Joseph Ciardullo
Joseph Ciardullo (Reform Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent New York's 17th Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Ciardullo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2018
General election
General election for U.S. House New York District 17
Incumbent Nita Lowey defeated Joseph Ciardullo in the general election for U.S. House New York District 17 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Nita Lowey (D) | 88.0 | 170,168 | |
| Joseph Ciardullo (Reform Party) | 12.0 | 23,150 | ||
| Total votes: 193,318 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 17
Incumbent Nita Lowey advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 17 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Nita Lowey | |
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Reform Party primary election
Reform Party primary for U.S. House New York District 17
Joseph Ciardullo advanced from the Reform Party primary for U.S. House New York District 17 on June 26, 2018.
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| ✔ | Joseph Ciardullo | |
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Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Joseph Ciardullo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ciardullo's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Lowering taxes - Westchester is first and Rockland is second highest taxed counties in the nation. Getting funding for the Tappan Zee Bridge - to date the 4 billion dollar bridge received zero federal funding. Healthcare reform - increase Health Savings Accounts, promote catastrophic care insurance policies, focus on lowering costs, maintain care and subsidies to those less fortunate
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Applying technology to fix government problems.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Honesty, problem solving abilities, ability to work with others, willingness to stand by a decision.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I am an Average Joe who is running to represent Average Americans. I will always take into consideration how any decision impacts average Americans
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Always remember who you work for, the people you represent in your district, not the special interests, corporations, and lobbyists.
What legacy would you like to leave?
A better future for my children and yours.
What process do you favor for redistricting?
Independent redistricting, by a true independent organization, keeping to as many geographical boundaries as possible
Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?
No, Why can't and Average Joe be a representative for Average Americans.
What are your thoughts on term limits?
I am all for term limits. Career politicians are a major problem in Washington
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See also
- United States House of Representatives
- New York's 17th Congressional District election, 2018
- New York's 17th Congressional District
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