Nick Popaditch Politician

Nicholas Allen Popaditch (born July 2, 1967) is a medically retired United States Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant who gained fame as the "Cigar Marine", recipient of the Silver Star and Purple Heart. He ran unsuccessfully as the 2010 Republican candidate for California's 51st congressional district, losing to incumbent Democrat Bob Filner. He ran again in 2012 in the 53rd congressional district, losing to incumbent Democrat Susan Davis.

Personal facts

Birth date	July 02, 1967
Birth place	East Chicago Indiana , Hammond Indiana
Nationality	United States
Residence	Chula Vista California
Education	San Diego State University

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awards	Purple Heart Silver Star
military operations	Iraq War 2003 invasion of Iraq Battle of Baghdad (2003) Gulf War First Battle of Fallujah
electiondate	2010-11-02
incumbent	Bob Filner
military branch	United States Marine Corps
military rank	Gunnery Sergeant
military unit	1st Tank Battalion
nominee	California's 51st congressional district
opponent	Bob Filner
party	Republican Party (United States)
service start	1986
service end	1986