Randall Clark

[{"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>Randall Clark 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 Clark'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-249473-2024-07-22\" id=\"heading-bio-249473-2024-07-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-249473-2024-07-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-249473-2024-07-22\" 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-249473-2024-07-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-249473-2024-07-22\" 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\tUnder construction.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-249473-2024-07-22\" id=\"heading-key-message-249473-2024-07-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-249473-2024-07-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-249473-2024-07-22\" 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-249473-2024-07-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-249473-2024-07-22\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Under construction.</li><li>Under construction.</li><li>Under construction.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-249473-2024-07-22\" id=\"heading1-249473-2024-07-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-249473-2024-07-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-249473-2024-07-22\" 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=\"heading1-249473-2024-07-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-249473-2024-07-22\" 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\tUnder construction.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-249473-2024-07-22\" id=\"heading2-249473-2024-07-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-249473-2024-07-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-249473-2024-07-22\" 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=\"heading2-249473-2024-07-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-249473-2024-07-22\" 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\tUnder construction.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-249473-2024-07-22\" id=\"heading3-249473-2024-07-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-249473-2024-07-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-249473-2024-07-22\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was your very first job? How long did you have it?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-249473-2024-07-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-249473-2024-07-22\" 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\tUnder construction.\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\nRandall Clark completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Clark's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Under construction. 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? Under construction. Under construction. Under construction. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Under construction. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Under construction. What was your very first job? How long did you have it? Under construction.\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>Clark’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>STRONG NATIONAL DEFENSE\n</p><p>We must restore America's strength on the world stage by prioritizing a powerful national defense, unwavering support for our allies, and a firm stance against our adversaries. Weakness in Congress is putting our future generations at risk, compromising our leadership and security in an increasingly uncertain world. It's time to reclaim our position as a global leader and protect our nation's interests with unwavering resolve and determination. \n</p><p><br/>\nECONOMY\n</p><p>I am an advocate for tax policies that reduce the burden on individuals and businesses, sparking economic growth and job creation. I will fight to cut unnecessary government regulations that stifle business innovation and economic expansion. By providing vital resources and support to small businesses, we can ensure a thriving business environment, which is the backbone of our economy. I stand firmly against inflation-driving socialist policies and reckless deficit spending that hurt our families and small businesses. I am committed to ensuring a stable and predictable economic future. With a focus on free market principles, I aim to create a business-friendly climate that encourages investment, entrepreneurship, and high-quality jobs, bringing prosperity to New Hampshire.\n</p><p><br/>\nSECURING OUR BORDER\n</p><p>I believe in a common-sense approach to securing our borders and reforming our immigration system. Our current border situation is a disaster, posing a grave threat to national security and igniting a humanitarian crisis. America, as a “shining city on a hill,” has prospered from the talents and aspirations of immigrants, but we must ensure that our immigration laws are respected. By investing in our border patrol with cutting-edge security technologies, streamlining the legal entry process, and intensifying our fight against drug cartel operations, we can protect our families, uphold the rule of law, and ensure that America remains a beacon of hope and opportunity for those who seek to join us legally.\n</p><p><br/>\nENERGY\n</p><p>I believe in an “all-of-the-above” energy policy that promotes innovation and ensures energy independence and global competitiveness. Congress should foster a dynamic energy-production economy, developing all sources—renewable and non-renewable—without picking winners and losers. It can do so with prudent deregulation (especially of nuclear power), simplification of expensive interstate permitting, and termination of market-distorting subsidies. Cheaper energy combats inflation, leads to wealth creation, and supports national security. The federal government needs to step aside to let the energy industry produce prosperity and independence.\n</p><p><br/>\nEDUCATION\n</p><p>I am committed to putting parents back in control of their children's education, expanding school choice, and enhancing the quality of our educational system. With New Hampshire Republicans making significant strides through the Education Freedom Accounts program and boasting some of the top literacy rates in the country, education and curriculum should remain matters for the states. As your representative, I will focus on combating government overreach and the weaponization of federal influence in our children's education. I will stand against divisive ideologies and promote a rigorous and well-rounded secondary education for every student who seeks it. I will address national education priorities by ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of federal education funds.\n</p><p><br/>\nAMERICAN INNOVATION\n</p><p>From American’s beginning, New Hampshire, has been a hub of invention and innovation. Our state has a proud history of contributing to technological progress and industrial growth. I believe that a competitive and innovative private sector is key to driving progress. I support removing unnecessary federal regulations, lowering federal taxes, and promoting investment in research and development, to encourage our state’s continued development of prosperity-bringing innovation. \n<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;\">—Randall Clark’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": "Clark’s campaign website stated the following:\n“ STRONG NATIONAL DEFENSE We must restore America's strength on the world stage by prioritizing a powerful national defense, unwavering support for our allies, and a firm stance against our adversaries. Weakness in Congress is putting our future generations at risk, compromising our leadership and security in an increasingly uncertain world. It's time to reclaim our position as a global leader and protect our nation's interests with unwavering resolve and determination. ECONOMY I am an advocate for tax policies that reduce the burden on individuals and businesses, sparking economic growth and job creation. I will fight to cut unnecessary government regulations that stifle business innovation and economic expansion. By providing vital resources and support to small businesses, we can ensure a thriving business environment, which is the backbone of our economy. I stand firmly against inflation-driving socialist policies and reckless deficit spending that hurt our families and small businesses. I am committed to ensuring a stable and predictable economic future. With a focus on free market principles, I aim to create a business-friendly climate that encourages investment, entrepreneurship, and high-quality jobs, bringing prosperity to New Hampshire. SECURING OUR BORDER I believe in a common-sense approach to securing our borders and reforming our immigration system. Our current border situation is a disaster, posing a grave threat to national security and igniting a humanitarian crisis. America, as a “shining city on a hill,” has prospered from the talents and aspirations of immigrants, but we must ensure that our immigration laws are respected. By investing in our border patrol with cutting-edge security technologies, streamlining the legal entry process, and intensifying our fight against drug cartel operations, we can protect our families, uphold the rule of law, and ensure that America remains a beacon of hope and opportunity for those who seek to join us legally. ENERGY I believe in an “all-of-the-above” energy policy that promotes innovation and ensures energy independence and global competitiveness. Congress should foster a dynamic energy-production economy, developing all sources—renewable and non-renewable—without picking winners and losers. It can do so with prudent deregulation (especially of nuclear power), simplification of expensive interstate permitting, and termination of market-distorting subsidies. Cheaper energy combats inflation, leads to wealth creation, and supports national security. The federal government needs to step aside to let the energy industry produce prosperity and independence. EDUCATION I am committed to putting parents back in control of their children's education, expanding school choice, and enhancing the quality of our educational system. With New Hampshire Republicans making significant strides through the Education Freedom Accounts program and boasting some of the top literacy rates in the country, education and curriculum should remain matters for the states. As your representative, I will focus on combating government overreach and the weaponization of federal influence in our children's education. I will stand against divisive ideologies and promote a rigorous and well-rounded secondary education for every student who seeks it. I will address national education priorities by ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of federal education funds. AMERICAN INNOVATION From American’s beginning, New Hampshire, has been a hub of invention and innovation. Our state has a proud history of contributing to technological progress and industrial growth. I believe that a competitive and innovative private sector is key to driving progress. I support removing unnecessary federal regulations, lowering federal taxes, and promoting investment in research and development, to encourage our state’s continued development of prosperity-bringing innovation. [2] ” —Randall Clark’s campaign website (2024) [3]"}]