Moe Barakat
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Moe Barakat (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Maryland. He lost in the Republican primary on May 14, 2024.
Barakat completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Moe Barakat earned a graduate degree from the American University Washington College of Law and graduated from the Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management. His career experience includes working as a businessman.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: United States Senate election in Maryland, 2024
General election
General election for U.S. Senate Maryland
The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. Senate Maryland on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Angela Alsobrooks (D) | 52.7 | 1,078,306 |
 | Larry Hogan (R) | 44.9 | 917,883 | |
 | Mike Scott (L)  | 2.4 | 48,127 | |
 | Christy Helmondollar (Unaffiliated) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 0 | |
 | Billy Bridges (Unaffiliated) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 0 | |
| Irwin Gibbs (Unaffiliated) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 0 | |
| Patrick Burke (Unaffiliated) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 0 | |
| Robin Rowe (Unaffiliated) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 0 | |
| Total votes: 2,044,316 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Moshe Landman (G)
- Nancy Wallace (G)
- Shaunesi Deberry (Independent)
- Keith Packer (No Party Affiliation)
- Emmanuel Osuchukwu (Independent)
- Michael Sigmon (Progressive Party)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Maryland
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Maryland on May 14, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Angela Alsobrooks | 53.4 | 357,052 |
 | David Trone | 42.8 | 286,381 | |
 | Joseph Perez | 0.7 | 4,688 | |
 | Michael Cobb Sr. | 0.7 | 4,524 | |
 | Brian Frydenborg | 0.5 | 3,635 | |
 | Scottie Griffin | 0.5 | 3,579 | |
 | Marcellus Crews | 0.5 | 3,379 | |
 | Andrew Wildman | 0.3 | 2,198 | |
 | Robert Houton | 0.3 | 1,946 | |
 | Steven Seuferer | 0.2 | 1,664 | |
| Total votes: 669,046 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Juan Dominguez (D)
- William Jawando (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. Senate Maryland
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Maryland on May 14, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Larry Hogan | 64.2 | 183,661 |
 | Robin Ficker | 27.8 | 79,517 | |
 | Chris Chaffee | 3.2 | 9,134 | |
 | Lorie Friend | 2.1 | 5,867 | |
 | John Myrick | 1.7 | 4,987 | |
 | Moe Barakat | 0.8 | 2,203 | |
 | Laban Seyoum | 0.3 | 782 | |
| Total votes: 286,151 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- John Teichert (R)
- Christopher Puleo (R)
- Ray Bly (R)
- John Thormann (R)
Endorsements
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Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Barakat in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Moe Barakat completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Barakat's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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From witnessing global challenges firsthand to advocating for American prosperity and security, my journey has been unconventional. As a single dad and a leader with over 20 years of experience, I've navigated the complexities of the international business world and public service, always with the American people's interests at h
" a Master’s in Legal Studies from American University Washington College of Law and an Advanced Business Strategy Degree from Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management, he is well-versed in governance, policy, and administration.
"As the Managing Director and Treasurer of a well-known U.S. International Business Council, he’s been instrumental in advancing investment in American states and cities, demonstrating his capability to forge cross-border partnerships that benefit the U.S. economy.
A successful businessman and International relations and economic expert "His contribution to the United States’ fight against terrorism came while working for the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) as a defense contractor analyst, a role he felt honored to serve.
- ADVANCING FREEDOM
- CHAMPIONING OPPORTUNITY
- a united America, where economic growth and national security ensure freedom and opportunity for all, with safe and security a priority
economic growth, national security, ensuring freedom and opportunity, safety and security, foreign relations, advancement of Trade and investment, controlling inflation
a flourishing Maryland, and a truthful representative of the people, a uniting senator with support on both sides of the aisle
Increased government transparency and oversight are needed to control spending and provide a clear understanding of the increasing debts for citizens.
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Campaign website
Barakat’s campaign website stated the following:
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ADVANCING FREEDOM, CHAMPIONING OPPORTUNITY My campaign is rooted in a vision for a united America, where economic growth and national security ensure freedom and opportunity for all. Having lived across the globe, I've seen the power of our democratic values and the importance of safeguarding them. Together, let's champion a brighter future for Maryland and the nation. I'm Moe, and I'm asking for your support to bring our shared dreams to life.[2] |
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| —Moe Barakat’s campaign website (2024)[3] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 20, 2024
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Moe Barakat’s campaign website, “Issues,” accessed April 19, 2024
