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|birth_date=March 16, 1976 | |birth_date=March 16, 1976 | ||
|birth_place=Fairfield, [[Connecticut]] | |birth_place=Fairfield, [[Connecticut]] | ||
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|alma_mater=[[University of Texas]] | |alma_mater=[[University of Texas]] | ||
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|allegiance=[[United States]] | |allegiance=[[United States]] | ||
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| − | '''Mary Jennings “MJ” Hegar''' (born March 16, 1976 (age {{age|1976|3|16}} | + | '''Mary Jennings “MJ” Hegar''' (born March 16, 1976 (age {{age|1976|3|16}}) (pronounced "HAY GAR") is a [[U.S. Air Force]] veteran who ran for the [[United States Senate]] from [[Texas]] in the [[2020 U.S. Senate elections|2020 elections]] to unseat three-term [[Moderate Republican]] incumbent [[John Cornyn]]. A [[liberal]] Democrat, her campaign received the backing of [[ActBlue]],<ref>https://secure.actblue.com/donate/adopt-mj-hegar</ref> a [[dark money]] group. |
==2020 Senate bid== | ==2020 Senate bid== | ||
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Hegar announced in late April 2019 her run for U.S. Senate to challenge [[Republican]] [[John Cornyn]].<ref>Two references: | Hegar announced in late April 2019 her run for U.S. Senate to challenge [[Republican]] [[John Cornyn]].<ref>Two references: | ||
*[https://texasscorecard.com/federal/democrat-mj-hegar-announces-us-senate-run/ Democrat MJ Hegar Announces US Senate Run] | *[https://texasscorecard.com/federal/democrat-mj-hegar-announces-us-senate-run/ Democrat MJ Hegar Announces US Senate Run] | ||
| − | *[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/440165-mj-hegar-announces-texas-senate-bid MJ Hegar announces Texas Senate bid]</ref> The Senate campaign wing of the Democrat [[establishment]] backed her in December 2019 over all other [[Democrat]] candidates in the race,<ref>[https://www.dscc.org/news/dscc-endorses-mj-hegar-in-texas-senate-race/ DSCC Endorses MJ Hegar in Texas Senate Race]</ref> sparking strong criticisms that the primary, as well as several others related to the 2020 Senate elections, was being rigged to destroy the chances of black candidates, including West.<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/democrats-against-black-candidates/ Democrats Spent Tens of Millions to Destroy the Hopes and Dreams of These Qualified Black Candidates]</ref> After no candidate initially won a majority of the vote, Hegar proceeded to won the primary runoff,<ref>[https://www.politico.com/2020-election/results/texas/ 2020 Texas primary results]</ref> and | + | *[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/440165-mj-hegar-announces-texas-senate-bid MJ Hegar announces Texas Senate bid]</ref> The Senate campaign wing of the Democrat [[establishment]] backed her in December 2019 over all other [[Democrat]] candidates in the race,<ref>[https://www.dscc.org/news/dscc-endorses-mj-hegar-in-texas-senate-race/ DSCC Endorses MJ Hegar in Texas Senate Race]</ref> sparking strong criticisms that the primary, as well as several others related to the 2020 Senate elections, was being rigged to destroy the chances of black candidates, including West.<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/democrats-against-black-candidates/ Democrats Spent Tens of Millions to Destroy the Hopes and Dreams of These Qualified Black Candidates]</ref> After no candidate initially won a majority of the vote, Hegar proceeded to won the primary runoff,<ref>[https://www.politico.com/2020-election/results/texas/ 2020 Texas primary results]</ref> and faced Cornyn in the general election. West, who said that Hegar "had a problem all along" with black voters,<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/state-senator-says-texas-dem-has-a-problem-with-african-americans/ State Senator Says Texas Dem Has a ‘Problem’ With African Americans]</ref> announced that he would not vote for her in the general election;<ref>Two references: |
*[https://www.texastribune.org/2020/10/09/royce-west-mj-hegar-texas-senate/ State Sen. Royce West won't vote for fellow Democrat MJ Hegar, accuses her of having "a problem all along with Black folks"] | *[https://www.texastribune.org/2020/10/09/royce-west-mj-hegar-texas-senate/ State Sen. Royce West won't vote for fellow Democrat MJ Hegar, accuses her of having "a problem all along with Black folks"] | ||
| − | *[https://www.statesman.com/news/20201009/royce-west-wonrsquot-vote-for-mj-hegar-says Royce West won’t vote for MJ Hegar, says]</ref> this was pointed out in a campaign ad by Cornyn.<ref>[https://www.statesman.com/news/20201013/cornyn-ad-uses-westrsquos-words-to-hurt-hegar-with-black-voters Cornyn ad uses West’s words to hurt Hegar with Black voters]</ref> | + | *[https://www.statesman.com/news/20201009/royce-west-wonrsquot-vote-for-mj-hegar-says Royce West won’t vote for MJ Hegar, says]</ref> this was pointed out in a campaign ad by Cornyn, who contrasted his support for reforms in the police and criminal justice systems to Hegar being out-of-touch and "wrong for [[Texas]]".<ref>[https://www.statesman.com/news/20201013/cornyn-ad-uses-westrsquos-words-to-hurt-hegar-with-black-voters Cornyn ad uses West’s words to hurt Hegar with Black voters]</ref> |
According to Hegar, U.S. border policies are comparable to Chinese [[concentration camps]].<ref>Two references: | According to Hegar, U.S. border policies are comparable to Chinese [[concentration camps]].<ref>Two references: | ||
*[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/cornyn-challenger-equates-u-s-border-policies-to-chinese-concentration-camps/ Cornyn Challenger Equates U.S. Border Policies to Chinese Concentration Camps] | *[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/cornyn-challenger-equates-u-s-border-policies-to-chinese-concentration-camps/ Cornyn Challenger Equates U.S. Border Policies to Chinese Concentration Camps] | ||
*[https://pjmedia.com/election/bryan-preston/2020/07/16/democrat-senate-candidate-hegar-compares-u-s-border-facilities-to-chinas-concentration-camps-as-ghastly-footage-resurfaces-n653963 Democrat Senate Candidate Hegar Compares U.S. Border Facilities to China's Concentration Camps As Ghastly Footage Resurfaces]</ref> | *[https://pjmedia.com/election/bryan-preston/2020/07/16/democrat-senate-candidate-hegar-compares-u-s-border-facilities-to-chinas-concentration-camps-as-ghastly-footage-resurfaces-n653963 Democrat Senate Candidate Hegar Compares U.S. Border Facilities to China's Concentration Camps As Ghastly Footage Resurfaces]</ref> | ||
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| + | As was mostly expected, Hegar lost the general election to Cornyn despite being heavily backed by liberal donors.<ref>[https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-elections/texas-senate-results Texas Senate Election Results 2020]</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Democrats]] | [[Category:Democrats]] | ||
[[Category:Liberals]] | [[Category:Liberals]] | ||
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{{Democrat establishment}} | {{Democrat establishment}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:34, December 9, 2021
| Mary Jennings “MJ” Hegar | |
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| Born | March 16, 1976 Fairfield, Connecticut |
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| Political party | Democrat |
| Spouse(s) | Brandon Hegar |
| Children | Two |
| Alma mater | University of Texas |
| Occupation | Air Force veteran, teacher |
Military Service
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1999 – 2011 |
| Rank | Major |
Mary Jennings “MJ” Hegar (born March 16, 1976 (age 48) (pronounced "HAY GAR") is a U.S. Air Force veteran who ran for the United States Senate from Texas in the 2020 elections to unseat three-term Moderate Republican incumbent John Cornyn. A liberal Democrat, her campaign received the backing of ActBlue,[1] a dark money group.
2020 Senate bid
Hegar announced in late April 2019 her run for U.S. Senate to challenge Republican John Cornyn.[2] The Senate campaign wing of the Democrat establishment backed her in December 2019 over all other Democrat candidates in the race,[3] sparking strong criticisms that the primary, as well as several others related to the 2020 Senate elections, was being rigged to destroy the chances of black candidates, including West.[4] After no candidate initially won a majority of the vote, Hegar proceeded to won the primary runoff,[5] and faced Cornyn in the general election. West, who said that Hegar "had a problem all along" with black voters,[6] announced that he would not vote for her in the general election;[7] this was pointed out in a campaign ad by Cornyn, who contrasted his support for reforms in the police and criminal justice systems to Hegar being out-of-touch and "wrong for Texas".[8]
According to Hegar, U.S. border policies are comparable to Chinese concentration camps.[9]
As was mostly expected, Hegar lost the general election to Cornyn despite being heavily backed by liberal donors.[10]
References
- ↑ https://secure.actblue.com/donate/adopt-mj-hegar
- ↑ Two references:
- ↑ DSCC Endorses MJ Hegar in Texas Senate Race
- ↑ Democrats Spent Tens of Millions to Destroy the Hopes and Dreams of These Qualified Black Candidates
- ↑ 2020 Texas primary results
- ↑ State Senator Says Texas Dem Has a ‘Problem’ With African Americans
- ↑ Two references:
- ↑ Cornyn ad uses West’s words to hurt Hegar with Black voters
- ↑ Two references:
- ↑ Texas Senate Election Results 2020
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