Susan Ann Martin

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Susan Ann Martin

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Elections

2018

See also: Arkansas' 4th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Arkansas District 4

Incumbent Bruce Westerman defeated Hayden Shamel and Tom Canada in the general election for U.S. House Arkansas District 4 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Bruce Westerman
Bruce Westerman (R)
 
66.7
 
136,740
Image of Hayden Shamel
Hayden Shamel (D)
 
31.2
 
63,984
Image of Tom Canada
Tom Canada (L)
 
1.9
 
3,952
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
216

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 204,892
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Arkansas District 4

Hayden Shamel advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Arkansas District 4 on May 22, 2018.

Candidate
✔
Image of Hayden Shamel
Hayden Shamel

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Arkansas District 4

Incumbent Bruce Westerman defeated Randy Caldwell in the Republican primary for U.S. House Arkansas District 4 on May 22, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Bruce Westerman
Bruce Westerman
 
79.8
 
40,201
Image of Randy Caldwell
Randy Caldwell
 
20.2
 
10,151

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 50,352
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Campaign themes

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

SusanAnn Martin participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on April 2, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and SusanAnn Martin's responses follow below.[1]

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

“ 1) Eliminate federal restrictions on cannabis sativa

2) Veteran's Choice Program
3) Share poverty experience with other members[2][3]

”

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

“ We have to learn to work as a team and stop judging others personal behavior. We have too many laws against sin and judging sin is not our job.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[3] ”

Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. SusanAnn Martin answered the following:

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

“ Black Like Me, 1961, John Howard Griffin I attended an all white grade school so when I started jr. high I was confused. There were 2 girls who looked different, acted different, and were treated different. It was the treatment I did not understand. My parents were wise and admitted they did not know how to explain so they gave me a book telling the story of a white man living as a black man in the same area and then telling his story. All students should read this book.[3] ”
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
“ It is important elected officials remember they are employees, temporary employees. There individual opinion is no more important than anyone else. They should vote the way the majority of their district wants and they should take the time to ask the boss ""how do you want me to vote?"".[3] ”
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
“ According to one of my previous technicians, I have more initiative in my little finger than most people have in their entire bodies. Plus, I have more than a decade of experience in extreme poverty while caring for a loved one at home.[3] ”
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
“ Listen to the citizens. Do as much as possible to improve the quality of life for them.[3] ”
What legacy would you like to leave?
“ That I did the best I could to restore God's gift to man - that was lost due to the greed of man. Cannabis Sativa is a God given right and both the population and the planet have suffered since its loss 80 years ago.[3] ”
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
“ Cuban Missile Crisis, the year I entered the first grade.[3] ”
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
“ Maid at Aloha Motor Lodge in Hot Springs, worked weekends through school. After graduation became a checker at Piggly Wiggly.[3] ”
What is your favorite book? Why?
“ Anything by Tom Clancy I always feel I am learning something from him.[3] ”
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
“ Father Brown, the most non-judgemental Priest ever![3] ”
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
“ I Am Woman by Helen Reddy followed closely by Bon Jovi's ""It's My Life""[3] ”
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
“ My struggles turn into blessings. I am one of those who can fall in a bucket of .... and come out smelling like a rose. Honestly, my life has been almost magical.[3] ”
What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?
“ It should actually be the peoples house, full of real people and not career politicians.[3] ”
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?
“ Some basic knowledge of current events is needed.[3] ”
What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?
“ Cyber war with North Korea and Russia. It already feels as if we have been invaded by Russia and they didn't even have to fire a shot.[3] ”
If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
“ Agriculture, Environmental[3] ”
Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?
“ No, but would be if there was public funding for elections. Today's system requires candidates to begin fund raising the day they are elected for the next election in 2 years. Should be 4 years with a limit of 3 terms.[3] ”
What are your thoughts on term limits?
“ Yes, three terms of four years each is plenty. This job is public service and should not be seen as a career move.[3] ”
What process do you favor for redistricting?
“ Straight lines would be nice. Arkansas has 4 districts but is not divided into 4 equal parts. Party affiliation should not be the prime reason for drawing lines. The 4th district should include the counties long the Miss. river and not the counties in the Northwest.[3] ”
If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
“ No[3] ”
Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
“ John Paul Hammerschmidt He was great for Veterans, on infrastructure, and he saved the Buffalo river[3] ”

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
  2. ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "SusanAnn Martin's responses," April 2, 2018
  3. ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 3.21 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.


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