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'''Matt Innis''' is a [[conservative]] businessman and veteran from [[Nebraska]] who is running to unseat the incumbent [[anti-Trump]] senator [[Ben Sasse]].
{{Infobox officeholder
|name=Matt Innis
|image=Matt Innis.jpeg
|party=[[Republican]]
|spouse=Lisa Innis
|children=Four
|occupation=Businessman
|religion=[[Christian]]<ref>[https://journalstar.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/elections/matt-innis/article_c34e209b-f6af-50a2-8b4f-2db62010f26b.html Matt Innis | Elections | Lincoln Journal Star]</ref>
|birth_date=October 24, 1970
|birth_place=Urbana, [[Illinois]]
|office=Former Chair of the Lancaster County [[Republican Party]]
|term_start=2011
|term_end=2015
|predecessor=???
|successor=???
|allegiance=[[United States]]
|branch=[[United States Marine Corps]]
|serviceyears=1991 – 1999
}}
'''Matt Innis''' (born October 24, 1970, age {{age|1970|10|24}}) is a [[conservative]] businessman and [[U.S. Marine Corps]] veteran from [[Nebraska]] who unsuccessfully ran in 2020 to attempt unseating the incumbent [[anti-Trump]] Republican senator [[Ben Sasse]]. He was the chairman of the Lancaster County [[Republican Party]] from 2011 to 2015.
==2020 U.S. Senate election in Nebraska==
==2020 U.S. Senate election in Nebraska==
*[https://www.omaha.com/news/state_and_regional/saying-trump-needs-support-businessman-matt-innis-to-run-for/article_44e486bf-8dc0-5c4b-8784-ca96aaf78313.html Saying Trump needs support, businessman Matt Innis to run for Sen. Ben Sasse's seat]</ref> Innis has effectively rebuked Sasse for the latter's refusal to sign an endorsement of Trump's re-election efforts, correctly pointing out the senator's opposition to [[President Trump]].<ref>[https://journalstar.com/news/state-and-regional/federal-politics/sasse-challenger-innis-questions-senator-s-support-for-trump/article_412b04ae-5ec1-5506-802c-45566b919110.html Sasse challenger Innis questions senator's support for Trump]</ref>
*[https://www.omaha.com/news/state_and_regional/saying-trump-needs-support-businessman-matt-innis-to-run-for/article_44e486bf-8dc0-5c4b-8784-ca96aaf78313.html Saying Trump needs support, businessman Matt Innis to run for Sen. Ben Sasse's seat]</ref> Innis has effectively rebuked Sasse for the latter's refusal to sign an endorsement of Trump's re-election efforts, correctly pointing out the senator's opposition to [[President Trump]].<ref>[https://journalstar.com/news/state-and-regional/federal-politics/sasse-challenger-innis-questions-senator-s-support-for-trump/article_412b04ae-5ec1-5506-802c-45566b919110.html Sasse challenger Innis questions senator's support for Trump]</ref>
It was announced in late February 2020 that Innis had officially filed to run for the Senate seat.<ref>[https://norfolkdailynews.com/wjag/news/matt-innis-officially-files-for-u-s-senate/article_0a12f096-57f0-11ea-b525-834ca9bb1316.html Matt Innis officially files for U.S. Senate]</ref> The primary will be held on May 12, 2020.<ref>[https://ballotpedia.org/Republican_Party_primaries_in_Nebraska,_2020 Republican Party primaries in Nebraska, 2020]</ref>
It was announced in late February 2020 that Innis had officially filed to run for the Senate seat.<ref>[https://norfolkdailynews.com/wjag/news/matt-innis-officially-files-for-u-s-senate/article_0a12f096-57f0-11ea-b525-834ca9bb1316.html Matt Innis officially files for U.S. Senate]</ref>
===Campaign===
===Campaign===
As part of his campaign trail, Innis traveled to North Platte, Nebraska in early March 2020 to further his anti-establishment, [[right-wing populist]] campaign message.<ref>[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/us-senate-candidate-visits-north-platte/ar-BB10QqAG U.S. Senate candidate visits North Platte]</ref>
As part of his campaign trail, Innis traveled to North Platte, Nebraska in early March 2020 to further his anti-establishment, [[right-wing populist]] campaign message.<ref>[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/us-senate-candidate-visits-north-platte/ar-BB10QqAG U.S. Senate candidate visits North Platte]</ref>
====Establishment derailing attempt====
After Innis had spent a ''mere $457'' in digital advertising without yet having reported it to the [[FEC]], the [[establishment]]-led Douglas County Republican Party seized the opportunity and reported it to the Senate Ethics Committee, suggesting in the complaint that a maximum ''$50,000'' fine can be imposed by the attorney general.<ref>[https://www.omaha.com/news/local/douglas-county-republican-party-files-complaints-against-matt-innis-sasses-gop-challenger/article_40372eb2-ea63-5a4f-9093-436b91d9f90e.html#1 Douglas County Republican Party files complaints against Matt Innis, Sasse's GOP challenger]</ref>
===Endorsements===
Innis' run was endorsed by the Lincoln County [[Republican Party]] and the Scottsbluff County Republican Party.<ref>[https://www.mattinnis4senate.com/innis-for-senate-endorsed-by-scottsbluff-lincoln-counties-gop/ Innis for Senate Endorsed by Scottsbluff County & Lincoln County GOP]</ref><ref>[https://www.nptelegraph.com/news/local_news/lincoln-county-republican-party-endorses-matt-innis/article_dd657aa8-67ff-11ea-b657-0b0cc11fa1cd.html Lincoln County Republican Party endorses Matt Innis]</ref>
===Republican primary results===
The primaries for both parties were held on May 12, 2020.<ref>[https://ballotpedia.org/Republican_Party_primaries_in_Nebraska,_2020 Republican Party primaries in Nebraska, 2020]</ref> Despite strong campaign efforts, Innis lost to Sen. Sasse by a large margin, only managing to garner just shy of 25% of the vote,<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/election-results/nebraska-senate-primary-live-results/ Live results: 2020 Nebraska Senate primary results]</ref> with much largely attributed to Sasse's advantage as an incumbent.
==Political positions==
==Political positions==
According to his campaign website, Innis is a thorough [[conservative]] who is 100% [[pro-life]], an opponent of red flag laws, and a strong supporter of [[Donald Trump]].<ref>[https://www.mattinnis4senate.com/matt-on-the-issues/ Matt on the Issues]</ref> In addition, Innis also supports Country of Origin Labeling regulations for meat as a protective measure for [[Nebraska]]n businesses from being out-competed by low-priced foreign sellers.<ref>[https://www.1011now.com/content/news/569631991.html Matt Innis challenging Sen. Ben Sasse in Republican primary]</ref>
==See also==
*[[John James]], running for [[U.S. Senate]] from [[Michigan]]
*[[Daniel Gade]], running for [[U.S. Senate]] from [[Virginia]]
==References==
==References==
*[https://www.facebook.com/MattInnisForSenate/ Matt Innis for U.S. Senate | Facebook]
*[https://www.facebook.com/MattInnisForSenate/ Matt Innis for U.S. Senate | Facebook]
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