Uloma S. Kama

[{"question": "U.S. House Georgia District 11", "answer_html": "<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>", "answer_text": ""}, {"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>Uloma Ekpete Kama completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kama'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-407573-2026-04-08\" id=\"heading-bio-407573-2026-04-08\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-407573-2026-04-08\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-407573-2026-04-08\" 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-407573-2026-04-08\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-407573-2026-04-08\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI'm a public health physician with over two decades of experience in Healthcare as a Managing Physician, Physician CDI, Medical Epidemiology, and Biostatistics. I have 4.5 years of experience in Legislation and Public Administration. I'm a small-town girl, cisgender, university-educated, and a business owner. I have been running a non-profit, small business for the past 6 years. that focus on teaching, training, and mentoring teens and kids from diverse backgrounds, as well as offering public administration services.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-407573-2026-04-08\" id=\"heading-key-message-407573-2026-04-08\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-407573-2026-04-08\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-407573-2026-04-08\" 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-407573-2026-04-08\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-407573-2026-04-08\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Immigration, Border Security &amp; Adhering to Due Process is one of the main points I'd like my voters to remember about my campaign. We'll continue to advocate for robust measures to protect our nation's sovereignty and ensure public safety.</li><li>Championing Diversity &amp; Inclusion- Our approach to politics is profoundly shaped by my commitment to Diversity and Inclusion particularly for black women and or women of color.</li><li>The third Key message is to Drive Clean Energy/ Sustainability Compliance. This approach creates opportunities to enhance trust, mitigate risk and create new values for American businesses. I believe, by harnessing sustainability, we can transform today's uncertainties into tomorrow's opportunities.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-407573-2026-04-08\" id=\"heading1-407573-2026-04-08\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-407573-2026-04-08\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-407573-2026-04-08\" 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=\"heading1-407573-2026-04-08\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-407573-2026-04-08\" 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 passionate about public policy areas such as Clean Energy and Diversity &amp; Inclusion for black women or women of color.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-407573-2026-04-08\" id=\"heading2-407573-2026-04-08\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-407573-2026-04-08\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-407573-2026-04-08\" 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=\"heading2-407573-2026-04-08\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-407573-2026-04-08\" 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\tEndorsed by President Donald Trump.\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\nUloma Ekpete Kama completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kama's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I'm a public health physician with over two decades of experience in Healthcare as a Managing Physician, Physician CDI, Medical Epidemiology, and Biostatistics. I have 4.5 years of experience in Legislation and Public Administration. I'm a small-town girl, cisgender, university-educated, and a business owner. I have been running a non-profit, small business for the past 6 years. that focus on teaching, training, and mentoring teens and kids from diverse backgrounds, as well as offering public administration services. 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? Immigration, Border Security & Adhering to Due Process is one of the main points I'd like my voters to remember about my campaign. We'll continue to advocate for robust measures to protect our nation's sovereignty and ensure public safety. Championing Diversity & Inclusion- Our approach to politics is profoundly shaped by my commitment to Diversity and Inclusion particularly for black women and or women of color. The third Key message is to Drive Clean Energy/ Sustainability Compliance. This approach creates opportunities to enhance trust, mitigate risk and create new values for American businesses. I believe, by harnessing sustainability, we can transform today's uncertainties into tomorrow's opportunities. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? I'm passionate about public policy areas such as Clean Energy and Diversity & Inclusion for black women or women of color. What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? Endorsed by President Donald Trump.\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": "U.S. House Georgia District 3", "answer_html": "<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>", "answer_text": ""}, {"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<p>Uloma Ekpete Kama did not complete <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection</a> survey.\n</p>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>\n<p>Uloma Ekpete Kama did not complete <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's 2025 Candidate Connection</a> survey.\n</p>\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>Uloma Ekpete Kama 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 Kama'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-203415-2024-02-15\" id=\"heading-bio-203415-2024-02-15\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-203415-2024-02-15\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-203415-2024-02-15\" 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-203415-2024-02-15\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-203415-2024-02-15\" 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\tDr. Uloma Ekpete Kama, a Public Health Physician from the University of Lagos, embarked on an extraordinary journey that shaped her identity and expertise. After completing her medical degree, she pursued a Graduate Program, earning a Masters of Public Health at Loma Linda University. However, fate had more surprises in store for her. During her studies, Dr. Uloma discovered her passion for law and decided to delve deeper into the field. She became a certified legal specialist through a unique program offered by Yale University, blending her medical knowledge with legal expertise. Dr. Uloma made a life-changing decision to move to the United States at a young age, seeking fresh opportunities and a diverse environment. More recently, she immersed herself in the study of law and politics, honing her rhetorical skills and deepening her understanding of the complexities of public service. Her keen intellect and ability to connect with people from all walks of life set her apart, earning her the admiration and respect of those around her. The path to medical career prominence was not without its obstacles. Amidst building a successful career in medicine &amp; surgery, Dr. Uloma started a family, blessed with kids. She graduated in her mid-twenties. Balancing the demands of her profession and the joys of motherhood became a constant challenge, testing her resilience, gratitude and determination.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-203415-2024-02-15\" id=\"heading-key-message-203415-2024-02-15\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-203415-2024-02-15\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-203415-2024-02-15\" 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-203415-2024-02-15\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-203415-2024-02-15\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Advocacy to advance justice and fairness for all women of different races, culture and ethnicity.\r\nThe United States has long been committed to promoting women, peace, and security. This commitment is rooted in the belief that women's meaningful participation in decision-making processes is essential for achieving sustainable peace and security. The United States strongly advocates for the inclusion of women in peace processes and conflict resolution efforts. Despite these efforts, challenges and gaps remain in the U.S. commitment to women, peace, and security. More resources and political will are needed to fully implement existing policies and ensure that women's voices are heard, and their rights protected.</li><li>Healthcare Policy and HealthLaw: \r\n\r\nImplementing healthcare law and policy in the states requires a multi-faceted approach. First, federal and state governments must collaborate to establish clear guidelines and regulations. State governments should then create mechanisms to enforce these policies effectively. This includes building robust healthcare infrastructure, such as hospitals, clinics, and healthcare education programs. Collaboration between government agencies, healthcare providers, and insurers is crucial for effective implementation. </li><li>Addressing Ongoing Reports on Terrorism and its Global Challenges.\r\n\r\nThis is providing in-depth analyses of patterns of global terrorism and the status of counterterrorism efforts and cooperation across the world. Taking a closer look at some of the key findings from yearly reports regarding terrorism trends in different regions and how various countries are addressing this pressing security challenge is essential.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-203415-2024-02-15\" id=\"heading1-203415-2024-02-15\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-203415-2024-02-15\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-203415-2024-02-15\" 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=\"heading1-203415-2024-02-15\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-203415-2024-02-15\" 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\tAdvocacy to advance justice and fairness for all women of different races, culture and ethnicity.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-203415-2024-02-15\" id=\"heading2-203415-2024-02-15\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-203415-2024-02-15\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-203415-2024-02-15\" 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=\"heading2-203415-2024-02-15\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-203415-2024-02-15\" 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\tIntegrity Vision, Decisiveness, Collaboration, Interpersonal skills.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-203415-2024-02-15\" id=\"heading3-203415-2024-02-15\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-203415-2024-02-15\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-203415-2024-02-15\" 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=\"heading3-203415-2024-02-15\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-203415-2024-02-15\" 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\tSubstitute Teacher.<br/>\r\nthen Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist.- for 1 year.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-203415-2024-02-15\" id=\"heading4-203415-2024-02-15\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-203415-2024-02-15\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-203415-2024-02-15\" 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=\"heading4-203415-2024-02-15\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-203415-2024-02-15\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"></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>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\nUloma Ekpete Kama did not complete Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey.\n\nUloma Ekpete Kama did not complete Ballotpedia's 2025 Candidate Connection survey.\n\n\nUloma Ekpete Kama completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kama's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Dr. Uloma Ekpete Kama, a Public Health Physician from the University of Lagos, embarked on an extraordinary journey that shaped her identity and expertise. After completing her medical degree, she pursued a Graduate Program, earning a Masters of Public Health at Loma Linda University. However, fate had more surprises in store for her. During her studies, Dr. Uloma discovered her passion for law and decided to delve deeper into the field. She became a certified legal specialist through a unique program offered by Yale University, blending her medical knowledge with legal expertise. Dr. Uloma made a life-changing decision to move to the United States at a young age, seeking fresh opportunities and a diverse environment. More recently, she immersed herself in the study of law and politics, honing her rhetorical skills and deepening her understanding of the complexities of public service. Her keen intellect and ability to connect with people from all walks of life set her apart, earning her the admiration and respect of those around her. The path to medical career prominence was not without its obstacles. Amidst building a successful career in medicine & surgery, Dr. Uloma started a family, blessed with kids. She graduated in her mid-twenties. Balancing the demands of her profession and the joys of motherhood became a constant challenge, testing her resilience, gratitude and determination. 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? Advocacy to advance justice and fairness for all women of different races, culture and ethnicity.\r\nThe United States has long been committed to promoting women, peace, and security. This commitment is rooted in the belief that women's meaningful participation in decision-making processes is essential for achieving sustainable peace and security. The United States strongly advocates for the inclusion of women in peace processes and conflict resolution efforts. Despite these efforts, challenges and gaps remain in the U.S. commitment to women, peace, and security. More resources and political will are needed to fully implement existing policies and ensure that women's voices are heard, and their rights protected. Healthcare Policy and HealthLaw: \r\n\r\nImplementing healthcare law and policy in the states requires a multi-faceted approach. First, federal and state governments must collaborate to establish clear guidelines and regulations. State governments should then create mechanisms to enforce these policies effectively. This includes building robust healthcare infrastructure, such as hospitals, clinics, and healthcare education programs. Collaboration between government agencies, healthcare providers, and insurers is crucial for effective implementation. Addressing Ongoing Reports on Terrorism and its Global Challenges.\r\n\r\nThis is providing in-depth analyses of patterns of global terrorism and the status of counterterrorism efforts and cooperation across the world. Taking a closer look at some of the key findings from yearly reports regarding terrorism trends in different regions and how various countries are addressing this pressing security challenge is essential. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Advocacy to advance justice and fairness for all women of different races, culture and ethnicity. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Integrity Vision, Decisiveness, Collaboration, Interpersonal skills. What was your very first job? How long did you have it? Substitute Teacher. then Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist.- for 1 year. What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?\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": "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>\t\t has not yet completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey.\t\t\t</p>\n<p><b>Who fills out Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey?</b></p>\n<p>Any candidate running for elected office, at any level, can complete Ballotpedia's Candidate Survey. Completing the survey will update the candidate's Ballotpedia profile, letting voters know who they are and what they stand for.  More than candidates have taken Ballotpedia's candidate survey since we launched it in 2015. Learn more about the survey <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">here</a>.</p>\n<p>\t\tHelp improve Ballotpedia - <a href=\"https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddoUjxvy5yEyoKoltTe6-B_j668rbBsbcf7UDJI8cOgG2FBA/viewform\" target=\"_blank\">send us candidate contact info</a>.\n</p>\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>Uloma Ekpete Kama 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 Kama'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-199241-2023-06-13\" id=\"heading-bio-199241-2023-06-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-199241-2023-06-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-199241-2023-06-13\" 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-199241-2023-06-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-199241-2023-06-13\" 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\tUloma Ekpete (Republican Party) is running in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the special Republican primary scheduled on September 5, 2023. \r\n<p>Background:\r\n</p><p>I earned an M.D. from the University of Lagos in 2005 and a graduate degree from Loma Linda University in 2013. Her career experience includes working as a physician. Ekpete has been associated with ACDIS, AHIMA, American Public Health Association, and Doctors Without Borders.\r\n</p>\n</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-199241-2023-06-13\" id=\"heading-key-message-199241-2023-06-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-199241-2023-06-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-199241-2023-06-13\" 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-199241-2023-06-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-199241-2023-06-13\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Strengthening the military. Rhode Island voters often say Newport RI is the sailing capital of the world. As well as being called the city by the sea it is also known as the port city. Located in southern Rhode Island, it served as a military installation over the past centuries. It is imperative to me as a candidate for Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District and for Station Castle Hill Natives to ensure the welfare of United States Coast Guard units and their families in this area. Some units and troops are non-natives. Many cities in Rhode Island have welcomed all state troops from other states. I believe military reforms designed to adopt strategies based on the goal of conquering adversities for military officers is precedent.</li><li>Strengthening the Economy. Most adults agree with the fact that strengthening the economy is the leading priority in the public policy agenda. The freedom and non-freedom caucus are positioned right-wing to far-right on the political spectrum, with some of the members holding right-wing populist beliefs while some others not. The FC group takes uncompromising conservative stance and favors the preservation of traditional values and beliefs. Despite sharing hardline positions on issues concerning government size with the freedom caucus republicans, I view other government policies a little differently.</li><li>Improving the political system of government. I think we need to look into political system reforms. Setting a debt ceiling for our political system especially within the U.S territorial states compared to U.S non-territorial states should be a leading priority. I share the same beliefs with the non-freedom caucus republicans. Although most of the 118th Congress House Freedom Caucus members and allies are more likely to come from the south and represent districts in the 16-state southern regions according to the census bureau, I think electing non-freedom caucus republican members for the north-east regions is unprecedented.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-199241-2023-06-13\" id=\"heading1-199241-2023-06-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-199241-2023-06-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-199241-2023-06-13\" 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=\"heading1-199241-2023-06-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-199241-2023-06-13\" 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\tImproving the political system of government. <br/><br/>\n<p>I think we need to look into political system reforms. Setting a debt ceiling for our political system especially within the U.S territorial states compared to U.S non-territorial states should be a leading priority. I share the same beliefs with the non-freedom caucus republicans. Although most of the 118th Congress House Freedom Caucus members and allies are more likely to come from the south and represent districts in the 16-state southern regions according to the census bureau, I think electing non-freedom caucus republican members for the north-east regions is unprecedented. That compares with forty-six percent of all other House Republicans. Freedom Caucus members and allies are somewhat more likely than other House Republicans to be from the south-east or south-west, mid-west or entirely the west. <br/>\n</p>\nDemographically, the Freedom Caucus group looks much like the rest of the House GOP. Only four members and allies (8.2%) identify as a different race or ethnicity than non-Hispanic White, compared with 9.8% of other House Republicans. Seven of the caucus and its associates (14.3%) are women, versus 15% of other House Republicans. And their average is almost identical.<br/></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-199241-2023-06-13\" id=\"heading2-199241-2023-06-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-199241-2023-06-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-199241-2023-06-13\" 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=\"heading2-199241-2023-06-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-199241-2023-06-13\" 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\tThomas Jefferson. <br/>\r\nWhose example would you like to follow, and why? Thomas Jefferson. Reason?- His writing and advocacy for human right, freedom of speech and thoughts are inspirational.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-199241-2023-06-13\" id=\"heading3-199241-2023-06-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-199241-2023-06-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-199241-2023-06-13\" 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=\"heading3-199241-2023-06-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-199241-2023-06-13\" 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\t-Trustworthiness.<br/>\n<p>-Resilience.<br/>\r\n-Decisiveness.<br/>\r\n-Positive Attitude<br/>\r\n-Initiative<br/>\r\n-Focus<br/>\r\n-Responsibility<br/>\n</p>\n-Commitment.<br/></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-199241-2023-06-13\" id=\"heading4-199241-2023-06-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-199241-2023-06-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-199241-2023-06-13\" 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=\"heading4-199241-2023-06-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-199241-2023-06-13\" 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\tPositive Attitude, Resilience and Commitment\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-199241-2023-06-13\" id=\"heading5-199241-2023-06-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-199241-2023-06-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-199241-2023-06-13\" 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 believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-199241-2023-06-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-199241-2023-06-13\" 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\t-To make policy decisions and enact laws on behalf of the constituents.<br/></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-199241-2023-06-13\" id=\"heading6-199241-2023-06-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-199241-2023-06-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-199241-2023-06-13\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat legacy would you like to leave?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading6-199241-2023-06-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-199241-2023-06-13\" 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\tBeing a proponent of republicanism and occasionally sharing views of bipartisanship.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-199241-2023-06-13\" id=\"heading7-199241-2023-06-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-199241-2023-06-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-199241-2023-06-13\" 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=\"heading7-199241-2023-06-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-199241-2023-06-13\" 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\tRunning for political position-Florida U.S Senate (2 years ago)\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-199241-2023-06-13\" id=\"heading8-199241-2023-06-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-199241-2023-06-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-199241-2023-06-13\" 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=\"heading8-199241-2023-06-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-199241-2023-06-13\" 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\tPhysician- Till present\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-199241-2023-06-13\" id=\"heading9-199241-2023-06-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-199241-2023-06-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-199241-2023-06-13\" 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=\"heading9-199241-2023-06-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-199241-2023-06-13\" 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\tHarry (Show- Charmed)\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-199241-2023-06-13\" id=\"heading10-199241-2023-06-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-199241-2023-06-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-199241-2023-06-13\" 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 something that has been a struggle in your life?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading10-199241-2023-06-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-199241-2023-06-13\" 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 live in moment always, and focus on the journey of life, I really try not to see any situation as a struggle.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-199241-2023-06-13\" id=\"heading11-199241-2023-06-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-199241-2023-06-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-199241-2023-06-13\" 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 does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading11-199241-2023-06-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-199241-2023-06-13\" 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\tRepresentatives initiate or sponsor a bill or resolution that goes through a legislative process before passing as law. The bill is assigned to a committee for study and presented on the house floor to be voted on, debated or amended. The U.S House of Representative is unique as an institution because they play the role of introducing the bill initially before it passes to the senate floor and then to the president for signatures to become a law.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-199241-2023-06-13\" id=\"heading12-199241-2023-06-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-199241-2023-06-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-199241-2023-06-13\" 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=\"heading12-199241-2023-06-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-199241-2023-06-13\" 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\tThe fatal shooting in pawtucket county is devastating. The Rhode Island communities commiserate with the victim's family at this time of despair.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-199241-2023-06-13\" id=\"heading13-199241-2023-06-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse13-199241-2023-06-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-199241-2023-06-13\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading13-199241-2023-06-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse13-199241-2023-06-13\" 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\tRepublican\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\nhas not yet completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.\nWho fills out Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey?\nAny candidate running for elected office, at any level, can complete Ballotpedia's Candidate Survey. Completing the survey will update the candidate's Ballotpedia profile, letting voters know who they are and what they stand for.  More than candidates have taken Ballotpedia's candidate survey since we launched it in 2015. Learn more about the survey here .\nHelp improve Ballotpedia - send us candidate contact info .\n\n\nUloma Ekpete Kama completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kama's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Uloma Ekpete (Republican Party) is running in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the special Republican primary scheduled on September 5, 2023. Background: I earned an M.D. from the University of Lagos in 2005 and a graduate degree from Loma Linda University in 2013. Her career experience includes working as a physician. Ekpete has been associated with ACDIS, AHIMA, American Public Health Association, and Doctors Without Borders. 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? Strengthening the military. Rhode Island voters often say Newport RI is the sailing capital of the world. As well as being called the city by the sea it is also known as the port city. Located in southern Rhode Island, it served as a military installation over the past centuries. It is imperative to me as a candidate for Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District and for Station Castle Hill Natives to ensure the welfare of United States Coast Guard units and their families in this area. Some units and troops are non-natives. Many cities in Rhode Island have welcomed all state troops from other states. I believe military reforms designed to adopt strategies based on the goal of conquering adversities for military officers is precedent. Strengthening the Economy. Most adults agree with the fact that strengthening the economy is the leading priority in the public policy agenda. The freedom and non-freedom caucus are positioned right-wing to far-right on the political spectrum, with some of the members holding right-wing populist beliefs while some others not. The FC group takes uncompromising conservative stance and favors the preservation of traditional values and beliefs. Despite sharing hardline positions on issues concerning government size with the freedom caucus republicans, I view other government policies a little differently. Improving the political system of government. I think we need to look into political system reforms. Setting a debt ceiling for our political system especially within the U.S territorial states compared to U.S non-territorial states should be a leading priority. I share the same beliefs with the non-freedom caucus republicans. Although most of the 118th Congress House Freedom Caucus members and allies are more likely to come from the south and represent districts in the 16-state southern regions according to the census bureau, I think electing non-freedom caucus republican members for the north-east regions is unprecedented. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Improving the political system of government. I think we need to look into political system reforms. Setting a debt ceiling for our political system especially within the U.S territorial states compared to U.S non-territorial states should be a leading priority. I share the same beliefs with the non-freedom caucus republicans. Although most of the 118th Congress House Freedom Caucus members and allies are more likely to come from the south and represent districts in the 16-state southern regions according to the census bureau, I think electing non-freedom caucus republican members for the north-east regions is unprecedented. That compares with forty-six percent of all other House Republicans. Freedom Caucus members and allies are somewhat more likely than other House Republicans to be from the south-east or south-west, mid-west or entirely the west. Demographically, the Freedom Caucus group looks much like the rest of the House GOP. Only four members and allies (8.2%) identify as a different race or ethnicity than non-Hispanic White, compared with 9.8% of other House Republicans. Seven of the caucus and its associates (14.3%) are women, versus 15% of other House Republicans. And their average is almost identical. Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? Thomas Jefferson. Whose example would you like to follow, and why? Thomas Jefferson. Reason?- His writing and advocacy for human right, freedom of speech and thoughts are inspirational. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? -Trustworthiness. -Resilience. -Decisiveness. -Positive Attitude -Initiative -Focus -Responsibility -Commitment. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? Positive Attitude, Resilience and Commitment What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? -To make policy decisions and enact laws on behalf of the constituents. What legacy would you like to leave? Being a proponent of republicanism and occasionally sharing views of bipartisanship. What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? Running for political position-Florida U.S Senate (2 years ago) What was your very first job? How long did you have it? Physician- Till present If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be? Harry (Show- Charmed) What is something that has been a struggle in your life? I live in moment always, and focus on the journey of life, I really try not to see any situation as a struggle. What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution? Representatives initiate or sponsor a bill or resolution that goes through a legislative process before passing as law. The bill is assigned to a committee for study and presented on the house floor to be voted on, debated or amended. The U.S House of Representative is unique as an institution because they play the role of introducing the bill initially before it passes to the senate floor and then to the president for signatures to become a law. 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? The fatal shooting in pawtucket county is devastating. The Rhode Island communities commiserate with the victim's family at this time of despair. What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? Republican\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": "Video for Ballotpedia", "answer_html": "<div style=\"float:left\">\n<table cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"wikitable\" width=\"205\">\n<tbody><tr>\n<td><div class=\"thumb embedvideo autoResize\" style=\"width: 258px;\"><!--\n--><div class=\"embedvideo autoResize\" style=\"\"><!--\n--><div class=\"embedvideowrap youtube\" style=\"width: 250px\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"141\" loading=\"lazy\" modestbranding=\"1\" src=\"//www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/Pegr_zmrKRA\" width=\"250\"></iframe></div><!--\n--></div><!--\n--></div><span style=\"font-size:80%\">Video submitted to Ballotpedia<br/>Released Aug 31, 2022</span>\n</td></tr></tbody></table></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>Uloma Ekpete Kama completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kama'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=\"#collapse1-135550-2022-09-14\" id=\"heading1-135550-2022-09-14\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-135550-2022-09-14\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-135550-2022-09-14\" 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=\"heading1-135550-2022-09-14\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-135550-2022-09-14\" 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\tAmong government initiatives aimed at defying issues concerning illegal immigration, we, Americans, believe in our immigration laws &amp; reforms that addresses both national &amp; border security. The United States is a nation formed on the rule of law. We are yet to agree on issues concerning immigration reforms. The initiative concerning immigration reforms is yet to receive a considerable bipartisan approval, however, there is a unanimous agreement that the system needs to ensure that people who are illegal immigrants to this country or entered the country illegally are not entitled to the same benefits as other lawful migrant citizens. All Americans, migrants and residents must abide by the law.\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 class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Kama submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on September 14, 2022.</i></p></div>\n<div class=\"pastResponses\" style=\"display: block\"><p class=\"large-date\">\tSeptember 5 submission</p><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-135550-2022-09-05\" id=\"heading-bio-135550-2022-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-135550-2022-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-135550-2022-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-135550-2022-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-135550-2022-09-05\" 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\t\tI'm Dr. Uloma Ekpete, a Public Health Physician &amp; Medical Epidemiologist, graduated with Doctor of Medicine &amp; Surgery Degree (MD). She earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) at Loma Linda University, California. Uma has taking on leadership roles in multiple organizations throughout her career as a physician and a public health physician before starting up a private company. She is currently the chairperson of a private corporation, Peridot Operations Inc that has been involved in community development &amp; program planning for years. Dr. Uloma Ekpete is running in the upcoming election as a conservative &amp; write-in candidate. Voting for 'Uloma Ekpete' in the midterms is by Sticker-voting. Check out our campaign ad attached here or on twitter:@ulomaekpete for more information on how to vote for Uloma by mail or in-person.\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-135550-2022-09-05\" id=\"heading-key-message-135550-2022-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-135550-2022-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-135550-2022-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\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\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-135550-2022-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-135550-2022-09-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>We need to address national politics with respect to school board politics.</li><li>The need to address border security &amp; or immigration.</li><li>There is need to address Inflation amid ongoing fears of recession &amp; higher gas prices.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-135550-2022-09-05\" id=\"heading1-135550-2022-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-135550-2022-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-135550-2022-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-135550-2022-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-135550-2022-09-05\" 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\t\tI'm passionate about regulating energy &amp; the US economy. My campaign is focused working to build a strong US economy that creates jobs and underpins national security, highlights economic considerations in policy formulations and build relationships needed to expand commercial ties that drive the US economy. We also work to promote U.S interests in critical issues such as removing barriers to energy development &amp; trade, and fostering US best practices regarding transparency &amp; good governance.\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-135550-2022-09-05\" id=\"heading2-135550-2022-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-135550-2022-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-135550-2022-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWho do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-135550-2022-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-135550-2022-09-05\" 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\t\tI look up to some of our American Heroes. While some have served our great nation in the past, some are still currently serving our country. Their dedication &amp; hard work has been a source of inspiration for most of us. I personally feel blessed to be among those who have been mentored by these great heroes.\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-135550-2022-09-05\" id=\"heading3-135550-2022-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-135550-2022-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-135550-2022-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-135550-2022-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-135550-2022-09-05\" 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\t\ta. Moral Character or Moralistic Behavior- This is characterized by honesty, integrity, humility, courage and compassion. Among these virtues are also dedication, commitment, diligence &amp; hard work.\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-135550-2022-09-05\" id=\"heading4-135550-2022-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-135550-2022-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-135550-2022-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading4-135550-2022-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-135550-2022-09-05\" 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\t\t-Dedication<br/>\n<p>-Good collaboration<br/>\r\n-Team-work, Humility.<br/>\r\n-Adaptability, Appropriateness<br/>\r\n-Good communication skills.<br/>\n</p>\n-Willingness to learn &amp; ask questions.<br/></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-135550-2022-09-05\" id=\"heading5-135550-2022-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-135550-2022-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-135550-2022-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-135550-2022-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-135550-2022-09-05\" 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\t\tA person elected to office as a US Senator represents an entire region covering so many districts. They spend their days meeting with constituents, discussing policy issues in committee meetings and making public appearances to convey their message to the public if needed. The House of Representatives passes legislation more frequently than the more deliberative Senate, so senators spend less time voting on the Senate floor and more time negotiating compromises before a bill reaches the Senate floor for a vote.<br/><br/>\n<p>The framers originally created the Senate “to protect the rights of individual states and safeguard minority opinion in a system of government designed to give greater power to the national government.”<br/><br/>\r\nCore Responsibilities of the US Senator:<br/>\r\nThe core responsibilities of a US Senator include two important and specific duties. <br/><br/>\r\na. Senators are empowered to conduct impeachment proceedings of high federal officials, are tasked with exercising the power of advice and consent on treaties. <br/><br/>\n</p>\nb. Senators play an important role in the confirmation (or denial) of certain appointments including ambassadors and judicial court justices.\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-135550-2022-09-05\" id=\"heading6-135550-2022-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-135550-2022-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-135550-2022-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat legacy would you like to leave?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading6-135550-2022-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-135550-2022-09-05\" 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\t\tI believe I would create a lasting legacy that would affect change nationwide &amp; also in Florida as I did back in 2019 for Health Care. I would like to see changes in our housing, labor, immigration &amp; Florida school districts. \t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-135550-2022-09-05\" id=\"heading7-135550-2022-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-135550-2022-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-135550-2022-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\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\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading7-135550-2022-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-135550-2022-09-05\" 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\t\tI became an innovator &amp; founder of Concepts for Hospital Operations that have changed the face of healthcare here in the United States &amp; all over the world. This Innovation is known as \"The 'LIMA' Novel Concepts for Hospital Operations; Changing the Healthcare Plan\". This has served millions of patients and frontline workers in healthcare &amp; in different hospitals. Like many other US citizens, I understand what it means to give back to a country that provided me opportunities for good education &amp; a better life. I’m running for the office of the Florida US Senate to give back to my country and to ensure that Floridians have a voice in Washington DC. <br/><br/>\r\nElect 'Uloma Ekpete' for Florida US Senate.\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-135550-2022-09-05\" id=\"heading8-135550-2022-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-135550-2022-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-135550-2022-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat was your very first job? How long did you have it?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading8-135550-2022-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-135550-2022-09-05\" 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\t\tPhysician (Intern &amp; GP)- 4years.<br/>\r\nPublic Health Physician- 9 years.\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-135550-2022-09-05\" id=\"heading9-135550-2022-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-135550-2022-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-135550-2022-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat is your favorite book? Why?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading9-135550-2022-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-135550-2022-09-05\" 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\t\tLovers &amp; Dreamers- By Nora Roberts. <br/>\r\nThe book was about three women who were determined to grow &amp; fulfill their own unique destinies. \t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-135550-2022-09-05\" id=\"heading10-135550-2022-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-135550-2022-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-135550-2022-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tIf you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading10-135550-2022-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-135550-2022-09-05\" 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\t\tDr. Izzie Stevens- Grey's Anatomy\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-135550-2022-09-05\" id=\"heading11-135550-2022-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-135550-2022-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-135550-2022-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat was the last song that got stuck in your head?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading11-135550-2022-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-135550-2022-09-05\" 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\t\tLeave the door open- By Bruno Mars\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-135550-2022-09-05\" id=\"heading12-135550-2022-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-135550-2022-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-135550-2022-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading12-135550-2022-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-135550-2022-09-05\" 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\t\tI think we have the resources and ideas to address some of the challenges that this nation may encounter over the next decade. There is more agreement on how to build a better future than evident in the media. Yet decision-making &amp; institutional capacity so far is insufficient to make the decision fast enough &amp; on the scale large enough to build a better future. <br/>\n<p>We would need to worry about issues like;<br/>\r\na. Increasing National debt.<br/>\r\nb. Increasing Unemployment<br/>\r\nc. Increasing Green House Gas Emission<br/>\n</p>\nd. National Politics with respect to School Board Politics.\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-135550-2022-09-05\" id=\"heading13-135550-2022-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse13-135550-2022-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-135550-2022-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading13-135550-2022-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse13-135550-2022-09-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><br/>\r\nA Senator must reach for noble qualities—honor, total dedication, self- discipline, extreme selflessness, exemplary patriotism, sober judgment, and intellectual honesty.\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-135550-2022-09-05\" id=\"heading14-135550-2022-09-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse14-135550-2022-09-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-135550-2022-09-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tIf you are not a current senator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading14-135550-2022-09-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse14-135550-2022-09-05\" 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\t\t-Health, Education, Labor &amp; Pension Committee.<br/>\n<p>-Banking, Housing &amp; Urban Affairs Committee.<br/>\r\n-Joint Committee on Taxation Committee.<br/>\n</p>\n-Energy &amp; Natural Resources Committee.\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div><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><p><i><b>Note:</b> Kama submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on September 5, 2022.</i></p></div></div>", "answer_text": "Video submitted to Ballotpedia Released Aug 31, 2022\n\n\nUloma Ekpete Kama completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kama's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Among government initiatives aimed at defying issues concerning illegal immigration, we, Americans, believe in our immigration laws & reforms that addresses both national & border security. The United States is a nation formed on the rule of law. We are yet to agree on issues concerning immigration reforms. The initiative concerning immigration reforms is yet to receive a considerable bipartisan approval, however, there is a unanimous agreement that the system needs to ensure that people who are illegal immigrants to this country or entered the country illegally are not entitled to the same benefits as other lawful migrant citizens. All Americans, migrants and residents must abide by the law.\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.\nNote: Kama submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on September 14, 2022.\nSeptember 5 submission Who are you? Tell us about yourself. I'm Dr. Uloma Ekpete, a Public Health Physician & Medical Epidemiologist, graduated with Doctor of Medicine & Surgery Degree (MD). She earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) at Loma Linda University, California. Uma has taking on leadership roles in multiple organizations throughout her career as a physician and a public health physician before starting up a private company. She is currently the chairperson of a private corporation, Peridot Operations Inc that has been involved in community development & program planning for years. Dr. Uloma Ekpete is running in the upcoming election as a conservative & write-in candidate. Voting for 'Uloma Ekpete' in the midterms is by Sticker-voting. Check out our campaign ad attached here or on twitter:@ulomaekpete for more information on how to vote for Uloma by mail or in-person. 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? We need to address national politics with respect to school board politics. The need to address border security & or immigration. There is need to address Inflation amid ongoing fears of recession & higher gas prices. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? I'm passionate about regulating energy & the US economy. My campaign is focused working to build a strong US economy that creates jobs and underpins national security, highlights economic considerations in policy formulations and build relationships needed to expand commercial ties that drive the US economy. We also work to promote U.S interests in critical issues such as removing barriers to energy development & trade, and fostering US best practices regarding transparency & good governance. Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? I look up to some of our American Heroes. While some have served our great nation in the past, some are still currently serving our country. Their dedication & hard work has been a source of inspiration for most of us. I personally feel blessed to be among those who have been mentored by these great heroes. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? a. Moral Character or Moralistic Behavior- This is characterized by honesty, integrity, humility, courage and compassion. Among these virtues are also dedication, commitment, diligence & hard work. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? -Dedication -Good collaboration -Team-work, Humility. -Adaptability, Appropriateness -Good communication skills. -Willingness to learn & ask questions. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? A person elected to office as a US Senator represents an entire region covering so many districts. They spend their days meeting with constituents, discussing policy issues in committee meetings and making public appearances to convey their message to the public if needed. The House of Representatives passes legislation more frequently than the more deliberative Senate, so senators spend less time voting on the Senate floor and more time negotiating compromises before a bill reaches the Senate floor for a vote. The framers originally created the Senate “to protect the rights of individual states and safeguard minority opinion in a system of government designed to give greater power to the national government.” Core Responsibilities of the US Senator: The core responsibilities of a US Senator include two important and specific duties. a. Senators are empowered to conduct impeachment proceedings of high federal officials, are tasked with exercising the power of advice and consent on treaties. b. Senators play an important role in the confirmation (or denial) of certain appointments including ambassadors and judicial court justices. What legacy would you like to leave? I believe I would create a lasting legacy that would affect change nationwide & also in Florida as I did back in 2019 for Health Care. I would like to see changes in our housing, labor, immigration & Florida school districts. What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? I became an innovator & founder of Concepts for Hospital Operations that have changed the face of healthcare here in the United States & all over the world. This Innovation is known as \"The 'LIMA' Novel Concepts for Hospital Operations; Changing the Healthcare Plan\". This has served millions of patients and frontline workers in healthcare & in different hospitals. Like many other US citizens, I understand what it means to give back to a country that provided me opportunities for good education & a better life. I’m running for the office of the Florida US Senate to give back to my country and to ensure that Floridians have a voice in Washington DC. Elect 'Uloma Ekpete' for Florida US Senate. What was your very first job? How long did you have it? Physician (Intern & GP)- 4years. Public Health Physician- 9 years. What is your favorite book? Why? Lovers & Dreamers- By Nora Roberts. The book was about three women who were determined to grow & fulfill their own unique destinies. If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be? Dr. Izzie Stevens- Grey's Anatomy What was the last song that got stuck in your head? Leave the door open- By Bruno Mars What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? I think we have the resources and ideas to address some of the challenges that this nation may encounter over the next decade. There is more agreement on how to build a better future than evident in the media. Yet decision-making & institutional capacity so far is insufficient to make the decision fast enough & on the scale large enough to build a better future. We would need to worry about issues like; a. Increasing National debt. b. Increasing Unemployment c. Increasing Green House Gas Emission d. National Politics with respect to School Board Politics. What qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution? A Senator must reach for noble qualities—honor, total dedication, self- discipline, extreme selflessness, exemplary patriotism, sober judgment, and intellectual honesty. If you are not a current senator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of? -Health, Education, Labor & Pension Committee. -Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs Committee. -Joint Committee on Taxation Committee. -Energy & Natural Resources Committee. Note: 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. Note: Kama submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on September 5, 2022."}]