Daniel Kowal
About Daniel Kowal
Daniel Kowal (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 19th Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on August 18, 2020.
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[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Daniel Kowal completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kowal's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-83564-2020-04-28\" id=\"heading-bio-83564-2020-04-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-83564-2020-04-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-83564-2020-04-28\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-83564-2020-04-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-83564-2020-04-28\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI'm a street cop, veteran , a family man, I have sworn an oath to protect my fellow Americans against all of the known and unknown dangers in this world. I have always run towards the sound of gunfire, when others are running away. I walk among the people of Southwest Florida day in and day out. I am connected to them at their level. I truly see the struggles along with their highs. This is what makes me a true representative of the people. Public service has been my life story.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-83564-2020-04-28\" id=\"heading-key-message-83564-2020-04-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-83564-2020-04-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-83564-2020-04-28\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease 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?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-83564-2020-04-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-83564-2020-04-28\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>I will stand with president Trump, and I'll seek justice for him </li><li>Second Amendment, I'll fight every step of the way to protect your rights</li><li>Limited Government, less Government means individuals enjoy more freedoms. </li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-83564-2020-04-28\" id=\"heading1-83564-2020-04-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-83564-2020-04-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-83564-2020-04-28\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-83564-2020-04-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-83564-2020-04-28\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI believe in limited government. I believe our Second Amendment right should never be infringed. I believe life begins at conception. I believe in strong border security, and keeping Americans safe. I support the everyday American who wants their voice heard and their issues resolved. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1548351761485-0\"><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(\"div-gpt-ad-1548351761485-0\"); });</script></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nDaniel Kowal completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kowal's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I'm a street cop, veteran , a family man, I have sworn an oath to protect my fellow Americans against all of the known and unknown dangers in this world. I have always run towards the sound of gunfire, when others are running away. I walk among the people of Southwest Florida day in and day out. I am connected to them at their level. I truly see the struggles along with their highs. This is what makes me a true representative of the people. Public service has been my life story. 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? I will stand with president Trump, and I'll seek justice for him Second Amendment, I'll fight every step of the way to protect your rights Limited Government, less Government means individuals enjoy more freedoms. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? I believe in limited government. I believe our Second Amendment right should never be infringed. I believe life begins at conception. I believe in strong border security, and keeping Americans safe. I support the everyday American who wants their voice heard and their issues resolved.\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}]
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