Royce Kinniebrew

[{"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>Royce Kinniebrew 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 Kinniebrew'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-222332-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading-bio-222332-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-222332-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-222332-2024-03-04\" 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-222332-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-222332-2024-03-04\" 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’m an educator, author, an entrepreneur that loves his country and community. I’m running because misinformation, disinformation, and lies have divided our great country and jeopardized democracy. \r\nAdditionally, I want to hep EVERY person of Michigan’s 12th Congressional District improve the quality of their lives ensuring they enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-222332-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading-key-message-222332-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-222332-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-222332-2024-03-04\" 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-222332-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-222332-2024-03-04\" 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 promise to passionately serve my constituents to the best of my ability.</li><li>I am determined to help re-elect president Joseph R. Biden Jr. because he has done an extraordinary job for the American people.</li><li>I will oppose those that seek to divide Americans by speaking misinformation, disinformation, and lies. For example, I will push back against the weaponization of race. </li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-222332-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading1-222332-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-222332-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-222332-2024-03-04\" 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=\"heading1-222332-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-222332-2024-03-04\" 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 areas of policy I’m interested in are education, healthcare, climate change, and women’s reproductive health and other policy that aligns with the values of the Democratic Party.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-222332-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading2-222332-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-222332-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-222332-2024-03-04\" 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=\"heading2-222332-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-222332-2024-03-04\" 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\tJohn Lewis was an incredible role model. His work in the Civil Rights Movement and in Congress were impactful to the country. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-222332-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading3-222332-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-222332-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-222332-2024-03-04\" 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=\"heading3-222332-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-222332-2024-03-04\" 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 U.S. Constitution \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-222332-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading4-222332-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-222332-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-222332-2024-03-04\" 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=\"heading4-222332-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-222332-2024-03-04\" 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\tA true desire to serve your constituents and protect your country are the most important priorities of an elected official. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-222332-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading5-222332-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-222332-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-222332-2024-03-04\" 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=\"heading5-222332-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-222332-2024-03-04\" 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 think being sympathetic and empathetic to the needs of others are important qualities that I posses. The ability to work with people of different backgrounds is also a quality I posses. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-222332-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading6-222332-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-222332-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-222332-2024-03-04\" 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=\"heading6-222332-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-222332-2024-03-04\" 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 think when I am elected, I must restore the confidence of my constituents that I work for them and not my own personal interests. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-222332-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading7-222332-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-222332-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-222332-2024-03-04\" 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=\"heading7-222332-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-222332-2024-03-04\" 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 want to leave the legacy of being honest, selfless, and patriotic.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-222332-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading8-222332-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-222332-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-222332-2024-03-04\" 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=\"heading8-222332-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-222332-2024-03-04\" 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\tWatergate happened during my lifetime and I remember hearing about it when I was five or six years old.<br/><br/>\r\nBut, I think the assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan was the first impactful historical event occurred when I was eleven.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-222332-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading9-222332-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-222332-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-222332-2024-03-04\" 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=\"heading9-222332-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-222332-2024-03-04\" 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\tMy very first job was working in the library for women’s sports on the campus of the University of Iowa.<br/><br/>\r\nI had the job for my first year in college.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-222332-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading10-222332-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-222332-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-222332-2024-03-04\" 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=\"heading10-222332-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-222332-2024-03-04\" 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\tMy favorite books changes occasionally based on my reading list. Right now a book called Blind Spot: Hidden Biases of Good People is one of my favorites.<br/><br/></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-222332-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading11-222332-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-222332-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-222332-2024-03-04\" 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=\"heading11-222332-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-222332-2024-03-04\" 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 would be Superman because his powers would be useful in this present House.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-222332-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading12-222332-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-222332-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-222332-2024-03-04\" 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=\"heading12-222332-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-222332-2024-03-04\" 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\tLift Every Voice and Sing \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-222332-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading13-222332-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse13-222332-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-222332-2024-03-04\" 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=\"heading13-222332-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse13-222332-2024-03-04\" 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\tDealing with poverty and my mother’s mental illness have been a struggle. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-222332-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading14-222332-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse14-222332-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-222332-2024-03-04\" 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=\"heading14-222332-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse14-222332-2024-03-04\" 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 powers of the purse make the House unique as an institution.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-222332-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading15-222332-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse15-222332-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-222332-2024-03-04\" 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=\"heading15-222332-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse15-222332-2024-03-04\" 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 I do believe it is important to have experience in politics and or government. Additionally, there is value in having those with a fresh perspective as long as it aligns with the Constitution.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-222332-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading16-222332-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse16-222332-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-222332-2024-03-04\" 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=\"heading16-222332-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse16-222332-2024-03-04\" 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 United States’ biggest threat is from disaffected citizens who have been led to believe misinformation, disinformation, and lies.<br/></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-222332-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading17-222332-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse17-222332-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-222332-2024-03-04\" 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=\"heading17-222332-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse17-222332-2024-03-04\" 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, two years is an acceptable term length. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-222332-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading18-222332-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse18-222332-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-222332-2024-03-04\" 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=\"heading18-222332-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse18-222332-2024-03-04\" 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 support term limits, but I think they should differ based on the position. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-222332-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading19-222332-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse19-222332-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-222332-2024-03-04\" 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=\"heading19-222332-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse19-222332-2024-03-04\" 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\tJohn Conyers and John Lewis inspire me. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-222332-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading20-222332-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse20-222332-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-222332-2024-03-04\" 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=\"heading20-222332-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse20-222332-2024-03-04\" 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’ve worked as a teacher and school administrator in my district.<br/><br/>\n<p>One of my former student’s mother was incarcerated and dying of cancer.<br/><br/>\r\nI learned that one of my students mother was addicted to drugs and had occasional allowed men to sexually abuse her daughter for money.<br/><br/>\n</p>\nWe can make such a positive impact on the lives of people through the wrap around services, we provide in schools.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-222332-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading21-222332-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse21-222332-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-222332-2024-03-04\" 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=\"heading21-222332-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse21-222332-2024-03-04\" 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\tIt’s not appropriate for this platform…lol. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-222332-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading22-222332-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse22-222332-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-222332-2024-03-04\" 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=\"heading22-222332-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse22-222332-2024-03-04\" 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\tCompromise is a necessary part of policymaking as long as it benefits the American people. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-222332-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading23-222332-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse23-222332-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-222332-2024-03-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tThe Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading23-222332-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse23-222332-2024-03-04\" 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 would look to get as much financial assistance to my district as possible.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse24-222332-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading24-222332-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse24-222332-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse24-222332-2024-03-04\" 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=\"heading24-222332-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse24-222332-2024-03-04\" 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 should use its investigative powers without bias and political motivations.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse25-222332-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading25-222332-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse25-222332-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse25-222332-2024-03-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat committees interest you?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading25-222332-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse25-222332-2024-03-04\" 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 committees on Education and the Workforce, Judiciary, Science, Space, and Technology, and Small Business interest me.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse26-222332-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading26-222332-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse26-222332-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse26-222332-2024-03-04\" 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 views on financial transparency and government accountability?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading26-222332-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse26-222332-2024-03-04\" 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 think that there should be high standards for financial transparency and government accountability.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>\n<p>Royce Kinniebrew did not complete <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection</a> survey.\n</p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1548351761485-0\"><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(\"div-gpt-ad-1548351761485-0\"); });</script></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nRoyce Kinniebrew completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kinniebrew's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I’m an educator, author, an entrepreneur that loves his country and community. I’m running because misinformation, disinformation, and lies have divided our great country and jeopardized democracy. \r\nAdditionally, I want to hep EVERY person of Michigan’s 12th Congressional District improve the quality of their lives ensuring they enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. 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 promise to passionately serve my constituents to the best of my ability. I am determined to help re-elect president Joseph R. Biden Jr. because he has done an extraordinary job for the American people. I will oppose those that seek to divide Americans by speaking misinformation, disinformation, and lies. For example, I will push back against the weaponization of race. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? The areas of policy I’m interested in are education, healthcare, climate change, and women’s reproductive health and other policy that aligns with the values of the Democratic Party. Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? John Lewis was an incredible role model. His work in the Civil Rights Movement and in Congress were impactful to the country. Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy? The U.S. Constitution What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? A true desire to serve your constituents and protect your country are the most important priorities of an elected official. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? I think being sympathetic and empathetic to the needs of others are important qualities that I posses. The ability to work with people of different backgrounds is also a quality I posses. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? I think when I am elected, I must restore the confidence of my constituents that I work for them and not my own personal interests. What legacy would you like to leave? I want to leave the legacy of being honest, selfless, and patriotic. What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? Watergate happened during my lifetime and I remember hearing about it when I was five or six years old. But, I think the assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan was the first impactful historical event occurred when I was eleven. What was your very first job? How long did you have it? My very first job was working in the library for women’s sports on the campus of the University of Iowa. I had the job for my first year in college. What is your favorite book? Why? My favorite books changes occasionally based on my reading list. Right now a book called Blind Spot: Hidden Biases of Good People is one of my favorites. If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be? I would be Superman because his powers would be useful in this present House. What was the last song that got stuck in your head? Lift Every Voice and Sing What is something that has been a struggle in your life? Dealing with poverty and my mother’s mental illness have been a struggle. What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution? The powers of the purse make the House unique as an institution. Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics? Yes I do believe it is important to have experience in politics and or government. Additionally, there is value in having those with a fresh perspective as long as it aligns with the Constitution. What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? The United States’ biggest threat is from disaffected citizens who have been led to believe misinformation, disinformation, and lies. Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives? Yes, two years is an acceptable term length. What are your thoughts on term limits? I support term limits, but I think they should differ based on the position. Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after? John Conyers and John Lewis inspire me. 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’ve worked as a teacher and school administrator in my district. One of my former student’s mother was incarcerated and dying of cancer. I learned that one of my students mother was addicted to drugs and had occasional allowed men to sexually abuse her daughter for money. We can make such a positive impact on the lives of people through the wrap around services, we provide in schools. Tell us your favorite joke. It’s not appropriate for this platform…lol. Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? Compromise is a necessary part of policymaking as long as it benefits the American people. The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected? I would look to get as much financial assistance to my district as possible. How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers? The House should use its investigative powers without bias and political motivations. What committees interest you? The committees on Education and the Workforce, Judiciary, Science, Space, and Technology, and Small Business interest me. What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability? I think that there should be high standards for financial transparency and government accountability.\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.\n\nRoyce Kinniebrew did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey."}]