grahamtorr65
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Does anyone know if/ how being awarded a "Principal" Congressional nomination is communicated?
Congressional Nomination as a Principal
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Blessedmom
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In sons case, Congressman called to congratulate him on prin nom & usna portal just said Nom?
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Our DS was the principal nominee for an AZ Senatorial nomination and it was explicitly stated in a letter he received from the Senator's office.
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Thanks everyone for your responses. One additional question then: His Congressional/Senate nomination carries a number "2" in the nomination source. Any advice as to what that represents?
I believe I have read that it refers to the 2nd or junior Senator from your state.
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Interesting... As we only got a letter of nomination from Stabenow although he did interview with Peter's committee also
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Some Senators coordinate their nominations to spread the joy and they will not double nominate one candidate. That is the case in my state. You only need one nomination to win. Best of luck.
Can I ask what MI district you're in? Sen. Peters' office said they hope to announce next week and will communicate via letter either way.
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Kent County. However we did already get letters of nomination from Stabenow and Huizinga.... That's why we're confused about the "2" on his USNA app. page
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Might indicate two nominations. One from Senator and one from Representative? Daughter had two nominations but I can't remember if her portal had "2". Our state Senators also stagger interviews and ask that you withdraw your nomination request if the first Senator gives a nomination. State Representatives do not coordinate with Senator's office. Two means more chance of appointment. Good Luck.
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That means that of the two senators (1 being with more seniority in Senate, and 2 being the junior senator), you received the nomination from senator no. 2)
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Interesting as we have a letter and Congressional Nomination Certificate from Debbie Stabenow who is No. 1.
I guess they traded off?
I guess they traded off?
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Your congressperson/senator may or may not decide to tell you whether you received a primary/principal nomination. It is their decision. In some cases they may decide to not even select a primary or principal nomination, and rather present a group in no particular order. In other cases, they will present a single primary nomination and the rest as a group in no particular order, and in a final case they may present the group in a particular order (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.). This decision is up to your congressperson or senator.
Ok, I'm glad your son got his MOC nomination but I'm relieved that it's Huizenga, not Amash if you think it's a Principal nom
I don't know if Huizenga does a Principal nom, many (most) don't. DD was nominated by Amash but I don't know if he did that this year. I told her she could probably ask but she says if it doesn't matter at this point, she doesn't want to know.
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Sincerely wish you the best of luck. Maybe we'll all rub shoulders in Annapolis. Here's hoping
Yes, that would be great. Does your pic mean you are/were career Navy? This is our family's first exposure to the SA's, even our school counselors can't remember when the last kid applied so we had to do our own research and lead them through it with us. Now, it's just the hard waiting. Does your son have Plans B-whatever lined up?