(WASHINGTON, DC) — Eight Lebanese-American candidates campaigned for federal and statewide races in the 2014 midterm election, on Nov. 4, 2014.
In California, incumbent Congressman Darrell Issa retained his position as a U.S. representative in District 49, defeating Democratic challenger Dave Peiser.
In West Virigina, incumbent Congressman Nick Rahall, who has held his position as U.S. representative for 38 years, was defeated by Even Jenkins.
In Louisiana, incumbent Congressman Charles Boustany held on to his position as U.S. representative from District 3, defeating challenger Russell Richard by a 67% margin.
In Texas, David Alameel challenged incumbent U.S. Senator John Cornyn, but fell short of victory by a 27% margin.
In Oregon, Monica Wehby challenged incumbent U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, but fell short of victory by an 18% margin.
In Florida, Former Governor Charles Crist challenged incumbent Governor Rick Scott, but was defeated by only a 1% margin.
In South Carolina, Vincent Shaheen challenged incumbent Governor Nikki Haley, but was defeated by a 15% margin.
In Michigan, incumbent Justice David Viviano retained his seat on the Michigan Supreme Court, defeating Circuit Court Judge Deborah Thomas by a 33% margin.
Full Results:
Congressman Darrell Issa
CA, U.S. Congress District 49 – 100.00% reporting
Darrell Issa – 60.72%, 77,885 votes
Dave Peiser – 39.28%, 50,393 votes
Congressman Nick Rahall
WV, U.S. Congress District 3 – 100% reporting
Evan Jenkins – 55.33%, 77,170 votes
Nick Rahall – 44.67%, 62,309 votes
Congressman Charles Boustany
LA, U.S. Congress District 3 – 100.00% reporting
Charles Boustany – 78.67%, 185,835 votes
Russell Richard – 11.99%, 28,330 votes
Candidate David Alameel
TX, U.S. Senate – 100.00% reporting
John Cornyn – 61.57%, 2,855,068 votes
David Alameel – 34.38%, 1,594,252 votes
Candidate Monica Wehby
OR, U.S. Senate – 94.20% reporting
Jeff Merkley – 55.79%, 744,516 votes
Monica Wehby – 37.33%, 498,191 votes
Governor Charles Crist
FL, Governor – 100.00% reporting
Rick Scott – 48.16%, 2,861,390 votes
Charles Crist – 47.05%, 2,795,263 votes
Senator Vincent Shaheen
SC, Governor – 100.00% reporting
Nikki Haley – 55.96%, 689,319 votes
Vincent Sheheen – 41.42%, 510,230 votes
David Viviano
David Viviano – 62%, 1,509,875 votes
Deborah Thomas – 29%, 701,698 votes