James Kirk DeBrine

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James Kirk DeBrine

Democratic Party

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Last election

August 18, 2020

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Salt Lake City, Utah

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James Kirk DeBrine (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Wyoming. He lost in the Democratic primary on August 18, 2020.

DeBrine completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

James Kirk DeBrine was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. DeBrine's career experience includes working as a letter carrier with the United States Postal Service and as a worker with the United States Census Bureau. He has been affiliated with the National Association of Letter Carriers.

Elections

2020

See also: United States Senate election in Wyoming, 2020

United States Senate election in Wyoming, 2020 (August 18 Republican primary)

United States Senate election in Wyoming, 2020 (August 18 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Wyoming

Cynthia Lummis defeated Merav Ben-David in the general election for U.S. Senate Wyoming on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Cynthia Lummis (R)	72.8	198,100
		Merav Ben-David (D)	26.8	72,766
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	1,071

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 271,937
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Wyoming

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Wyoming on August 18, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Merav Ben-David	40.3	9,584
		Yana Ludwig	20.7	4,931
		Nathan Wendt	17.7	4,212
		Ken Casner	9.0	2,139
		Rex Wilde	7.9	1,888
		James Kirk DeBrine	3.6	865
		Other/Write-in votes	0.7	173

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 23,792
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Chuck Jagoda (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Wyoming

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Wyoming on August 18, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Cynthia Lummis	59.7	63,511
	Submit photo	Robert Short	12.7	13,473
		Bryan Miller	10.3	10,946
		Donna Rice	5.5	5,881
		R. Mark Armstrong	3.7	3,904
		Joshua Wheeler	3.5	3,763
		John Holtz	1.7	1,820
		Devon Cade	1.0	1,027
	Submit photo	Michael Kemler	0.9	985
	Submit photo	Star Roselli	0.6	627
		Other/Write-in votes	0.5	501

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 106,438
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Rolland Holthus (R)
• Patrick Dotson (R)

Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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James Kirk DeBrine completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by DeBrine's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

TESTED COLLEGE LEVEL READING IN ELEMENTARY GRADE. WAS A 5 YEAR LEGAL FULL TIME VOLUNTEER MINISTER. PART TIME MINISTER BEFORE AND AFTER FULL TIME. 15 YEAR USPS LETTER CARRIER. NALC UNION CAREER MEMBER. LIVED IN NEW YORK CITY FOR 4 YEARS. AND HAWAII FOR 4 YEARS. WILL BE A 15 YEAR RESIDENT OF WY ON ELECTION DAY. MOVED TO WY TO EARLY RETIRE AND WILL BE A RESIDENT OF WY, UNTIL MY DYING DAY. WIFE DIED OF BRAIN TUMOR. SO NO FAMILY CONCERNS OR JOB. 100% TIME TO RUN AND BE A U.S. SENATOR FOR WY AND USA. HEALTH CARE NEEDS FOR ALL AMERICANS & CLIMATE CRISIS & AMERICANS HAVING HOUSING & LIVING WAGES SO THEIR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT PERSUE HAPPINESS CAN ACTUALLY BE ACHIEVED IN AT LEAST A MODEST WAY! I ALSO WORKED THE 2009 & 2010 U.S. CENSUS IN JOHNSON COUNTY WY. SO I HAVE SWORN THE OATH TO THE CONSTITUTION ALREADY 3 TIMES. I WATCHED THE LONG DECLARED DEMOCRAT CANDIDATES. AND SEEN THEY DO NOT REPRESENT THE BULK OF WYOMINGITES. AND ARE DECEPTIVE BOTH. AND LONGEST HAS EVEN LIED ABOUT WYOMINGITES. AND SHE HAS INCURABLE LYME DISEASE SO HIGH RISK OF DEATH IN THESE CORONA PANDEMIC TIMES. SO I HAD TO FILE AS THE BEST CANDIDATE FOR WY AND AMERICA! MILLIONS OF AMERICAN LIVES ARE AT STAKE. AND THE GLOBAL POPULTION TOO!

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Universal Health Care to all American residents. Without the for profit only Health Insurance Companies leeching off Americans
• Climate crisis before it as scientists say, becomes irreversible.
• Justice Reform in all that entails.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Transparency of Spending to make sure taxes go to needed areas to benefit the American People.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Jesus' written in the Bible example and teachings ONLY! I see the faults clearly of everyone else. Including myself as also an imperfect man!

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Bible. And to show what NOT to allow. George Orwell's 1984. And its Big Brother control & observations against Privacy. And eternal Warring over nothing.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity. Honesty. Courage to not bend to wrongful Peer Pressure. Or Donors vs American People.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

No Fear of man to be turned to Corruption. A wisdom that I see through bad ideas & evil schemes. That since I have no family worries. I will be 100% dedicated to Serving the American People as a Senator's Job requires.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To show up. Do the Job as a Servant to the People's Needs vs unwise wants.

What legacy would you like to leave?

The Wisest, Most Honest Senator, who looked out not only for the Little Guy State of WY. But all American Residents. To stop & overcome the crisis' that 2020 has happened beyond anything in History before!

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Moon Landing. Watched on Black & White TV as a little kid. Then as an Adult. Delivering Mail on my route. Both Apt Managers of complexes next to each other. Were watching the Twin Towers World Trade Center in flames. When I was in NYC before as Full Time Minister. I looked at them daily. And even knew a East Bronx firefighter as older friend. But doubt he was at WTC event due to disabled from from a Fire & his age by time of WTC Attack. But also knew a younger black man friend who graduated from Harvard. And his ad agency was out of the WTC. They did the "Where's the Beef" Famous Wendy's commercial. So I do wonder if they were still in WTC or if he still worked for them, and if so was there that day or not?

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Unimportant question. Short term right out of High School. Then did my 5 yr full time ministry. Then later USPS Letter Carrier 15 years. NALC Career Union Member.

What is your favorite book? Why?

I like Fiction. So too many to pick. The Bible as a Guide in Life. And it's hope so anxiety is not in my life. Is more than a mere "book".

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Characters have Stressful Lives to make their stories interesting. So pass on being any of the many I have enjoyed.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

As a Singer of Karaoke. And a few open mics & attempts with bands. No one song stays in my mind.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

To many in my life. But I overcame corrupt greedy enemies, to make my life, a Simple but good one.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Halting the deaths of the Corona Pandemic. Health Care so all the money spent educating, feeding & housing of every American. Doesn't go to waste by premature death. And the sadness to all their loved ones. As pursuit of Happiness has been ignored as a goal to give to Every American. Those are IMMEDIATE NEEDS! With the Climate Crisis a few years to be halted so can be reversed. Stopping Escalation of Wars. As those damage the planet. And can always lead to Nuclear War to destroy the Planet. But same time Put Pressure on Nations that are barbaric in their treatment of their Citizens. To Change to Be Civilized in Human Rights. Infrastructure of America is a way to employ and strengthen America & it's Economy too.

What qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution?

That it give Equal Representation to EVERY State in the Union. 2 Each no matter population size.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics?

No. The opposite. Career Politicians are pressured to conform to their Party's Wishes. And not the People they are supposed to Serve. Why I stepped up. As I see through Lies & Corruption. And not afraid of Man. To do what is right for Americans.

What do you think of the filibuster?

It has been used to defend against Bad Laws. But also to Prevent Good laws. So I will as a Senator. Have research done of it's past record to see if it is mostly beneficial. Or mostly Harmful. And also decide how currently & probability wise of it's use in the future. To decide if it should stay. Or be removed as a Congressional Practice Strategy.

What criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees?

1) That the Person has background & skills & wisdom to the job as should be done. 2) That they just wont be a Puppet of the current President. But put the American People First as to what their job function is to be.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other senators?

The Senate has to work as a body to do good. But some are Party Over People. And Profits of Big Donors over People. They have to be exposed & opposed. And NOT be given into for their Corrupt values. Let their constituents see they need to be impeached, recalled or Voted Out. As only way for America to get on track!

If you are not a current senator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Any that I could help achieve goals needed by American People, that I have Listed. Realistically, Brand New Senators Might not be put on any committees. I will see if I need to appeal to American Voters to put Pressure to put me on a committee I need to give my wisdom to.

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the U.S. Senate, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

I am a Registered Democrat. Parties DO help get things accomplished. But must not disregard your constituents needs in the process.

Is there a particular senator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

The goals Bernie Sanders put forth are what motivated me to Run. But unlike him I am NOT a quitter or bow to Pressure to allow harm to Americans. Fear of God who loves all Humans. Comes first.

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Footnotes

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Wyoming's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

John Barrasso (R)

Cynthia Lummis (R)

Representatives

Harriet Hageman (R)

Republican Party (3)