Erskine Lincoln Levi Jr.

[{"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>Erskine Levi completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Levi'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-354054-2025-05-13\" id=\"heading-bio-354054-2025-05-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-354054-2025-05-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-354054-2025-05-13\" 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-354054-2025-05-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-354054-2025-05-13\" 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\tRetired Social Science Teacher (30 yrs), Former Law Enforcement Officer &amp; Captain of Security Operations (9 Years), Former Captain in the United States Army National Guard (Combination of Regular Army, National Guard &amp; Reserves) (20+ yrs), Former Military Police SWAT/SRT Team Member, Ft Ord. CA. Cold War Veteran.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-354054-2025-05-13\" id=\"heading-key-message-354054-2025-05-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-354054-2025-05-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-354054-2025-05-13\" 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-354054-2025-05-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-354054-2025-05-13\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Keep America Safe. Enforce Immigration Laws. Deport Foreign Terrorist Gangs out of our Country. Make Legislation to Enforce Criminal Laws, strengthen our borders, beef up Federal Law Enforcement Agencies (US Marshalls, FBI, ICE and the Border Patrol)</li><li>Election Integrity. We need National Voter ID Laws, Eliminate Mail-in Ballots (except for Medical Reasons, and Military Personnel). All votes counted on the Voting Day. Many states are able to do this. Why do some states take up to 30 Days to \"count\" Ballots?</li><li>Foreign Policy. I do not want a war, I am not a War Hawk. Diplomacy First, but if we have to go to war, we need to win quickly and decisively. We need to get rid of waste/fraud in the Department of Defense, but we also need to build up our military, give it the most up-to-date equipment and training and of course eliminate DEI/WOKE Policies to make our military stronger and lethal. America First!</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-354054-2025-05-13\" id=\"heading1-354054-2025-05-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-354054-2025-05-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-354054-2025-05-13\" 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=\"heading1-354054-2025-05-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-354054-2025-05-13\" 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\tCrime, the Defense of our nation, Education Reform (Parental Rights and School choice) and Pro-life Issues\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-354054-2025-05-13\" id=\"heading2-354054-2025-05-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-354054-2025-05-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-354054-2025-05-13\" 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=\"heading2-354054-2025-05-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-354054-2025-05-13\" 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\tRonald Reagan, Donald Trump\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-354054-2025-05-13\" id=\"heading3-354054-2025-05-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-354054-2025-05-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-354054-2025-05-13\" 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=\"heading3-354054-2025-05-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-354054-2025-05-13\" 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\tListen to Talk Radio stations like AM 870 and read the Holy Bible!\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-354054-2025-05-13\" id=\"heading4-354054-2025-05-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-354054-2025-05-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-354054-2025-05-13\" 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=\"heading4-354054-2025-05-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-354054-2025-05-13\" 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\tPride, Integrity &amp; Guts! Be proud of the United States of America. America First! Have integrity to do what is right, not just go along party lines. We need to keep our country safe and secure for our American Citizens.. We need the guts to stand up against our opposition and tell/expose the truth. Do the proper Research to be able to do this effectively. We should not go into this just to be popular or famous. We need to be a \"Statesman/ Stateswoman\"\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-354054-2025-05-13\" id=\"heading5-354054-2025-05-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-354054-2025-05-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-354054-2025-05-13\" 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=\"heading5-354054-2025-05-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-354054-2025-05-13\" 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\tLeadership (Captain in the US Army), Organizational Skills, and knowledge of how the US Government Works (Social Science Teacher) and Guts to carry my duties out (Veteran &amp; police officer). I am not a \"Wall Flower\"\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-354054-2025-05-13\" id=\"heading6-354054-2025-05-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-354054-2025-05-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-354054-2025-05-13\" 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=\"heading6-354054-2025-05-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-354054-2025-05-13\" 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\tSpace, Moon landing. I was 6 years old. I was in Florida and witnessed the rocket Launch.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-354054-2025-05-13\" id=\"heading7-354054-2025-05-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-354054-2025-05-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-354054-2025-05-13\" 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=\"heading7-354054-2025-05-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-354054-2025-05-13\" 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 was a Busboy at a Restaurant. I had it for about 6 months.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-354054-2025-05-13\" id=\"heading8-354054-2025-05-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-354054-2025-05-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-354054-2025-05-13\" 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=\"heading8-354054-2025-05-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-354054-2025-05-13\" 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\tNot Necessarily!\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-354054-2025-05-13\" id=\"heading9-354054-2025-05-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-354054-2025-05-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-354054-2025-05-13\" 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=\"heading9-354054-2025-05-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-354054-2025-05-13\" 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\tForeign Policy Problems (i.e. China, Russia, Iran) China and Russia would like to dominate the World. Iran want to :\"Wipe Israel off the Face of the map\" and they chant \"Death to America\"\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-354054-2025-05-13\" id=\"heading10-354054-2025-05-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-354054-2025-05-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-354054-2025-05-13\" 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=\"heading10-354054-2025-05-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-354054-2025-05-13\" 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!\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-354054-2025-05-13\" id=\"heading11-354054-2025-05-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-354054-2025-05-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-354054-2025-05-13\" 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=\"heading11-354054-2025-05-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-354054-2025-05-13\" 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\tWe should have term limits on many public offices to give someone else a chance to run our government.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-354054-2025-05-13\" id=\"heading12-354054-2025-05-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-354054-2025-05-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-354054-2025-05-13\" 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=\"heading12-354054-2025-05-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-354054-2025-05-13\" 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\tTwo Penguins on an iceberg. one penguin looks to the other and says \"Radio Radio\" Ha Ha Ha!!! Don't get it do you? Making you think!!\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-354054-2025-05-13\" id=\"heading13-354054-2025-05-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse13-354054-2025-05-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-354054-2025-05-13\" 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=\"heading13-354054-2025-05-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse13-354054-2025-05-13\" 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 long as it does not damage or injure citizens of this nation.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-354054-2025-05-13\" id=\"heading14-354054-2025-05-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse14-354054-2025-05-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-354054-2025-05-13\" 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=\"heading14-354054-2025-05-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse14-354054-2025-05-13\" 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 legislation is not good, I would not want to fund it.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-354054-2025-05-13\" id=\"heading15-354054-2025-05-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse15-354054-2025-05-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-354054-2025-05-13\" 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=\"heading15-354054-2025-05-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse15-354054-2025-05-13\" 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\tArmed Services, Foreign Affairs, Homeland <br/>\r\nSecurity, Veteran's Affairs, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, Education and Workforce\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 style=\"clear:both;\"></div>\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>Erskine Levi completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Levi'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-205763-2023-11-07\" id=\"heading-bio-205763-2023-11-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-205763-2023-11-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-205763-2023-11-07\" 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-205763-2023-11-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-205763-2023-11-07\" 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 name is Erskine Levi. I am a Conservative. I belong to the American Solidarity Party. I am currently a Social Science Teacher and I teach US Government, Economics and World History (almost 30 Years). I also have a clear credentiak t teah Public Services (Law Enforcement/EMS). I am a former Captain in the US Army (Regular, National Guard and Reserves). My Miitary Occupational Specialties were Military Police, Armored Cavalry, &amp; Military Intelligence. I was a member of the Military Police SWAT/SRT Team. have also worked as a Civilian Police Officer. I am married to my wife Heqther (over 40 Years) and have two adult sons, Joseph and Matthew. I am Pro-Life, from conception until natural death and pro-life for the whole life.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-205763-2023-11-07\" id=\"heading-key-message-205763-2023-11-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-205763-2023-11-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-205763-2023-11-07\" 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-205763-2023-11-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-205763-2023-11-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Build up our Military and our firat reponders to better defend this country.</li><li>Balance our nation's budget, eliminate wastful spending practices and lower our taxes!</li><li>Defend our country and our allies against Tyrannical Governments and Terrorists. I back Israel!</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-205763-2023-11-07\" id=\"heading1-205763-2023-11-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-205763-2023-11-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-205763-2023-11-07\" 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=\"heading1-205763-2023-11-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-205763-2023-11-07\" 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\tEconomics/Balance the National Budget, Foreign Policy, First Responders, Do not defund the Police. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-205763-2023-11-07\" id=\"heading2-205763-2023-11-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-205763-2023-11-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-205763-2023-11-07\" 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=\"heading2-205763-2023-11-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-205763-2023-11-07\" 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\tTrustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean and Reverent!\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-205763-2023-11-07\" id=\"heading3-205763-2023-11-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-205763-2023-11-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-205763-2023-11-07\" 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=\"heading3-205763-2023-11-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-205763-2023-11-07\" 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\tConservative, Team Player, Tenacity, Leadership Skills, Organizational Skills, Public Speaker/Debating Skills.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-205763-2023-11-07\" id=\"heading4-205763-2023-11-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-205763-2023-11-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-205763-2023-11-07\" 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=\"heading4-205763-2023-11-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-205763-2023-11-07\" 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 remember the Vietnam War. I was five years old and watching Television. A newws story was on about the Vietnam War. It showed a military tank going overland. I asked my mom and dad if our country was at war and wa told yes. Can't believe that I was that inquisitaive and 5 years old. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-205763-2023-11-07\" id=\"heading5-205763-2023-11-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-205763-2023-11-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-205763-2023-11-07\" 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=\"heading5-205763-2023-11-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-205763-2023-11-07\" 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\tNot necessarily in governent, but in life in general.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-205763-2023-11-07\" id=\"heading6-205763-2023-11-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-205763-2023-11-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-205763-2023-11-07\" 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=\"heading6-205763-2023-11-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-205763-2023-11-07\" 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\tGreatest Challenges that our natiion faces is the rise of Terrorism and Corrupt Tyrannical Governments:<br/><br/>\n<p>Russo-Ukraine War<br/>\r\nIsraeli/Hamas/Iran War<br/>\r\nChina vs Taiwan Issue<br/>\n</p>\nNorth Korea vs South Korea 7 the world issue\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-205763-2023-11-07\" id=\"heading7-205763-2023-11-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-205763-2023-11-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-205763-2023-11-07\" 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=\"heading7-205763-2023-11-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-205763-2023-11-07\" 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!\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-205763-2023-11-07\" id=\"heading8-205763-2023-11-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-205763-2023-11-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-205763-2023-11-07\" 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=\"heading8-205763-2023-11-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-205763-2023-11-07\" 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, I belive in term limits. We should explore the possibiities.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-205763-2023-11-07\" id=\"heading9-205763-2023-11-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-205763-2023-11-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-205763-2023-11-07\" 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=\"heading9-205763-2023-11-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-205763-2023-11-07\" 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\tMike Garcia (CA 27 CD)\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-205763-2023-11-07\" id=\"heading10-205763-2023-11-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-205763-2023-11-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-205763-2023-11-07\" 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=\"heading10-205763-2023-11-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-205763-2023-11-07\" 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\tYou have two penguins on an iceburg, floating down a river. One penguin looks at the other and says \"Radio...Radio!\" HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-205763-2023-11-07\" id=\"heading11-205763-2023-11-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-205763-2023-11-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-205763-2023-11-07\" 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=\"heading11-205763-2023-11-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-205763-2023-11-07\" 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\tSometimes usually unless a baby's life is involved or its just plain immoral!\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-205763-2023-11-07\" id=\"heading12-205763-2023-11-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-205763-2023-11-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-205763-2023-11-07\" 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=\"heading12-205763-2023-11-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-205763-2023-11-07\" 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 would want to make sure that there was no frivolous spending.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-205763-2023-11-07\" id=\"heading13-205763-2023-11-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse13-205763-2023-11-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-205763-2023-11-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading13-205763-2023-11-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse13-205763-2023-11-07\" 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\tAmerican Solidarity Party of California<br/>\n<p>National American Solidarity Party<br/>\r\nDr. Jacqueline Abernathy, Presidential Candidate (Primaries) 2023<br/>\r\nDr. James Hanink, Gubernatorial Candidate 2022<br/>\r\nAmar Patel, Vice Presdential Nominee, American Solidarity Party, 2020<br/>\r\nDesmond Silveira, Candidate for Secretary of State, 2022<br/>\n</p>\nPeter Sonski, Presidential Candidate, American Solidarity Party 2024<br/></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 style=\"clear:both;\"></div>\n<p>Erskine Levi did not complete <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection</a> survey.\n</p>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nErskine Levi completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Levi's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Retired Social Science Teacher (30 yrs), Former Law Enforcement Officer & Captain of Security Operations (9 Years), Former Captain in the United States Army National Guard (Combination of Regular Army, National Guard & Reserves) (20+ yrs), Former Military Police SWAT/SRT Team Member, Ft Ord. CA. Cold War Veteran. 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? Keep America Safe. Enforce Immigration Laws. Deport Foreign Terrorist Gangs out of our Country. Make Legislation to Enforce Criminal Laws, strengthen our borders, beef up Federal Law Enforcement Agencies (US Marshalls, FBI, ICE and the Border Patrol) Election Integrity. We need National Voter ID Laws, Eliminate Mail-in Ballots (except for Medical Reasons, and Military Personnel). All votes counted on the Voting Day. Many states are able to do this. Why do some states take up to 30 Days to \"count\" Ballots? Foreign Policy. I do not want a war, I am not a War Hawk. Diplomacy First, but if we have to go to war, we need to win quickly and decisively. We need to get rid of waste/fraud in the Department of Defense, but we also need to build up our military, give it the most up-to-date equipment and training and of course eliminate DEI/WOKE Policies to make our military stronger and lethal. America First! What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Crime, the Defense of our nation, Education Reform (Parental Rights and School choice) and Pro-life Issues Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? Ronald Reagan, Donald Trump Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy? Listen to Talk Radio stations like AM 870 and read the Holy Bible! What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Pride, Integrity & Guts! Be proud of the United States of America. America First! Have integrity to do what is right, not just go along party lines. We need to keep our country safe and secure for our American Citizens.. We need the guts to stand up against our opposition and tell/expose the truth. Do the proper Research to be able to do this effectively. We should not go into this just to be popular or famous. We need to be a \"Statesman/ Stateswoman\" What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? Leadership (Captain in the US Army), Organizational Skills, and knowledge of how the US Government Works (Social Science Teacher) and Guts to carry my duties out (Veteran & police officer). I am not a \"Wall Flower\" What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? Space, Moon landing. I was 6 years old. I was in Florida and witnessed the rocket Launch. What was your very first job? How long did you have it? I was a Busboy at a Restaurant. I had it for about 6 months. Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics? Not Necessarily! What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? Foreign Policy Problems (i.e. China, Russia, Iran) China and Russia would like to dominate the World. Iran want to :\"Wipe Israel off the Face of the map\" and they chant \"Death to America\" Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives? Yes! What are your thoughts on term limits? We should have term limits on many public offices to give someone else a chance to run our government. Tell us your favorite joke. Two Penguins on an iceberg. one penguin looks to the other and says \"Radio Radio\" Ha Ha Ha!!! Don't get it do you? Making you think!! Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? As long as it does not damage or injure citizens of this nation. 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 legislation is not good, I would not want to fund it. What committees interest you? Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, Veteran's Affairs, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, Education and Workforce\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.\n\n\nErskine Levi completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Levi's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. My name is Erskine Levi. I am a Conservative. I belong to the American Solidarity Party. I am currently a Social Science Teacher and I teach US Government, Economics and World History (almost 30 Years). I also have a clear credentiak t teah Public Services (Law Enforcement/EMS). I am a former Captain in the US Army (Regular, National Guard and Reserves). My Miitary Occupational Specialties were Military Police, Armored Cavalry, & Military Intelligence. I was a member of the Military Police SWAT/SRT Team. have also worked as a Civilian Police Officer. I am married to my wife Heqther (over 40 Years) and have two adult sons, Joseph and Matthew. I am Pro-Life, from conception until natural death and pro-life for the whole life. 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? Build up our Military and our firat reponders to better defend this country. Balance our nation's budget, eliminate wastful spending practices and lower our taxes! Defend our country and our allies against Tyrannical Governments and Terrorists. I back Israel! What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Economics/Balance the National Budget, Foreign Policy, First Responders, Do not defund the Police. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean and Reverent! What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? Conservative, Team Player, Tenacity, Leadership Skills, Organizational Skills, Public Speaker/Debating Skills. What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? I remember the Vietnam War. I was five years old and watching Television. A newws story was on about the Vietnam War. It showed a military tank going overland. I asked my mom and dad if our country was at war and wa told yes. Can't believe that I was that inquisitaive and 5 years old. Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics? Not necessarily in governent, but in life in general. What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? Greatest Challenges that our natiion faces is the rise of Terrorism and Corrupt Tyrannical Governments: Russo-Ukraine War Israeli/Hamas/Iran War China vs Taiwan Issue North Korea vs South Korea 7 the world issue Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives? Yes! What are your thoughts on term limits? Yes, I belive in term limits. We should explore the possibiities. Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after? Mike Garcia (CA 27 CD) Tell us your favorite joke. You have two penguins on an iceburg, floating down a river. One penguin looks at the other and says \"Radio...Radio!\" HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!! Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? Sometimes usually unless a baby's life is involved or its just plain immoral! 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? I would want to make sure that there was no frivolous spending. What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? American Solidarity Party of California National American Solidarity Party Dr. Jacqueline Abernathy, Presidential Candidate (Primaries) 2023 Dr. James Hanink, Gubernatorial Candidate 2022 Amar Patel, Vice Presdential Nominee, American Solidarity Party, 2020 Desmond Silveira, Candidate for Secretary of State, 2022 Peter Sonski, Presidential Candidate, American Solidarity Party 2024\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.\n\nErskine Levi did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey."}]