Tiffany Bond
Tiffany Bond was an independent candidate for Maine's 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House. Bond lost the general election on November 6, 2018.
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Biography
Bond's professional experience includes working as a family law attorney and mediator.[1]
Elections
2018
General election
General election for U.S. House Maine District 2
Jared Golden (D) defeated incumbent Bruce Poliquin (R), Tiffany Bond (Independent), and Will Hoar (Independent) in the general election for U.S. House Maine District 2 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Jared Golden (D) |
50.5
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139,231 |
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Bruce Poliquin (R) |
49.5
|
136,326 | |
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Tiffany Bond (Independent) |
0.0
|
0 | |
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Will Hoar (Independent) |
0.0
|
0 | |
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Total votes: 275,557 |
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Maine District 2
Jared Golden defeated Lucas St. Clair and Craig Olson in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Maine District 2 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Jared Golden (D) |
54.3
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23,611 |
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Lucas St. Clair (D) |
45.7
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19,853 | |
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Craig Olson (D) |
0.0
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0 | |
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Total votes: 43,464 |
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Maine District 2
Incumbent Bruce Poliquin advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Maine District 2 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Bruce Poliquin (R) |
100
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43,047 |
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Total votes: 43,047 |
Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Tiffany Bond completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bond's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
1. Ensuring that legislation is actually read/fully considered before voting on it 2. Measurable, balanced, sustainable progress in our legislation in a range of areas, including rural broadband, climate change, appropriate tax policy, healthcare, economic development 3. Proving a viable method to decrease campaign spending
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Making certain we recognize as many unintended consequences of law while it is in draft form so citizens are not negatively impacted by poorly performing legislators. We should be paying attention to the words on the page and be focused on conquering as many non-partisan challenges possible. Climate change, healthcare, our economy, social security - none of these are partisan issues. We have common goals that require a range of view and proficient, dedicated professional to resolve.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
We should have a variety of background represented that cross law, science, healthcare, and other industries. We should be seeking out professionals that want to make Congress a career, where they do not moonlight as lobbyists for their own campaign, but do show up on time, prepared, ready to make wise, balanced, thoughtful law like their retirement depends on it.
What qualities do you possess that would make you a successful officeholder?
I enjoy reading federal law. I understand that it s the duty of a representative to be beholden to a wide range of views, handling disagreements with grace. I believe in affirmative responsibility to communicate major decisions to constituents. My skills are also rounded out by being able to remove drama from conflict and turning nonsense into common sense.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
The House has a very specific important duty, to create our federal laws, including the budget. It's such an important and encompassing task, that few things should distract from doing it properly.
What legacy would you like to leave?
I would like to change the way we elect our officials and what skills we value. Right now we have a very serious, important job that requires collaboration, the ability to accept criticism, and flexibility in method. However, the job interview is more like a game show where parties compete with sound bites and money for a job that pays a fraction of the spending. It's irresponsible and gets us exactly the government we deserve. We need to deserve the government we want.
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at that time?
It's not the first historical event, but I remember being in school when I found out the Berlin wall was coming down and it felt like humanity was moving to a different space where we could really all work together and stop being afraid. I miss that feeling and I hope we can give it to our children.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
When I was 11, I had a newspaper route for a while. I also tried very unsuccessfully to start my own roadside snack shop, which managed to get me in the local paper, but not enough for the toy I wanted.
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
Thanksgiving. I love a day devoted to favorite smells, sounds, flavors, and family. It delights all the senses and reminds us to be grateful.
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
It's just outside my home and seasonal, but I love to lay in my hammock with my children under the crabapple tree and listen to the world go by.
What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?
It focuses on bills. The Senate has a range of other responsibilities, like confirmations. The House, though it does have committees, etc, focuses on wading up its sleeves and wading around in the law.
Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?
Yes.
What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?
Our inability to collaborate and move past partisanship is the single-greatest threat to our nation. If we cannot do that we will fail at governance, and likely a habitable planet.
Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?
No. It creates a cycle of perpetual campaigning.
What are your thoughts on term limits?
I do not think term limits are appropriate. It is our responsibility as citizens to take the performance reviews seriously for this job.
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Ballotpedia biographical submission form
The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:
| “ | What is your political philosophy?
Be realistic with what the law can do. Send qualified, balanced, thoughtful people who enjoy federal law to make law that is functional, cost-efficient, and humane.[2] |
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| —Tiffany Bond[1] | ||
See also
- United States House of Representatives
- Maine's 2nd Congressional District election, 2018
- Maine's 2nd Congressional District
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