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Robert Simmons

Candidate for Shadow U.S. Senator

Republican

Background

Occupation
Professor; small-business owner
Campaign website
robert4senate.com

Founder of Global Alliance Inc. and a professor at the University of the District of Columbia Community College; a D.C. resident of more than 20 years who, according to his campaign site, ran in the 2024 at-large D.C. Council race.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Pledges efficient, transparent spending of taxpayer dollars.

    Robert 4 Senate

    Campaign website · Friends and family for Rob Simmons · robert4senate.com

    “I will work to ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent wisely, and our local government operates more efficiently and transparently.”
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Public safety

  • Supports law enforcement and strong public-safety policies.

    Robert 4 Senate

    Campaign website · Friends and family for Rob Simmons · robert4senate.com

    “I stand with our law enforcement officers and believe in strong policies that protect our neighborhoods.”
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Education

  • Supports school choice programs.

    Robert 4 Senate

    Campaign website · Friends and family for Rob Simmons · robert4senate.com

    “I will advocate for school choice programs, improve local education funding, and work to make D.C.'s schools more competitive.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports tax relief and less regulation for businesses.

    Robert 4 Senate

    Campaign website · Friends and family for Rob Simmons · robert4senate.com

    “D.C. needs policies that foster entrepreneurship, reduce overregulation, and provide tax relief to encourage business growth.”
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Government & transparency

  • Supports D.C. statehood and full representation in Congress.

    Robert 4 Senate

    Campaign website · Friends and family for Rob Simmons · robert4senate.com

    “I will fight for D.C. statehood and the right for residents to have full representation in Congress.”
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