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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 |
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| + | |party=[[Republican]] | ||
| + | |spouse=Lisa Innis | ||
| + | |children=Four | ||
| + | |occupation=Businessman | ||
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| + | |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=??? | ||
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| + | '''Matt Innis''' (born October 24, 1970) is a [[conservative]] businessman and [[U.S. Marine Corps]] veteran from [[Nebraska]] who is running to unseat the incumbent [[anti-Trump]] 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== | ||
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===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> | ||
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| + | ====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> | ||
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| + | ===Endorsements=== | ||
| + | Innis' run is 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> | ||
==Political positions== | ==Political positions== | ||
A thorough [[conservative]], Innis is, according to his campaign website, 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> | A thorough [[conservative]], Innis is, according to his campaign website, 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> | ||
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| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | *[[C. Wesley Morgan]], running for [[U.S. Senate]] from [[Kentucky]] | ||
| + | *[[John James]], running for [[U.S. Senate]] from [[Michigan]] | ||
| + | *[[Daniel Gade]], running for [[U.S. Senate]] from [[Virginia]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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*[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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[[Category:Nebraska]] | [[Category:Nebraska]] | ||
[[Category:Conservatives]] | [[Category:Conservatives]] | ||
[[Category:Republicans]] | [[Category:Republicans]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Patriots]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Anti-establishment]] | ||
[[Category:United States Veterans]] | [[Category:United States Veterans]] | ||
Revision as of 17:27, April 17, 2020
| Matt Innis | |
Former Chair of the Lancaster County Republican Party
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| In office 2011–2015 | |
| Preceded by | ??? |
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| Succeeded by | ??? |
| Born | October 24, 1970 Urbana, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Lisa Innis |
| Children | Four |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Matt Innis (born October 24, 1970) is a conservative businessman and U.S. Marine Corps veteran from Nebraska who is running to unseat the incumbent anti-Trump senator Ben Sasse. He was the chairman of the Lancaster County Republican Party from 2011 to 2015.
2020 U.S. Senate election in Nebraska
- See main article: United States Senate elections, 2020
It was stated on August 2, 2019 that Innis would run to oppose Sen. Sasse.[1] 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.[2]
It was announced in late February 2020 that Innis had officially filed to run for the Senate seat.[3] The primary will be held on May 12, 2020.[4]
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.[5]
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.[6]
Endorsements
Innis' run is endorsed by the Lincoln County Republican Party and the Scottsbluff County Republican Party.[7][8]
Political positions
A thorough conservative, Innis is, according to his campaign website, 100% pro-life, an opponent of red flag laws, and a strong supporter of Donald Trump.[9]
See also
- C. Wesley Morgan, running for U.S. Senate from Kentucky
- John James, running for U.S. Senate from Michigan
- Daniel Gade, running for U.S. Senate from Virginia
References
- ↑ Two references:
- ↑ Sasse challenger Innis questions senator's support for Trump
- ↑ Matt Innis officially files for U.S. Senate
- ↑ Republican Party primaries in Nebraska, 2020
- ↑ U.S. Senate candidate visits North Platte
- ↑ Douglas County Republican Party files complaints against Matt Innis, Sasse's GOP challenger
- ↑ Innis for Senate Endorsed by Scottsbluff County & Lincoln County GOP
- ↑ Lincoln County Republican Party endorses Matt Innis
- ↑ Matt on the Issues