Frankie Robbins
Frankie Robbins (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma's 3rd Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Robbins completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.
Robbins was a 2016, 2014, and 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the same seat.[1][2][2]
Elections
2018
General election
General election for U.S. House Oklahoma District 3
Incumbent Frank Lucas defeated Frankie Robbins in the general election for U.S. House Oklahoma District 3 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Frank Lucas (R) | 73.9 | 172,913 |
 | Frankie Robbins (D)  | 26.1 | 61,152 | |
| Total votes: 234,065 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 3
Frankie Robbins defeated Murray Thibodeaux in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 3 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Frankie Robbins | 64.8 | 38,767 |
 | Murray Thibodeaux | 35.2 | 21,024 | |
| Total votes: 59,791 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 3
Incumbent Frank Lucas advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 3 on June 26, 2018.
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| ✔ | | Frank Lucas |
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2016
Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Frank Lucas (R) defeated Frankie Robbins, the only Democrat to file, in the general election. Lucas defeated Desiree Brown in the Republican primary on June 28, 2016.[1][3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Frank Lucas Incumbent |
78.3% | 227,525 | |
| Democratic | Frankie Robbins | 21.7% | 63,090 | |
| Total Votes | 290,615 | |||
| Source: Oklahoma State Election Board | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Frank Lucas Incumbent |
77.9% | 42,027 | ||
| Desiree Brown | 22.1% | 11,891 | ||
| Total Votes | 53,918 | |||
| Source: Oklahoma State Election Board |
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2014
Robbins ran in the 2014 election for the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma's 3rd District. Robbins ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 24, 2014, but lost to incumbent Frank D. Lucas (R) in the general election.[2] The general election took place on November 4, 2014.[5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Frank D. Lucas Incumbent |
78.6% | 133,335 | |
| Democratic | Frankie Robbins | 21.4% | 36,270 | |
| Total Votes | 169,605 | |||
| Source: Oklahoma State Election Board | ||||
2012
Robbins ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma's 3rd District. He was defeated by Timothy Ray Murray in the June 26, 2012, Democratic primary.[6][7][8]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Timothy Ray Murray |
52.3% | 9,252 |
| Frankie Robbins | 47.7% | 8,429 |
| Total Votes | 17,681 | |
Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Frankie Robbins completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Robbins' responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Restore the Affordable Care Act and then improve/fix the ACA. Take action to address Climate Change. Restore confidence in our government, institutions and our leaders by being telling the truth as best I know it to be and basing decisions on facts.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Climate change is a life and death issue for the planet and humanity. The longer we avoid taking action the more difficult are the solutions and the greater the impacts. The Global Change Research legislation signed into law in 1990 requires the agency to report to Congress and the President a National Climate Assessment (NCA) (i.e. the current state of the "science" and the impacts of climate change on the United States). From the NCA's, Congress and the President know the truth and the facts about the reality of greenhouse gas emissions being the primary driver of climate change.
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
John F. Kennedy inspired me to be a public servant and "to make a difference" with his words "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can co for your country".
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
My basic philosophy is to do the greatest good, for the greatest number in the long run. I want to make a positive difference in the lives of people; especially those who have been less fortunate than I.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
It is most important that one is honest and truthful to build trust and confidence in Congress, our government, and our institutions.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I care about those less fortunate than I. I don't have an axe to grind, an ideology to swear to, or a special interest group to that I owe an allegiance to. I am about serving the people. I am "of the people" and "for the people".
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
I am elected to serve all the people; not just those that voted for me or a political party. In addition to making informed decisions on legislation; it is important for a legislator to keep his/her constituents well informed on the critical issues of the day (NOT the party line). It is also important for the legislator to share with his/her constituents the reasons he/she voted for/against legislation that is controversial.
What legacy would you like to leave?
I would want to be know as the "peoples" Congressman. One who worked in a bi-partisan manner for the good of all the people. One whose goal was always the greatest good, for the greatest number, in the long run.
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
I was 17 and a senior in high school when John F. Kennedy was assassinated. I came of age in the 60s which was a very violent and divisive time in our Country. The Viet Nam war (5 students were killed at Kent State by National Guardsmen), the assassination of JFK, RFK, and MLK and the racial strife following the assassination of MLK (Detroit was on fire and there were tanks in the streets). Growing up in the 60's put in perspective today's polarization and division. Today's division is nonsense and politically manufactured for political gain. On the positive side, the passage of the Civil Rights Act, the Voting Rights Act, and the National Environmental Protection Act.
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Ballotpedia biographical submission form
The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:
| “ | What is your political philosophy?
I will represent all the people. I don't have an axe to grind, an ideology I swear to, or a special interest group to cater too. My only special interest is all the people and to try to achieve the greatest good, for the greatest number in the long run.[9] |
” |
| —Frankie Robbins[10] | ||
Personal
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Robbins has two children, Christian and Joshua.
See also
- United States House of Representatives
- Oklahoma's 3rd Congressional District election, 2018
- Oklahoma's 3rd Congressional District election, 2016
- Oklahoma's 3rd Congressional District elections, 2014
- Oklahoma's 3rd Congressional District elections, 2012
- Oklahoma's 3rd Congressional District
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Oklahoma State Election Board, "CANDIDATES FOR STATE ELECTIVE OFFICE 2016," accessed April 16, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Politico, "2014 Oklahoma House Election Results," accessed November 7, 2014 Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ CNN, "Election Results," accessed November 8, 2016
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Information submitted on Ballotpedia’s biographical information submission form on October 19, 2018
