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Revision as of 02:26, April 18, 2020
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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 |
| Religion | Christian[1] |
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.[2] 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.[3]
It was announced in late February 2020 that Innis had officially filed to run for the Senate seat.[4] The primary will be held on May 12, 2020.[5]
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.[6]
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.[7]
Endorsements
Innis' run is endorsed by the Lincoln County Republican Party and the Scottsbluff County Republican Party.[8][9]
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.[10] In addition, Innis also supports Country of Origin Labeling regulations for meat as a protective measure for Nebraskan businesses from being out-competed by low-priced foreign sellers.[11]
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
- ↑ Matt Innis | Elections | Lincoln Journal Star
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Matt Innis challenging Sen. Ben Sasse in Republican primary