenges if we act now to correct the issues created by the current Congress.[4] | ” |
| “ | I would want to be a part of the Ways and Means Committee and also the House Appropriations Committee to impact the largest areas of our government and provide the greatest benefits to our citizens.[4] | ” |
| “ | NA[4] | ” |
| “ | I believe 2 years is fine and term limits should be established of no more than 12 years for the House.[4] | ” |
| “ | I believe 2 years is fine and term limits should be established of no more than 12 years for the House.[4] | ” |
| “ | I am against gerrymandering and believe an independent assessment - perhaps the courts - could be used to identify and correct this issue.[4] | ” |
| “ | NA[4] | ” |
| “ | There are many stories I have heard about the loss of loved ones and families impacted by drugs. Drugs are tearing the fabric of our society yet the President gives money to the wealthy instead of addressing a National crisis.[4] | ” |
See also
- United States House of Representatives
- Maryland's 1st Congressional District election, 2018
- Maryland's 1st Congressional District
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Steve Worton for US Congress, "My Background," accessed April 15, 2018
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Steve Worton's responses," June 1, 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 4.18 4.19 4.20 4.21 4.22 4.23 4.24 4.25 4.26 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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