Seth Corey

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Seth Corey

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 3, 2021

Education

Bachelor's

Yale College, 1978

M.D.

Tulane University School of Medicine, 1982

Other

Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, 1982

Personal

Birthplace

New Orleans, LA

Religion

Jewish

Profession

Pediatric hematologist/oncologist

Contact

Campaign website

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Seth Corey (Democratic Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Ohio's 11th Congressional District. He lost in the special Democratic primary on August 3, 2021.

Corey completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Seth Corey was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He earned a bachelor's degree from Yale College in 1978, a medical degree from Tulane University's School of Medicine in 1982, and a master's degree in public health from Tulane University's School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine in 1982. His career experience includes working as a pediatric hematologist and oncologist.

Elections

2021

See also: Ohio's 11th Congressional District special election, 2021

General election

Special general election for U.S. House Ohio District 11

Shontel Brown defeated Laverne Gore in the special general election for U.S. House Ohio District 11 on November 2, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Shontel Brown (D)	78.9	82,913
		Laverne Gore (R)	21.1	22,198

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 105,111
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Democratic primary election

Special Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 11

The following candidates ran in the special Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 11 on August 3, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Shontel Brown	50.1	38,505
		Nina Turner	44.6	34,239
		Jeffrey Johnson	1.8	1,388
		John E. Barnes Jr.	1.0	801
	Submit photo	Shirley Smith	0.8	599
		Seth Corey	0.6	493
	Submit photo	Pamela Pinkney	0.2	184
	Submit photo	Will Knight	0.2	182
		Tariq Shabazz	0.2	134
	Submit photo	Martin Alexander	0.1	105
		James Jerome Bell	0.1	101
	Submit photo	Lateek Shabazz	0.1	61
	Submit photo	Isaac Powell	0.1	52

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 76,844
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Bryan Flannery (D)
• Daniel Corrigan (D)

Republican primary election

Special Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 11

Laverne Gore defeated Felicia Ross in the special Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 11 on August 3, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Laverne Gore	74.0	4,009
	Submit photo	Felicia Ross	26.0	1,405

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,414
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Campaign themes

2021

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Seth Corey completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Corey's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am not a politician. I am a pediatrician who has dedicated his life to helping our most vulnerable. I understand the issues that are important to everyday people, and have the real life experience to fix them.

An honors graduate of Yale, I received my MD and MPH from Tulane and did a residency and fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital. I have been an NIH-funded physician-scientist in hematology/oncology. ​ Too often, we have people making decisions for us that don’t understand the issues themselves. That has resulted in reactionary responses that offer a bandaid on a gushing wound, and consequences that hurt everyday people. ​ I will bring servant leadership to Washington D.C. - putting people before politics. As a doctor, I knows the best way I can help sick children is by listening, communicating, and advocating for them.

I ams no stranger to pressure; as a pediatric oncologist, I have to make life or death decisions and unlike those in Washington -- I am accountable for them.

I will use his problem solving skills, compassion, and experience as a public health professional and scientist to create solutions instead of making excuses.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Problem-solving, small business friendly, and socially progressive

• Speak Up for Our Kids!

• Better health for all! End disparities, clean air, clean water, lower drug prices, better preparation for next pandemic,

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

healthcare, biomedical research, education

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

Winston Churchill, Anne Frank, Rosa Parks, and the Student who stood up to the tanks at Tiannamen Square. One person can make a difference!

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The US Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. No greater political system has been invented. Although written when blacks were slaves and women had no rights, these documents have guided progress to make our country truly exceptional and to strive to make our Union more perfect.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

integrity and the ability to listen, discuss, deliberate, and act wisely.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

as a physician and scientist, i have learned to listen, gather data, obtain additional expertise, deliberate, act, communicate to others in language they understand, and if need be, to change treatments

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

integrity and acting unselfishly

What legacy would you like to leave?

Tikkun olam. to heal this world

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The Kennedy assassination. I was 7.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

A cashier during high school. Three years

What is your favorite book? Why?

1984 by George Orwell Written in 1947, it was so prescient of the rise of totalitarianism and technology

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Daniel Deronda

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

It should be Representative of the People and reflect the changes in our needs and address the local, national, and global issues..

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

No! We need more non -professional politicians We need more diversity in the House with teachers, construction workers, healthcare professionals, small business people, etc.

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

We must end our partisan bickering and get to work to improve the lives of our children and grandchildren.

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Energy and Commerce

Ways and Means

Appropriations

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Yes

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Tip O'Neil

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?

As a pediatric hematologist-oncologist, I hear every day from my patients the challenges they face. Their resilience is an inspiration to me.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

A house divided cannot stand -Abraham Lincoln

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

To spend taxpayers dollars wisely, efficiently, and honestly to benefit everyone.

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Footnotes

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Ohio's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Jon Husted (R)

Bernie Moreno (R)

Representatives

District 1

Greg Landsman (D)

District 2

David Taylor (R)

District 3

Joyce Beatty (D)

District 4

Jim Jordan (R)

District 5

Bob Latta (R)

District 6

Michael Rulli (R)

District 7

Max Miller (R)

District 8

Warren Davidson (R)

District 9

Marcy Kaptur (D)

District 10

Michael Turner (R)

District 11

Shontel Brown (D)

District 12

Troy Balderson (R)

District 13

Emilia Sykes (D)

District 14

David Joyce (R)

District 15

Mike Carey (R)

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