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| | birth_name = Antonio Wade Campbell | |||
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| '''Anthony (Tony) Campbell''', age 52 as of 2018, | |||
| '''Tony Campbell''' is political science academic and aspirant American politician, aged 52 as of 2018, who has not yet successfully secured elected office.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news|url=https://www.heraldmailmedia.com/news/election_2018/maryland/us_senator/q-a-with-tony-campbell-candidate-for-us-senate-in/article_18ea37d3-c853-5949-8762-65ae91715391.html|title=Q&A with Tony Campbell, candidate for US Senate in Maryland|last=<!--no byline-->|first=|date=June 13, 2018|work=|access-date=September 6, 2018|publisher=Herald-Mail Media|location=Hagerstown, Maryland|type=Interview}}</ref> Campbell has also authored two books: "America Today" and "A More Perfect Union".<ref name=":6" /> | |||
| is an American educator and politician. He is the ] candidate in the ]. If elected, he would be the first African-American Senator from Maryland.<ref name=dresser>{{cite news|authors=Dresser, Michael|title=U.S. Senate challengers fault Cardin in debate for not solving problems|work=]|url=http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/bs-md-senate-debate-20181005-story.html|date=October 7, 2018|access-date=October 17, 2018}}</ref> | |||
| Campbell teaches political science at ], following a career as a chaplain in the US Army. | |||
| == Early life and career == | |||
| Born Antonio Wade Campbell,<ref name=":4" /> he is from ], and came to ] in 1986.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/23480697/gregory_kane_waiting_for_other_shoe_to/|title=Waiting for other shoe to drop in council race|last=Kane|first=Gregory|date=|work=The Sun|access-date=September 5, 2018|publisher=Times Mirror|location=Baltimore, Maryland|pages=B1,13|author-link=Gregory Kane (journalist)|via=Newspapers.com}}—.</ref> Campbell has both a ] and a ] from ] of Virginia.<ref name=":3" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wfmd.com/2018/06/10/program-air-date-sunday-june-17th-2018-9am-2/|title=Conservative, Black, Christian… and Running for Office in Maryland|last=<!--no byline-->|first=|date=June 10, 2018|website=|publisher=WFMD-AM|type=Abstract of radio broadcast; Program Air Date: Sunday, June 17th, 2018 – 9am|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=September 7, 2018}}</ref> Prior to coming to Baltimore, Campbell worked in Army intelligence,<ref name=":0" /> and as an ],<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/23484844/us_senate_race_generates_little_primary/|title=U.S. Senate race generates little primary buzz|last=Barker|first=Jeff|date=June 24, 2018|work=The Baltimore Sun|access-date=September 5, 2018|page=12|via=Newspapers.com}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/meet-the-candidates-challenging-incumbent-maryland-sen-ben-cardin/2018/06/22/861eb454-74da-11e8-805c-4b67019fcfe4_story.html?utm_term=.b4a9fe159008|title=Sen. Ben Cardin is favored to win reelection, but has lots of company on the ballot|last=Armus|first=Teo|date=June 24, 2018|work=The Washington Post|access-date=September 6, 2018}}</ref> and he remains a member of the ].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|url=http://www.wfmd.com/2018/06/03/program-air-date-sunday-june-10th-2018-9am-2/|title=Conservatism (Politically & Theologically) in a Liberal State (Politically & Theologically)|last=<!--no byline-->|first=|date=June 3, 2018|website=|publisher=WFMD-AM|type=Abstract of radio program; Program Air Date: Sunday, June 10th, 2018 – 9am|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=September 7, 2018}}</ref> In 1995, he was part of a group whose aim was to engage ] as a candidate for ].<ref name=":0" /> In 1998, he ran as a Republican for the ] seat.<ref name=":0" /> He ran as a ] for Baltimore ] ] in 1999.<ref name=":0" /> When not engaged in politics, Campbell was teaching music at religious schools in the late 1990s.<ref name=":0" /> In 2005, Campbell filed for divorce from his then wife, Lorraine Dahl Campbell, which was uncontested and resolved; at the time, Campbell resided in ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/casesearch/inquiryDetail.jis?caseId=03C05008281&loc=55&detailLoc=CC|title=Case Information|last=<!--no byline-->|first=|date=January 3, 2006|website=District Court of Maryland|publisher=Maryland Judiciary|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=September 7, 2016}}</ref> By 2014, Campbell was teaching at ] as a ] professor,<ref name=":1" /> a post he still held in 2018.<ref name=":2" /> In 2014, he ran as a Republican in the election for ] of ].<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/23484567/2_incumbents_win_2_threatened_in/|title=2 incumbents win, 2 threatened in council race|last=Knezevich|first=Alison|date=June 25, 2014|work=The Baltimore Sun|access-date=September 5, 2018|page=10|via=Newspapers.com}}</ref> Campbell also served as the Maryland state chairman for ].<ref name=":5" /><ref name="AfroAmer">{{cite web |last1=Yoes |first1=Sean |title=These are the African Americans Running in Maryland |url=https://www.afro.com/african-americans-running-maryland-2/ |website=Afro.com |accessdate=8 September 2018}}</ref> Campbell was also appointed by ] to the Maryland P-20 Leadership Council, a group focusing on preparing students for the workforce.<ref name=":5" /> | |||
| ==Background== | |||
| Campbell was involved in a minor scandal in 2011 as the Baltimore County Republican Central Committee Chairman. He said he would step down. He was repeatedly criticized for not being convincing enough as a chairman and was not considered an effective leader.<ref name="scandal">{{cite web |last1=Sears |first1=Bryan P. |title=Campbell: 'I Will Step Down' |url=https://patch.com/maryland/timonium/campbell-i-will-step-down |website=patch.com/maryland |accessdate=8 September 2018}}</ref> | |||
| Campbell studied at the ], graduating with a ] degree in Political Science. He then received a ] degree in Social Science at ]. At ], he earned ] and ] degrees.<ref>{{cite web|title=About Tony Campbell|work=]|year=2018|url=https://elections2018.news.baltimoresun.com/us-senate/tony-campbell/|access-date=October 17, 2018}}</ref> | |||
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| After obtaining his doctorate in ministry, Campbell became a Chaplain in the U.S. Army. Following his Army career, he began teaching political science at ].<ref name=ypr>{{cite web|authors=Hall, Tom and Sivak, Rob |title=Tony Campbell: Republican for US Senate|publisher=]|location=Baltimore, Md|url=http://www.wypr.org/post/tony-campbell-republican-us-senate|date=October 15, 2018|access-date=October 17, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|authors=Barker, Jeff|title=Three-way debate in Maryland's U.S. Senate contest to be held Sunday|work=Baltimore Sun|url=http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/bs-md-senate-campaign-debate-20181004-story.html|date=October 4, 2018|access-date=October 17, 2018}}</ref> | |||
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| == 2018 United States Senate race == | |||
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| In 2018, Campbell won the Republican primary to contest Democratic incumbent ] for a ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/bs-md-senate-20180626-story.html#|title=Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin to face Republican Tony Campbell in November|last=Barker|first=Jeff|date=June 26, 2018|work=The Baltimore Sun|access-date=September 6, 2018}}</ref> A vehicle accident in May of 2018, an alleged ] which took place in a parking lot, served as a point of friction between Campbell and fellow Republican candidate, Christina Grigorian, who argued that this legal matter could damage the party's chances in the ].<ref name=":4">{{Cite news|url=https://redmaryland.com/2018/06/gop-senate-primary-turns-negative/|title=GOP Senate Primary Turns Negative|last=Griffiths|first=Brian|date=June 19, 2018|work=Red Maryland|access-date=September 6, 2018}}</ref> Of the four charges brought, all now closed, three were dismissed under '']'',<ref name="caseid0F40GF5">{{Cite web|url=http://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/casesearch/inquiryDetail.jis?caseId=0F40GF5&loc=32&detailLoc=DSTRAF|title=Case Information|last=<!--no byline-->|first=|date=August 6, 2018|website=District Court of Maryland|publisher=Maryland Judiciary|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=September 7, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/casesearch/inquiryDetail.jis?caseId=0F50GF5&loc=32&detailLoc=DSTRAF|title=Case Information|last=<!--no byline-->|first=|date=August 6, 2018|website=District Court of Maryland|publisher=Maryland Judiciary|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=September 7, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/casesearch/inquiryDetail.jis?caseId=0F70GF5&loc=32&detailLoc=DSTRAF|title=Case Information|last=<!--no byline-->|first=|date=August 6, 2018|website=District Court of Maryland|publisher=Maryland Judiciary|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=September 7, 2018}}</ref> while the fourth was handled under ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/casesearch/inquiryDetail.jis?caseId=0F60GF5&loc=32&detailLoc=DSTRAF|title=Case Information|last=<!--no byline-->|first=|date=August 6, 2018|website=District Court of Maryland|publisher=Maryland Judiciary|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=September 7, 2018}}</ref> In relation to Grigorian's concerns, Campbell's driving license has been suspended twice, first in 1986 and a second time in 1991, both suspensions due to minor traffic violations where Campbell failed to appear at a hearing.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/casesearch/inquiryDetail.jis?caseId=C922752&loc=29&detailLoc=DSTRAF|title=Case Information|last=<!--no byline-->|first=|date=October 7, 1986|website=District Court of Maryland|publisher=Maryland Judiciary|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=September 7, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/casesearch/inquiryDetail.jis?caseId=H904193&loc=28&detailLoc=ODYTRAF|title=Case Header Information|last=<!--no byline-->|first=|date=March 13, 1991|website=District Court of Maryland|publisher=Maryland Judiciary|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=September 7, 2018}}</ref> | |||
| ===Political positions=== | |||
| In the context of the 2018 U.S. Senate race, Campbell has indicated he is a supporter of ]'s agenda.<ref name=":3" /> Campbell has also said he supports a federal balanced-budget amendment, and supports several federal actions to support ]: ] to the state for infrastructure projects, establishment of ], exiting from ] regulation;<ref name=":3" /> and healthcare reform for veterans.<ref name=":5" /> | |||
| Campbell has stated that he supports the removal of the ] from the ], claiming that they have stripped the rights of states in choosing how they education adolescents.<ref name="education">{{cite web |title=Tony Campbell: Education Reform (Guest Column) |url=https://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2018/03/tony-campbell-education-reform-guest-column/ |website=Eye on Annapolis |accessdate=8 September 2018}}</ref> One of his top concerns is said to be education, especially school security. He has said repeatedly that he has plans to promote more local education systems rather than relying on failed national systems.<ref name="Mcgop">{{cite web |last1=Lambert |first1=Deborah |title=GOP SENATE CANDIDATE TONY CAMPBELL WANTS TO END PARTISAN DIVIDE IN WASHINGTON, DC |url=https://www.mcgop.com/gop_senate_candidate_tony_campbell_wants_to_end_partisan_divide_in_washington_dc |website=Montgomery County Republican Party |accessdate=8 September 2018}}</ref> | |||
| In 2012, he led a referendum effort against partisan gerrymandering, particularly due to the gerrymandering situation in Maryland today.<ref name="gerrymandering">{{cite web |last1=Ingraham |first1=Christopher |title=How Maryland Democrats pulled off their aggressive gerrymander |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2018/03/28/how-maryland-democrats-pulled-off-their-aggressive-gerrymander/ |website=The Washington Post |accessdate=8 September 2018}}</ref> He also believes that immigration policy has a direct and significant impact on national security.<ref name="Mcgop" /> | |||
| A resident of ], he has been active on the Executive Committee of the Maryland Republican Party, also serving on Baltimore County's Charter Review Commission.<ref name=ypr /> Campbell previously ran for Baltimore County Executive in 2014, losing narrowly in the Republican primary.<ref name=ypr /> He currently serves on the Baltimore County School Board Nomination Commission.<ref>{{cite web|authors=Waldman, Tyler|title=Campbell, GOP Senate Candidate: Maryland 'Turned Purple A While Ago'|publisher=]|location=Baltimore, Md|url=http://www.wbal.com/article/339115/155/campbell-gop-senate-candidate-maryland-turned-purple-a-while-ago|date=October 2, 2018|access-date=October 17, 2018}}</ref> | |||
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==2018 US Senate campaign== | ||
| Campbell's campaign stresses national security and smaller government, saying his priority as Senator would be "securing America' infrastructure against foreign actors".<ref>{{cite news|authors=Luttrell, Cameron|title=Sen. Ben Cardin To Face Towson Prof Tony Campbell In Fall Race|work=Bethesda Patch|url=https://patch.com/maryland/bethesda-chevychase/maryland-senate-house-primary-elections-meet-your-candidates|date=June 27, 2018|access-date=October 17, 2018}}</ref> On education, Campbell has called for an end to such programs as ], advocating a "return of authority" over schools from the Federal government to the state level. He has also campaigned for "reasonable tuition rates to allow for every student to achieve their goal of a four year college degree".<ref>{{cite web|title=Education Reform|publisher=Campbell4Maryland|year=2018|url=http://www.campbell4maryland.com/education_reform|access-date=October 17, 2018}}</ref> In a televised debate, Campbell criticized his Democratic Party opponent, ], who is seeking a third term as Senator, saying the incumbent should have done more about Baltimore’s high crime rate and poorly performing schools.<ref name=dresser /> | |||
| *{{Cite news|url=https://www.fox5dc.com/news/351527185-video|title=Maryland candidate for U.S. Senate Tony Campbell|last=<!--no byline-->|first=|date=August 6, 2018|work=|access-date=September 7, 2018|publisher=WTTG|format=Video}} | |||
| *{{Cite web|url=https://elections2018.news.baltimoresun.com/us-senate/tony-campbell/|title=Tony Campbell|last=<!--no byline-->|first=|date=August 31, 2018|website=Voter Guide|publisher=The Baltimore Sun|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=September 6, 2018}} | |||
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Anthony (Tony) Campbell, age 52 as of 2018, is an American educator and politician. He is the Republican Party candidate in the 2018 Maryland election for the United States Senate. If elected, he would be the first African-American Senator from Maryland.
Campbell teaches political science at Towson University, following a career as a chaplain in the US Army.
Background
Campbell studied at the University of Pittsburgh, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. He then received a Master of Science degree in Social Science at Towson University. At Liberty University, he earned Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees. After obtaining his doctorate in ministry, Campbell became a Chaplain in the U.S. Army. Following his Army career, he began teaching political science at Towson University.
A resident of Baltimore County, Maryland, he has been active on the Executive Committee of the Maryland Republican Party, also serving on Baltimore County's Charter Review Commission. Campbell previously ran for Baltimore County Executive in 2014, losing narrowly in the Republican primary. He currently serves on the Baltimore County School Board Nomination Commission.
2018 US Senate campaign
Campbell's campaign stresses national security and smaller government, saying his priority as Senator would be "securing America' infrastructure against foreign actors". On education, Campbell has called for an end to such programs as Common Core, advocating a "return of authority" over schools from the Federal government to the state level. He has also campaigned for "reasonable tuition rates to allow for every student to achieve their goal of a four year college degree". In a televised debate, Campbell criticized his Democratic Party opponent, Ben Cardin, who is seeking a third term as Senator, saying the incumbent should have done more about Baltimore’s high crime rate and poorly performing schools.
Author
Campbell has written two books, America Today and A More Perfect Union.
References
- ^ "U.S. Senate challengers fault Cardin in debate for not solving problems". Baltimore Sun. October 7, 2018. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|authors=ignored (help) - "About Tony Campbell". Baltimore Sun. 2018. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
- ^ "Tony Campbell: Republican for US Senate". Baltimore, Md: WYPR. October 15, 2018. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|authors=ignored (help) - "Three-way debate in Maryland's U.S. Senate contest to be held Sunday". Baltimore Sun. October 4, 2018. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|authors=ignored (help) - "Campbell, GOP Senate Candidate: Maryland 'Turned Purple A While Ago'". Baltimore, Md: WBAL (AM). October 2, 2018. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|authors=ignored (help) - "Sen. Ben Cardin To Face Towson Prof Tony Campbell In Fall Race". Bethesda Patch. June 27, 2018. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|authors=ignored (help) - "Education Reform". Campbell4Maryland. 2018. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
- "About Tony Campbell". Campbell4Maryland. 2018. Retrieved October 17, 2018.