Andrew Rankin Guyton Sneed

[{"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>Andrew Sneed completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sneed'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-352919-2025-12-01\" id=\"heading-bio-352919-2025-12-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-352919-2025-12-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-352919-2025-12-01\" 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-352919-2025-12-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-352919-2025-12-01\" 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\tDevoted husband, girl dad, and small business owner - Andrew was born and raised in North Alabama. Having lived and worked around the world, he chose to return to Huntsville to start his family in 2012. \r\n<p>From $10 an hour helper, to master plumber and HVAC contractor, Andrew worked his way up in the trades. He founded his company in 2019 with his two hands and an old GMC Yukon. Built with hard work and integrity, not advertising, the business now supports six work trucks and a dedicated team of eight Alabamians. \r\n</p><p>For Andrew, the most important tenets in his life are faith, family, and the dignity of honest work. His team receives paid sick leave, vacation, paternity leave, and health insurance he pays for in full, because no one should be afraid to get hurt, or be sick. \r\n</p><p>Andrew is running for Congress because he’s tired of the politics of division and politicians who don’t listen.\r\n</p>\nIn Washington, he will bring his blue-collar ethic and values to fight for North Alabama - lowering costs for families, fully funding public schools, and protecting Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-352919-2025-12-01\" id=\"heading-key-message-352919-2025-12-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-352919-2025-12-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-352919-2025-12-01\" 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-352919-2025-12-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-352919-2025-12-01\" 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 focused on practical solutions for the kitchen table issues impacting the people of the 5th Congressional District - and all Americans: Affordability, Healthcare, Job stability/ opportunity, Quality Education for our children, and Safety for our communities and families. These solutions include: repealing harmful tariffs, restoring funding to critical Federal agencies, and changing the tax code to insure the wealthy pay their fair share. However, it is critical to understand that in order to solve these problems, Congress must have the courage to do their jobs; reclaiming the power of the purse and holding the executive branch accountable to its Constitutionally established limits.</li><li>American healthcare is broken and in need of a whole system solution. From restoring the ACA subsidies to comprehensive insurance reforms and revitalizing rural healthcare, this stands as one of our generations’ greatest and most pressing challenges. In Congress, I am firmly committed to working with others - regardless of party - to tackle this critical issue and finally get our healthcare system off of life support.</li><li>The critical issues and concerns shared by most Americans will continue to be neglected and unsolved until we address the root cause - politicians who thrive on division and don’t listen.\r\n<p>I have created a nationwide movement for candidates to commit to a 5 point “Balance / Accountability” solution for our broken political status quo. \r\nThe “BAC” pledge entails : *Congressional Term Limits * Repealing Citizens United *Breaking the pipeline from Congress to K Street*Prohibiting Stock Trading in Congress*Enacting an enforceable code of ethics for the US Supreme Court.\r\n</p>\nBAC Candidates are unequivocally committed to reestablishing and securing the federal Balance of Power and permanently making Representatives more accountable to the people.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-352919-2025-12-01\" id=\"heading1-352919-2025-12-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-352919-2025-12-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-352919-2025-12-01\" 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=\"heading1-352919-2025-12-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-352919-2025-12-01\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tProtecting the dignity of honest work and supporting organized labor. Rebuilding the middle class. Renewing our investment in public education. Safeguarding our natural resources and protecting the environment. Building creative/ renewable systems to ensure that energy is abundant, available, and sustainable. Tangible government reforms to repair the broken political status quo.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-352919-2025-12-01\" id=\"heading2-352919-2025-12-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-352919-2025-12-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-352919-2025-12-01\" 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=\"heading2-352919-2025-12-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-352919-2025-12-01\" 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\tAn authentic disposition of service. Integrity. Empathy. Determination. Work ethic. An unequivocal fidelity to the Constitution and Democracy.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-352919-2025-12-01\" id=\"heading3-352919-2025-12-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-352919-2025-12-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-352919-2025-12-01\" 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=\"heading3-352919-2025-12-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-352919-2025-12-01\" 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 of a US Representative is to listen to ALL constituents of their district and be a principled advocate for those needs and concerns. <br/>\n<p>This kind of leadership requires an authentic disposition of service and an unequivocal commitment to putting problem solving ahead of politics and/or personal gain. <br/>\r\nA Representative should work closely with local communities to develop shared visions and forward looking plans to determine what federal resources can be secured to benefit them - and then fight like hell on their behalf to make that happen.<br/>\r\nAnd finally, a Representative should ALWAYS aspire to further unite their constituents in pursuit of the common good. <br/>\n</p>\nIt is time to move past the politics of division.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-352919-2025-12-01\" id=\"heading4-352919-2025-12-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-352919-2025-12-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-352919-2025-12-01\" 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=\"heading4-352919-2025-12-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-352919-2025-12-01\" 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\tTo work in Congress to pass critical governmental reforms to not only rekindle trust in our Democracy but safeguard it for our children would be a legacy I would be proud to be a part of. However, as long as my wife and children know I am with them both now and always - even long after I’m gone - mission accomplished.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-352919-2025-12-01\" id=\"heading5-352919-2025-12-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-352919-2025-12-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-352919-2025-12-01\" 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=\"heading5-352919-2025-12-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-352919-2025-12-01\" 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 watching the tragic explosion of The Challenger in 1986 live on television. I wrote a letter to President Reagan expressing my sorrow “that his rocket blew up” and received the most considerate letter back from the White House. Not only did they thank me for my note but included a very nice photo book of the White House. That sort of personal engagement from our government made an enduring impression. The coupling of the human loss with the subsequent intentional human connection and kindness has stayed with me.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-352919-2025-12-01\" id=\"heading6-352919-2025-12-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-352919-2025-12-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-352919-2025-12-01\" 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=\"heading6-352919-2025-12-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-352919-2025-12-01\" 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 began cutting grass for folks at a young age but my first “real” job was at Mountain Springs Pool late in the summer of 1995. From part time guard, to Asst. Manager and Coach, to Head Coach and Head Manager - while I had many other jobs over the same time - I didn’t work my last shift at Mountain Springs until the summer of 2003! And now our girls are swimmers there as well! Forever a proud Stingray!\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-352919-2025-12-01\" id=\"heading7-352919-2025-12-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-352919-2025-12-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-352919-2025-12-01\" 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=\"heading7-352919-2025-12-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-352919-2025-12-01\" 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 is truly “the Peoples’ House.” Or, it should be. The short feedback loop, and importance of each representative advocating for their district is what sets it apart. Representatives should be in constant communication with the constituents of their districts, reflecting their concerns, and advocating for their interests. But to be the voice of a district - one must (always) LISTEN to ALL of their district.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-352919-2025-12-01\" id=\"heading8-352919-2025-12-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-352919-2025-12-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-352919-2025-12-01\" 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=\"heading8-352919-2025-12-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-352919-2025-12-01\" 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\tNot necessarily in the House. Especially given the current state of broken political status quo.<br/>\n<p>However, experience working with all different kinds of folks, and a background of problem solving under pressure is most certainly beneficial.<br/>\r\nPolitical “outsiders” (like myself) who understand both the challenges folks face and the frustrations they feel in the “real world” are requisite to bring the reforms we desperately need to reclaim a more representative government. <br/>\n</p>\nWhat is absolutely required is a humble disposition for service, a commitment to hearing every voice, and the grit to do what it takes to solve problems for their district.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-352919-2025-12-01\" id=\"heading9-352919-2025-12-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-352919-2025-12-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-352919-2025-12-01\" 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=\"heading9-352919-2025-12-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-352919-2025-12-01\" 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\tWe must recommit to the Democratic system that has allowed us to (ever so slowly and painfully) be in pursuit of a MORE perfect union for the last 250 years. <br/>\n<p>To do so requires foundational reforms to fix the broken political status quo that has largely led us to the apathy and extreme division that has brought us to the moment we find ourselves in. <br/><br/>\r\nWe must recommit to financial solvency. A $40 trillion dollar debt is beyond unsustainable. Inextricably interconnected to this is addressing the critical failings of American Healthcare.<br/><br/>\n</p>\nAnd finally, we must remember and embrace the unifying power and hope that comes from working to confront and solve incredible challenges, together.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-352919-2025-12-01\" id=\"heading10-352919-2025-12-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-352919-2025-12-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-352919-2025-12-01\" 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=\"heading10-352919-2025-12-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-352919-2025-12-01\" 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=\"#collapse11-352919-2025-12-01\" id=\"heading11-352919-2025-12-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-352919-2025-12-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-352919-2025-12-01\" 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=\"heading11-352919-2025-12-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-352919-2025-12-01\" 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. I have introduced a national “Balance / Accountability Candidate” pledge with term limits as the first tenet of the 5 point commitment. <br/>\r\nWe propose a maximum of (6) 2 year terms for the House and (2) 6 year terms for the Senate allowing for a total maximum allowed congressional service of 24 years. That’s enough. Go home.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-352919-2025-12-01\" id=\"heading12-352919-2025-12-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-352919-2025-12-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-352919-2025-12-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIs there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading12-352919-2025-12-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-352919-2025-12-01\" 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\tWhile I am not completely aligned with all of his positions - especially not his support of an incumbent whose service and divisive nature is antithetical to his own - Bud Cramer was a faithful Representative for the 5th. He was a reasoned moderate in most respects, set the will and interests of the district as his North Star. and served with integrity and fidelity.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-352919-2025-12-01\" id=\"heading13-352919-2025-12-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse13-352919-2025-12-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-352919-2025-12-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tBoth sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading13-352919-2025-12-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse13-352919-2025-12-01\" 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. Early on I was told from a well respected leader in our community about a time they personally addressed our current representative about some stances he had been taking that were in direct opposition to promises previously made and dispositions held out. The person recounted to me how the Representative threw his arm around his shoulder and said laughingly “Aw man, you know you have to say what you’ve got to say to get re-elected!” <br/><br/>\r\n… this is everything broken about politics. And exactly who I will NEVER be.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-352919-2025-12-01\" id=\"heading14-352919-2025-12-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse14-352919-2025-12-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-352919-2025-12-01\" 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=\"heading14-352919-2025-12-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse14-352919-2025-12-01\" 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. Principled compromise is a core component of effective governance.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-352919-2025-12-01\" id=\"heading15-352919-2025-12-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse15-352919-2025-12-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-352919-2025-12-01\" 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=\"heading15-352919-2025-12-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse15-352919-2025-12-01\" 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\tThere is no challenge more grave than restoring our Constitutionally required balance of power. It is incumbent on Congress to reclaim this balance. Constituents cannot abide Representatives who abdicate their solemn responsibilities, thus giving away the people’s rightful voice.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-352919-2025-12-01\" id=\"heading16-352919-2025-12-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse16-352919-2025-12-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-352919-2025-12-01\" 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=\"heading16-352919-2025-12-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse16-352919-2025-12-01\" 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 right and proper role of Congress is to provide oversight. Investigative powers should be used as necessary in support of such.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-352919-2025-12-01\" id=\"heading17-352919-2025-12-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse17-352919-2025-12-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-352919-2025-12-01\" 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 an accomplishment that you are proud of?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading17-352919-2025-12-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse17-352919-2025-12-01\" 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 profoundly proud to be married to my wife - although I’m not sure that counts as an “accomplishment!”<br/>\n<p>I am truly proud to have brought Richard Currey’s beautiful book “Crossing Over: The Vietnam Stories” to stage. <br/>\n</p>\nAnd creating a company that does good work for people while providing a truly dignified and rewarding career for my employees is something I’m proud of every single day.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-352919-2025-12-01\" id=\"heading18-352919-2025-12-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse18-352919-2025-12-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-352919-2025-12-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat role should the United States government have in the development or use of artificial intelligence?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading18-352919-2025-12-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse18-352919-2025-12-01\" 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 most important role of the US Government is to protect and advocate for the people of the United States. Given that AI stands to be among the most significant and impactful developments in human history, across nearly all aspects of society, it is critical for the government to regulate and vigilantly monitor this technology.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-352919-2025-12-01\" id=\"heading19-352919-2025-12-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse19-352919-2025-12-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-352919-2025-12-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat legislation would you enact related to election administration in the United States?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading19-352919-2025-12-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse19-352919-2025-12-01\" 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\tSame Day Voter registration. Universal mail in voting. And potentially either a federal holiday for Election Day (which would need to be well designed / implemented to avoid potential unintended adverse impacts) or more widespread multi - day voting.\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\nAndrew Sneed completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sneed's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Devoted husband, girl dad, and small business owner - Andrew was born and raised in North Alabama. Having lived and worked around the world, he chose to return to Huntsville to start his family in 2012. From $10 an hour helper, to master plumber and HVAC contractor, Andrew worked his way up in the trades. He founded his company in 2019 with his two hands and an old GMC Yukon. Built with hard work and integrity, not advertising, the business now supports six work trucks and a dedicated team of eight Alabamians. For Andrew, the most important tenets in his life are faith, family, and the dignity of honest work. His team receives paid sick leave, vacation, paternity leave, and health insurance he pays for in full, because no one should be afraid to get hurt, or be sick. Andrew is running for Congress because he’s tired of the politics of division and politicians who don’t listen. In Washington, he will bring his blue-collar ethic and values to fight for North Alabama - lowering costs for families, fully funding public schools, and protecting Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits. 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 focused on practical solutions for the kitchen table issues impacting the people of the 5th Congressional District - and all Americans: Affordability, Healthcare, Job stability/ opportunity, Quality Education for our children, and Safety for our communities and families. These solutions include: repealing harmful tariffs, restoring funding to critical Federal agencies, and changing the tax code to insure the wealthy pay their fair share. However, it is critical to understand that in order to solve these problems, Congress must have the courage to do their jobs; reclaiming the power of the purse and holding the executive branch accountable to its Constitutionally established limits. American healthcare is broken and in need of a whole system solution. From restoring the ACA subsidies to comprehensive insurance reforms and revitalizing rural healthcare, this stands as one of our generations’ greatest and most pressing challenges. In Congress, I am firmly committed to working with others - regardless of party - to tackle this critical issue and finally get our healthcare system off of life support. The critical issues and concerns shared by most Americans will continue to be neglected and unsolved until we address the root cause - politicians who thrive on division and don’t listen. I have created a nationwide movement for candidates to commit to a 5 point “Balance / Accountability” solution for our broken political status quo. \r\nThe “BAC” pledge entails : *Congressional Term Limits * Repealing Citizens United *Breaking the pipeline from Congress to K Street*Prohibiting Stock Trading in Congress*Enacting an enforceable code of ethics for the US Supreme Court. BAC Candidates are unequivocally committed to reestablishing and securing the federal Balance of Power and permanently making Representatives more accountable to the people. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Protecting the dignity of honest work and supporting organized labor. Rebuilding the middle class. Renewing our investment in public education. Safeguarding our natural resources and protecting the environment. Building creative/ renewable systems to ensure that energy is abundant, available, and sustainable. Tangible government reforms to repair the broken political status quo. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? An authentic disposition of service. Integrity. Empathy. Determination. Work ethic. An unequivocal fidelity to the Constitution and Democracy. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? The core responsibility of a US Representative is to listen to ALL constituents of their district and be a principled advocate for those needs and concerns. This kind of leadership requires an authentic disposition of service and an unequivocal commitment to putting problem solving ahead of politics and/or personal gain. A Representative should work closely with local communities to develop shared visions and forward looking plans to determine what federal resources can be secured to benefit them - and then fight like hell on their behalf to make that happen. And finally, a Representative should ALWAYS aspire to further unite their constituents in pursuit of the common good. It is time to move past the politics of division. What legacy would you like to leave? To work in Congress to pass critical governmental reforms to not only rekindle trust in our Democracy but safeguard it for our children would be a legacy I would be proud to be a part of. However, as long as my wife and children know I am with them both now and always - even long after I’m gone - mission accomplished. What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? I remember watching the tragic explosion of The Challenger in 1986 live on television. I wrote a letter to President Reagan expressing my sorrow “that his rocket blew up” and received the most considerate letter back from the White House. Not only did they thank me for my note but included a very nice photo book of the White House. That sort of personal engagement from our government made an enduring impression. The coupling of the human loss with the subsequent intentional human connection and kindness has stayed with me. What was your very first job? How long did you have it? I began cutting grass for folks at a young age but my first “real” job was at Mountain Springs Pool late in the summer of 1995. From part time guard, to Asst. Manager and Coach, to Head Coach and Head Manager - while I had many other jobs over the same time - I didn’t work my last shift at Mountain Springs until the summer of 2003! And now our girls are swimmers there as well! Forever a proud Stingray! What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution? The US House is truly “the Peoples’ House.” Or, it should be. The short feedback loop, and importance of each representative advocating for their district is what sets it apart. Representatives should be in constant communication with the constituents of their districts, reflecting their concerns, and advocating for their interests. But to be the voice of a district - one must (always) LISTEN to ALL of their district. Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics? Not necessarily in the House. Especially given the current state of broken political status quo. However, experience working with all different kinds of folks, and a background of problem solving under pressure is most certainly beneficial. Political “outsiders” (like myself) who understand both the challenges folks face and the frustrations they feel in the “real world” are requisite to bring the reforms we desperately need to reclaim a more representative government. What is absolutely required is a humble disposition for service, a commitment to hearing every voice, and the grit to do what it takes to solve problems for their district. What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? We must recommit to the Democratic system that has allowed us to (ever so slowly and painfully) be in pursuit of a MORE perfect union for the last 250 years. To do so requires foundational reforms to fix the broken political status quo that has largely led us to the apathy and extreme division that has brought us to the moment we find ourselves in. We must recommit to financial solvency. A $40 trillion dollar debt is beyond unsustainable. Inextricably interconnected to this is addressing the critical failings of American Healthcare. And finally, we must remember and embrace the unifying power and hope that comes from working to confront and solve incredible challenges, together. Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives? Yes. What are your thoughts on term limits? Yes. I have introduced a national “Balance / Accountability Candidate” pledge with term limits as the first tenet of the 5 point commitment. We propose a maximum of (6) 2 year terms for the House and (2) 6 year terms for the Senate allowing for a total maximum allowed congressional service of 24 years. That’s enough. Go home. Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after? While I am not completely aligned with all of his positions - especially not his support of an incumbent whose service and divisive nature is antithetical to his own - Bud Cramer was a faithful Representative for the 5th. He was a reasoned moderate in most respects, set the will and interests of the district as his North Star. and served with integrity and fidelity. Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful? Yes. Early on I was told from a well respected leader in our community about a time they personally addressed our current representative about some stances he had been taking that were in direct opposition to promises previously made and dispositions held out. The person recounted to me how the Representative threw his arm around his shoulder and said laughingly “Aw man, you know you have to say what you’ve got to say to get re-elected!” … this is everything broken about politics. And exactly who I will NEVER be. Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? Yes. Principled compromise is a core component of effective governance. 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? There is no challenge more grave than restoring our Constitutionally required balance of power. It is incumbent on Congress to reclaim this balance. Constituents cannot abide Representatives who abdicate their solemn responsibilities, thus giving away the people’s rightful voice. How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers? The right and proper role of Congress is to provide oversight. Investigative powers should be used as necessary in support of such. What is an accomplishment that you are proud of? I am profoundly proud to be married to my wife - although I’m not sure that counts as an “accomplishment!” I am truly proud to have brought Richard Currey’s beautiful book “Crossing Over: The Vietnam Stories” to stage. And creating a company that does good work for people while providing a truly dignified and rewarding career for my employees is something I’m proud of every single day. What role should the United States government have in the development or use of artificial intelligence? The most important role of the US Government is to protect and advocate for the people of the United States. Given that AI stands to be among the most significant and impactful developments in human history, across nearly all aspects of society, it is critical for the government to regulate and vigilantly monitor this technology. What legislation would you enact related to election administration in the United States? Same Day Voter registration. Universal mail in voting. And potentially either a federal holiday for Election Day (which would need to be well designed / implemented to avoid potential unintended adverse impacts) or more widespread multi - day voting.\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."}]