Marion Devoe Sr.

[{"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>Marion Devoe 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 Devoe'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-215857-2024-01-10\" id=\"heading-bio-215857-2024-01-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-215857-2024-01-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-215857-2024-01-10\" 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-215857-2024-01-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-215857-2024-01-10\" 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\t,I AM MARION DEVOE, AND I LIVE IN HAYMARKET, VIRGINIA WITH MY WIFE ANN DEVOE, AND I HAVE THREE ADULT CHILDREN. I AM A FORMER CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER FOR THE WHITE HOUSE, THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, UNDER FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH. I HAVE SPENT OVER 30 YEARS IN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SOLVING ISSUES AND PROBLEMS ACROSS AMERICA. \r\n<p>I AM A VIETNAM COMBAT VETERAN AND AUTHOR OF SEVERAL BOOKS. I HOLDS A BACHELOR'S DEGREE FROM SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY IN SAVANNAH GEORGIA AND A MASTER'S DEGREE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND\r\nI AM DRIVEN BY A PASSIONATE COMMITMENT TO ADVOCATE FOR THE PEOPLE THAT I WILL RFPRESENT AND ADDRESS THE PRESSING ISSUES IMPACTING OUR COMMUNITIES AND COUNTRY. I HAVE AN UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO \"NEVER GIVE UP\" ON FIGHTING FOR THE PEOPLE I SEEK TO REPRESENT IN VIRGINIA AND THE COUNTRY.\r\n</p>\n</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-215857-2024-01-10\" id=\"heading-key-message-215857-2024-01-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-215857-2024-01-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-215857-2024-01-10\" 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-215857-2024-01-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-215857-2024-01-10\" 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 AM DRIVEN BY A PASSIONATE COMMITMENT TO ADVOCATE FOR THE PEOPLE THAT I WILL RFPRESENT</li><li>I HAVE AN UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO \"NEVER GIVE UP\" ON FIGHTING FOR THE PEOPLE I SEEK TO REPRESENT IN VIRGINIA AND THE COUNTRY.</li><li>I FIRMLY BELIEVE IN THE NEED FOR A REPRESENTATIVE WHO WILL STAND UNWAVERING AGAINST THE DIVISIVE PARTISAN POLITICS OF WASHINGTON</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-215857-2024-01-10\" id=\"heading1-215857-2024-01-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-215857-2024-01-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-215857-2024-01-10\" 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=\"heading1-215857-2024-01-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-215857-2024-01-10\" 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\tISSUES<br/>\n<p>• CREATING POLICIES THAT UPLIFT AND BENEFIT EVERY CITIZEN, FOSTERING ECONOMIC GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY.<br/>\r\n• BACKING INITIATIVES TO MAKE HOUSING MORE ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE FOR FAMILIES ACROSS THE DISTRICT, THE STATE AND THE U.S.<br/>\r\n• SUPPORTING POLICIES THAT ENHANCE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS TO ENSURE A ROBUST AND CAPABLE MILITARY.<br/>\r\n• CREATING LEGISLATION THAT SUPPORTS AND IMPROVES VETERANS CARE AND BENEFITS.<br/>\r\n• ADVOCATING FOR PROGRAMS THAT EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS THROUGH SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING.<br/>\r\n• CREATING POLICIES THAT FOCUS ON ENHANCING STEM EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN LOCAL SCHOOLS TO PREPARE OUR YOUTH FOR THE CHALLENGES OF THE FUTURE.<br/>\r\n• SUPPORTING LEGISLATION THAT IMPLEMENTS EFFECTIVE MEASURES TO ADDRESS AND PREVENT GUN VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES.<br/>\r\n• PROTECTING WOMEN'S REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS AND ACCESS TO ABORTION.<br/>\r\n• ENACTING LAWS THAT ENSURE THE SAFETY AND SUPPORT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND ALL ELECTED OFFICIALS.<br/>\r\n• ADVOCATING FOR SENSIBLE REFORMS THAT ADDRESS IMMIGRATION CHALLENGES WHILE UPHOLDING FUNDAMENTAL VALUES.<br/>\n</p>\n• CRAFTING POLICIES AND REGULATIONS TO RESPONSIBLY GOVERN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, PRIORITIZING PUBLIC SAFETY.<br/><br/></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-215857-2024-01-10\" id=\"heading2-215857-2024-01-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-215857-2024-01-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-215857-2024-01-10\" 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=\"heading2-215857-2024-01-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-215857-2024-01-10\" 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\tHonesty, Leadership &amp; Experience\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-215857-2024-01-10\" id=\"heading3-215857-2024-01-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-215857-2024-01-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-215857-2024-01-10\" 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=\"heading3-215857-2024-01-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-215857-2024-01-10\" 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 VIETNAM, WAR, I WAS 19 YEARS OLD.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-215857-2024-01-10\" id=\"heading4-215857-2024-01-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-215857-2024-01-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-215857-2024-01-10\" 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=\"heading4-215857-2024-01-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-215857-2024-01-10\" 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\tU.S. POSTAL SERVICE\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-215857-2024-01-10\" id=\"heading5-215857-2024-01-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-215857-2024-01-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-215857-2024-01-10\" 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=\"heading5-215857-2024-01-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-215857-2024-01-10\" 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\tNever Give Up, By Marion Devoe<br/>\r\nThe Otherside of the Mountain by Marion Devoe\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-215857-2024-01-10\" id=\"heading6-215857-2024-01-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-215857-2024-01-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-215857-2024-01-10\" 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=\"heading6-215857-2024-01-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-215857-2024-01-10\" 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\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-215857-2024-01-10\" id=\"heading7-215857-2024-01-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-215857-2024-01-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-215857-2024-01-10\" 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=\"heading7-215857-2024-01-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-215857-2024-01-10\" 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 IN TERM LIMITS\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-215857-2024-01-10\" id=\"heading8-215857-2024-01-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-215857-2024-01-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-215857-2024-01-10\" 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=\"heading8-215857-2024-01-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-215857-2024-01-10\" 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\t...\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\nMarion Devoe completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Devoe's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. ,I AM MARION DEVOE, AND I LIVE IN HAYMARKET, VIRGINIA WITH MY WIFE ANN DEVOE, AND I HAVE THREE ADULT CHILDREN. I AM A FORMER CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER FOR THE WHITE HOUSE, THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, UNDER FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH. I HAVE SPENT OVER 30 YEARS IN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SOLVING ISSUES AND PROBLEMS ACROSS AMERICA. I AM A VIETNAM COMBAT VETERAN AND AUTHOR OF SEVERAL BOOKS. I HOLDS A BACHELOR'S DEGREE FROM SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY IN SAVANNAH GEORGIA AND A MASTER'S DEGREE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND\r\nI AM DRIVEN BY A PASSIONATE COMMITMENT TO ADVOCATE FOR THE PEOPLE THAT I WILL RFPRESENT AND ADDRESS THE PRESSING ISSUES IMPACTING OUR COMMUNITIES AND COUNTRY. I HAVE AN UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO \"NEVER GIVE UP\" ON FIGHTING FOR THE PEOPLE I SEEK TO REPRESENT IN VIRGINIA AND THE COUNTRY. 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 AM DRIVEN BY A PASSIONATE COMMITMENT TO ADVOCATE FOR THE PEOPLE THAT I WILL RFPRESENT I HAVE AN UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO \"NEVER GIVE UP\" ON FIGHTING FOR THE PEOPLE I SEEK TO REPRESENT IN VIRGINIA AND THE COUNTRY. I FIRMLY BELIEVE IN THE NEED FOR A REPRESENTATIVE WHO WILL STAND UNWAVERING AGAINST THE DIVISIVE PARTISAN POLITICS OF WASHINGTON What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? ISSUES • CREATING POLICIES THAT UPLIFT AND BENEFIT EVERY CITIZEN, FOSTERING ECONOMIC GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY. • BACKING INITIATIVES TO MAKE HOUSING MORE ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE FOR FAMILIES ACROSS THE DISTRICT, THE STATE AND THE U.S. • SUPPORTING POLICIES THAT ENHANCE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS TO ENSURE A ROBUST AND CAPABLE MILITARY. • CREATING LEGISLATION THAT SUPPORTS AND IMPROVES VETERANS CARE AND BENEFITS. • ADVOCATING FOR PROGRAMS THAT EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS THROUGH SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING. • CREATING POLICIES THAT FOCUS ON ENHANCING STEM EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN LOCAL SCHOOLS TO PREPARE OUR YOUTH FOR THE CHALLENGES OF THE FUTURE. • SUPPORTING LEGISLATION THAT IMPLEMENTS EFFECTIVE MEASURES TO ADDRESS AND PREVENT GUN VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES. • PROTECTING WOMEN'S REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS AND ACCESS TO ABORTION. • ENACTING LAWS THAT ENSURE THE SAFETY AND SUPPORT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND ALL ELECTED OFFICIALS. • ADVOCATING FOR SENSIBLE REFORMS THAT ADDRESS IMMIGRATION CHALLENGES WHILE UPHOLDING FUNDAMENTAL VALUES. • CRAFTING POLICIES AND REGULATIONS TO RESPONSIBLY GOVERN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, PRIORITIZING PUBLIC SAFETY. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? Honesty, Leadership & Experience What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? THE VIETNAM, WAR, I WAS 19 YEARS OLD. What was your very first job? How long did you have it? U.S. POSTAL SERVICE What is your favorite book? Why? Never Give Up, By Marion Devoe The Otherside of the Mountain by Marion Devoe Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives? yes What are your thoughts on term limits? I BELIEVE IN TERM LIMITS Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? ...\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."}]