Jorge Alberto Briseno
About Jorge Alberto Briseno
Jorge Briseno (independent) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Illinois' 8th Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the general election on November 5, 2024.
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[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Jorge Briseno 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 Briseno'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-182751-2023-11-28\" id=\"heading-bio-182751-2023-11-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-182751-2023-11-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-182751-2023-11-28\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-182751-2023-11-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-182751-2023-11-28\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI'm a father of two beautiful children and a husband to an amazing wife. I've had a passion for politics for many years, but I never saw myself getting involved until now. I want to be your voice in Washington DC and ensure that everyone's voice is heard. Together, let's make a difference!\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-182751-2023-11-28\" id=\"heading-key-message-182751-2023-11-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-182751-2023-11-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-182751-2023-11-28\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-182751-2023-11-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-182751-2023-11-28\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Independent voice on the Ballot .</li><li>Together, we amplify the voices of the forgotten for a brighter tomorrow.</li><li>a better America for all, not just a select few- because everyone deserves a brighter future.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-182751-2023-11-28\" id=\"heading1-182751-2023-11-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-182751-2023-11-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-182751-2023-11-28\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-182751-2023-11-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-182751-2023-11-28\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI'm passionate about:<br/><br/>\n<p>Healthcare: Access to affordable healthcare is a basic human right, and yet millions of Americans still lack access to the care they need. As your representative, I will work to improve the Affordable Care Act and expand access to quality, affordable healthcare for all Americans.<br/><br/>\r\nClimate Change: The effects of climate change are becoming more and more apparent every day. As your representative, I will work to pass legislation that reduces our carbon footprint, invests in renewable energy, and protects our natural resources for future generations.<br/><br/>\r\nEducation: Our children are our future, and it's crucial that we provide them with a high-quality education. As your representative, I will work to increase funding for public schools, reduce the burden of student debt, and ensure that every child has the opportunity to succeed.<br/><br/>\n</p>\nJobs and the Economy: Too many Americans are still struggling to make ends meet, despite our country's wealth and prosperity. As your representative, I will work to create good-paying jobs, support small businesses, and promote economic growth that benefits everyone, not just the wealthy few.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-182751-2023-11-28\" id=\"heading2-182751-2023-11-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-182751-2023-11-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-182751-2023-11-28\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-182751-2023-11-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-182751-2023-11-28\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tAmerican Chinese Alliance Of Greater Chicago\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\nJorge Briseno completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Briseno's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I'm a father of two beautiful children and a husband to an amazing wife. I've had a passion for politics for many years, but I never saw myself getting involved until now. I want to be your voice in Washington DC and ensure that everyone's voice is heard. Together, let's make a difference! 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? Independent voice on the Ballot . Together, we amplify the voices of the forgotten for a brighter tomorrow. a better America for all, not just a select few- because everyone deserves a brighter future. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? I'm passionate about: Healthcare: Access to affordable healthcare is a basic human right, and yet millions of Americans still lack access to the care they need. As your representative, I will work to improve the Affordable Care Act and expand access to quality, affordable healthcare for all Americans. Climate Change: The effects of climate change are becoming more and more apparent every day. As your representative, I will work to pass legislation that reduces our carbon footprint, invests in renewable energy, and protects our natural resources for future generations. Education: Our children are our future, and it's crucial that we provide them with a high-quality education. As your representative, I will work to increase funding for public schools, reduce the burden of student debt, and ensure that every child has the opportunity to succeed. Jobs and the Economy: Too many Americans are still struggling to make ends meet, despite our country's wealth and prosperity. As your representative, I will work to create good-paying jobs, support small businesses, and promote economic growth that benefits everyone, not just the wealthy few. What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? American Chinese Alliance Of Greater Chicago\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}]
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