Christopher Alexander Lafont

[{"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>Christopher Lafont completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lafont'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-404831-2026-02-07\" id=\"heading-bio-404831-2026-02-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-404831-2026-02-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-404831-2026-02-07\" 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-404831-2026-02-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-404831-2026-02-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI am a father, I go to work everyday, and provide for my family. I lead the life many of you do, with a lot of the same struggles. It comes down to one simple fact, we need real people in political positions that care about their fellow Americans. I want to be that candidate for you! I want to bring real solutions to important issues. This is why I need your help in running for Congress. We Want Lafont\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-404831-2026-02-07\" id=\"heading-key-message-404831-2026-02-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-404831-2026-02-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-404831-2026-02-07\" 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-404831-2026-02-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-404831-2026-02-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Running as a write in candidate is difficult. If I am willing to work hard to get your vote, imagine how hard I'd work for you in Congress.</li><li>I am a father who also works 2 jobs and is running a congressional campaign. My work ethic and dedication is shown in all I do.</li><li>I am in this race to try to fix our systems which seem to be moving backwards through time. I am not seeking a lifetime appointment, just give me some time to get things done.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-404831-2026-02-07\" id=\"heading1-404831-2026-02-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-404831-2026-02-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-404831-2026-02-07\" 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=\"heading1-404831-2026-02-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-404831-2026-02-07\" 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, pet-policy, term limits,\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><div style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem\"><h4>Campaign website</h4><p>Lafont's campaign website stated the following:</p><div style=\"max-height:400px;overflow-y:auto;border:1px solid #ccc;padding:10px;margin:20px\"><blockquote style=\"margin:0px\"><p>Education</p><p><br/></p><p>“Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. The real safeguard of democracy, therefore, is education.” FDR</p><p><br/></p><p>Education is our most important issue. This is the foundation of every other issue. Want higher paying jobs in your area? Companies will come and pay more for an educated work force. Want better health care for your loved ones? Educated doctors would want to be close to home. Want a better life for your children? They can achieve this through education. We need to move away from test based curriculum and teach life skills. We need to better prepare the future leaders of America by setting real life standards. A longer school day and school year is the start to this. </p><p><br/></p><p>Pet Rights</p><p><br/></p><p>“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” Mahatma Gandhi</p><p><br/></p><p>Pets. Our fur babies. The law sees them as \"property\". Any respectful pet owner knows, they are not property, they are FAMILY. We raise our pets, feed them, take them to the vet when they are sick, bathe them, clothe them, shelter them. And when they pass over that rainbow bridge, we hurt in our heart for that loss. Since they are family, we should be able to claim them as dependents on our taxes each year</p><p><br/></p><p>Term Limits</p><p><br/></p><p>“Politics ought to be the part-time profession of every citizen.” Ike</p><p><br/></p><p>The President of the United States is limited to serving 2 terms in office. This took effect after FDR to ensure that America did not develop a monarchy and become Great Britain, which we seceded from. Well, a lot of the power in this country lies with Congress (both the House and the Senate). These individuals who are lucky enough to serve the American people, should not see it as a lifetime appointment. Civil service is something every citizen should want, and having term limits will enable that by allowing guaranteed openings every 10-12 years. </p></blockquote><div style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 0.9em; color: #555; margin-top: 0.5em;\"><p style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#555\">— Christopher Lafont's <a href=\"https://www.lafontforcongress.com/issues\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">campaign website</a> (May 1, 2026)</p></div></div></div><div style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0.5em;\"><i>Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.</i></div></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nChristopher Lafont completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lafont's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I am a father, I go to work everyday, and provide for my family. I lead the life many of you do, with a lot of the same struggles. It comes down to one simple fact, we need real people in political positions that care about their fellow Americans. I want to be that candidate for you! I want to bring real solutions to important issues. This is why I need your help in running for Congress. We Want Lafont 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? Running as a write in candidate is difficult. If I am willing to work hard to get your vote, imagine how hard I'd work for you in Congress. I am a father who also works 2 jobs and is running a congressional campaign. My work ethic and dedication is shown in all I do. I am in this race to try to fix our systems which seem to be moving backwards through time. I am not seeking a lifetime appointment, just give me some time to get things done. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Education, pet-policy, term limits,\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.\nCampaign website Lafont's campaign website stated the following: Education “Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. The real safeguard of democracy, therefore, is education.” FDR Education is our most important issue. This is the foundation of every other issue. Want higher paying jobs in your area? Companies will come and pay more for an educated work force. Want better health care for your loved ones? Educated doctors would want to be close to home. Want a better life for your children? They can achieve this through education. We need to move away from test based curriculum and teach life skills. We need to better prepare the future leaders of America by setting real life standards. A longer school day and school year is the start to this. Pet Rights “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” Mahatma Gandhi Pets. Our fur babies. The law sees them as \"property\". Any respectful pet owner knows, they are not property, they are FAMILY. We raise our pets, feed them, take them to the vet when they are sick, bathe them, clothe them, shelter them. And when they pass over that rainbow bridge, we hurt in our heart for that loss. Since they are family, we should be able to claim them as dependents on our taxes each year Term Limits “Politics ought to be the part-time profession of every citizen.” Ike The President of the United States is limited to serving 2 terms in office. This took effect after FDR to ensure that America did not develop a monarchy and become Great Britain, which we seceded from. Well, a lot of the power in this country lies with Congress (both the House and the Senate). These individuals who are lucky enough to serve the American people, should not see it as a lifetime appointment. Civil service is something every citizen should want, and having term limits will enable that by allowing guaranteed openings every 10-12 years. — Christopher Lafont's campaign website (May 1, 2026) Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source."}]