Gerhard Gressmann
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Gerhard Gressmann (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent South Carolina's 6th Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Elections
2018
General election
General election for U.S. House South Carolina District 6
Incumbent James Clyburn defeated Gerhard Gressmann and Bryan Pugh in the general election for U.S. House South Carolina District 6 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | James Clyburn (D) | 70.1 | 144,765 |
 | Gerhard Gressmann (R) | 28.2 | 58,282 | |
 | Bryan Pugh (G) | 1.6 | 3,214 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 172 | ||
| Total votes: 206,433 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 6
Incumbent James Clyburn advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 6 on June 12, 2018.
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| ✔ | | James Clyburn |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 6
Gerhard Gressmann advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 6 on June 12, 2018.
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Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
- See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Gerhard Gressmann participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on March 30, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Gerhard Gressmann's responses follow below.[1]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | 1) Abortion |
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | I have several issues that I feel very passionate about. The one that causes me the greatest concern is what I refer to as the national disgrace of abortion. As a nation, we are outraged at gun violence in our schools. Everyone agrees that our children need protection, yet the most helpless and prayed are the unborn. The wholesale murder of millions of children is nothing short of barbaric. Babies in the womb, very rapidly, develop into tiny humans with emotions and react to pain. By a simple name change, from an unborn baby to fetus gives doctors a legal excuse to take the life of a helpless child. This as evil of a practice as was carried out during World War 2. I will not rest until this barbarism is put to an end.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[3]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Gerhard Gressmann answered the following:
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
| “ | I am impressed with our current President, Donald Trump. His ability to maintain his composure despite the relentless and viscous attacks on himself and his family is worthy of admiration. As a leader, his goal is to put America and its people above partisan politics. This is the first president to fulfill his campaign promises. President Trump is not a politician and therefor does not play by the establishment rules resulting in attacks by both sides of the isle. His running the country like a business is the only way to change the disastrous course of this nation. It is important to support the president and provide him the freedom to make America great once more.[3] | ” |
| “ | My political ideals are found in only one book, the Bible. Despite the attempt by revisionist to change our history, our founding fathers created and envisioned this nation as one nation under God. The Constitution has its roots deeply embedded in God’s word. No other nation can claim that its laws are like a beacon of light, shinning on a hill, for the entire world to see.[3] | ” |
| “ | A politician above all else must be a person of integrity, realizing that his job is to serve the people of his district and the American people as a whole.[3] | ” |
| “ | As a pastor, I have a passion to serve and help people achieve their personal goals. It is my duty to help those in need. In my life, I am blessed with all a person could ever want. It is my goal to give and to serve.[3] | ” |
| “ | It will be my responsibility to do whatever is required, giving my time and talents to make this a better place to live. Never putting myself ahead of my service of my constituents.[3] | ” |
| “ | I did my job well[3] | ” |
| “ | The first historical event that I remember was the building of the Berlin Wall in 1961. At the time I was 13 years old.[3] | ” |
| “ | My first job was working at the Fort Belvoir, Virginia Non Commissioned Officers Club as a dishwasher. I worked there for two years.[3] | ” |
| “ | My most awkward date for me was being so shy when asking a girl to hold hands.[3] | ” |
| “ | My favorite holiday is Christmas. Aside for the true meaning of Christmas, the birth of Jesus, I love the lights and sounds associated with Christmas. The beauty of the decorations and the Christmas songs put me into a festive spirit.[3] | ” |
| “ | My favorite book is the Bible. It is a guidebook, pointing out how to live my life and relate to others. Understanding that no one is perfect and not holding others to a standard that I am not holding myself too.[3] | ” |
| “ | I am content being myself and have no desire being someone else.[3] | ” |
| “ | My ten inch tablet pc is one of my favorite items in my home. The tablet allows me to go anywhere and see anything.[3] | ” |
| “ | The last song that was stuck in my head was “Amazing Grace”. I am always thankful for what God is doing in my life.[3] | ” |
| “ | It has been a struggle for me to come out of my shell of shyness.[3] | ” |
| “ | The uniqueness of the U.S. House of Representatives is what it stands for now and in the history of our nation. To think of all those that have served and made this nation what it is today is awe inspiring to me. The great and fiery speeches and debates that have echoed in that hall have changed the course of history.[3] | ” |
| “ | Previous experience in politics is not needed. Our nations, is in its present condition because of professional politicians. Our finances are out of control, the nation is more divided than ever, gridlock is the norm, and the list goes on and on. The reason our President is getting so much accomplished is precisely because he is an outsider.[3] | ” |
| “ | Our greatest challenges come from within. There is a large segment of the population determined to take this country in a direction the founding fathers had never envisioned. Preserving the integrity of the Constitution is imperative.[3] | ” |
| “ | There are two committees that interest me at the moment. Armed Services and budget committee.[3] | ” |
| “ | No, it should be the same as the Senate.[3] | ” |
| “ | I support term limits. The result would be new and fresh flow of ideas.[3] | ” |
| “ | Redistricting should be color bling and only be based on population.[3] | ” |
| “ | Any position offered[3] | ” |
| “ | I would not model myself after any previous representative. I will create my own style.[3] | ” |
| “ | I know a person that is totally disabled and in a wheelchair, but is unable to receive unemployment. This person, has been denied three times over four years. Doctors have performed several surgeries that have not resolved the medical condition. Doctors have done all that they can do.[3] | ” |
See also
- United States House of Representatives
- South Carolina's 6th Congressional District election, 2018
- South Carolina's 6th Congressional District
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Gerhard Gressmann's responses," March 30, 2018
- ↑ 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 3.22 3.23 3.24 3.25 3.26 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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