Ramont Turnbull

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Ramont Turnbull

Republican Party

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Last election

May 17, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

Brigham Young University, 1983

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Birthplace

Lynwood, Calif.

Religion

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Profession

Business development manager

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Ramont Turnbull (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Idaho. He lost in the Republican primary on May 17, 2022.

Turnbull completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Ramont Turnbull was born in Lynwood, California. He earned a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University in 1983. His career experience includes working as a business development manager at a technology firm.

Elections

2022

See also: United States Senate election in Idaho, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Idaho

Incumbent Mike Crapo defeated David Roth, Scott Cleveland, Ray Writz, and Idaho Law in the general election for U.S. Senate Idaho on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mike Crapo (R)	60.7	358,539
		David Roth (D)	28.7	169,808
		Scott Cleveland (Independent)	8.4	49,917
		Ray Writz (Constitution Party)	1.4	8,500
		Idaho Law (L)	0.7	4,126

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 590,890
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Idaho

David Roth defeated Ben Pursley in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Idaho on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		David Roth	57.8	19,160
		Ben Pursley	42.2	13,987

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 33,147
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Theodore Nichols (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Idaho

Incumbent Mike Crapo defeated Scott Trotter, Brenda Bourn, Ramont Turnbull, and Natalie Fleming in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Idaho on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mike Crapo	67.1	177,906
		Scott Trotter	10.5	27,699
		Brenda Bourn	8.2	21,612
		Ramont Turnbull	7.9	20,883
		Natalie Fleming	6.4	16,902

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 265,002
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Mike Little (R)
• Jeremy Gilbert (R)

Constitution primary election

Constitution primary for U.S. Senate Idaho

Ray Writz advanced from the Constitution primary for U.S. Senate Idaho on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ray Writz	100.0	520

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 520
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Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for U.S. Senate Idaho

Idaho Law advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. Senate Idaho on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Idaho Law	100.0	673

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 673
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Ramont Turnbull completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Turnbull's 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.

My name is RAMONT TURNBULL. I am running for the U.S. Senate because the Constitutional LIMITS, those powers that are few and defined, have been FORGOTTEN.

My platform is very concise: • Strict adherence to the limits of the Constitution • Any legislation I vote for must be good for individuals, households, families, and businesses • It must also be constitutional. There are many good ideas that are unconstitutional. Those “good ideas” can be addressed by the States and the People, per the 10th Amendment.

I PROMISE to: • Defend the Constitution • Never dishonor your trust • Be informed & keep you informed • Work with a sense of urgency & NEVER get comfortable • Be relentless

I am not a lawyer nor a career politician, BUT: • I have been married 40 years. We have 9 children & 11 grandchildren. I think that makes me the ultimate politician. • I work. I am a Business Development Manager for a hi-tech firm in the Treasure Valley. • I paid for my education, earning my degree in Accounting from a Top 10 Accounting University. • I worked my way through college washing high-rise windows; I am not afraid of high places. • I lived in Colombia for 2 yrs, worked in Mexico for 15. I have seen what poor politics can do to countries and people I love.

True, I am not a lawyer nor a career politician. But let me ask you this: HOW'S THAT WORKING OUT FOR US?

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?

• After the U.S. Constitution was signed, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay wrote the Federalist papers. Federalist #45 states: “The powers delegated by the…Constitution to the Federal Government are few and defined.” The LIMITS, those powers that are few and defined, have been FORGOTTEN. I will NEVER vote for anything unconstitutional. I may not win a lot of friends but I will earn respect as I keep my promises. I will find others that share my beliefs and we will make a difference. To do so I will use perhaps the best skill my Heavenly Father has given me, COLLABORATION. In my work I bring together engineers & PhDs to solve complex problems and develop new & amazing technologies used in clinical research & optical care.
• TAXES •Individuals, households, families, & businesses know best how to spend their money. •We need to end Government’s unlimited use of our earnings. • Gov't should take only what is needed to meet their limited responsibilities. Lower taxes help everyone, especially Gov't. This has been proven. Ronald Reagan, John F. Kennedy, and others have applied these principles with great success. Why do we have to relearn this lesson? When businesses are taxed less they hire more people. They add R&D & hire more people. R & D leads to new products, they hire more people. More people paying modest taxes leads to more revenues for Fed Gov't to meet LIMITED obligations. Lower our taxes and get out of the way!
• Much is said about the need for Congressional Term Limits. Polls show as much as 82% of the people want them. There is even a company called U.S. Term Limits pushing for this. If we closely read the Constitution, we will see that we already have term limits. We the People are the Term Limits. As a democratic republic we elect our Senators and Representatives and give them our consent to represent us. If they fail to do so properly then we exercise our power at the ballot box and vote them out of office. It would take only 6 years to completely replace Congress. We can start here in Idaho.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Adherence to the Constitution. Reduction of government oversight and regulation and confidence in the private sector; the American work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit will always build the economy faster, better, and stronger than any government-designed program. (Again, lower our taxes and get out of the way. Shame on Washington for their relentless efforts to increase tax burdens on We the People.)

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

My best skill is COLLABORATION. I love bringing the right people together in a common cause. I do it every day in my work.

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

I think at this time in our history it is critical that members of Congress understand and follow the Constitution. It sounds simple but we see every day how so many of our elected officials have forgotten their oath to defend the Constitution.

After the Constitution was signed, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay wrote the Federalist papers. Federalist #45 states: “The powers delegated by the…Constitution to the Federal Government are few and defined.”

I am running for the U.S. Senate because the limits, those powers that are few and defined, have been forgotten.

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

Starting in junior high school (now middle school) my first job was delivering newspapers, which I did for 3 years. I then worked at a car wash while in high school. I paid for my college education washing high-rise windows in the summer and working on campus during the school year.

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

Red licorice.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Much is said about the need for Congressional Term Limits. Polls show as much as 82% of the people want them. There is even a company called U.S. Term Limits pushing for this.

If we closely read the Constitution, we will see that we already have term limits. We the People are the Term Limits.
We elect Senators and Representatives and give them our consent to represent us. If they fail to do so properly then we exercise our power at the ballot box and vote them out of office. An amendment for Term Limits is just a band-aid. It will never get through Congress.

The real cure is for We the People to read the Constitution and understand the power we have. It would take only 6 years to completely replace Congress. We can start here in Idaho.

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

The duties and limitations of the U.S. Senate (along with the House of Representatives) are addressed in the very first of the 7 Articles of the Constitution. Why? There are probably many reasons. Here are two possible reasons:

1. The duties and responsibilities of the U.S. Congress are critical to the proper function of the Federal Government. There are 18 areas of responsibility in Section 8 of the Article. Any more or less than these are to be addressed by the States and the People, as stated in the 10th Amendment.

2. The author of any document would want to start with a powerful, critical statement, something that permeates the entire body of the document.

What kind of relationships would you build with other senators?

Working relationships are important. There is a process to be followed. It starts with ground rules.

My platform is very concise:
• Strict adherence to the limits of the Constitution, and
• Any legislation I vote for must be good for individuals, households, families, and businesses, and • It must be constitutional. There are a lot of good ideas that are unconstitutional. Those “good ideas” can be addressed by the States and the People, as stated in the 10th Amendment.

If elected:
• I PROMISE to defend the Constitution.
• I PROMISE I will never dishonor your trust, nor the trust of Idaho, nor of the United States.
• I PROMISE I will be informed and keep you informed.
• I PROMISE to work with a sense of urgency and NEVER get comfortable in this office.
• I PROMISE to be relentless in my efforts to serve you and honor the promises made.

I may not win a lot of friends at first, but I will earn respect as I keep my promises. With that respect I will find those that share my beliefs and together we will make a difference. There is much to do. Together, with We the People, we can get it done.

To do so I will use the best skill my Heavenly Father has given me, COLLABORATION. I love bringing the right people together for a common cause. As a Business Development Manager for a technology firm in the Treasure Valley, I bring together our engineers, scientists, and PhDs with those of my customers to develop new and amazing technologies.

I look forward to working with members of the Senate, from both sides of the aisle. The Constitution is the ruling document and must be followed.

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Turnbull’s campaign website stated the following:

“	The Constitution The U.S. Constitution LIMITS the power and reach of the Federal Government. It is critical that We the People know the LIMITS. I promise to defend and abide by all LIMITS as stated in the Constitution. As We the People regularly read and better understand the Constitution, we will in turn hold our elected officials accountable to support and defend the Constitution. Budget and Fiscal Responsibility We all know what happens when an individual, a household, a family or a business operates outside the limits of a responsible and realistic budget. We must demand the same of our Federal Government. They have a duty to balance and adhere to a budget. Low Taxes Individuals, households, families, and businesses know best how to spend their money. We need to end the Federal Government’s unlimited discretionary use of our earnings. Government should take only what is necessary to fulfill their LIMITED responsibilities. Lower taxes help everyone, including the Federal Government. This has been proven on numerous occasions under multiple administrations. Ronald Reagan, John F. Kennedy, and other administrations have applied these principles. Why do we have to relearn this lesson? When business is taxed less, they have money for hiring more people, for research and development, which requires more hirings. The R & D then leads to new product lines which require more people. More people paying taxes lead to more tax revenues and funds available to meet our obligations to stay within our budget and reduce our debt. Lower our taxes and get out of the way. We the People will do the rest. Collaboration I love bringing the right people together for a common cause. This is probably my best skill. As a Business Development Manager for a technology firm in the Treasure Valley I bring together our engineers, scientists, and PhDs with those of my customers to solve problems and develop new and amazing technologies. 2nd Amendment I whole-heartedly support the 2nd Amendment. We the People must be vigilant. There will always be those who relentlessly attempt and even conspire to rob us of this critical right. I salute the efforts made by the NRA and other organizations to educate and defend this important right. Family My wife and I were both raised by wonderful parents. We have tried to do the same. We have been married 40 years, have 9 children and 11 grandchildren. Family means the world to me. I also know that not everyone lives in what might be termed a traditional family. It is important to be sensitive to these differences. I am convinced there is always some common ground to be shared. We can always be polite, kind, and respectful. We are all part of this wonderful American family. Promises I PROMISE to do the following: I promise to defend the Constitution, first and foremost. I will never dishonor your trust, nor the state of Idaho, nor the United States. I will be informed and keep you informed. I will work hard, be prepared, be where I am supposed to be, and be there on time. I will work with a sense of urgency, and never get comfortable in this office. I will not over-promise and under-deliver; if something cannot be done, I will tell you. I will be relentless in my efforts to serve and honor the promises made. Healthcare Good, affordable healthcare is critical to most Americans, but one size does not fit all. Healthcare needs and coverage vary by individual, region, and circumstances. Government efforts to intervene with healthcare started many years ago. They have never gotten it right and are ill-equipped to handle the task. For decades they have been unable to meet the healthcare needs of the most deserving, our injured servicemen. How could they possibly handle the needs of the nation? Healthcare is best addressed at a local level. Education The States are responsible for their educational systems. It is not a job for the Federal Government. The Dept of Education was formally established in 1979 by President Jimmy Carter. With a budget of over $68B a year and employing almost 4,000 people, what benefits have we seen in the last 40 years? Jobs At present we are short on workers. Thinking outside the box, could the Feds cut their budgets and let able and capable workers return to the private sector where they are needed? Just an idea I heard from a small business owner in Caldwell. For generations the private sector has built this country creating job and opportunities. Lower taxes result in more jobs as employers invest in new hires, new equipment, new products, R&D, more hires. Those new hires pay taxes, increase tax revenues, and allow the Federal Government to meet their limited responsibilities. Lower the tax burden on individuals and businesses and the private sector will create the jobs. Family Man Family Man Ramont Turnbull “I love America. I love what it stands for – the freedoms, the opportunities. We the People, now more than ever, must demand our elected officials work within the limits set forth in the Constitution. I promise, if elected, I will serve you with honor, integrity, and urgency. There is much to do. We the People can do it” We The People Low Taxes Small Business Accountability Integrity, Hardworking, Relentless	”
—Ramont Turnbull’s campaign website (2022)

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Idaho's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Mike Crapo (R)

Jim Risch (R)

Representatives

District 1

Russ Fulcher (R)

District 2

Michael Simpson (R)

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