Patrick Briody

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Patrick Briody

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

July 30, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Illinois State University, 1983

Personal

Birthplace

Chicago, Ill.

Religion

Catholic

Profession

Independent contractor

Contact

Campaign website

Patrick Briody (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Arizona's 8th Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on July 30, 2024.

Briody completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Patrick Briody was born in Chicago, Illinois. He earned a bachelor's degree from Illinois State University in 1983. His career experience includes working as an independent contractor. Briody has served as a member of the PTA at his children's school.

Elections

2024

See also: Arizona's 8th Congressional District election, 2024

Arizona's 8th Congressional District election, 2024 (July 30 Republican primary)

Arizona's 8th Congressional District election, 2024 (July 30 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Arizona District 8

Abraham Hamadeh defeated Gregory Whitten in the general election for U.S. House Arizona District 8 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Abraham Hamadeh (R)	56.5	208,269
		Gregory Whitten (D)	43.5	160,344

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 368,613
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jeremy Spreitzer (D)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Arizona District 8

Gregory Whitten advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Arizona District 8 on July 30, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gregory Whitten	100.0	47,406

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Sheila Bilyeu (D)
• Marc Lewis (D)
• Bernadette Greene Placentia (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Arizona District 8

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Arizona District 8 on July 30, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Abraham Hamadeh	29.9	30,686
		Blake Masters	25.7	26,422
		Ben Toma	21.0	21,549
		Trent Franks	16.3	16,714
		Anthony Kern	4.8	4,922
		Patrick Briody	2.3	2,336
		Isiah Gallegos (Write-in)	0.0	35

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 102,664
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Debbie Lesko (R)

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Briody in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Patrick Briody completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Briody'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.

Born and raised on the south side of Chicago. Traveled extensively throughout America selling industrial and construction machinery, tools and supplies. I am not a career politician. Running for change and term limits. Personally, I am committing to three terms maximum to achieve my objectives. Each generation will have challenges. I passionately believe the next generation should be making decisions for themselves.

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?

• Term Limits for change. Each state should be able to fill in the even number of years they want their politicians to represent them in Washington, D.C. Convention of States, Article V, 38 states to ratify. As a traveling sales professional who has called on white collar and blue collar, I believe can connect in all fifty state legislatures my message. How many of them would want the opportunity to serve on the Federal level?
• Stop Inside Information Trading. (SIIT) this one out. Freeze assets while in Congress with CD's or Government bonds.
• Patriot Election Day holiday. Vote at local school or place of worship. This was the norm not too long ago.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Compete on the global stage with energy. Lawrence Livermore Laboratory break through. DOE continue strive for breakthroughs. Water concerns for the west. Could California supply water from the ocean to states in need including themselves, while Arizona supply energy to California and other states. Work together for the common good and produce great food. Secure all borders and path to citizenship bill written by Congress.

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

Being the youngest in the family, my older siblings. Sounds kind of corny, but I look up to the life my wife lives and the good she does for others.

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

John Adams miniseries, for a historical understanding of our Republic. Charles Krauthammer, Things That Matter. Everything and all things Thomas Sowell. Books, debates, interviews, lectures and his photography while traveling.

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

Honesty

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

My ability to listen to all sides and work extremely hard to achieve my goal.

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

Your voice, decisions and voting should mirror who you represent.

What legacy would you like to leave?

The future belongs to those living in the presence of it.

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

Bozo Circus Grand Prize Game. I was very young, and the magic arrows landed on me while I was sitting on my mom's lap. Remember winning a space book, large tootsie roll container filled with tootsie rolls and tootsie pops and a pair of panty hose for my Mom.

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

Busboy at 14 years old at Condesa Del Mar. Got Mohammad Ali's autograph, but I lost it. The job lasted one summer. Then at 15 years old worked at local gas station with older brothers and close friends.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Children's bible. The why should be self-evident.

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

Casper the friendly ghost.

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

Taking it to the streets, by the Doobie Brothers. When told you would be put on the calendar for organization speaking engagements and consistently does not happen you decide to go out and knock on your constituents' doors. Getting back in my truck the song came on the radio. I knew I was doing the right thing.

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

Weight sometimes and in my older years staying in the best of shape.

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

The future ability to write single source objective bill for the better of Americans.

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

Believe the contrary. Americans see a uniparty sitting in Congress for multiple decades - 10, 20, 30+ years, thirsting for dollars from lobbyist and special interest groups who write our bills. When these 10,000-page bills become law, who do they benefit?

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

Passionate debate and still want to break bread together. Unite as Americans for the good of country and the world. One can have love of country, as well as, love for other countries and the world. I compare it to the Olympics. I'm cheering, "USA, USA, USA". I want our country to win. BUT I am also cheering for all good nations the best for their country.

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

Yes

What are your thoughts on term limits?

My number one objective to achieve is term limits. First, with those that represent us in Congress. Second, term limits for any other Federal government position. Hear me out for AI will replace many future jobs. Example, ten years in State Dept. job. Eleventh year at twenty hours a work week train someone for your position. Receive half of a pension. Pursue another government job not related at all to last job. For example, National Parks. Eleventh year, same training for the new replacement of your job. Receive second half of your pension. (Twenty full years with two calendar years of training twenty-hour work week of the new hire receive full pension). Still young and may want to pursue whatever else you want in your life, but term out of your service to our Federal government. This allows others to serve for America, as well.

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

No. I do not mean any disrespect, but my entire platform is about change for future generations. Simply put, each generation should make decisions for their generation.

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've knocked on many, many doors and have been invited into many homes. One shook me to the core. A gentleman who served under 7 President's (3) one party (4) the other. You figure it out. Lift ups his sleeve and has every branch of the military he served tattooed on his arm. All were displayed, except for the Coast Guard. Lifts up his other sleeve and has the emblem of the USMC. This soldier had more military tours that any human being should have to endure. Says I want you to answer some questions for me. He said he has never voted, and then boldly said he never will. Every question had to do with a promise by every President he served under. One was securing the border. I explained it was Congress that writes the bills pertaining to the border. He didn't want to hear it! Another was taking care of the drug problem ... and so on. Upsetting him he cried out every President lied. The conversation ended by him, and his pain was physically seen. Driving home from Sun City, I teared up for it literally hit me like a ton of bricks. You see, his boss, his ultimate boss in the military as an Army soldier, Airforce airmen, Navy Seaman and Marine was his commander in chief and every last one of them in his eyes lied to him! Writing this now for some reason of what I witnessed is hard for me. It makes me feel numb, empty and sad.

Tell us your favorite joke.

I can't in this venue.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Yes, but must be totally transparent to your constituents. Some well defined boulders in your core values shall not be negotiable.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

Utmost priority. Growth driven by capitalism and a strong booming economy is one of the best ways for future generations reducing debt. The combo of reducing wasteful spending and growth is economics 101 for success.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

Subpoena if necessary for truth. Americans deserve the truth no matter the politics of the finding.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Several have emailed me, but I prefer to stay the course.

What committees interest you?

Energy & Commerce

Transportation and Infrastructure
Small Business
Agriculture

Ethics

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

100 percent transparency and government accountability of every tax dollar spent.

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Patrick Briody campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. House Arizona District 8	Lost primary	$19,194	$18,551
Grand total			$19,194	$18,551
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Footnotes

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Arizona's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Ruben Gallego (D)

Mark Kelly (D)

Representatives

District 1

David Schweikert (R)

District 2

Eli Crane (R)

District 3

Yassamin Ansari (D)

District 4

Greg Stanton (D)

District 5

Andy Biggs (R)

District 6

Juan Ciscomani (R)

District 7

Vacant

District 8

Abraham Hamadeh (R)

District 9

Paul Gosar (R)

Republican Party (6)

Democratic Party (4)

Vacancies (1)