Bader Qarmout
Bader Qarmout was a 2012 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. Senate from New Jersey. He was defeated in the Republican primary.[1]
Qarmout is a professor[2] and former small-business owner. He and his family immigrated from Jordan when he was a child.[3]
Campaign themes
2012
According to his website, Qarmout's campaign platform includes the following issues:[4]
- Domestic energy production
- Repeal of Obamacare
- Using fences, troops, or technology to secure U.S. borders
Elections
2012
Qarmout ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. Senate, representing New Jersey. He lost the Republican primary to Joe Kyrillos.[1][5]
Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
---|---|---|
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76.9% | 163,817 |
Bader Qarmout | 6% | 12,823 |
Joe Rullo | 8.1% | 17,161 |
David Douglas Brown | 9% | 19,238 |
Total Votes | 213,039 |
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 WYNC "Live! NJ Election Results," June 5, 2012
- ↑ Bernardsville News, "B’ville, federal races top primary," May 31, 2012
- ↑ Bader Qarmout campaign website, "About," accessed June 2, 2012
- ↑ Bader Qarmout campaign website, "On the Issues," accessed June 2, 2012
- ↑ New Jersey Secretary of State "2012 Primary Results"