Jeramy Lee Olmack

[{"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>Jeramy Olmack 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 Olmack'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-206684-2024-02-19\" id=\"heading-bio-206684-2024-02-19\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-206684-2024-02-19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-206684-2024-02-19\" 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-206684-2024-02-19\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-206684-2024-02-19\" 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\tJeramy Olmack is a queer 25-year-old with a background in project management, drag, and military service. They are running as an independent to overthrow the duopoly that controls our political system. \r\nThey aim to restore our representational democracy to represent the entire population, not just the wealthy. They know it's time to end the Second Senate and Expand our House of Representatives to 1365 Representatives so we can drown out the duopoly that controls our systems of governance. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-206684-2024-02-19\" id=\"heading-key-message-206684-2024-02-19\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-206684-2024-02-19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-206684-2024-02-19\" 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-206684-2024-02-19\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-206684-2024-02-19\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Represent our Community and People, not Wealthy Corporations. For too long our us house of representatives has been twisted to benefit those with wealth because every step we have taken to become a true democracy has been met with resistance by our oppressors in which we have had to comprises the progress we are making to appease them. I am changing that narrative. It is time for people to finally get the representation they deserve. Jeramy Promises to be a representative of the people by fighting to expand our representation to 1365 members of the house, by building outreach systems that anyone can use to get the support they need, and holding the wealthy accountable for extracting and hoarding our community's wealth and assets. \r\n</li><li>End Systems and Cycles of Oppression, Emulation and Assimilation. America is the first colonial power to achieve impendence and our government was formed to allow for freedom and liberty for all... but it never truly has been. Every time our country took one step forward it also took 5 steps back because those who are still loyal to the way of kings and empires influence our government to this day. It's time to finally drown their voices out! Jeramy has made it his life mission to create a civilization that works for all. Everyone is different and they shouldn't be punished for their differences. The goal is to build a system that doesn't have use preconceived notions or benchmarks as its basis while being compassionate about everything.</li><li>Hold our Corrupt Oppressors Accountable. For too long our oppressive regimes have hidden behind legalities, boardrooms, and any other means they can to fool us into submission. It's time to have the answer for these crimes against community. Thier shadowy influence and regimes have hidden the truth for long enough! Jeramy will start to hold these people accountable by launching investigations into the operation, management, and leadership (Past and Present) of every corporation that operates with in the United States. Using every resource they have used to prosecute and disenfranchise, we will remove them from holding any influence over anything. There will not be anywhere for them to hide from the music of social and civic justice.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-206684-2024-02-19\" id=\"heading1-206684-2024-02-19\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-206684-2024-02-19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-206684-2024-02-19\" 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=\"heading1-206684-2024-02-19\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-206684-2024-02-19\" 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\tJeramy is passionate about all areas of public policy but refuses to pick just one as he will be focusing on representing the interests of the people not policy positions. They take a special interest in governance, executive, representatives, and judicial organization, oversight, and operations with goal of liberation for all not just the lucky few. As a queer veteran, they have a personal interest in fighting for the survival of all peoples but especially all black, indigenous, and queer people. I am demanding a US 3.0 that actually adheres to the ideal of liberty for all. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-206684-2024-02-19\" id=\"heading2-206684-2024-02-19\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-206684-2024-02-19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-206684-2024-02-19\" 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=\"heading2-206684-2024-02-19\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-206684-2024-02-19\" 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 parents, both my mom and dad very much influenced what I believe and their examples drive me to this day to be better than they were. I believe we have a duty to be better than our parents and build a society that I feel proud of future generations inheriting. I also look up to Katie Porter, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Eleanor Roosevelt, Katherine G. Johnson, Rosa Parks, Betty White, Martin Luther king Jr, Robert F. Kennedy, Franklin Delanor Roosevelt, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Robin Williams, Nikola Tesla, Stan Lee, and Cathrine the Great. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-206684-2024-02-19\" id=\"heading3-206684-2024-02-19\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-206684-2024-02-19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-206684-2024-02-19\" 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=\"heading3-206684-2024-02-19\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-206684-2024-02-19\" 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\tTruthfully: Leverage, The West Wing, Madam Secretary, Hunger Games, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Avatar the Last Airbender, How to Train Your dragons, Owl House, The Color Purple, The Greatest Showman, most if not all of Disney's content, Eureka, Doctor Who, Star Trek, and a lot of media. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-206684-2024-02-19\" id=\"heading4-206684-2024-02-19\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-206684-2024-02-19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-206684-2024-02-19\" 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=\"heading4-206684-2024-02-19\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-206684-2024-02-19\" 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 principles most important for an elected official is a willingness to listen and put aside their own ego to do what is right. An elected official should be compassionate and passionate about the people they are supposed to represent. That is the only characteristic that matters are that they have the best interests of future generations in mind instead of short-term profits. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-206684-2024-02-19\" id=\"heading5-206684-2024-02-19\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-206684-2024-02-19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-206684-2024-02-19\" 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=\"heading5-206684-2024-02-19\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-206684-2024-02-19\" 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 qualities that will make me successful is that I am not afraid to address the root issues that cause cracks in our foundations. I am willing to change and make changes because I am not getting stuck in my own preconceived notions. I have spent years growing and owning the wrongs I have committed. I'm not wanting to sit by watching the world burn. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-206684-2024-02-19\" id=\"heading6-206684-2024-02-19\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-206684-2024-02-19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-206684-2024-02-19\" 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=\"heading6-206684-2024-02-19\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-206684-2024-02-19\" 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 core responsibility is to represent all people not just the ones who can afford it. It is to use their powers to effect real and lasting change across America. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-206684-2024-02-19\" id=\"heading7-206684-2024-02-19\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-206684-2024-02-19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-206684-2024-02-19\" 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=\"heading7-206684-2024-02-19\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-206684-2024-02-19\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI want to leave a legacy where future generations don't have to feel the sins of the past. My Legacy should not be my chief concern and that should be the legacy I leave. I want to remembered for the work I have done to liberate people not the accolades, image, or titles I held. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-206684-2024-02-19\" id=\"heading8-206684-2024-02-19\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-206684-2024-02-19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-206684-2024-02-19\" 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=\"heading8-206684-2024-02-19\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-206684-2024-02-19\" 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 first historical event I remember is 9/11. and not so much remember but experienced. I was 4 years old in Ramstein, Germany. My dad was in the Air Force stationed there. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-206684-2024-02-19\" id=\"heading9-206684-2024-02-19\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-206684-2024-02-19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-206684-2024-02-19\" 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=\"heading9-206684-2024-02-19\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-206684-2024-02-19\" 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 the Merchant House in Greenville Ohio as a Servers Assistant for 4 months. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-206684-2024-02-19\" id=\"heading10-206684-2024-02-19\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-206684-2024-02-19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-206684-2024-02-19\" 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=\"heading10-206684-2024-02-19\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-206684-2024-02-19\" 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\tRed, White and Royal Blue. It's a queer political love story. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-206684-2024-02-19\" id=\"heading11-206684-2024-02-19\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-206684-2024-02-19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-206684-2024-02-19\" 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=\"heading11-206684-2024-02-19\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-206684-2024-02-19\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI would love to be Buffy Summers, Percy Jackson, or the Doctor. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-206684-2024-02-19\" id=\"heading12-206684-2024-02-19\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-206684-2024-02-19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-206684-2024-02-19\" 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=\"heading12-206684-2024-02-19\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-206684-2024-02-19\" 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\tHell is forever / You didn't Know &amp; Loser, Baby from the Hazbin Hotel soundtrack. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-206684-2024-02-19\" id=\"heading13-206684-2024-02-19\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse13-206684-2024-02-19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-206684-2024-02-19\" 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=\"heading13-206684-2024-02-19\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse13-206684-2024-02-19\" 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 struggle with my mental health, letting Trama interfere, acting appropriately/behaving, and having a god complex. I can't deny that I can get pretty ugly from time to time. I try not to allow my worst to come out but we are all human. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-206684-2024-02-19\" id=\"heading14-206684-2024-02-19\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse14-206684-2024-02-19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-206684-2024-02-19\" 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=\"heading14-206684-2024-02-19\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse14-206684-2024-02-19\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tIt's formed to be a true democracy. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-206684-2024-02-19\" id=\"heading15-206684-2024-02-19\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse15-206684-2024-02-19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-206684-2024-02-19\" 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=\"heading15-206684-2024-02-19\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse15-206684-2024-02-19\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI think that is actually the problem, too many people with experience in government and politics are calling the shots. While it can be beneficial it is never necessary. We should not be gatekeeping our representation. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-206684-2024-02-19\" id=\"heading16-206684-2024-02-19\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse16-206684-2024-02-19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-206684-2024-02-19\" 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=\"heading16-206684-2024-02-19\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse16-206684-2024-02-19\" 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\tSurvival, representation, and liberty. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-206684-2024-02-19\" id=\"heading17-206684-2024-02-19\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse17-206684-2024-02-19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-206684-2024-02-19\" 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=\"heading17-206684-2024-02-19\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse17-206684-2024-02-19\" 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 think a 4-year term with a 3-term limit is appropriate for representatives to effect real changes. two years allows representatives to be in campaign mode every year. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-206684-2024-02-19\" id=\"heading18-206684-2024-02-19\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse18-206684-2024-02-19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-206684-2024-02-19\" 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=\"heading18-206684-2024-02-19\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse18-206684-2024-02-19\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tYES just Yes, no one should be able to sit in the same position for their entire life. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-206684-2024-02-19\" id=\"heading19-206684-2024-02-19\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse19-206684-2024-02-19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-206684-2024-02-19\" 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=\"heading19-206684-2024-02-19\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse19-206684-2024-02-19\" 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\tOur Political System\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-206684-2024-02-19\" id=\"heading20-206684-2024-02-19\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse20-206684-2024-02-19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-206684-2024-02-19\" 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=\"heading20-206684-2024-02-19\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse20-206684-2024-02-19\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tCompromise has been a smoke screen to politicize our governance. I do not believe it is necessary or desirable. Too often the compromises we have had to make have never been a comprises they have been a demand by a minority trying to extort authority over our polies. We should be coming to an agreement that we can all live with instead of fighting over who can force more concessions. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-206684-2024-02-19\" id=\"heading21-206684-2024-02-19\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse21-206684-2024-02-19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-206684-2024-02-19\" 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=\"heading21-206684-2024-02-19\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse21-206684-2024-02-19\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI would be revolutionizing our taxation system by advocating for the redesign of how taxes are collected, how our budget is made, and how the United States uses its money in general. we should not be fueling fires around the world with our taxes and revenue. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-206684-2024-02-19\" id=\"heading22-206684-2024-02-19\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse22-206684-2024-02-19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-206684-2024-02-19\" 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=\"heading22-206684-2024-02-19\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse22-206684-2024-02-19\" 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 US House should use its investigative powers to protect democracy and hold the powerful accountable. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-206684-2024-02-19\" id=\"heading23-206684-2024-02-19\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse23-206684-2024-02-19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-206684-2024-02-19\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading23-206684-2024-02-19\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse23-206684-2024-02-19\" 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\tIndependent Green Party of Virginia<br/></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse24-206684-2024-02-19\" id=\"heading24-206684-2024-02-19\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse24-206684-2024-02-19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse24-206684-2024-02-19\" 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=\"heading24-206684-2024-02-19\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse24-206684-2024-02-19\" 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\tStanding: Rules, House Administration, Oversight and Accountability, Ethics, Budget, Judiciary<br/>\n<p>Special, Select, and Other Committees: House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence<br/>\r\nJoint Committees: Joint Economic Committee, Joint Committee on Taxation,<br/>\n</p>\nCommissions and Caucuses: House Democracy Partnership, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse25-206684-2024-02-19\" id=\"heading25-206684-2024-02-19\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse25-206684-2024-02-19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse25-206684-2024-02-19\" 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=\"heading25-206684-2024-02-19\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse25-206684-2024-02-19\" 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\tTransparency and accountability is part of my core philosophy\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 id=\"div-gpt-ad-1548351761485-0\"><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(\"div-gpt-ad-1548351761485-0\"); });</script></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nJeramy Olmack completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Olmack's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Jeramy Olmack is a queer 25-year-old with a background in project management, drag, and military service. They are running as an independent to overthrow the duopoly that controls our political system. \r\nThey aim to restore our representational democracy to represent the entire population, not just the wealthy. They know it's time to end the Second Senate and Expand our House of Representatives to 1365 Representatives so we can drown out the duopoly that controls our systems of governance. 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? Represent our Community and People, not Wealthy Corporations. For too long our us house of representatives has been twisted to benefit those with wealth because every step we have taken to become a true democracy has been met with resistance by our oppressors in which we have had to comprises the progress we are making to appease them. I am changing that narrative. It is time for people to finally get the representation they deserve. Jeramy Promises to be a representative of the people by fighting to expand our representation to 1365 members of the house, by building outreach systems that anyone can use to get the support they need, and holding the wealthy accountable for extracting and hoarding our community's wealth and assets. End Systems and Cycles of Oppression, Emulation and Assimilation. America is the first colonial power to achieve impendence and our government was formed to allow for freedom and liberty for all... but it never truly has been. Every time our country took one step forward it also took 5 steps back because those who are still loyal to the way of kings and empires influence our government to this day. It's time to finally drown their voices out! Jeramy has made it his life mission to create a civilization that works for all. Everyone is different and they shouldn't be punished for their differences. The goal is to build a system that doesn't have use preconceived notions or benchmarks as its basis while being compassionate about everything. Hold our Corrupt Oppressors Accountable. For too long our oppressive regimes have hidden behind legalities, boardrooms, and any other means they can to fool us into submission. It's time to have the answer for these crimes against community. Thier shadowy influence and regimes have hidden the truth for long enough! Jeramy will start to hold these people accountable by launching investigations into the operation, management, and leadership (Past and Present) of every corporation that operates with in the United States. Using every resource they have used to prosecute and disenfranchise, we will remove them from holding any influence over anything. There will not be anywhere for them to hide from the music of social and civic justice. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Jeramy is passionate about all areas of public policy but refuses to pick just one as he will be focusing on representing the interests of the people not policy positions. They take a special interest in governance, executive, representatives, and judicial organization, oversight, and operations with goal of liberation for all not just the lucky few. As a queer veteran, they have a personal interest in fighting for the survival of all peoples but especially all black, indigenous, and queer people. I am demanding a US 3.0 that actually adheres to the ideal of liberty for all. Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? I look up to my parents, both my mom and dad very much influenced what I believe and their examples drive me to this day to be better than they were. I believe we have a duty to be better than our parents and build a society that I feel proud of future generations inheriting. I also look up to Katie Porter, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Eleanor Roosevelt, Katherine G. Johnson, Rosa Parks, Betty White, Martin Luther king Jr, Robert F. Kennedy, Franklin Delanor Roosevelt, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Robin Williams, Nikola Tesla, Stan Lee, and Cathrine the Great. Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy? Truthfully: Leverage, The West Wing, Madam Secretary, Hunger Games, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Avatar the Last Airbender, How to Train Your dragons, Owl House, The Color Purple, The Greatest Showman, most if not all of Disney's content, Eureka, Doctor Who, Star Trek, and a lot of media. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? The principles most important for an elected official is a willingness to listen and put aside their own ego to do what is right. An elected official should be compassionate and passionate about the people they are supposed to represent. That is the only characteristic that matters are that they have the best interests of future generations in mind instead of short-term profits. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? The qualities that will make me successful is that I am not afraid to address the root issues that cause cracks in our foundations. I am willing to change and make changes because I am not getting stuck in my own preconceived notions. I have spent years growing and owning the wrongs I have committed. I'm not wanting to sit by watching the world burn. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? The core responsibility is to represent all people not just the ones who can afford it. It is to use their powers to effect real and lasting change across America. What legacy would you like to leave? I want to leave a legacy where future generations don't have to feel the sins of the past. My Legacy should not be my chief concern and that should be the legacy I leave. I want to remembered for the work I have done to liberate people not the accolades, image, or titles I held. What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? The first historical event I remember is 9/11. and not so much remember but experienced. I was 4 years old in Ramstein, Germany. My dad was in the Air Force stationed there. What was your very first job? How long did you have it? My first Job was the Merchant House in Greenville Ohio as a Servers Assistant for 4 months. What is your favorite book? Why? Red, White and Royal Blue. It's a queer political love story. If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be? I would love to be Buffy Summers, Percy Jackson, or the Doctor. What was the last song that got stuck in your head? Hell is forever / You didn't Know & Loser, Baby from the Hazbin Hotel soundtrack. What is something that has been a struggle in your life? I struggle with my mental health, letting Trama interfere, acting appropriately/behaving, and having a god complex. I can't deny that I can get pretty ugly from time to time. I try not to allow my worst to come out but we are all human. What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution? It's formed to be a true democracy. Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics? I think that is actually the problem, too many people with experience in government and politics are calling the shots. While it can be beneficial it is never necessary. We should not be gatekeeping our representation. What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? Survival, representation, and liberty. Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives? No, I think a 4-year term with a 3-term limit is appropriate for representatives to effect real changes. two years allows representatives to be in campaign mode every year. What are your thoughts on term limits? YES just Yes, no one should be able to sit in the same position for their entire life. Tell us your favorite joke. Our Political System Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? Compromise has been a smoke screen to politicize our governance. I do not believe it is necessary or desirable. Too often the compromises we have had to make have never been a comprises they have been a demand by a minority trying to extort authority over our polies. We should be coming to an agreement that we can all live with instead of fighting over who can force more concessions. The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected? I would be revolutionizing our taxation system by advocating for the redesign of how taxes are collected, how our budget is made, and how the United States uses its money in general. we should not be fueling fires around the world with our taxes and revenue. How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers? The US House should use its investigative powers to protect democracy and hold the powerful accountable. What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? Independent Green Party of Virginia What committees interest you? Standing: Rules, House Administration, Oversight and Accountability, Ethics, Budget, Judiciary Special, Select, and Other Committees: House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Joint Committees: Joint Economic Committee, Joint Committee on Taxation, Commissions and Caucuses: House Democracy Partnership, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability? Transparency and accountability is part of my core philosophy\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."}]