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Antonio (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 served in the administration of President George W. Bush. Campbell then 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
In the Republican primary held on June 26, 2018, Campbell won with 29.2% of the vote in a crowded field of 11 candidates, carrying 13 of Maryland's 23 counties and Baltimore City.
Campbell's campaign in the general election 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.
- America Today: Political Theory and Practical Politics. Cognella. 2014. ISBN 1631890980. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
{{cite book}}: Unknown parameter|authors=ignored (help) - ^ "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) - "Maryland Primary Election Results". New York Times. June 28, 2018. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- "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.