Martin Walsh (Colorado)

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Martin Walsh was a 2014Republican candidate who sought election to theU.S. House to representthe 1st Congressional District ofColorado.[1] Walsh lost the general election on November 4, 2014.

Biography

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Walsh attended Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service and Yale School of Management. At the time of his candidacy, Walsh was serving on the board of Boys Hope Girls Hope of Colorado and volunteering with Denver Active 20/30 Children’s Foundation.[2]

Campaign themes

2014

Walsh's campaign website listed the following issues:[3]

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  • Better economic opportunity here at home: "Denver residents deserve better access to the American Dream. What does this dream look like for Colorado families? By encountering real opportunity and working hard, we can make a better life. We can give our children a better life than we have had."
  • Ending Healthcare Incompetence: "The creation and implementation of Obamacare has been an unmitigated disaster. Obamacare has deliberately deceived the American people. Many thousands (or perhaps millions) of Americans will lose their existing health plans, despite assurances to the contrary."
  • Caring for Constituents: "Most well traveled congressperson in Colorado? Diana DeGette has lost touch with Denver. Over the past sixteen years, she has stopped doing the hard work necessary to care for her constituents. When was the last time Ms. DeGette met with you and listened to you?"
  • Protecting Your Liberty and Freedom: "We deserve a government that respects us—not by constant interference and regulation of our daily lives—but by empowering us and protecting our rights. Our current leadership has failed to protect us. Martin believes in you. Diana DeGette believes in government."

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—Martin Walsh's campaign website,http://walshforcolorado.com/issues/

Elections

2014

See also:Colorado's 1st Congressional District elections, 2014

Walsh ran in the2014 election for theU.S. House to representColorado's1st District. Walsh won the Republican nomination in the primary on June 24, 2014, unopposed.[5] He was defeated by incumbentDiana DeGette (D) in the general election on November 4, 2014.[6]

U.S. House, Colorado District 1 General Election, 2014
PartyCandidateVote %Votes
    DemocraticGreen check mark transparent.pngDiana DeGetteIncumbent65.8%183,281
    Republican Martin Walsh29%80,682
    Libertarian Frank Atwood3.3%9,292
    Independent Danny Stroud1.9%5,236
Total Votes278,491
Source:Colorado Secretary of State

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