Nicholas Moss

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Nicholas Moss

Independent

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

Personal

Birthplace

Columbus, Ohio

Religion

Christian

Profession

Manufacturing maintenance technician

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Nicholas Moss (independent) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Ohio's 3rd Congressional District. He lost as a write-in in the general election on November 3, 2020.

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

Biography

Nicholas Moss was born in Raymond, Ohio. He attended Southern New Hampshire University and Ohio State University. Moss' career experience includes working as a manufacturing maintenance technician and as a small business owner.

Elections

2020

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

Ohio's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020 (April 28 Republican primary)

Ohio's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020 (April 28 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Ohio District 3

Incumbent Joyce Beatty defeated Mark Richardson, Nicholas Moss, and Angela Davis in the general election for U.S. House Ohio District 3 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joyce Beatty (D)	70.8	227,420
		Mark Richardson (R)	29.1	93,569
		Nicholas Moss (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	92
	Submit photo	Angela Davis (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	11

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 3

Incumbent Joyce Beatty defeated Morgan Harper in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 3 on April 28, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joyce Beatty	68.1	44,995
		Morgan Harper	31.9	21,057

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 66,052
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 3

Mark Richardson defeated Cleophus Dulaney in the Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 3 on April 28, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Richardson	86.4	11,451
	Submit photo	Cleophus Dulaney	13.6	1,797

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,248
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Andrew Littler (R)

Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Nicholas Moss completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Moss' 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.

I am a father of 3 wonderful kids. I choose to run in Ohio's 3rd district because I see the need for a change. I believe in the fact that all people should have a say in whats going on in congress.

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?

• Time for Change
• Truth and Transparency
• Your Voice Matters

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am personally passionate about:

1) Not having the government tell people what to do (Less Government).
2) Making sure that those in Washington are held accountable.
3) Make sure each person has a voice in Washington, by allowing them to see and hear their voice on each matter.
4) Not sitting at home while Americans are being taken advantage of and suffering.
5) Educating young minds.

6) People helping others.

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

I look up to my mother a lot in life. My mother taught me a lot in life, coming from a single parent household, I know the importance of treating people right and working hard for what you have in life. I like to think that I follow the examples of my mother and grandfather as they taught me to work hard and fight for what you believe in.

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

Truth and Transparency - A representative should be truthful and honest and be a straight shooter when it comes to the facts.
Honesty - If people can't trust that their representative isn't giving them the whole picture and being honest, then they lose trust.

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

The qualities that I possess that would make me a successful officeholder are:

I am open about how I feel about things going on. I believe in being honest with those around me. I stand up for what I believe in and will make sure that I do the same for those I represent. I am transparent with things going on around me.

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

To stand up for the people that voted for them.
To let the voices of the people be heard loud and proud.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like people to know that if you work hard, take the time to care for others, help others, that it's not all about yourself, but others.

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

The first historical event that happened in my life was when George Bush stopped in Marysville, on his train ride around the country when I was 4 years old and going to see him with my grandfather.

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

My first job was delivering newspapers in my local community. This helped me to really outgrow my inner shyness, it also taught me to go above and beyond for others. I delivered newspapers until I was 17.

What is your favorite book? Why?

I am an avid Dean Knootz fan and have been since I was a teenager. His creativeness in his books allow you to loose time and get deep into his books. My favorite book overall though is the 1611 KJV Bible.

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

Superman - I have a way of what ever comes at, to go through it with a strong will to survive and fight for what I believe.

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

Bang by Ajr!

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

A big struggle that I have had to face in life is some medical conditions that I have. I choose though to not let them keep me down and keep fighting each and every day. I have also had financial struggle's in life and have come out the other side stronger and more knowledgeable in finances and how to setup myself and others for success.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

I believe that the districts should be drawn on a population based model. Where you take the amount of people and divide up each district by a certain percentage of the population, not have a city and county split up by 3 different districts.

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

The U.S. House of Representatives is unique due simply to the fact that it has the most elected members to its part of congress than any other part of America.

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

No I don't.

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

I perceive to the greatest challenge in the United States to not only the fact of the disinformation that is being faced each day from those in the media. People have the chance to step up in life and make real change by taking back the country. I want people to know that when I am elected the people will have more say. I do have to say a big challenge is the representatives we have now on either side of the aisle, they forgot that they work for the people and not for the big corporations.

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

I would like to be apart of the committee on Education, Housing, Judicial matters.

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

Yes I do.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I feel like each representative should only be allowed to serve the following terms:

U.S. House - 4 terms (8 years)
U.S. Senate - 2 terms (12 years)

If the presidency has a term limit than those in congress should as well.

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?

I am the leader of my own party.

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?

I have heard the stories from people who have been suffering for too long due to their kids and their education. A child shouldn't have to suffer and should be able to have the same education as the next child. I have also heard that due to the current situation that people are having a hard time in the community seeing their family members. It's disheartening to see people have to suffer because they are getting left behind.

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Footnotes

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Ohio's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Jon Husted (R)

Bernie Moreno (R)

Representatives

District 1

Greg Landsman (D)

District 2

David Taylor (R)

District 3

Joyce Beatty (D)

District 4

Jim Jordan (R)

District 5

Bob Latta (R)

District 6

Michael Rulli (R)

District 7

Max Miller (R)

District 8

Warren Davidson (R)

District 9

Marcy Kaptur (D)

District 10

Michael Turner (R)

District 11

Shontel Brown (D)

District 12

Troy Balderson (R)

District 13

Emilia Sykes (D)

District 14

David Joyce (R)

District 15

Mike Carey (R)

Republican Party (12)

Democratic Party (5)