David Macko
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David Macko (Libertarian Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Ohio's 14th Congressional District. Macko was disqualified from the general election scheduled on November 6, 2018.
Macko was disqualified because he was not certified by the Libertarian party.[1]
Macko was previously a 2014 and 2012 Libertarian candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 14th Congressional District of Ohio.[2]
Biography
Macko has been involved in civic and political activities for a number of years. He has been a member of the John Birch Society since 1962 and a Commander of American Legion Post 104 in the early 1980s. From 1988 to 2003, Macko was a Northeast Region Representative for the Libertarian Party of Ohio. His political experience also includes serving as the region's Chairman of the state Libertarian Party and as the 14th Congressional District Representative on the Central Committee of the Libertarian Party of Ohio.[3]
Career
- US Army SP4 E4 Honorable Discharge 1966-1968
- Cleveland Trust Bank Investment Analyst 1968-1969
- Associates Finance Corporation Adjustor 1969-1971
- Statewide Insurance Agency Agent 1971-1975
- Key Bank, formerly Society Bank Adjustor 1973-2001
- Retired and Libertarian Activist 2001-Present
Issues
Political positions
Taxes
Macko said that he would never vote to raise taxes or fees or to impose new taxes or fees.[4]
War on Terror
Macko said that he opposed the War on Terror, as well as the Patriot Act. He also opposed the Department of Homeland Security. Macko advocated abolishing the Transportation Security Agency. He also said that he would work to bring the troops home from Iraq and Afghanistan, and use them to protect America's southern border.[5]
Drug War
Macko said that he wanted to end the war on drugs by repealing all federal drug laws. He also supported repeal of all federal gun control laws, including taxes on firearms and ammunition. Macko even advocated abolishing the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.[6]
Healthcare
Macko said that if elected, he would work to defund and repeal the health reform law. He would also try to phase out Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. He was also strongly pro-life.[7]
Elections
2018
General election
General election for U.S. House Ohio District 14
Incumbent David Joyce defeated Betsy Rader in the general election for U.S. House Ohio District 14 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | David Joyce (R) | 55.2 | 169,809 |
 | Betsy Rader (D) | 44.8 | 137,549 | |
| Total votes: 307,358 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- David Macko (L)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 14
Betsy Rader advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 14 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Betsy Rader | 100.0 | 36,077 |
| Total votes: 36,077 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 14
Incumbent David Joyce advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 14 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Joyce | 100.0 | 50,317 |
| Total votes: 50,317 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Matt Lynch (R)
- Evan Carp (R)
Green primary election
No Green candidates ran in the primary.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Adam Hickey (G)
2014
Macko ran in the 2014 election for the U.S. House to represent Ohio's 14th District. Macko was defeated by incumbent David Joyce (R) in the general election on November 4, 2014.[8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  David Joyce Incumbent |
63.3% | 135,736 | |
| Democratic | Michael Wager | 33% | 70,856 | |
| Libertarian | David Macko | 3.7% | 7,988 | |
| Total Votes | 214,580 | |||
| Source: Ohio Secretary of State | ||||
2012
Macko was defeated by Republican David Joyce.[9] Macko ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Ohio's 14th District. Macko faced Dale Virgil Blanchard (D), Elaine R. Mastromatteo (G) and an appointed Republican nominee in the general election on November 6, 2012.
Incumbent Steven C. LaTourette announced his retirement on July 31, 2012, delaying the announcement long enough to prevent the need for a special election to fill the 14th District seat.[10][11]
The Washington Post listed the House of Representatives elections in Ohio in 2012 as one of the 10 states that could have determined whether Democrats retook the House or Republicans held their majority in 2013.[12] Ohio tied with Pennsylvania for ninth on the list.[12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dale Virgil Blanchard | 38.7% | 131,637 | |
| Republican | David Joyce |
54% | 183,657 | |
| Libertarian | David Macko | 3.4% | 11,536 | |
| Green | Elaine R. Mastromatteo | 3.8% | 13,038 | |
| Total Votes | 339,868 | |||
| Source: Ohio Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
2010
In 2010, David Macko was the Libertarian candidate for State Representative in Ohio House District 17. He lost in the general election to Marlene Anielski (R).[13]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 17 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Marlene Anielski (R)
|
27,664 | 54.75% | ||
| Kelli Kay Perk (D) | 20,055 | 39.69% | ||
| David Macko (L) | 2,812 | 5.56% | ||
2008
In 2008, David Macko was the Libertarian candidate for Congress in Ohio's 14th Congressional District. He lost in the general election to incumbent Rep. Steven C. LaTourette (R).[14]
| U.S. House of Representatives, Ohio Congressional District 14 Election, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Steven C. LaTourette Incumbent |
58.3% | 188,488 | |
| Democratic | William O'Neill | 38.7% | 125,214 | |
| Libertarian | David Macko | 2.9% | 9,511 | |
| Total Votes | 323,213 | |||
See also
- United States House of Representatives
- Ohio's 14th Congressional District election, 2018
- Ohio's 14th Congressional District elections, 2014
- Ohio's 14th Congressional District
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ The News Harold "Macko Won't Appear as Libertarian Candidate in U.S. House Race" August 31, 2018
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "What's on the ballot?" accessed May 19, 2014
- ↑ LPO.org, "Central Committee," accessed 01/26/2015
- ↑ Addition by candidate, March 8, 2012
- ↑ Addition by candidate, March 8, 2012
- ↑ Addition by candidate, March 8, 2012
- ↑ Addition by candidate, March 8, 2012
- ↑ The Huffington Post, "Election 2014," November 4, 2014
- ↑ Politico, "2012 Election Map, Ohio," accessed November 11, 2012
- ↑ The Hill, "Rep. LaTourette retires, says partisan 'toll' growing too heavy," accessed August 3, 2012
- ↑ Roll Call, "Ohio: Steven LaTourette Jolts GOP; Democrats Are Hopeful," accessed August 3, 2012
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Washington Post, "The 10 states that will determine control of the House in 2012," accessed April 25, 2012
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "State Representative: Results for general election on November 2, 2010," accessed June 11, 2014
- ↑ Clerk of the U.S. House, "Statistics of the Presidential and Congressional Election of November 4, 2008," accessed March 13, 2012
