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|name=Matt Innis | |name=Matt Innis | ||
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|party=[[Republican]] | |party=[[Republican]] | ||
|spouse=Lisa Innis | |spouse=Lisa Innis | ||
|children=Four | |children=Four | ||
|occupation=Businessman | |occupation=Businessman | ||
| − | |religion= | + | |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_date=October 24, 1970 | ||
|birth_place=Urbana, [[Illinois]] | |birth_place=Urbana, [[Illinois]] | ||
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|predecessor=??? | |predecessor=??? | ||
|successor=??? | |successor=??? | ||
| + | |allegiance=[[United States]] | ||
| + | |branch=[[United States Marine Corps]] | ||
| + | |serviceyears=1991 – 1999 | ||
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| − | '''Matt Innis''' (born October 24, 1970) is a [[conservative]] businessman and [[U.S. Marine Corps]] veteran from [[Nebraska]] who | + | '''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== | ||
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*[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 | + | 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=== | ||
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===Endorsements=== | ===Endorsements=== | ||
| − | Innis' run | + | 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> |
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| + | ===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== | ==See also== | ||
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*[[John James]], running for [[U.S. Senate]] from [[Michigan]] | *[[John James]], running for [[U.S. Senate]] from [[Michigan]] | ||
*[[Daniel Gade]], running for [[U.S. Senate]] from [[Virginia]] | *[[Daniel Gade]], running for [[U.S. Senate]] from [[Virginia]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:13, October 10, 2020
| Matt Innis | |
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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] |
Military Service
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1991 – 1999 |
Matt Innis (born October 24, 1970, age 55) 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
- 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]
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 was endorsed by the Lincoln County Republican Party and the Scottsbluff County Republican Party.[7][8]
Republican primary results
The primaries for both parties were held on May 12, 2020.[9] Despite strong campaign efforts, Innis lost to Sen. Sasse by a large margin, only managing to garner just shy of 25% of the vote,[10] with much largely attributed to Sasse's advantage as an incumbent.
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.[11] 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.[12]
See also
- 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Republican Party primaries in Nebraska, 2020
- ↑ Live results: 2020 Nebraska Senate primary results
- ↑ Matt on the Issues
- ↑ Matt Innis challenging Sen. Ben Sasse in Republican primary