Jim Sendelbach
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Jim Sendelbach was a candidate for the United States Congress
in Georgia's 10th congressional district special election, 2007
on the Libertarian Party
ticket. Sendelbach finished 8th of ten candidates with 710 votes for 1.31% of the total.
He had previously run for State Senate, but had been unable to run for the U.S. House or Senate
because of ballot access restrictions in Georgia for third-party
candidates in such races. Because of the death of Rep. Charlie Norwood
, Sendebach was able to run as the first Libertarian candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in Georgia
. Since this was a nonpartisan special election, all candidates for the election were (regardless of party affiliation) listed alphabetically, though their party affiliations are noted on the ballot. According to Georgia law, to win outright, a candidate needed a majority vote; since no candidate won more than 50% of the vote, the top two finishers competed in a runoff election on July 17, 2007.
Sendelbach holds a doctorate degree in counseling psychology
, a master's degree
in theology
, and a bachelor's degree
in philosophy
. He is a licensed professional counselor and certified forensic addictions examiner. He is presently co-owner and principal therapist at Anchor Point Neurofeedback and Counseling Center in Conyers. He is also a Vietnam veteran
.
United States Congress
The United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Congress meets in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C....
in Georgia's 10th congressional district special election, 2007
Georgia's 10th congressional district special election, 2007
On June 19, 2007, the U.S. state of Georgia held a special election to fill a vacancy in Georgia's 10th congressional district. A runoff was held on July 17 with Paul Broun defeating Jim Whitehead by less than 1%.-History:...
on the Libertarian Party
Libertarian Party of Georgia
The Libertarian Party of Georgia is a state affiliate of the United States Libertarian Party.-Executive committee:-2008 candidates:In 2008 Allen Buckley ran for US Senator receiving 128,002 votes for 3.4% of the vote.-2007 candidates:...
ticket. Sendelbach finished 8th of ten candidates with 710 votes for 1.31% of the total.
He had previously run for State Senate, but had been unable to run for the U.S. House or Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
because of ballot access restrictions in Georgia for third-party
Third party (politics)
In a two-party system of politics, the term third party is sometimes applied to a party other than the two dominant ones. While technically the term is limited to the third largest party or third oldest party, it is common, though innumerate, shorthand for any smaller party.For instance, in the...
candidates in such races. Because of the death of Rep. Charlie Norwood
Charlie Norwood
Charles Whitlow Norwood, Jr., D.D.S. was an American politician and dentist, serving as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1995 until his death...
, Sendebach was able to run as the first Libertarian candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
. Since this was a nonpartisan special election, all candidates for the election were (regardless of party affiliation) listed alphabetically, though their party affiliations are noted on the ballot. According to Georgia law, to win outright, a candidate needed a majority vote; since no candidate won more than 50% of the vote, the top two finishers competed in a runoff election on July 17, 2007.
Sendelbach holds a doctorate degree in counseling psychology
Counseling psychology
Counseling psychology is a psychological specialty that encompasses research and applied work in several broad domains: counseling process and outcome; supervision and training; career development and counseling; and prevention and health...
, a master's degree
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
in theology
Theology
Theology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in religious studies, usually at a university or school of divinity or seminary.-Definition:Augustine of Hippo...
, and a bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
in philosophy
Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational...
. He is a licensed professional counselor and certified forensic addictions examiner. He is presently co-owner and principal therapist at Anchor Point Neurofeedback and Counseling Center in Conyers. He is also a Vietnam veteran
Vietnam veteran
Vietnam veteran is a phrase used to describe someone who served in the armed forces of participating countries during the Vietnam War.The term has been used to describe veterans who were in the armed forces of South Vietnam, the United States armed forces, and countries allied to them, whether or...
.