Douglas Wynn

[{"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>Douglas Wynn 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 Wynn'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-249611-2024-06-30\" id=\"heading-bio-249611-2024-06-30\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-249611-2024-06-30\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-249611-2024-06-30\" 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-249611-2024-06-30\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-249611-2024-06-30\" 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 name is Douglas Wynn, I am running for Congress District 3. I was born and raised in Camden N.J. I have been in Law Enforcement for 31 years. I believe that the corruption in politics in N.J. has to stop. It is time for the old ways of politics to be stopped. Why Not Wynn. It has to start with getting back into the community. We have to get to know our people. We can't be afraid to go to our urban areas. We have to start the politicians accountable for their spending. We have to get the roosters out of the hen house. I'm not a politician I'm a public servant.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-249611-2024-06-30\" id=\"heading-key-message-249611-2024-06-30\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-249611-2024-06-30\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-249611-2024-06-30\" 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-249611-2024-06-30\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-249611-2024-06-30\" 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'm not a politician I'm a public servant.</li><li>I have to go to the community and serve the people.</li><li>I am a independent. I owe nobody. It's time to stop the corruption. Why Not Wynn.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-249611-2024-06-30\" id=\"heading1-249611-2024-06-30\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-249611-2024-06-30\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-249611-2024-06-30\" 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=\"heading1-249611-2024-06-30\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-249611-2024-06-30\" 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\tProtecting our seniors. Holding our politicians accountable for their over spending. Making our education system stronger. Let's stop laying off our teachers. Let's make more after school programs for our children. We have to strengthen our Law Enforcement.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-249611-2024-06-30\" id=\"heading2-249611-2024-06-30\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-249611-2024-06-30\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-249611-2024-06-30\" 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=\"heading2-249611-2024-06-30\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-249611-2024-06-30\" 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 look up to my mother. My mother was strong and fearless. She raised me in Camden N.J.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-249611-2024-06-30\" id=\"heading3-249611-2024-06-30\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-249611-2024-06-30\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-249611-2024-06-30\" 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=\"heading3-249611-2024-06-30\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-249611-2024-06-30\" 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 Art Of War\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-249611-2024-06-30\" id=\"heading4-249611-2024-06-30\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-249611-2024-06-30\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-249611-2024-06-30\" 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=\"heading4-249611-2024-06-30\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-249611-2024-06-30\" 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\tCharacter, Integrity, Truthfulness.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-249611-2024-06-30\" id=\"heading5-249611-2024-06-30\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-249611-2024-06-30\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-249611-2024-06-30\" 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=\"heading5-249611-2024-06-30\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-249611-2024-06-30\" 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 that my qualifications are loyalty, Trust Worthy, Reliable, Great listener. I love people.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-249611-2024-06-30\" id=\"heading6-249611-2024-06-30\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-249611-2024-06-30\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-249611-2024-06-30\" 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=\"heading6-249611-2024-06-30\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-249611-2024-06-30\" 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\tHonestly\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-249611-2024-06-30\" id=\"heading7-249611-2024-06-30\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-249611-2024-06-30\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-249611-2024-06-30\" 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=\"heading7-249611-2024-06-30\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-249611-2024-06-30\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tThat I was a man of great integrity.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-249611-2024-06-30\" id=\"heading8-249611-2024-06-30\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-249611-2024-06-30\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-249611-2024-06-30\" 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=\"heading8-249611-2024-06-30\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-249611-2024-06-30\" 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 was four years old when Dr. King was murdered in 1968.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-249611-2024-06-30\" id=\"heading9-249611-2024-06-30\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-249611-2024-06-30\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-249611-2024-06-30\" 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=\"heading9-249611-2024-06-30\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-249611-2024-06-30\" 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 first job was a Life Guard in Camden N.J.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-249611-2024-06-30\" id=\"heading10-249611-2024-06-30\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-249611-2024-06-30\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-249611-2024-06-30\" 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=\"heading10-249611-2024-06-30\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-249611-2024-06-30\" 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 Art Of War. It teaches you to how to read your opponent.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-249611-2024-06-30\" id=\"heading11-249611-2024-06-30\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-249611-2024-06-30\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-249611-2024-06-30\" 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=\"heading11-249611-2024-06-30\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-249611-2024-06-30\" 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 Hulk. Because he is strong and powerful.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-249611-2024-06-30\" id=\"heading12-249611-2024-06-30\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-249611-2024-06-30\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-249611-2024-06-30\" 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=\"heading12-249611-2024-06-30\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-249611-2024-06-30\" 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\tThey don't care about us. Michael Jackson\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-249611-2024-06-30\" id=\"heading13-249611-2024-06-30\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse13-249611-2024-06-30\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-249611-2024-06-30\" 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=\"heading13-249611-2024-06-30\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse13-249611-2024-06-30\" 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\tWatching the Eagles lose.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-249611-2024-06-30\" id=\"heading14-249611-2024-06-30\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse14-249611-2024-06-30\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-249611-2024-06-30\" 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=\"heading14-249611-2024-06-30\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse14-249611-2024-06-30\" 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\tWhat makes it a unique institution is that you have people coming from all different walks of life to share their ideas.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-249611-2024-06-30\" id=\"heading15-249611-2024-06-30\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse15-249611-2024-06-30\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-249611-2024-06-30\" 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=\"heading15-249611-2024-06-30\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse15-249611-2024-06-30\" 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 think that previous experience is necessary in government or politics.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-249611-2024-06-30\" id=\"heading16-249611-2024-06-30\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse16-249611-2024-06-30\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-249611-2024-06-30\" 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=\"heading16-249611-2024-06-30\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse16-249611-2024-06-30\" 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\t1. Poverty 2. Dealing with our mental health. I believe that the people in charge don't really believe that there is really a mental health problem in our country. 3. Our youth is a big problem in our country. Our adults are afraid to say no to them. We have to get hold of them now. 4. Educating our youth. How are we supposed to educate our youth but there is no incentive for them to be great.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-249611-2024-06-30\" id=\"heading17-249611-2024-06-30\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse17-249611-2024-06-30\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-249611-2024-06-30\" 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=\"heading17-249611-2024-06-30\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse17-249611-2024-06-30\" 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 I believe that you at least need three.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-249611-2024-06-30\" id=\"heading18-249611-2024-06-30\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse18-249611-2024-06-30\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-249611-2024-06-30\" 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=\"heading18-249611-2024-06-30\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse18-249611-2024-06-30\" 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 that term limits should be more than two years. I feel that you will need at least three years to get your ideas across on what I want accomplished.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-249611-2024-06-30\" id=\"heading19-249611-2024-06-30\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse19-249611-2024-06-30\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-249611-2024-06-30\" 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=\"heading19-249611-2024-06-30\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse19-249611-2024-06-30\" 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 that Jim Florio was a great politician. Congressman Florio would come to the urban areas. Congressman Florio knew the heart beat of his people.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-249611-2024-06-30\" id=\"heading20-249611-2024-06-30\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse20-249611-2024-06-30\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-249611-2024-06-30\" 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=\"heading20-249611-2024-06-30\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse20-249611-2024-06-30\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI have a personal experience. Congressman Jim Florio helped my mother from getting kicked out of our house. He just wanted to make sure that the family was OK and that we were in school.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-249611-2024-06-30\" id=\"heading21-249611-2024-06-30\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse21-249611-2024-06-30\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-249611-2024-06-30\" 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=\"heading21-249611-2024-06-30\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse21-249611-2024-06-30\" 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\tYour breath is so bad it smells like garbage.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-249611-2024-06-30\" id=\"heading22-249611-2024-06-30\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse22-249611-2024-06-30\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-249611-2024-06-30\" 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=\"heading22-249611-2024-06-30\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse22-249611-2024-06-30\" 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 that you have to have compromise to make this a better country.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-249611-2024-06-30\" id=\"heading23-249611-2024-06-30\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse23-249611-2024-06-30\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-249611-2024-06-30\" 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=\"heading23-249611-2024-06-30\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse23-249611-2024-06-30\" 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 that it's important with transparency. I want people to know that I am not hiding anything.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse24-249611-2024-06-30\" id=\"heading24-249611-2024-06-30\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse24-249611-2024-06-30\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse24-249611-2024-06-30\" 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=\"heading24-249611-2024-06-30\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse24-249611-2024-06-30\" 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\tFor good. No one is above the law. If there is signs of corruption it must be investigated.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse25-249611-2024-06-30\" id=\"heading25-249611-2024-06-30\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse25-249611-2024-06-30\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse25-249611-2024-06-30\" 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=\"heading25-249611-2024-06-30\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse25-249611-2024-06-30\" 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\tEducation, Seniors, Creating Jobs for everyone. Mental Health.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse26-249611-2024-06-30\" id=\"heading26-249611-2024-06-30\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse26-249611-2024-06-30\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse26-249611-2024-06-30\" 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=\"heading26-249611-2024-06-30\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse26-249611-2024-06-30\" 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\tFinancial transparency is a must. How are we going to stop corruption if there is no transparency. No one is above the law. We have to stop turning our heads just because we don't want to step on anyone's feet. It starts now. Why Not Wynn.\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\nDouglas Wynn completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Wynn's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. My name is Douglas Wynn, I am running for Congress District 3. I was born and raised in Camden N.J. I have been in Law Enforcement for 31 years. I believe that the corruption in politics in N.J. has to stop. It is time for the old ways of politics to be stopped. Why Not Wynn. It has to start with getting back into the community. We have to get to know our people. We can't be afraid to go to our urban areas. We have to start the politicians accountable for their spending. We have to get the roosters out of the hen house. I'm not a politician I'm a public servant. 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'm not a politician I'm a public servant. I have to go to the community and serve the people. I am a independent. I owe nobody. It's time to stop the corruption. Why Not Wynn. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Protecting our seniors. Holding our politicians accountable for their over spending. Making our education system stronger. Let's stop laying off our teachers. Let's make more after school programs for our children. We have to strengthen our Law Enforcement. Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? I look up to my mother. My mother was strong and fearless. She raised me in Camden N.J. Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy? The Art Of War What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Character, Integrity, Truthfulness. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? I believe that my qualifications are loyalty, Trust Worthy, Reliable, Great listener. I love people. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? Honestly What legacy would you like to leave? That I was a man of great integrity. What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? I was four years old when Dr. King was murdered in 1968. What was your very first job? How long did you have it? My first job was a Life Guard in Camden N.J. What is your favorite book? Why? The Art Of War. It teaches you to how to read your opponent. If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be? The Hulk. Because he is strong and powerful. What was the last song that got stuck in your head? They don't care about us. Michael Jackson What is something that has been a struggle in your life? Watching the Eagles lose. What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution? What makes it a unique institution is that you have people coming from all different walks of life to share their ideas. Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics? I don't think that previous experience is necessary in government or politics. What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? 1. Poverty 2. Dealing with our mental health. I believe that the people in charge don't really believe that there is really a mental health problem in our country. 3. Our youth is a big problem in our country. Our adults are afraid to say no to them. We have to get hold of them now. 4. Educating our youth. How are we supposed to educate our youth but there is no incentive for them to be great. Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives? No I believe that you at least need three. What are your thoughts on term limits? I believe that term limits should be more than two years. I feel that you will need at least three years to get your ideas across on what I want accomplished. Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after? I believe that Jim Florio was a great politician. Congressman Florio would come to the urban areas. Congressman Florio knew the heart beat of his people. Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful? I have a personal experience. Congressman Jim Florio helped my mother from getting kicked out of our house. He just wanted to make sure that the family was OK and that we were in school. Tell us your favorite joke. Your breath is so bad it smells like garbage. Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? I believe that you have to have compromise to make this a better country. 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 believe that it's important with transparency. I want people to know that I am not hiding anything. How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers? For good. No one is above the law. If there is signs of corruption it must be investigated. What committees interest you? Education, Seniors, Creating Jobs for everyone. Mental Health. What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability? Financial transparency is a must. How are we going to stop corruption if there is no transparency. No one is above the law. We have to stop turning our heads just because we don't want to step on anyone's feet. It starts now. Why Not Wynn.\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": "Interview with NJ Spotlight News", "answer_html": "<p>Wynn highlighted the following themes in an interview with <i>NJ Spotlight News</i> in 2024. The questions from <i>NJ Spotlight News</i> are bolded and Wynn's responses follow below.<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-2\"><a href=\"#cite_note-2\">[2]</a></sup>\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><b>Personal background:</b> I was born and raised in Camden N.J. I have been a law enforcement officer for 31 years. I attended Camden High School graduated 1981.\n</p><p><b>Political background:</b> I have been a State Delegate leader for the State PBA. I have worked with elected officials to get new contracts for our officers.\n</p><p><b>Reason for running:</b> I am running for office because it’s time for change. It’s time for politics to change as we know it in New Jersey. It’s time for full transparency. It’s time to give the power back to the people.\n</p><p><b>Biggest issue:</b> Transparency.\n</p><p><b>On the federal government’s role in women’s reproductive health:</b> I believe that federal government should not have the right to tell a woman what she should do with her body.\n</p><p><b>On the U.S. transition to clean energy:</b> I believe that the government should start with making more electric vehicles. The vehicles should be affordable for everyone.\n</p><p><b>On ensuring free and fair elections and the transition of power:</b> I believe that who ever runs for election should be treated equally. I believe that the raising of campaign funds is a problem. The transition of power should be handled by mature adults.\n</p><p><b>On the U.S. role in foreign conflicts:</b> I believe that the United States should take care of home first. I believe that we should help other countries but not to the extent that we have people here homeless and hungry.<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_3-0\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-3\">[3]</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</tbody></table>\n</div>", "answer_text": "Wynn highlighted the following themes in an interview with NJ Spotlight News in 2024. The questions from NJ Spotlight News are bolded and Wynn's responses follow below. [2]\n“ Personal background: I was born and raised in Camden N.J. I have been a law enforcement officer for 31 years. I attended Camden High School graduated 1981. Political background: I have been a State Delegate leader for the State PBA. I have worked with elected officials to get new contracts for our officers. Reason for running: I am running for office because it’s time for change. It’s time for politics to change as we know it in New Jersey. It’s time for full transparency. It’s time to give the power back to the people. Biggest issue: Transparency. On the federal government’s role in women’s reproductive health: I believe that federal government should not have the right to tell a woman what she should do with her body. On the U.S. transition to clean energy: I believe that the government should start with making more electric vehicles. The vehicles should be affordable for everyone. On ensuring free and fair elections and the transition of power: I believe that who ever runs for election should be treated equally. I believe that the raising of campaign funds is a problem. The transition of power should be handled by mature adults. On the U.S. role in foreign conflicts: I believe that the United States should take care of home first. I believe that we should help other countries but not to the extent that we have people here homeless and hungry. [3] ”"}]