George Yacus

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George Yacus

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

June 23, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

U.S. Naval Academy, 1974

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Navy

Years of service

1974 - 1994

Personal

Birthplace

Newark, N.J.

Religion

Christian

Contact

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George Yacus (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 3rd Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on June 23, 2020.

Yacus completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

George Yacus was born in Newark, New Jersey. Yacus served in the United States Navy from 1974 to 1994. He earned an undergraduate degree from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1974. He attended the Naval Postgraduate School and Old Dominion University for graduate study and earned a graduate degree in 1998. His professional credentials include working as a commercial pilot and as a master black belt with Lean Six Sigma.

Elections

2020

See also: Virginia's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020

Virginia's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020 (June 23 Republican primary)

Virginia's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020 (June 23 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Virginia District 3

Incumbent Robert C. Scott defeated John Collick in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 3 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Robert C. Scott (D)	68.4	233,326
		John Collick (R)	31.4	107,299
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	736

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 341,361
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Kyle Roberts (Independent)

Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Robert C. Scott advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 3.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 3

John Collick defeated Madison Downs and George Yacus in the Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 3 on June 23, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Collick	39.7	9,004
		Madison Downs	34.5	7,816
		George Yacus	25.8	5,853

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 22,673
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Geoffrey Burke (R)

Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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George Yacus completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Yacus' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

(previously submitted)

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Keep America Great
• Government Excellence
• COnstitutional Fiscal Responsibility

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

(previously submitted

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

George Washington is my favorite American hero. He was a statesman, military leader, business owner, religious man, scientist, and a gentleman. He travelled amazingly long distances and never gave up.

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

The Bible. Most of our governmental design was extracted from Biblical principles.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Christian faith, because it contains all of the other important attributes.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Leadership skills, management skills, character, compassion.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Balance the dynamic tension between spending, supporting national objectives, and watching out for the constituents of their district.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Excellence in government.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

When at the Naval Academy in 1974 I led the hat toss as class president with President Nixon sitting behind me on the stage.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I baled hay in the summertime for the farmer across the street in central NJ. It was hot, it gave me experience driving tractors, and I made $1 per hour. I got confidence throwing hay bales high on the hay wagon and unloading them in a very large hot barn right to the ceiling.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Bible. It contains all the information we need here on earth for almost any subject.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

None.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

A religious hymn

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Convincing others of my potential

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

They are closest to the people, have the power of the purse, and have both national and local constituencies.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

No.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Fiscal responsibility - spending and taxation in a constitutional and sustainable way.

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Energy or defense, based on my personal experience with each.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Yes.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

The two-year election cycle provides the opportunity for term limits, but unfortunately the electorate does not want to vote out incumbents so they remain for very long periods. I can support term limit legislation.

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?

Yes. I would like to be a member of the Freedom Caucus.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Randy Forbes

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Most of the members I have had contact with honor our Constitution, our amendments, and the principles of the founders.

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Footnotes

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Virginia's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Tim Kaine (D)

Mark Warner (D)

Representatives

District 1

Rob Wittman (R)

District 2

Jennifer Kiggans (R)

District 3

Bobby Scott (D)

District 4

Jennifer McClellan (D)

District 5

John McGuire (R)

District 6

Benjamin Lee Cline (R)

District 7

Eugene Vindman (D)

District 8

Donald Sternoff Beyer (D)

District 9

H. Morgan Griffith (R)

District 10

Suhas Subramanyam (D)

District 11

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