Matthew Peiffer

[{"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>Matthew Peiffer 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 Peiffer'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-182876-2023-10-04\" id=\"heading-bio-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-182876-2023-10-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-182876-2023-10-04\" 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-182876-2023-10-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tAs a abused child from Grant County I got into foster care and started advocating for children at age 16 helping push legislation and policy aimed at child abuse, foster care , and adoptions. I lost my younger sister to suicide a mo the ages she aged out of care and decided I needed to to share with the world the forgotten population of people in our society. I've received national attention from Congressional Awards and national awards. I have been a strong leader in many circles. I am currently a police officer and run a non-profit helping children.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-182876-2023-10-04\" id=\"heading-key-message-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-182876-2023-10-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-182876-2023-10-04\" 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-182876-2023-10-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>I want to make sure everybody feels included in discussions with me.</li><li>I want to ensure I represent my district not just my own beliefs.</li><li>I want to work for the people and not for myself.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-182876-2023-10-04\" id=\"heading1-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-182876-2023-10-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-182876-2023-10-04\" 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=\"heading1-182876-2023-10-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-182876-2023-10-04\" 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\tFoster care, child abuse, adoptions, healthcare, schools. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-182876-2023-10-04\" id=\"heading2-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-182876-2023-10-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-182876-2023-10-04\" 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=\"heading2-182876-2023-10-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-182876-2023-10-04\" 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 really look up to Abraham Lincoln you said.\"A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand\" it rings true in today's society with so much turmoil and people divided its crazy how things get done. I won't do what will get me votes. I promise to do things because it's the right thing to do. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-182876-2023-10-04\" id=\"heading3-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-182876-2023-10-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIs there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-182876-2023-10-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-182876-2023-10-04\" 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\tDear Ivan. By Jimmy Dean is a great song to listen to and realise life is simple don't stress the big things. Come up with solutions talk as people not me versus you. So many things so many of us have in common. Find common ground and build from there. I don't have all the great qualities that some other candidates might have or experience. But I am driven to make things happen. Just was never really in a position to do anything. The amount of year's and times I've tried to meet with local politicians and get things done and be brushed aside people need to know their issues they are passionate about are important! \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-182876-2023-10-04\" id=\"heading4-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-182876-2023-10-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading4-182876-2023-10-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-182876-2023-10-04\" 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, not \"I am going to do this and this\" more like \" I am going to do my best to ensure this and this happens\" no broken promises. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-182876-2023-10-04\" id=\"heading5-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-182876-2023-10-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-182876-2023-10-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-182876-2023-10-04\" 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\tDrive, compassion, and willingness to serve others at 100% effort. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-182876-2023-10-04\" id=\"heading6-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-182876-2023-10-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading6-182876-2023-10-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-182876-2023-10-04\" 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 represent everybody from all walks of life. Not just the people that donate the most or voted for them. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-182876-2023-10-04\" id=\"heading7-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-182876-2023-10-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat legacy would you like to leave?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading7-182876-2023-10-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-182876-2023-10-04\" 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\tOnce where I made a difference and changed somebody life just once. Knowing that maybe I saved somebody life when I couldn't save my sisters. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-182876-2023-10-04\" id=\"heading8-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-182876-2023-10-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading8-182876-2023-10-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-182876-2023-10-04\" 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\tFoster care was a big turning point in my life that helped me understand life in a new perspective. Being abused for so many years and sheltered I didn't really have a good grasp of some of the normal walks in life.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-182876-2023-10-04\" id=\"heading9-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-182876-2023-10-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was your very first job? How long did you have it?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading9-182876-2023-10-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-182876-2023-10-04\" 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\tWorked three jobs Cashier at Walmart where I progressed rapidly, server at steak and shake and a worker at subway. Riding a bike to and from work until I was 20 and found somebody to help me get my drivers license hours. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-182876-2023-10-04\" id=\"heading10-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-182876-2023-10-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is your favorite book? Why?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading10-182876-2023-10-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-182876-2023-10-04\" 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 don't read often. But as a child I always enjoyed Boxcar Children \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-182876-2023-10-04\" id=\"heading11-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-182876-2023-10-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was the last song that got stuck in your head?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading11-182876-2023-10-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-182876-2023-10-04\" 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\tTry a little kindness Glen Cambell \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-182876-2023-10-04\" id=\"heading12-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-182876-2023-10-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-182876-2023-10-04\" 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=\"heading12-182876-2023-10-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-182876-2023-10-04\" 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 alone against the world. The world doesn't care as much as I do about issues concerning children and foster care and such. That's been the biggest issue I've faced. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-182876-2023-10-04\" id=\"heading13-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse13-182876-2023-10-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-182876-2023-10-04\" 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=\"heading13-182876-2023-10-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse13-182876-2023-10-04\" 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 house is made of of people from all walks of life. With so many people with so many great ideas. It's a chance to come together and bring those ideas into reality. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-182876-2023-10-04\" id=\"heading14-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse14-182876-2023-10-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading14-182876-2023-10-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse14-182876-2023-10-04\" 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 sometimes the best people are the ones with no experience. They won't sugar coat things and tell you what you want to hear. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-182876-2023-10-04\" id=\"heading15-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse15-182876-2023-10-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-182876-2023-10-04\" 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=\"heading15-182876-2023-10-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse15-182876-2023-10-04\" 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\tEverybody being so divided. As a young person growing up I don't understand why we can't all sit at the table and hash things out and come up with a middle-ground solution. When my sister committed suicide we had to do that. Sit at the table and come up with compromises. And in today's world. It just doesn't seem like we are able to do that. Let's come back together and do what's right for the American people and stop trying ti make ourselves look good.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-182876-2023-10-04\" id=\"heading16-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse16-182876-2023-10-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-182876-2023-10-04\" 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=\"heading16-182876-2023-10-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse16-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI believe 2 years is right. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-182876-2023-10-04\" id=\"heading17-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse17-182876-2023-10-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat are your thoughts on term limits?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading17-182876-2023-10-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse17-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI believe term limits are good once I get old and don't have the experience that a younger generation would have I there's no need for me to continue serving when somebody else can do a much better job. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-182876-2023-10-04\" id=\"heading18-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse18-182876-2023-10-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIs there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading18-182876-2023-10-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse18-182876-2023-10-04\" 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\tN/A\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-182876-2023-10-04\" id=\"heading19-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse19-182876-2023-10-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-182876-2023-10-04\" 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=\"heading19-182876-2023-10-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse19-182876-2023-10-04\" 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 hear from foster youth all the time. So many stories from parents and children get me so passionate to come up with the solutions to fix so many issues. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-182876-2023-10-04\" id=\"heading20-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse20-182876-2023-10-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tTell us your favorite joke.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading20-182876-2023-10-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse20-182876-2023-10-04\" 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\tHow do you spell silk and what do cows drink. Most people will say milk. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-182876-2023-10-04\" id=\"heading21-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse21-182876-2023-10-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-182876-2023-10-04\" 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=\"heading21-182876-2023-10-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse21-182876-2023-10-04\" 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\tOf course as I addressed before. It's viral to get things done for the American people. Do stand alone bills don't slide everything into one bill when it doesn't make sense. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-182876-2023-10-04\" id=\"heading22-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse22-182876-2023-10-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tHow should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading22-182876-2023-10-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse22-182876-2023-10-04\" 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 no outside influence should interfere with a investigation. With so many different people it's almost like a jury but you must remain with a open mind. I always try to put myself in somebody else shoes. And that's how every investigation should work. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-182876-2023-10-04\" id=\"heading23-182876-2023-10-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse23-182876-2023-10-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-182876-2023-10-04\" 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=\"heading23-182876-2023-10-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse23-182876-2023-10-04\" 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\tN/A\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\nMatthew Peiffer completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Peiffer's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. As a abused child from Grant County I got into foster care and started advocating for children at age 16 helping push legislation and policy aimed at child abuse, foster care , and adoptions. I lost my younger sister to suicide a mo the ages she aged out of care and decided I needed to to share with the world the forgotten population of people in our society. I've received national attention from Congressional Awards and national awards. I have been a strong leader in many circles. I am currently a police officer and run a non-profit helping children. 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? I want to make sure everybody feels included in discussions with me. I want to ensure I represent my district not just my own beliefs. I want to work for the people and not for myself. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Foster care, child abuse, adoptions, healthcare, schools. Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? I really look up to Abraham Lincoln you said.\"A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand\" it rings true in today's society with so much turmoil and people divided its crazy how things get done. I won't do what will get me votes. I promise to do things because it's the right thing to do. Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy? Dear Ivan. By Jimmy Dean is a great song to listen to and realise life is simple don't stress the big things. Come up with solutions talk as people not me versus you. So many things so many of us have in common. Find common ground and build from there. I don't have all the great qualities that some other candidates might have or experience. But I am driven to make things happen. Just was never really in a position to do anything. The amount of year's and times I've tried to meet with local politicians and get things done and be brushed aside people need to know their issues they are passionate about are important! What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Honesty, integrity, not \"I am going to do this and this\" more like \" I am going to do my best to ensure this and this happens\" no broken promises. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? Drive, compassion, and willingness to serve others at 100% effort. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? To represent everybody from all walks of life. Not just the people that donate the most or voted for them. What legacy would you like to leave? Once where I made a difference and changed somebody life just once. Knowing that maybe I saved somebody life when I couldn't save my sisters. What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? Foster care was a big turning point in my life that helped me understand life in a new perspective. Being abused for so many years and sheltered I didn't really have a good grasp of some of the normal walks in life. What was your very first job? How long did you have it? Worked three jobs Cashier at Walmart where I progressed rapidly, server at steak and shake and a worker at subway. Riding a bike to and from work until I was 20 and found somebody to help me get my drivers license hours. What is your favorite book? Why? I don't read often. But as a child I always enjoyed Boxcar Children What was the last song that got stuck in your head? Try a little kindness Glen Cambell What is something that has been a struggle in your life? Being alone against the world. The world doesn't care as much as I do about issues concerning children and foster care and such. That's been the biggest issue I've faced. What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution? The house is made of of people from all walks of life. With so many people with so many great ideas. It's a chance to come together and bring those ideas into reality. Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics? No sometimes the best people are the ones with no experience. They won't sugar coat things and tell you what you want to hear. What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? Everybody being so divided. As a young person growing up I don't understand why we can't all sit at the table and hash things out and come up with a middle-ground solution. When my sister committed suicide we had to do that. Sit at the table and come up with compromises. And in today's world. It just doesn't seem like we are able to do that. Let's come back together and do what's right for the American people and stop trying ti make ourselves look good. Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives? I believe 2 years is right. What are your thoughts on term limits? I believe term limits are good once I get old and don't have the experience that a younger generation would have I there's no need for me to continue serving when somebody else can do a much better job. Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after? N/A 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 hear from foster youth all the time. So many stories from parents and children get me so passionate to come up with the solutions to fix so many issues. Tell us your favorite joke. How do you spell silk and what do cows drink. Most people will say milk. Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? Of course as I addressed before. It's viral to get things done for the American people. Do stand alone bills don't slide everything into one bill when it doesn't make sense. How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers? Yes no outside influence should interfere with a investigation. With so many different people it's almost like a jury but you must remain with a open mind. I always try to put myself in somebody else shoes. And that's how every investigation should work. What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? N/A\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."}]