Joel Beck (Nevada)

Joel Beck (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Nevada's 2nd Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on June 14, 2022.

Biography

Beck was born in Buffalo, New York. He attended Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. His career experience includes working as a commercial pilot, instructor, aircraft mechanic, and flight engineer. He served in the United States Air Force from 1983 to 1991.^[1]

Elections

2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Nevada District 2

Incumbent Mark Amodei defeated Elizabeth Mercedes Krause, Russell Best, and Darryl Baber in the general election for U.S. House Nevada District 2 on November 8, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Mark Amodei (R)	59.7	185,467
	Elizabeth Mercedes Krause (D)	37.8	117,371
	Russell Best (Independent American Party)	1.4	4,194
	Darryl Baber (L)	1.1	3,466

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 310,498
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Nevada District 2

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Nevada District 2 on June 14, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Elizabeth Mercedes Krause	49.0	22,072
		Timothy Hanifan	14.3	6,440
	Submit photo	Michael Doucette	12.2	5,478
	Submit photo	Rahul Joshi	8.0	3,613
	Submit photo	Brian Hansen	7.3	3,276
	Submit photo	Joseph Afzal	6.9	3,117
		Gerold Lee Gorman	2.3	1,034

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 45,030
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Aaron Sims (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Nevada District 2

Incumbent Mark Amodei defeated Danny Tarkanian, Joel Beck, Catherine Sampson, and Brian Nadell in the Republican primary for U.S. House Nevada District 2 on June 14, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Amodei	54.9	49,779
		Danny Tarkanian	32.6	29,563
		Joel Beck	7.4	6,744
	Submit photo	Catherine Sampson	3.3	3,010
		Brian Nadell	1.8	1,614

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 90,710
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2020

Nevada's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020 (June 9 Republican primary)

Nevada's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020 (June 9 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Nevada District 2

Incumbent Mark Amodei defeated Patricia Ackerman and Janine Hansen in the general election for U.S. House Nevada District 2 on November 3, 2020.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Mark Amodei (R)	56.5	216,078
	Patricia Ackerman (D)	40.7	155,780
	Janine Hansen (Independent American Party)	2.8	10,815

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 382,673
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Richard Dunn (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Nevada District 2

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Nevada District 2 on June 9, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Patricia Ackerman	48.9	26,411
		Clint Koble	22.8	12,315
		Ed Cohen	13.3	7,186
		Rick Shepherd	7.4	3,998
	Submit photo	Reynaldo Hernandez	5.2	2,790
		Steve Schiffman	1.8	974
	Submit photo	Ian Luetkehans	0.6	338

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 54,012
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Nevada District 2

Incumbent Mark Amodei defeated Joel Beck and Jesse Hurley in the Republican primary for U.S. House Nevada District 2 on June 9, 2020.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Mark Amodei	80.8	61,462
	Joel Beck	14.9	11,308
	Jesse Hurley	4.3	3,307

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 76,077
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2018

See also: United States House of Representatives elections in Nevada, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Nevada District 2

Incumbent Mark Amodei defeated Clint Koble in the general election for U.S. House Nevada District 2 on November 6, 2018.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Mark Amodei (R)	58.2	167,435
	Clint Koble (D)	41.8	120,102

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 287,537 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Nevada District 2

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Nevada District 2 on June 12, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Clint Koble	26.1	9,453
		Patrick Fogarty	23.8	8,619
		Rick Shepherd	21.3	7,699
		Vance Alm	13.2	4,784
		Jesse Hurley	8.0	2,907
	Submit photo	Jack Schofield Jr.	7.5	2,713

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 36,175
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Nevada District 2

Incumbent Mark Amodei defeated Sharron Angle, Joel Beck, and Ian Luetkehans in the Republican primary for U.S. House Nevada District 2 on June 12, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Amodei	71.7	42,351
		Sharron Angle	18.3	10,837
		Joel Beck	8.5	5,006
	Submit photo	Ian Luetkehans	1.5	882

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 59,076
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

Joel Beck did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

Joel Beck completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Beck's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I'm Joel Beck. I'm a retired Desert Storm Air Force Veteran. I'm not a politician in that I've never held elective office and have never had any political aspirations

I'm running for office for one reason. There is a need for true representation in Washington for those that live in Northern Nevada. If I felt that OUR needs were being served, I'd be happy to continue to live my life as I have. But just as when I was called to serve and was placed on active duty while an employee of United Airlines and reservist where I flew the C-5 cargo plane to supply our troops, I feel compelled to serve yet again.

America has its share of challenges and time is of the essence in meeting them

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?

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

What is the responsibility of a Representative in Congress?

What is it that they are expected and paid to do? Is it to meet with and listen to those that they represent? Is it to actually read legislation in it's entirety BEFORE voting on it? Is it to be a citizen or a Government Official? Should the voices of those that they represent be what compels how one votes? Should an effort be made to actually participate in the process?

I've made assumptions about these questions myself as to what should happen. My assumptions were wrong. This is NOT what is happening. Northern Nevada does not have a representative that does ANY of these things If Nevada is ready for someone to actually perform the job as is expected, I'd like to serve. Not as an elitist, arrogant, career Government Official, but as a humble, self deprecating, hard working Public Servant that has actually read the US Constitution, understands it and its intended purpose If that is what you are looking for in a Representative, I'd appreciate you making the effort to vote for a change in Washington and I promise to do my best to serve all of Northern Nevada with your help and continued input.

Please go to my website beckforcongress.us, look for me on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram. Also, feel free to reach out to me at any time. After all, at the end of the day, isn't that what the job is all about?

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

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

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

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

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

What legacy would you like to leave?

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

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

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

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

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

What are your thoughts on term limits?

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

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2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys

Joel Beck participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on May 15, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Joel Beck's responses follow below.^[2]

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

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Make time to listen to constituents
Read legislation BEFORE voting
Address issue of 22 DAILY Veteran suicides^[3]^[4]

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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

“ Budgets and accountabilityCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many^[4] ”

Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Joel Beck answered the following:

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

“

Thomas Jefferson^[4]

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Is there a book, essay, film, or something else that best describes your political philosophy?

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Atlas Shrugged^[4]

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

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Honesty and commitment to Oath of Office^[4]

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

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Honesty and the burning desire to serve my country^[4]

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

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Uphold the Constitution^[4]

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What legacy would you like to leave?

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Balance the budget so we don't leave our children with unsustainable debt and a record of honor that those that follow will aspire to continue^[4]

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

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I was born the day of President Kennedy's assassination^[4]

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

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Paperboy. Three years^[4]

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What happened on your most awkward date?

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I don't have any recollection of anything significant^[4]

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What is your favorite holiday? Why?

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Christmas. The celebration of the birth of Christ^[4]

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What is your favorite book? Why?

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1984. It predicted the future^[4]

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What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?

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My family^[4]

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

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Small World^[4]

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

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To find the time to learn all the I would like to learn^[4]

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

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It is the most responsive body in that if the members don't perform, "theoretically" they can be replaced soonest^[4]

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

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No^[4]

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

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To regain control of spending, to control immigration and to reduce global military operations^[4]

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

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Veteran and aviation related committees^[4]

”

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

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Yes^[4]

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What are your thoughts on term limits?

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I support term limits^[4]

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What process do you favor for redistricting?

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The county borders not gerrymandering of districts^[4]

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

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Yes, in ensuring compliance with the Constitution for ALL current and future business^[4]

”

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

“

Ron Paul^[4]

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Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

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My own in that as a disabled Desert Storm Veteran, I've been repeated abused by Government representatives and agencies that are supposed to help people^[4]

”

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U.S. House Nevada District 2

Footnotes

↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 19, 2020.
↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
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District 4

Steven Horsford (D)

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Joel Beck (Nevada)

Biography

Elections

2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Nevada District 2

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Nevada District 2

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Nevada District 2

2020

General election

General election for U.S. House Nevada District 2

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Nevada District 2

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Nevada District 2

2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Nevada District 2

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Nevada District 2

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Nevada District 2

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

2020

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2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

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