Franky Franco

[{"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>Franky Franco 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 Franco'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-224306-2024-05-13\" id=\"heading-bio-224306-2024-05-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-224306-2024-05-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-224306-2024-05-13\" 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-224306-2024-05-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-224306-2024-05-13\" 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\tFranky Franco is a lifelong South Carolinian and a fresh conservative voice ready to shake up Washington.\r\n<p>A living testament to the American Dream, Franky’s mother was a Cuban exile who came to America fleeing Fidel Castro’s communist regime. \r\n</p><p>As a first generation Cuban American of legal immigrants, Franky understands the threats posed by dictators abroad, and he equally understands the importance of a secure border at home so that our country can be safe and prosperous. He knows we have to finish Trump’s border wall, and his decades of experience in the boardroom means he knows the threats we face from China on trade, technology, and theft.\r\n</p><p>After business school, Franky began his more than 16 year career as a leader in one of the largest telecommunications firms in America. During this tenure, he led operations to deliver solutions for more than 100M consumers and over 10M small businesses in the United States. He has worked on multi-billion dollar deals with some of the world’s largest and most powerful tech giants.\r\n</p>\nFranky was raised in the Upstate as a God-fearing, Bible-based, conservative evangelical Christian. He attended Bob Jones University and later obtained his J.D. and M.B.A. from the University of South Carolina. Franky lives in Simpsonville with his wife, Lala, and is the proud father of five boys: Hayden (17), Ethan (16), Peyton (14), Gavin (12), and Cameron (11). They attend Emmanuel Bible Church, where he and Lala serve as Sunday School teachers.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-224306-2024-05-13\" id=\"heading-key-message-224306-2024-05-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-224306-2024-05-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-224306-2024-05-13\" 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-224306-2024-05-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-224306-2024-05-13\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Pro-Life. Pro-Gun. Pro-Trump.</li><li>Rein in Spending to Lower Inflation</li><li>Finish the Wall to Defend Our Southern Border</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-224306-2024-05-13\" id=\"heading1-224306-2024-05-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-224306-2024-05-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-224306-2024-05-13\" 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=\"heading1-224306-2024-05-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-224306-2024-05-13\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tAs a conservative Republican candidate for Congress, I am passionately dedicated to fiscal responsibility, pro-life values, border security, and media integrity. I will fight to rein in spending to combat inflation, protect the sanctity of life, secure our borders, and expose liberal media biases while challenging Big Tech's control. I am committed to serving our district with integrity and accountability.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-224306-2024-05-13\" id=\"heading2-224306-2024-05-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-224306-2024-05-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-224306-2024-05-13\" 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=\"heading2-224306-2024-05-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-224306-2024-05-13\" 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 an elected official, integrity, transparency, and accountability are paramount. Integrity ensures that they act in the best interests of their constituents, even when faced with challenges or opposition. Transparency fosters trust by keeping constituents informed and involved in the decision-making process. Accountability holds elected officials responsible for their actions and ensures they are held to the highest ethical standards. These principles form the foundation of effective representation and are essential for earning and maintaining the trust of the people they serve.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-224306-2024-05-13\" id=\"heading3-224306-2024-05-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-224306-2024-05-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-224306-2024-05-13\" 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=\"heading3-224306-2024-05-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-224306-2024-05-13\" 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 possess several qualities that I believe would make me a successful officeholder. First, I am a hard worker - my family was poor growing up so I started working at age 14 and put myself through college and grad school - and will be dedicated to serving my constituents with diligence and determination. Second, I thrive on learning and am committed to getting educated and staying informed on the vast array of issues that affect our community. Finally, I have a genuine passion for serving people, and my background in partnerships during my business career has equipped me with the skills to build coalitions and foster collaboration. With these qualities, I am confident in my ability to effectively represent the interests of our district and enact positive change for our community.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-224306-2024-05-13\" id=\"heading4-224306-2024-05-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-224306-2024-05-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-224306-2024-05-13\" 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=\"heading4-224306-2024-05-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-224306-2024-05-13\" 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 remember when the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded in 1986. I was four years old.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-224306-2024-05-13\" id=\"heading5-224306-2024-05-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-224306-2024-05-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-224306-2024-05-13\" 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=\"heading5-224306-2024-05-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-224306-2024-05-13\" 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 got my first job when I was fourteen years old. I dug ditches for irrigation systems at a local university - that was hard work!!\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-224306-2024-05-13\" id=\"heading6-224306-2024-05-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-224306-2024-05-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-224306-2024-05-13\" 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=\"heading6-224306-2024-05-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-224306-2024-05-13\" 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\tIn April 2024, I was proud to sign the U.S. Term Limits Amendment Pledge, which would enact term limits for members of Congress. By limiting representatives to three House terms and senators to two terms, we can ensure that elected officials remain accountable to their constituents and prevent the entrenchment of career politicians. This legislation reflects my dedication to principled governance and my belief in the importance of citizen-driven democracy.\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\nFranky Franco completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Franco's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Franky Franco is a lifelong South Carolinian and a fresh conservative voice ready to shake up Washington. A living testament to the American Dream, Franky’s mother was a Cuban exile who came to America fleeing Fidel Castro’s communist regime. As a first generation Cuban American of legal immigrants, Franky understands the threats posed by dictators abroad, and he equally understands the importance of a secure border at home so that our country can be safe and prosperous. He knows we have to finish Trump’s border wall, and his decades of experience in the boardroom means he knows the threats we face from China on trade, technology, and theft. After business school, Franky began his more than 16 year career as a leader in one of the largest telecommunications firms in America. During this tenure, he led operations to deliver solutions for more than 100M consumers and over 10M small businesses in the United States. He has worked on multi-billion dollar deals with some of the world’s largest and most powerful tech giants. Franky was raised in the Upstate as a God-fearing, Bible-based, conservative evangelical Christian. He attended Bob Jones University and later obtained his J.D. and M.B.A. from the University of South Carolina. Franky lives in Simpsonville with his wife, Lala, and is the proud father of five boys: Hayden (17), Ethan (16), Peyton (14), Gavin (12), and Cameron (11). They attend Emmanuel Bible Church, where he and Lala serve as Sunday School teachers. 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? Pro-Life. Pro-Gun. Pro-Trump. Rein in Spending to Lower Inflation Finish the Wall to Defend Our Southern Border What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? As a conservative Republican candidate for Congress, I am passionately dedicated to fiscal responsibility, pro-life values, border security, and media integrity. I will fight to rein in spending to combat inflation, protect the sanctity of life, secure our borders, and expose liberal media biases while challenging Big Tech's control. I am committed to serving our district with integrity and accountability. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? For an elected official, integrity, transparency, and accountability are paramount. Integrity ensures that they act in the best interests of their constituents, even when faced with challenges or opposition. Transparency fosters trust by keeping constituents informed and involved in the decision-making process. Accountability holds elected officials responsible for their actions and ensures they are held to the highest ethical standards. These principles form the foundation of effective representation and are essential for earning and maintaining the trust of the people they serve. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? I possess several qualities that I believe would make me a successful officeholder. First, I am a hard worker - my family was poor growing up so I started working at age 14 and put myself through college and grad school - and will be dedicated to serving my constituents with diligence and determination. Second, I thrive on learning and am committed to getting educated and staying informed on the vast array of issues that affect our community. Finally, I have a genuine passion for serving people, and my background in partnerships during my business career has equipped me with the skills to build coalitions and foster collaboration. With these qualities, I am confident in my ability to effectively represent the interests of our district and enact positive change for our community. What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? I remember when the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded in 1986. I was four years old. What was your very first job? How long did you have it? I got my first job when I was fourteen years old. I dug ditches for irrigation systems at a local university - that was hard work!! What are your thoughts on term limits? In April 2024, I was proud to sign the U.S. Term Limits Amendment Pledge, which would enact term limits for members of Congress. By limiting representatives to three House terms and senators to two terms, we can ensure that elected officials remain accountable to their constituents and prevent the entrenchment of career politicians. This legislation reflects my dedication to principled governance and my belief in the importance of citizen-driven democracy.\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>Franco’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><big><b>Franky’s Priorities</b></big>\n</p>\n<ul><li>Pro-Life. Pro-Gun. Pro-Trump.</li>\n<li>Rein in Spending to Lower Inflation</li>\n<li>Finish the Wall to Defend Our Southern Border</li>\n<li>Fight Big Tech Control and Expose Liberal Media Lies</li>\n<li>Defend Our Shared Christian Values<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_2-0\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-2\">[2]</a></sup></li></ul>\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;\">—Franky Franco’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": "Franco’s campaign website stated the following:\n“ Franky’s Priorities Pro-Life. Pro-Gun. Pro-Trump. Rein in Spending to Lower Inflation Finish the Wall to Defend Our Southern Border Fight Big Tech Control and Expose Liberal Media Lies Defend Our Shared Christian Values [2] ” —Franky Franco’s campaign website (2024) [3]"}]