John Hugo

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John Hugo
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Elections and appointments
Last election

November 6, 2018

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John Hugo (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Massachusetts' 5th Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.

Hugo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2018

See also: Massachusetts' 5th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Massachusetts District 5

Incumbent Katherine Clark defeated John Hugo in the general election for U.S. House Massachusetts District 5 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Katherine Clark
Katherine Clark (D)
 
75.9
 
236,243
Image of John Hugo
John Hugo (R) Candidate Connection
 
24.0
 
74,856
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
225

Total votes: 311,324
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Massachusetts District 5

Incumbent Katherine Clark advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Massachusetts District 5 on September 4, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Katherine Clark
Katherine Clark
 
100.0
 
78,156

Total votes: 78,156
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Massachusetts District 5

John Hugo defeated Louis Kuchnir in the Republican primary for U.S. House Massachusetts District 5 on September 4, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of John Hugo
John Hugo Candidate Connection
 
63.7
 
11,859
Louis Kuchnir
 
36.3
 
6,763

Total votes: 18,622
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Campaign themes

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

John Hugo participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on September 19, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and John Hugo's responses follow below.[1]

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

Limited efficient and constitutional government.

Better utilization of our revenues - not higher taxes. Balanced budgets.

Transform the "War on Drugs" to a "War on Addiction"[2][3]

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

The national debt greatly concerns me as well as the looming Social Security crisis.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[3]

Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. John Hugo answered the following:

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

George Washington - Teddy Roosevelt - Martin Luther King - Thomas Edison[3]
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else that best describes your political philosophy?
No one book does that.[3]
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Being goal oriented.[3]
What qualities do you possess that would make you a successful officeholder?
I am skilled at debating and public speaking. I have a command of the major issues.[3]
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
To pass laws and protect our country and our Constitution.[3]
What legacy would you like to leave?
To have made our country a better place than I found it.[3]
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at that time?
Moon landing.[3]
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
Paper boy - I delivered the Boston Globe for 2 years.[3]
What happened on your most awkward date?
This has nothing to do with running for office and is a stupid question.[3]
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
I don't have a favorite holiday.[3]
What is your favorite book? Why?
Guns Germs and Steel[3]
If you could be any fictional character, who would you be?
Another stupid question[3]
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
My computer.[3]
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
Another stupid question[3]
What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?
Representative government is not unique in the world. But the United State itself is the greatest country in history.[3]
Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?
I believe the most important qualification is a love of the country[3]
What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?
The national debt.[3]
If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
foreign relations committee[3]
If you are a current representative, why did you join your current committees?
not current[3]
Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?
Yes[3]
What are your thoughts on term limits?
I signed the term limits pledge[3]
What process do you favor for redistricting?
Use a computer program to make the districts a square as possible despite demographics.[3]
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?
I am interested is serving in any capacity[3]
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?
Many people tell me they can't stand Katherine Clark and that she was rude to them.[3]

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Footnotes

  1. Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
  2. Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "John Hugo's responses," September 19, 2018
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