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Will Sheehan
Will Sheehan (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent New Jersey's 8th Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on July 7, 2020.
Sheehan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Sheehan was raised in Bayonne, New Jersey. He is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis. Sheehan served in the U.S. Navy as a SEAL team intelligence officer.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: New Jersey's 8th Congressional District election, 2020
New Jersey's 8th Congressional District election, 2020 (July 7 Democratic primary)
New Jersey's 8th Congressional District election, 2020 (July 7 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House New Jersey District 8
Incumbent Albio Sires defeated Jason Mushnick and Dan Delaney in the general election for U.S. House New Jersey District 8 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Albio Sires (D) | 74.0 | 176,758 |
 | Jason Mushnick (R) | 24.6 | 58,686 | |
 | Dan Delaney (L)  | 1.4 | 3,329 | |
| Total votes: 238,773 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kaylin Guzman (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 8
Incumbent Albio Sires defeated Hector Oseguera and Will Sheehan in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 8 on July 7, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Albio Sires | 70.3 | 47,814 |
 | Hector Oseguera | 27.3 | 18,557 | |
 | Will Sheehan | 2.4 | 1,612 | |
| Total votes: 67,983 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 8
Jason Mushnick advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 8 on July 7, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jason Mushnick | 100.0 | 5,899 |
| Total votes: 5,899 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- David Winkler (R)
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Will Sheehan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sheehan's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- STANDING FOR VETERANS: As a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, Will understands that caring for our nation's veterans and their families is one of our most sacred responsibilities. Washington has fallen short on its promises to our veterans, and if elected, Will is committed to ensuring every veteran who stood for our country has representation standing for them in Congress. From increasing health care options for female veterans, to reducing rates of veteran suicide, decreasing wait times at VA medical facilities, combatting the prevalence of homelessness, and ensuring veterans can obtain good-paying jobs after separating from the service, Will won't rest until our veterans receive the benefits they deserve from our eternally grateful nation.
- FIGHTING FOR TERM LIMITS: For nine years, Will Sheehan served our country as a Naval Intelligence Officer - deploying overseas and working directly with leaders in the White House. For fourteen years, the 8th District has been represented by the same member of Congress - and the results speak for themselves. It's time for a fighter in Washington, and Will understands that we need a problem solver, not the continuation of problematic leadership. For Will, the mission to build a better future always comes first, which is why he will fight to ensure term limits become a reality in Congress. There are members of Congress who have held seats longer than Will has been alive.
- AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE and THE BATTLE PLAN FOR COVID-19: see the action-plan at www.willsheehan4congress.com
Empowering Women -Women account for more than half of the total population, however, only comprise 23% of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. This disparity in representation is one of the primary reasons why our nation still struggles to achieve gender equality. Will understands that until women account for more than 51% of Congress, male leaders need to step up and advocate for their female counterparts. A staunch supporter of equal pay for equal work, Will believes it is the federal government's job to uplift women - not suppress them. In order to empower and support women, Will is a relentless advocate for increasing access to educational opportunities .Providing every woman, from every race, and every socioeconomic background with a quality education creates a talent pipeline that sets women up to excel in leadership roles - from corporate boardrooms to the halls of Congress.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
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