David Gibbs (Nevada)
David Gibbs (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Nevada's 4th Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on June 12, 2018.
Biography
Gibbs received a bachelor's degree in military history from the United States Air Force Academy in 1979. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1974 to 2003. His professional experience also includes working as a systems analyst for SRA International from 2004 to 2007, a program manager at Deployment Coordinator Battlespace Flight Services, LLC from 2007 to 2015, and a program director at Battlespace, Inc. from 2015 to 2018. Gibbs has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- Military Officers of America
- Daedalians
- Air Force Association
- Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
- American Legion
- Toastmasters, International, Distinguished Toastmaster
- Keystone, Board of Directors
Elections
2018
General election
General election for U.S. House Nevada District 4
The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. House Nevada District 4 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Steven Horsford (D) | 51.9 | 121,962 |
 | Cresent Hardy (R) | 43.7 | 102,748 | |
 | Warren Markowitz (Independent American Party) | 1.4 | 3,180 | |
 | Rodney Smith (Independent) | 1.2 | 2,733 | |
 | Gregg Luckner (L) | 0.9 | 2,213 | |
 | Dean McGonigle (Independent) | 0.9 | 2,032 | |
| Total votes: 234,868 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Nevada District 4
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Nevada District 4 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steven Horsford | 61.7 | 22,730 |
 | Patricia Spearman | 15.2 | 5,613 | |
 | Amy Vilela | 9.2 | 3,388 | |
| Allison Stephens | 6.0 | 2,216 | |
 | John Anzalone | 5.8 | 2,134 | |
 | Sid Zeller | 2.0 | 736 | |
| Total votes: 36,817 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Nevada District 4
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Nevada District 4 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Cresent Hardy | 47.4 | 15,257 |
 | David Gibbs | 19.0 | 6,102 | |
 | Bill Townsend | 11.4 | 3,659 | |
 | Kenneth Wegner | 11.3 | 3,626 | |
 | Jeff Miller | 8.0 | 2,563 | |
 | Mike Monroe | 3.0 | 973 | |
| Total votes: 32,180 | |||
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Independent primary election
No Independent candidates ran in the primary.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Eduardo Hurt (Independent)
Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
- See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
David Gibbs participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on May 7, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and David Gibbs' responses follow below.[2]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | 1) Keep the economy growing 2) Pass required budget legislation on time |
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | National Security -- I spent my adult life serving our country in the military and as a civilian defense contractor. The world is a more peaceful and prosperous place when America is engaged and leads.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[4]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. David Gibbs answered the following:
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
| “ | My father. I have worked hard to match his work ethic and strong self-discipline.[4] | ” |
| “ | Not one in particular. As a history lover, I've read hundreds of books on American political history.[4] | ” |
| “ | Honesty, first and foremost. Openness and willingness to engage with with the people who elected me. Ability to get things done to solve problems.[4] | ” |
| “ | I spent 25 years as an Air Force officer and leader. In my military and civilian careers, I've led organizations of over 500 people. I've learned how to lead and how to get things done.[4] | ” |
| “ | Honesty! We need to remember who we work for -- the people.[4] | ” |
| “ | I would like people to know that I worked hard for them and got things done -- for them.[4] | ” |
| “ | President Kennedy's assassination. I was seven.[4] | ” |
| “ | I worked at McDonald's for two years in High School.[4] | ” |
| “ | My car broke down. It was tough getting my girlfriend's father to believe that.[4] | ” |
| “ | Christmas -- Watching the kids open their presents and seeing their excitement.[4] | ” |
| “ | I've read so many that I don't have a favorite.[4] | ” |
| “ | Read. I love to learn.[4] | ” |
| “ | The diversity of the body, representing people from all walks of life, backgrounds, and geographic areas.[4] | ” |
| “ | No.[4] | ” |
| “ | Creating lasting economic prosperity.[4] | ” |
| “ | House Armed Services Committee Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Committee on Natural Resources[4] | ” |
| “ | Yes.[4] | ” |
| “ | As a freshman, I don't expect to have any significant opportunities, but I'd like to chair a committee or subcommittee at first.[4] | ” |
| “ | One lady told me of the day she became a US citizen. Even after more than ten years, she still tears up when she talks about that day and the pride she felt at becoming an American.[4] | ” |
Ballotpedia biographical submission form
The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:
What is your political philosophy?
| “ | Focus on growing the economy and creating jobs. Commit to following the budget processes in Congress to pass the budget before the end of the year so we don't have to deal with omnibus Continuing Resolutions.
Is there anything you would like to add? I have a reputation for getting things done. That is my major goal in Congress -- to get things done for the people of Nevada's 4th District.[4] |
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| —David Gibbs[1] | ||
See also
- United States House of Representatives
- Nevada's 4th Congressional District election, 2018
- Nevada's 4th Congressional District
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted on Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form on May 7, 2018
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "David Gibbs' responses," May 7, 2018
- ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 4.16 4.17 4.18 4.19 4.20 4.21 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
