Richard Ojeda
Richard Neece Ojeda II (/oʊˈdʒɛdə/; born September 25, 1970) is an American politician and retired U.S. Army officer.[1][2] He was the West Virginia State Senator from the 7th district from 2016 to 2019. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Richard Ojeda | |
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| Member of the West Virginia Senate from the 7th district | |
| In office December 1, 2016 – January 14, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Art Kirkendoll |
| Succeeded by | Paul Hardesty |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Neece Ojeda II September 25, 1970 Rochester, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Kelly Ojeda |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | West Virginia State University (BA) Webster University (MBA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1988–2013 |
| Rank |  Major |
| Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
| Awards |  Bronze Star (2) |
Career
Ojeda was the Democratic nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives in West Virginia's 3rd congressional district in the 2018 election, but lost that election to Republican Carol Miller.[3]
On November 12, 2018, Ojeda announced his candidacy for President of the United States in the 2020 election.[4] Ojeda was the second office-holding Democrat to announce a campaign for the 2020 U.S. presidential election, the first being Maryland Rep. John Delaney.[5] As no current state legislator has ever made a serious bid for the presidency, Ojeda was considered a "longshot" and "underdog" candidate.[6][7] On January 26, 2019, Ojeda withdrew from the election.[8]
On January 13, 2020, Ojeda announced his campaign for the United States Senate, challenging incumbent Shelley Moore Capito.[9][10] However, he lost the nomination to progressive Paula Jean Swearengin.
Richard Ojeda Media
Ribbon from the Bronze Star Medal awarded by the United States Department of Defense.
Meritorious Service Medal ribbon
Army Commendation Medal ribbon
Army Achievement Medal ribbon
Army Good Conduct Medal ribbon
National Defense Service Medal ribbon
Afghanistan Campaign Medal ribbon
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal ribbon
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal ribbon
References
- ↑ "‘He’s JFK With Tattoos and a Bench Press’" (in en). POLITICO Magazine. https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/03/02/richard-ojeda-west-virginia-blue-army-one-217217?lo=ap_e1. Retrieved 2018-09-19.
- ↑ "Democrat touts coal, Army background in first ad for W. Va. congressional race". ABC News. 2018-09-12. Retrieved 2018-09-19.
- ↑ "Carol Miller Defeats Richard Ojeda in District 3". WOWK. 2018-11-07. Archived from the original on 2018-11-13. Retrieved 2018-11-12.
- ↑ "W.Va. Sen. Richard Ojeda officially announces run for president in 2020". WSAZ. 2018-11-12. Retrieved 2018-11-12.
- ↑ "Richard Ojeda slams border 'stunt,' plots 2020 bid". MSNBC.com. Retrieved 2018-12-31.
- ↑ Secular Talk, BREAKING: Richard Ojeda Running For President In 2020, retrieved 2018-12-31
- ↑ Malone, Clare (2018-11-12). "Can A Trump Voter From West Virginia Win The 2020 Democratic Primary?". FiveThirtyEight. Retrieved 2018-12-31.
- ↑ The Young Turks (January 25, 2019). "Richard Ojeda's SHOCKING Announcement". youtube.com. Retrieved January 26, 2019.
- ↑ Budryk, Zack (2020-01-13). "Democrat Richard Ojeda announces Senate bid after dropping out of presidential race". TheHill. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
- ↑ Pierson, Lacie (2020-01-13). "Familiar names surge during first day of filing for 2020 election in West Virginia". Charleston Gazette-Mail. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
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