Esau A Freeman

[{"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>Esau Freeman completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Freeman'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-213066-2024-06-18\" id=\"heading-bio-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-213066-2024-06-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-213066-2024-06-18\" 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-213066-2024-06-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-213066-2024-06-18\" 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\tEsau Freeman is running for the US House of Representatives in Kansas’s 4th Congressional district.\r\n<p>A third-generation Kansan, Freeman has dedicated his life to advocating for workers’ rights, healthcare reform, and sensible drug policies. He is currently employed as a Business Representative for Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 513 in Wichita, KS.\r\n</p>\nEsau lives in Sedgwick, Kansas with his wife and daughter.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-213066-2024-06-18\" id=\"heading-key-message-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-213066-2024-06-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-213066-2024-06-18\" 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-213066-2024-06-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Abortion. Decisions concerning contraception and abortion should rest with individuals, rather than with politicians or the government. To make well-informed choices, individuals require access to (1) comprehensive and easily understandable information, (2) reliable birth control methods, (3) constitutionally protected abortion services, and (4) safeguards against discrimination based on personal decisions regarding contraception, childbirth, or abortion.</li><li>Gun Violence Prevention. Our government can and should do more to prevent gun violence. We need common-sense gun violence prevention measures including closing background check loopholes, keeping violent offenders from purchasing weapons, raising the legal age to purchase to 21+, and implementing a 3-day waiting period for the purchase of guns.</li><li>Adult-Use Cannabis. After decades of a failed and racist war on drugs, it’s past time we righted previous wrongs. Adult-use cannabis should be allowed at the federal level, and non-violent cannabis-only convictions should be overturned and expunged.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-213066-2024-06-18\" id=\"heading1-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-213066-2024-06-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-213066-2024-06-18\" 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=\"heading1-213066-2024-06-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-213066-2024-06-18\" 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\tPro abortion legislation, gun violence prevention, the legalization of adult-use cannabis, fair taxation, and expanding the ACA.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-213066-2024-06-18\" id=\"heading2-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-213066-2024-06-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-213066-2024-06-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-213066-2024-06-18\" 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\tMy grandfather, Emerson Freeman. I wish to follow his lead because he was very honest and compassionate and empathetic.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-213066-2024-06-18\" id=\"heading3-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-213066-2024-06-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIs there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-213066-2024-06-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-213066-2024-06-18\" 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\tMan's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-213066-2024-06-18\" id=\"heading4-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-213066-2024-06-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading4-213066-2024-06-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-213066-2024-06-18\" 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\tLoyalty -- to both my constituents and my country. Integrity -- doing the work that was promised in my platform, and sticking to it. Honesty -- being honest about potential votes I'd have to make, and the justification of such. Transparency -- financial, no back-door deals for votes.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-213066-2024-06-18\" id=\"heading5-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-213066-2024-06-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-213066-2024-06-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-213066-2024-06-18\" 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\tHonesty. I have been told that I am honest -- sometimes to a fault.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-213066-2024-06-18\" id=\"heading6-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-213066-2024-06-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading6-213066-2024-06-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-213066-2024-06-18\" 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\tUpholding the United States Constitution. Sustaining the promise to fight for freedom for all -- whether the elected official agrees or disagrees with the person. Commitment to the work of representing their district with fairness and compassion.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-213066-2024-06-18\" id=\"heading7-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-213066-2024-06-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat legacy would you like to leave?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading7-213066-2024-06-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-213066-2024-06-18\" 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 wish to leave things better than I found them.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-213066-2024-06-18\" id=\"heading8-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-213066-2024-06-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading8-213066-2024-06-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-213066-2024-06-18\" 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\tReagan's attempted assassination, when I was 8 years old.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-213066-2024-06-18\" id=\"heading9-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-213066-2024-06-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was your very first job? How long did you have it?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading9-213066-2024-06-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-213066-2024-06-18\" 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\tRose Hill IGA, a grocery store. I worked there for 4 years.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-213066-2024-06-18\" id=\"heading10-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-213066-2024-06-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is your favorite book? Why?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading10-213066-2024-06-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-213066-2024-06-18\" 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 have two, the first is Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess, because of the coming of age vibes. The second book is Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl, which reflects on enjoying the mundane normalcies of life when in time of severe struggle.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-213066-2024-06-18\" id=\"heading11-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-213066-2024-06-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIf you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading11-213066-2024-06-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-213066-2024-06-18\" 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\tGarfield, because I hate Monday's and love lasagna.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-213066-2024-06-18\" id=\"heading12-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-213066-2024-06-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was the last song that got stuck in your head?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading12-213066-2024-06-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-213066-2024-06-18\" 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 Gonna Be (500 Miles) - The Proclaimers\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-213066-2024-06-18\" id=\"heading13-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse13-213066-2024-06-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is something that has been a struggle in your life?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading13-213066-2024-06-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse13-213066-2024-06-18\" 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\tBeing financially stable, ensuring my family has a solid foundation to rely on.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-213066-2024-06-18\" id=\"heading14-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse14-213066-2024-06-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading14-213066-2024-06-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse14-213066-2024-06-18\" 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\tMore specific representation for all communities, with 435 representatives from 50 states, as opposed to 100 in the Senate. The US House of Representatives feels more localized, in a way.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-213066-2024-06-18\" id=\"heading15-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse15-213066-2024-06-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading15-213066-2024-06-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse15-213066-2024-06-18\" 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 do not believe it should be a requirement, however I think it is beneficial for anyone who wants to represent their district in government to have a basic understanding of how such institutions work, and that experience can be gained through previous experience in politics.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-213066-2024-06-18\" id=\"heading16-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse16-213066-2024-06-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading16-213066-2024-06-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse16-213066-2024-06-18\" 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\tNavigating foreign policy issues, maintaining a strong economy and preparing for the future.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-213066-2024-06-18\" id=\"heading17-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse17-213066-2024-06-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading17-213066-2024-06-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse17-213066-2024-06-18\" 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\tYes. It gives voters and constituents a chance to have their voices heard about who they want representing them.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-213066-2024-06-18\" id=\"heading18-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse18-213066-2024-06-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat are your thoughts on term limits?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading18-213066-2024-06-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse18-213066-2024-06-18\" 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\tDepending on the position -- term limits are incredibly important for higher power positions, such as for the executive branch. As for the position I am running for, US House of Representatives -- I believe that the term limit is the election itself. Should I be elected to serve my district, I believe that the next election is when voters decide if I continue.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-213066-2024-06-18\" id=\"heading19-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse19-213066-2024-06-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIs there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading19-213066-2024-06-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse19-213066-2024-06-18\" 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\tDan Glickman, who has held the office I am running for and was also the United States Secretary of Agriculture.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-213066-2024-06-18\" id=\"heading20-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse20-213066-2024-06-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tBoth sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading20-213066-2024-06-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse20-213066-2024-06-18\" 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\tAs the business representative for SEIU local 513, I have heard many stories of people overcoming strife and adversity in the workplace. One in particular would be when a man in our union fell on financial hard times due to medical issues and debt, everyone in the union rallied behind him to help pay his bills, help his family out with transportation, meals, etc. It is that kind of coming together and community that drives me to want to help.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-213066-2024-06-18\" id=\"heading21-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse21-213066-2024-06-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tTell us your favorite joke.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading21-213066-2024-06-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse21-213066-2024-06-18\" 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\tMy grandfather used to tell me this joke about two skunks -- The mama skunk was looking for her two baby skunks one was named \"In\", and the other was named \"Out\", when the mama skunk asked the turtle if he had seem them, the turtle said \"How can you tell them apart?\" mama replies \"In stinked\"!\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-213066-2024-06-18\" id=\"heading22-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse22-213066-2024-06-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading22-213066-2024-06-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse22-213066-2024-06-18\" 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\tYes, compromise is absolutely necessary for policymaking. With the two-party system our nation recognizes, it is difficult to find a middle ground on specific issues to move our nation forward. Compromise from both sides of the aisle is necessary.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-213066-2024-06-18\" id=\"heading23-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse23-213066-2024-06-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tThe Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading23-213066-2024-06-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse23-213066-2024-06-18\" 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\tIf elected, I think my priorities would change very little as a large part of my platform is based around financial transparency.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse24-213066-2024-06-18\" id=\"heading24-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse24-213066-2024-06-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse24-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tHow should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading24-213066-2024-06-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse24-213066-2024-06-18\" 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 that Congress' investigatory role is an important part of making sure Washington works for average Americans. Through select investigatory committees, the House ensures that taxpayer money is spent efficiently, policy is implemented in an effective manner, and regulates compliance with important federal laws. Additionally, I oppose the politicization of investigatory committees designed to score political points and produce sound bites for cable news networks. These efforts provide little value to voters and distract from Congress' mandate to improve the lives of Americans.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse25-213066-2024-06-18\" id=\"heading25-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse25-213066-2024-06-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse25-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat committees interest you?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading25-213066-2024-06-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse25-213066-2024-06-18\" 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\tAgriculture, Education and the Workforce, Committee on Oversight and Accountability\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse26-213066-2024-06-18\" id=\"heading26-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse26-213066-2024-06-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse26-213066-2024-06-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading26-213066-2024-06-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse26-213066-2024-06-18\" 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\tIf a person is in a place where they are making legal decisions about others' personal financial situations, (whether it be the amount of taxes owed, how they spend/save their money, where/how they bank) there is a responsibility owed that they themselves are transparent about how they handle such matters. Government accountability is incredibly important to prevent corruption and ensure that public officials remain answerable and accessible to the people they serve.\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>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nEsau Freeman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Freeman's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Esau Freeman is running for the US House of Representatives in Kansas’s 4th Congressional district. A third-generation Kansan, Freeman has dedicated his life to advocating for workers’ rights, healthcare reform, and sensible drug policies. He is currently employed as a Business Representative for Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 513 in Wichita, KS. Esau lives in Sedgwick, Kansas with his wife and daughter. 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? Abortion. Decisions concerning contraception and abortion should rest with individuals, rather than with politicians or the government. To make well-informed choices, individuals require access to (1) comprehensive and easily understandable information, (2) reliable birth control methods, (3) constitutionally protected abortion services, and (4) safeguards against discrimination based on personal decisions regarding contraception, childbirth, or abortion. Gun Violence Prevention. Our government can and should do more to prevent gun violence. We need common-sense gun violence prevention measures including closing background check loopholes, keeping violent offenders from purchasing weapons, raising the legal age to purchase to 21+, and implementing a 3-day waiting period for the purchase of guns. Adult-Use Cannabis. After decades of a failed and racist war on drugs, it’s past time we righted previous wrongs. Adult-use cannabis should be allowed at the federal level, and non-violent cannabis-only convictions should be overturned and expunged. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Pro abortion legislation, gun violence prevention, the legalization of adult-use cannabis, fair taxation, and expanding the ACA. Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? My grandfather, Emerson Freeman. I wish to follow his lead because he was very honest and compassionate and empathetic. Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy? Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Loyalty -- to both my constituents and my country. Integrity -- doing the work that was promised in my platform, and sticking to it. Honesty -- being honest about potential votes I'd have to make, and the justification of such. Transparency -- financial, no back-door deals for votes. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? Honesty. I have been told that I am honest -- sometimes to a fault. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? Upholding the United States Constitution. Sustaining the promise to fight for freedom for all -- whether the elected official agrees or disagrees with the person. Commitment to the work of representing their district with fairness and compassion. What legacy would you like to leave? I wish to leave things better than I found them. What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? Reagan's attempted assassination, when I was 8 years old. What was your very first job? How long did you have it? Rose Hill IGA, a grocery store. I worked there for 4 years. What is your favorite book? Why? I have two, the first is Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess, because of the coming of age vibes. The second book is Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl, which reflects on enjoying the mundane normalcies of life when in time of severe struggle. If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be? Garfield, because I hate Monday's and love lasagna. What was the last song that got stuck in your head? I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) - The Proclaimers What is something that has been a struggle in your life? Being financially stable, ensuring my family has a solid foundation to rely on. What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution? More specific representation for all communities, with 435 representatives from 50 states, as opposed to 100 in the Senate. The US House of Representatives feels more localized, in a way. Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics? I do not believe it should be a requirement, however I think it is beneficial for anyone who wants to represent their district in government to have a basic understanding of how such institutions work, and that experience can be gained through previous experience in politics. What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? Navigating foreign policy issues, maintaining a strong economy and preparing for the future. Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives? Yes. It gives voters and constituents a chance to have their voices heard about who they want representing them. What are your thoughts on term limits? Depending on the position -- term limits are incredibly important for higher power positions, such as for the executive branch. As for the position I am running for, US House of Representatives -- I believe that the term limit is the election itself. Should I be elected to serve my district, I believe that the next election is when voters decide if I continue. Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after? Dan Glickman, who has held the office I am running for and was also the United States Secretary of Agriculture. Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful? As the business representative for SEIU local 513, I have heard many stories of people overcoming strife and adversity in the workplace. One in particular would be when a man in our union fell on financial hard times due to medical issues and debt, everyone in the union rallied behind him to help pay his bills, help his family out with transportation, meals, etc. It is that kind of coming together and community that drives me to want to help. Tell us your favorite joke. My grandfather used to tell me this joke about two skunks -- The mama skunk was looking for her two baby skunks one was named \"In\", and the other was named \"Out\", when the mama skunk asked the turtle if he had seem them, the turtle said \"How can you tell them apart?\" mama replies \"In stinked\"! Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? Yes, compromise is absolutely necessary for policymaking. With the two-party system our nation recognizes, it is difficult to find a middle ground on specific issues to move our nation forward. Compromise from both sides of the aisle is necessary. The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected? If elected, I think my priorities would change very little as a large part of my platform is based around financial transparency. How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers? I believe that Congress' investigatory role is an important part of making sure Washington works for average Americans. Through select investigatory committees, the House ensures that taxpayer money is spent efficiently, policy is implemented in an effective manner, and regulates compliance with important federal laws. Additionally, I oppose the politicization of investigatory committees designed to score political points and produce sound bites for cable news networks. These efforts provide little value to voters and distract from Congress' mandate to improve the lives of Americans. What committees interest you? Agriculture, Education and the Workforce, Committee on Oversight and Accountability What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability? If a person is in a place where they are making legal decisions about others' personal financial situations, (whether it be the amount of taxes owed, how they spend/save their money, where/how they bank) there is a responsibility owed that they themselves are transparent about how they handle such matters. Government accountability is incredibly important to prevent corruption and ensure that public officials remain answerable and accessible to the people they serve.\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."}, {"question": "Campaign website", "answer_html": "<p>Freeman’s campaign website stated the following:\n</p>\n<div style=\"height:400px;overflow:scroll;border:1px solid gray;margin:20px;padding:10px;\">\n<table data-nosnippet=\"\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: none;background-color: transparent; auto; ;\">\n<tbody><tr>\n<td style=\"border:none; color:#B2B7F2;font-size:35px;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; padding: 10px 3px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20\">“\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; padding: 4px 10px;\" valign=\"top\">\n<p><big><b>Abortion Access</b></big><br/><br/>\nWe believe every woman in America deserves the freedom to make her own healthcare decisions, particularly those involving reproductive health, without government intervention.<br/><br/>\n<big><b>Affordable Healthcare</b></big><br/><br/>\nOur healthcare system has been overpriced and unfair for decades. We must expand the Affordable Care Act to ensure that all Kansans have access to quality and affordable healthcare.<br/><br/>\n<big><b>Gun Violence</b></big><br/><br/>\nGun violence has become a leading cause of death among our children and adolescents, a tragic reality we cannot accept. We support common-sense gun reform while still maintaining our Second Amendment rights.<br/><br/>\n<big><b>Cannabis Reform</b></big><br/><br/>\nCannabis reform through the legalization of cannabis offers numerous benefits, including economic growth, criminal justice reform, and improved public health. We support the responsible legalization of cannabis.\n<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_2-0\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-2\">[2]</a></sup>\n</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; color: #B2B7F2; font-size: 35px; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: right; padding: 10px 1px;\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"20\">”\n</td></tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"cquotecite\" colspan=\"3\" style=\"border: none; padding-right: 4%\"><cite style=\"font-style: normal;font-size: smaller; float: right;\">—Esau Freeman’s campaign website (2024)<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-3\"><a href=\"#cite_note-3\">[3]</a></sup></cite>\n</td></tr></tbody></table>\n</div>\n<p>Freeman ran in the <a class=\"mw-redirect\" href=\"/U.S._Congress_elections,_2012\" title=\"U.S. Congress elections, 2012\">2012 election</a> for the <a class=\"mw-redirect\" href=\"/U.S._House_elections,_2012\" title=\"U.S. House elections, 2012\">U.S. House</a> to represent <a href=\"/United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Kansas,_2012\" title=\"United States House of Representatives elections in Kansas, 2012\">Kansas' </a> <a href=\"/Kansas%27_4th_Congressional_District_elections,_2012\" title=\"Kansas' 4th Congressional District elections, 2012\">4th District</a>. Freeman sought the nomination on the Democratic ticket. The <a href=\"/Signature_requirements_and_deadlines_for_2012_U.S._Congress_elections\" title=\"Signature requirements and deadlines for 2012 U.S. Congress elections\">signature filing deadline</a> for candidates wishing to run was June 11, 2012. The date was originally set for June 1, but a delay in the redistricting process caused the state to push back the filing deadline.<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-4\"><a href=\"#cite_note-4\">[4]</a></sup>. The primary elections were held on August 7, 2012. Freeman was defeated by <a class=\"mw-redirect\" href=\"/Robert_L._Tillman\" title=\"Robert L. Tillman\">Robert L. Tillman</a> in the Democratic primary on August 7, 2012.<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-5\"><a href=\"#cite_note-5\">[5]</a></sup>\n</p>", "answer_text": "Freeman’s campaign website stated the following:\n“ Abortion Access We believe every woman in America deserves the freedom to make her own healthcare decisions, particularly those involving reproductive health, without government intervention. Affordable Healthcare Our healthcare system has been overpriced and unfair for decades. We must expand the Affordable Care Act to ensure that all Kansans have access to quality and affordable healthcare. Gun Violence Gun violence has become a leading cause of death among our children and adolescents, a tragic reality we cannot accept. We support common-sense gun reform while still maintaining our Second Amendment rights. Cannabis Reform Cannabis reform through the legalization of cannabis offers numerous benefits, including economic growth, criminal justice reform, and improved public health. We support the responsible legalization of cannabis. [2] ” —Esau Freeman’s campaign website (2024) [3]\nFreeman ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Kansas' 4th District . Freeman sought the nomination on the Democratic ticket. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run was June 11, 2012. The date was originally set for June 1, but a delay in the redistricting process caused the state to push back the filing deadline. [4] . The primary elections were held on August 7, 2012. Freeman was defeated by Robert L. Tillman in the Democratic primary on August 7, 2012. [5]"}, {"question": "Primary results", "answer_html": "<p>The primary took place on August 7.<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-6\"><a href=\"#cite_note-6\">[6]</a></sup>\n</p>", "answer_text": "The primary took place on August 7. [6]"}]