Lori Ann Camp

[{"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/LWghqpe7s5w\" width=\"250\"></iframe></div><!--\n--></div><!--\n--></div><span style=\"font-size:80%\">Video submitted to Ballotpedia<br/>Released March 10, 2024</span>\n</td></tr></tbody></table></div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>", "answer_text": "Video submitted to Ballotpedia Released March 10, 2024"}, {"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>Lori A. Camp 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 Camp'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-218695-2024-04-05\" id=\"heading-bio-218695-2024-04-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-218695-2024-04-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-218695-2024-04-05\" 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-218695-2024-04-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-218695-2024-04-05\" 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\tLori Camp is a lifelong resident of South Bend, Indiana. She is a 1985 graduate of James Whitcomb Riley High School and earned a degree in Criminal Justice from IU South Bend. Lori is the Operations and Training Manager as well as the Vendor Compliance Coordinator for Donnell Systems, a small software firm in South Bend. Married to her husband Bob, their daughter Katie is a college student. \r\n<p>Lori is running for Congress to instill good Hoosier values of honesty and integrity to the halls of Congress. Coaching high school athletes has prepared her for the antics we all have seen in Washington, D.C. Like any good coach, Lori will bring out the best in each of us so we can win together. \r\n</p><p>Lori firmly believes that healthcare, including reproductive healthcare is a freedom that must be restored and protected at the national level. In addition, Lori will work in a bipartisan way to bring security and compassionate immigration reform to our southern border. She knows your freedom and security are fundamental rights, and she will not play politics with your body and/or your safety.\r\n</p>\nLori Camp is your next-door neighbor. As a working mom, Lori understands the needs and aspirations of working families. Every single vote she casts will be for you. Her heart and soul will be with every neighborhood of the 2nd District. As your member of Congress, Lori will make it a priority to to hear your concerns. Lori is your neighbor, your voice.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-218695-2024-04-05\" id=\"heading-key-message-218695-2024-04-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-218695-2024-04-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-218695-2024-04-05\" 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-218695-2024-04-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-218695-2024-04-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Lori’s call to run was born of a simple idea, a representative who would represent her and her neighbors. She believes that voting is a fundamental right and that for too long, starting with Citizens United, the representation of the regular people has been usurped by those who would prefer to cater to big money special interests.\r\n<p>Supports the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, as the best chance to safeguard voters against racist voter suppression efforts and restore the Voting Rights Act to its full power. \r\n</p>\nSupports a federal ban on gerrymandering. Voters should choose their elected officials, not the other way around. Lori stands for an independent body creating districts that reflect the diversity we have in Indiana.</li><li>Healthcare access and affordability is one of the most important issues we face. Americans can’t feel safe when they are ill and/or worried about how they will pay for an unforeseen catastrophic illness/injury.\r\n\r\nStrengthen healthcare protections and improve affordability by doing the following:\r\n\r\nCodifying Roe v. Wade into law\r\nFight against any Republican attempt to privatize Medicare\r\nPrevent insurance companies from raising premiums when people become sick</li><li>Fair and consistent immigration policies are essential for our country. Lori will support the bi-partisan immigration reform bill of 2024. It’s critical to keep our nation’s border areas safe while ensuring humane and fair treatment of those who wish to immigrate. \r\n\r\nSupport the following to address the crisis at the Southern Border:\r\n\r\nAllot more federal dollars to the Customs and Border Protection agency\r\nIncentivize migrants to enter at official ports of entry\r\nMandatory detentions of those who cross the border at unauthorized entry points\r\nExpedite the asylum claims process\r\nEnsure all unaccompanied minors have legal representation in court proceedings</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-218695-2024-04-05\" id=\"heading1-218695-2024-04-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-218695-2024-04-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-218695-2024-04-05\" 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=\"heading1-218695-2024-04-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-218695-2024-04-05\" 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\tI am most passionate about making the government work for the regular people who don't have special interest groups working for them.<br/><br/>\n<p>When I speak of freedom, I mean just that, I do not mean the freedom to only do what I want you to do, but rather the freedom to be your best self.<br/><br/>\n</p>\nFor too long special interested have ruled the political arena leaving regular folks out of the process, I am to change that as I am just a regular person with no super PACS or special interest groups buying my vote and I will not allow that to take place. My votes will be influenced only by the constituents in Indiana's 2nd district.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-218695-2024-04-05\" id=\"heading2-218695-2024-04-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-218695-2024-04-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-218695-2024-04-05\" 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=\"heading2-218695-2024-04-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-218695-2024-04-05\" 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\tHonesty, Integrity, Compassion, Empathy\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-218695-2024-04-05\" id=\"heading3-218695-2024-04-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-218695-2024-04-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-218695-2024-04-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-218695-2024-04-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-218695-2024-04-05\" 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\tI am highly organized and empathetic.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-218695-2024-04-05\" id=\"heading4-218695-2024-04-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-218695-2024-04-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-218695-2024-04-05\" 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=\"heading4-218695-2024-04-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-218695-2024-04-05\" 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\tTo honestly represent the people of the district. By this I mean the actual people who reside in the district not the special interests that donate money to some congressmen so these congressmen will do what special interests want done and do not care if it is best for the constituents or not.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-218695-2024-04-05\" id=\"heading5-218695-2024-04-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-218695-2024-04-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-218695-2024-04-05\" 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=\"heading5-218695-2024-04-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-218695-2024-04-05\" 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\tThat once elected I did the most good for the most people and left people knowing I was working for them!\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-218695-2024-04-05\" id=\"heading6-218695-2024-04-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-218695-2024-04-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-218695-2024-04-05\" 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=\"heading6-218695-2024-04-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-218695-2024-04-05\" 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\tMartin’s Supermarket, over 10 years.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-218695-2024-04-05\" id=\"heading7-218695-2024-04-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-218695-2024-04-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-218695-2024-04-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading7-218695-2024-04-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-218695-2024-04-05\" 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\tTo undo the partisanship, the us against them that many people adhere to. We are one nation and we need to start electing people who are for \"one nation\", as the pledge states.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-218695-2024-04-05\" id=\"heading8-218695-2024-04-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-218695-2024-04-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-218695-2024-04-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading8-218695-2024-04-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-218695-2024-04-05\" 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\tNo, four would be more appropriate.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-218695-2024-04-05\" id=\"heading9-218695-2024-04-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-218695-2024-04-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-218695-2024-04-05\" 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=\"heading9-218695-2024-04-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-218695-2024-04-05\" 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\tI have heard from grandfathers, both republican and democrat, that have said, \"how is it my granddaughter has less rights than my wife or daughter had?\" This has had a profound impact on me to make sure I am highlighting that women's rights are my number issue to be addressed.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-218695-2024-04-05\" id=\"heading10-218695-2024-04-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-218695-2024-04-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-218695-2024-04-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading10-218695-2024-04-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-218695-2024-04-05\" 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\tYes, compromise should be that we are doing the most good for the most people, that is what every legislator should be striving for.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-218695-2024-04-05\" id=\"heading11-218695-2024-04-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-218695-2024-04-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-218695-2024-04-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat committees interest you?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading11-218695-2024-04-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-218695-2024-04-05\" 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\tOversight and Accountability, Foreign Affairs, Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-218695-2024-04-05\" id=\"heading12-218695-2024-04-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-218695-2024-04-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-218695-2024-04-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading12-218695-2024-04-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-218695-2024-04-05\" 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\tThe government must be transparent and accountable in all instances.\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\nLori A. Camp completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Camp's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Lori Camp is a lifelong resident of South Bend, Indiana. She is a 1985 graduate of James Whitcomb Riley High School and earned a degree in Criminal Justice from IU South Bend. Lori is the Operations and Training Manager as well as the Vendor Compliance Coordinator for Donnell Systems, a small software firm in South Bend. Married to her husband Bob, their daughter Katie is a college student. Lori is running for Congress to instill good Hoosier values of honesty and integrity to the halls of Congress. Coaching high school athletes has prepared her for the antics we all have seen in Washington, D.C. Like any good coach, Lori will bring out the best in each of us so we can win together. Lori firmly believes that healthcare, including reproductive healthcare is a freedom that must be restored and protected at the national level. In addition, Lori will work in a bipartisan way to bring security and compassionate immigration reform to our southern border. She knows your freedom and security are fundamental rights, and she will not play politics with your body and/or your safety. Lori Camp is your next-door neighbor. As a working mom, Lori understands the needs and aspirations of working families. Every single vote she casts will be for you. Her heart and soul will be with every neighborhood of the 2nd District. As your member of Congress, Lori will make it a priority to to hear your concerns. Lori is your neighbor, your voice. 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? Lori’s call to run was born of a simple idea, a representative who would represent her and her neighbors. She believes that voting is a fundamental right and that for too long, starting with Citizens United, the representation of the regular people has been usurped by those who would prefer to cater to big money special interests. Supports the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, as the best chance to safeguard voters against racist voter suppression efforts and restore the Voting Rights Act to its full power. Supports a federal ban on gerrymandering. Voters should choose their elected officials, not the other way around. Lori stands for an independent body creating districts that reflect the diversity we have in Indiana. Healthcare access and affordability is one of the most important issues we face. Americans can’t feel safe when they are ill and/or worried about how they will pay for an unforeseen catastrophic illness/injury.\r\n\r\nStrengthen healthcare protections and improve affordability by doing the following:\r\n\r\nCodifying Roe v. Wade into law\r\nFight against any Republican attempt to privatize Medicare\r\nPrevent insurance companies from raising premiums when people become sick Fair and consistent immigration policies are essential for our country. Lori will support the bi-partisan immigration reform bill of 2024. It’s critical to keep our nation’s border areas safe while ensuring humane and fair treatment of those who wish to immigrate. \r\n\r\nSupport the following to address the crisis at the Southern Border:\r\n\r\nAllot more federal dollars to the Customs and Border Protection agency\r\nIncentivize migrants to enter at official ports of entry\r\nMandatory detentions of those who cross the border at unauthorized entry points\r\nExpedite the asylum claims process\r\nEnsure all unaccompanied minors have legal representation in court proceedings What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? I am most passionate about making the government work for the regular people who don't have special interest groups working for them. When I speak of freedom, I mean just that, I do not mean the freedom to only do what I want you to do, but rather the freedom to be your best self. For too long special interested have ruled the political arena leaving regular folks out of the process, I am to change that as I am just a regular person with no super PACS or special interest groups buying my vote and I will not allow that to take place. My votes will be influenced only by the constituents in Indiana's 2nd district. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Honesty, Integrity, Compassion, Empathy What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? I am highly organized and empathetic. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? To honestly represent the people of the district. By this I mean the actual people who reside in the district not the special interests that donate money to some congressmen so these congressmen will do what special interests want done and do not care if it is best for the constituents or not. What legacy would you like to leave? That once elected I did the most good for the most people and left people knowing I was working for them! What was your very first job? How long did you have it? Martin’s Supermarket, over 10 years. What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? To undo the partisanship, the us against them that many people adhere to. We are one nation and we need to start electing people who are for \"one nation\", as the pledge states. Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives? No, four would be more appropriate. 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? I have heard from grandfathers, both republican and democrat, that have said, \"how is it my granddaughter has less rights than my wife or daughter had?\" This has had a profound impact on me to make sure I am highlighting that women's rights are my number issue to be addressed. Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? Yes, compromise should be that we are doing the most good for the most people, that is what every legislator should be striving for. What committees interest you? Oversight and Accountability, Foreign Affairs, Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability? The government must be transparent and accountable in all instances.\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}, {"question": "Campaign website", "answer_html": "<p>Camp’s campaign website stated the following:\n</p>\n<div style=\"height:400px;overflow:scroll;border:1px solid gray;margin:20px;padding:10px;\">\n<table data-nosnippet=\"\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: none;background-color: transparent; auto; ;\">\n<tbody><tr>\n<td style=\"border:none; color:#B2B7F2;font-size:35px;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; padding: 10px 3px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20\">“\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; padding: 4px 10px;\" valign=\"top\">\n<p>PROTECTING OUR DEMOCRACY\n</p><p><br/>\n</p><p>Lori’s call to run was born of a simple idea, a representative who would represent her and her neighbors. She believes that voting is a fundamental right and that for too long, starting with Citizens United, the representation of the regular people has been usurped by those who would prefer to cater to big money special interests.\n</p><p>Supports the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, as the best chance to safeguard voters against racist voter suppression efforts and restore the Voting Rights Act to its full power. \n</p><p>Supports a federal ban on gerrymandering. Voters should choose their elected officials, not the other way around. Lori stands for an independent body creating districts that reflect the diversity we have in Indiana. Partisan maps increase voter suppression. \n</p><p><br/>\n</p><p>JOBS &amp; INFRASTRUCTURE\n</p><p>As a small business professional, Lori understands that small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy. For far too long the playing field has been stacked in favor of the large corporations.\n</p><p>Lori Supports the following to give small business a more fair playing field:\n</p><p>Legislation to tackle the anticompetitive overreach by large corporations. This behavior harms not only the small businesses that are vital to our communities, but also harm the families of our communities by artificially inflating prices.\n</p><p>Support the investment into infrastructure that will give our communities the tools they need to remain globally competitive. This will not only create good paying jobs it will also improve the safety of our infrastructure making our daily lives better. This includes reliable internet, safe road ways and power supplies. \n</p><p><br/>\n</p><p>HEALTH CARE\n</p><p>Healthcare access and affordability is one of the most important issues we face. Americans can’t feel safe when they are ill and/or worried about how they will pay for an unforeseen catastrophic illness/injury.\n</p><p>Strengthen healthcare protections and improve affordability by doing the following:\n</p><p>Codifying Roe v. Wade into law\n</p><p>Fight against any Republican attempt to privatize Medicare\n</p><p>Prevent insurance companies from raising premiums when people become sick\n</p><p><br/>\n</p><p>IMMIGRATION\n</p><p>Fair and consistent immigration policies are essential for our country. Lori will support the bi-partisan immigration reform bill of 2024. It’s critical to keep our nation’s border areas safe while ensuring humane and fair treatment of those who wish to immigrate. \n</p><p>Support the following to address the crisis at the Southern Border:\n</p><p>Allot more federal dollars to the Customs and Border Protection agency\n</p><p>Incentivize migrants to enter at official ports of entry\n</p><p>Mandatory detentions of those who cross the border at unauthorized entry points\n</p><p>Expedite the asylum claims process\n</p><p>Ensure all unaccompanied minors have legal representation in court proceedings\n</p><p><br/>\n</p><p><br/>\n</p><p>CLIMATE CHANGE\n</p><p>Climate change is a direct threat to our personal safety, the environment and our agricultural economy. Here in the Midwest, floods from extreme weather events have caused crops to drown in the fields. In 2022, crop insurance companies paid out a record $19 BILLION to cover farmer losses. Lori will support and expand the following programs that encourage sustainable agriculture to protect our rural Hoosier way of life. \n</p><p>Environmental Quality Incentives Program - Provides technical and financial help to landowners for conservation practices that protect natural resources\n</p><p>Conservation Stewardship Program - Helps landowners, land trusts, tribes and other entities protect, restore &amp; enhance wetlands, grasslands, and working farms &amp; ranches through conservation enhancements\n</p><p>Conservation Technical Assistance - Provides technical assistance to help landowners address opportunities, concerns, and problems related to natural resources<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_2-0\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-2\">[2]</a></sup>\n</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; color: #B2B7F2; font-size: 35px; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: right; padding: 10px 1px;\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"20\">”\n</td></tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"cquotecite\" colspan=\"3\" style=\"border: none; padding-right: 4%\"><cite style=\"font-style: normal;font-size: smaller; float: right;\">—Lori Camp’s campaign website (2024)<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-3\"><a href=\"#cite_note-3\">[3]</a></sup></cite>\n</td></tr></tbody></table>\n</div>", "answer_text": "Camp’s campaign website stated the following:\n“ PROTECTING OUR DEMOCRACY Lori’s call to run was born of a simple idea, a representative who would represent her and her neighbors. She believes that voting is a fundamental right and that for too long, starting with Citizens United, the representation of the regular people has been usurped by those who would prefer to cater to big money special interests. Supports the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, as the best chance to safeguard voters against racist voter suppression efforts and restore the Voting Rights Act to its full power. Supports a federal ban on gerrymandering. Voters should choose their elected officials, not the other way around. Lori stands for an independent body creating districts that reflect the diversity we have in Indiana. Partisan maps increase voter suppression. JOBS & INFRASTRUCTURE As a small business professional, Lori understands that small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy. For far too long the playing field has been stacked in favor of the large corporations. Lori Supports the following to give small business a more fair playing field: Legislation to tackle the anticompetitive overreach by large corporations. This behavior harms not only the small businesses that are vital to our communities, but also harm the families of our communities by artificially inflating prices. Support the investment into infrastructure that will give our communities the tools they need to remain globally competitive. This will not only create good paying jobs it will also improve the safety of our infrastructure making our daily lives better. This includes reliable internet, safe road ways and power supplies. HEALTH CARE Healthcare access and affordability is one of the most important issues we face. Americans can’t feel safe when they are ill and/or worried about how they will pay for an unforeseen catastrophic illness/injury. Strengthen healthcare protections and improve affordability by doing the following: Codifying Roe v. Wade into law Fight against any Republican attempt to privatize Medicare Prevent insurance companies from raising premiums when people become sick IMMIGRATION Fair and consistent immigration policies are essential for our country. Lori will support the bi-partisan immigration reform bill of 2024. It’s critical to keep our nation’s border areas safe while ensuring humane and fair treatment of those who wish to immigrate. Support the following to address the crisis at the Southern Border: Allot more federal dollars to the Customs and Border Protection agency Incentivize migrants to enter at official ports of entry Mandatory detentions of those who cross the border at unauthorized entry points Expedite the asylum claims process Ensure all unaccompanied minors have legal representation in court proceedings CLIMATE CHANGE Climate change is a direct threat to our personal safety, the environment and our agricultural economy. Here in the Midwest, floods from extreme weather events have caused crops to drown in the fields. In 2022, crop insurance companies paid out a record $19 BILLION to cover farmer losses. Lori will support and expand the following programs that encourage sustainable agriculture to protect our rural Hoosier way of life. Environmental Quality Incentives Program - Provides technical and financial help to landowners for conservation practices that protect natural resources Conservation Stewardship Program - Helps landowners, land trusts, tribes and other entities protect, restore & enhance wetlands, grasslands, and working farms & ranches through conservation enhancements Conservation Technical Assistance - Provides technical assistance to help landowners address opportunities, concerns, and problems related to natural resources [2] ” —Lori Camp’s campaign website (2024) [3]"}]