John Trobough

[{"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>John Trobough completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Trobough'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-389376-2026-03-15\" id=\"heading-bio-389376-2026-03-15\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-389376-2026-03-15\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-389376-2026-03-15\" 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-389376-2026-03-15\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-389376-2026-03-15\" 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\tJohn Trobough is a visionary business executive renowned for his ability to leverage and develop software and technology, driving exponential growth across diverse industries, including telecom, enterprise, and defense. His operational expertise and transformative leadership have pioneered cutting-edge applications and technologies, driven strategic initiatives, elevated revenue streams, and facilitated successful corporate transitions.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-389376-2026-03-15\" id=\"heading-key-message-389376-2026-03-15\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-389376-2026-03-15\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-389376-2026-03-15\" 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-389376-2026-03-15\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-389376-2026-03-15\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>John is running for U.S. Congress to make sure that dream stays alive for every family, every worker, and every child who needs a chance.\r\nHe understands struggle. He knows what it takes to build something from nothing. And he knows that the same principles that helped him succeed are under attack by those who want to replace American opportunity with SOCIALIST dependence.</li><li>The American Dream of owning a home, building a business, raising a family, and passing down wealth to our children and grandchildren should never cease being the hope and aspiration of every American child and family.</li><li>The American economy is built on entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, risk and reward, and opportunity regardless of class or zip code. For the first time in our history, this generation will not pass on greater wealth to the next generation. That is an injustice we must reverse and never allow to happen. Every young child and every bright mind must be given the opportunity to succeed. The global economy is a reality, but it can only work when the American worker and American entrepreneur is not taken advantage of.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-389376-2026-03-15\" id=\"heading1-389376-2026-03-15\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-389376-2026-03-15\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-389376-2026-03-15\" 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=\"heading1-389376-2026-03-15\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-389376-2026-03-15\" 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\tEconomic Policy, Foreign Policy, Healthcare, Immigration and Crime Prevention, AI Policy and policy regarding emerging tech\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>\n<div><div style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem\"><h4>Campaign website</h4><p>Trobough's campaign website stated the following:</p><div style=\"max-height:400px;overflow-y:auto;border:1px solid #ccc;padding:10px;margin:20px\"><blockquote style=\"margin:0px\"><h2 class=\"ql-align-center\">JOHN ON THE ISSUES THAT MATTER</h2><p class=\"ql-align-center\">Real World Issues. Common Sense Solutions</p><h2>AFFORDABILITY &amp; INFLATION </h2><p>The American family feels squeezed. When families discuss affordability—whether at the kitchen table or on the floor of the House of Representatives—what matters most is the reality they face every day. The economic policies and theories behind affordability—interest rates, tariffs, overregulation, taxes, government spending, and debt—matter less when families are concerned about the cost of eggs, coffee, meat, and other everyday goods.</p><p><br/></p><p>The reality is inflation nationwide is at 3%. In the greater Scottsdale and Phoenix area, inflation is 1.4%. As an Arizona First candidate, improving and maintaining affordability so prosperity and opportunity exist right here at home for Arizona families is my chief priority. As the next congressman for the First Congressional District, I will engage my years as a businessman to grow the American economy, compete and win in the global economy, eliminate regulations choking innovation and entrepreneurship, cut waste in government spending, and balance the budget.</p><p><br/></p><p>The American Dream of owning a home, building a business, raising a family, and passing down wealth to our children and grandchildren should never cease being the hope and aspiration of every American child and family.</p><p><br/></p><ul><li><strong>Grow the American Economy</strong></li><li><strong>Eliminate Choking Regulations</strong></li><li><strong>Balance the Budget</strong></li></ul><h2>NATIONAL &amp; HOMELAND SECURITY</h2><p>America faces serious and real threats at home and abroad from violent entities who want to destroy America, capitalism, our families, and livelihood. Nations like China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran hate America and want to kill us. Drug cartels from Asia and South America continue to deploy chemical weapons in the form of drugs like fentanyl into our streets.</p><p><br/></p><p>Many criminals here illegally or given lenient sentences and early release continue to exact violence in our communities, threatening our families.</p><p><br/></p><p>We must never cower and never surrender. We must always continue to build and sustain our military dominance through innovation and resources, and fund our law enforcement with the tools and qualified brave men and women to keep America and Americans safe always.</p><p><br/></p><ul><li><strong>Build Military Dominance</strong></li><li><strong>Fund Law Enforcement</strong></li><li><strong>Keep America Safe</strong></li></ul><h2>THE AMERICAN ECONOMY &amp; GROWTH</h2><p>The American economy is built on entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, risk and reward, and opportunity regardless of class or zip code. For the first time in our history, this generation will not pass on greater wealth to the next generation. That is an injustice we must reverse and never allow to happen. Every young child and every bright mind must be given the opportunity to succeed. The global economy is a reality, but it can only work when the American worker and American entrepreneur is not taken advantage of.</p><p><br/></p><p>We must correct the trade imbalance while also not driving up the cost of goods and services for the American consumer and family. We must eliminate the barriers that choke innovation, technology, and the small businesswoman and businessman from creating jobs and growing our local and national economies. We must protect American freedom and economic opportunity.</p><p><br/></p><ul><li><strong>Protect American Workers</strong></li><li><strong>Eliminate Innovation Barriers</strong></li><li><strong>Create Jobs &amp; Growth</strong></li></ul><h2>TAXES, SPENDING &amp; REGULATIONS </h2><p>Our government doesn't have a revenue problem—it has a spending problem. We have too many politicians within both parties who have misguided principles and priorities. The result is a national debt and deficit that is unsustainable, driving up interest rates, slowing down innovation, and obstructing economic growth. We must get government spending under control. As a government, we must balance the budget like families balance their checkbooks. We can't continue to borrow money at an unprecedented and unsustainable rate.</p><p><br/></p><p>The America First agenda is about putting America and American priorities first. I support a Balanced Budget Amendment. And I have signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. I will always stand with the men and women, small business, industries, and taxpayer for lower taxes, less regulations, and to eliminate government greed.</p><p><br/></p><ul><li><strong>Balance the Budget</strong></li><li><strong>Lower Taxes</strong></li><li><strong>Eliminate Government Greed</strong></li></ul><h2>SECOND AMENDMENT </h2><p><span style=\"color: rgb(16, 37, 65);\">The Second Amendment is included in our Bill of Rights not by accident, but by reason. The Left would have you believe otherwise. Every American has the right to defend themselves, their family, and their property. The \"right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed.\" I am proud to be a Second Amendment patriot.</span></p><p><br/></p><ul><li><strong>Defend Constitutional Rights</strong></li><li><strong>Protect Self-Defense Rights</strong></li><li><strong>Second Amendment Patriot</strong></li></ul><p><br/></p><h2>LIFE &amp; THE UNBORN</h2><p><span style=\"color: rgb(16, 37, 65);\">The most vulnerable and most innocent must be protected. I am proud to say I am 100% pro-life, and will always defend the life of the unborn and protect against attacks from those who want to undo the success of the pro-life movement and the United States Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.</span></p><p><br/></p><ul><li><strong>100% Pro-Life</strong></li><li><strong>Defend the Unborn</strong></li><li><strong>Protect Against Attacks</strong></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><br/></p></blockquote><div style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 0.9em; color: #555; margin-top: 0.5em;\"><p style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#555\">— John Trobough's <a href=\"https://www.troboughforaz.com/#issues\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">campaign website</a> (April 30, 2026)</p></div></div></div><div style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0.5em;\"><i>Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.</i></div></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nJohn Trobough completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Trobough's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. John Trobough is a visionary business executive renowned for his ability to leverage and develop software and technology, driving exponential growth across diverse industries, including telecom, enterprise, and defense. His operational expertise and transformative leadership have pioneered cutting-edge applications and technologies, driven strategic initiatives, elevated revenue streams, and facilitated successful corporate transitions. 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? John is running for U.S. Congress to make sure that dream stays alive for every family, every worker, and every child who needs a chance.\r\nHe understands struggle. He knows what it takes to build something from nothing. And he knows that the same principles that helped him succeed are under attack by those who want to replace American opportunity with SOCIALIST dependence. The American Dream of owning a home, building a business, raising a family, and passing down wealth to our children and grandchildren should never cease being the hope and aspiration of every American child and family. The American economy is built on entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, risk and reward, and opportunity regardless of class or zip code. For the first time in our history, this generation will not pass on greater wealth to the next generation. That is an injustice we must reverse and never allow to happen. Every young child and every bright mind must be given the opportunity to succeed. The global economy is a reality, but it can only work when the American worker and American entrepreneur is not taken advantage of. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Economic Policy, Foreign Policy, Healthcare, Immigration and Crime Prevention, AI Policy and policy regarding emerging tech\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.\nCampaign website Trobough's campaign website stated the following: JOHN ON THE ISSUES THAT MATTER Real World Issues. Common Sense Solutions AFFORDABILITY & INFLATION The American family feels squeezed. When families discuss affordability—whether at the kitchen table or on the floor of the House of Representatives—what matters most is the reality they face every day. The economic policies and theories behind affordability—interest rates, tariffs, overregulation, taxes, government spending, and debt—matter less when families are concerned about the cost of eggs, coffee, meat, and other everyday goods. The reality is inflation nationwide is at 3%. In the greater Scottsdale and Phoenix area, inflation is 1.4%. As an Arizona First candidate, improving and maintaining affordability so prosperity and opportunity exist right here at home for Arizona families is my chief priority. As the next congressman for the First Congressional District, I will engage my years as a businessman to grow the American economy, compete and win in the global economy, eliminate regulations choking innovation and entrepreneurship, cut waste in government spending, and balance the budget. The American Dream of owning a home, building a business, raising a family, and passing down wealth to our children and grandchildren should never cease being the hope and aspiration of every American child and family. Grow the American Economy Eliminate Choking Regulations Balance the Budget NATIONAL & HOMELAND SECURITY America faces serious and real threats at home and abroad from violent entities who want to destroy America, capitalism, our families, and livelihood. Nations like China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran hate America and want to kill us. Drug cartels from Asia and South America continue to deploy chemical weapons in the form of drugs like fentanyl into our streets. Many criminals here illegally or given lenient sentences and early release continue to exact violence in our communities, threatening our families. We must never cower and never surrender. We must always continue to build and sustain our military dominance through innovation and resources, and fund our law enforcement with the tools and qualified brave men and women to keep America and Americans safe always. Build Military Dominance Fund Law Enforcement Keep America Safe THE AMERICAN ECONOMY & GROWTH The American economy is built on entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, risk and reward, and opportunity regardless of class or zip code. For the first time in our history, this generation will not pass on greater wealth to the next generation. That is an injustice we must reverse and never allow to happen. Every young child and every bright mind must be given the opportunity to succeed. The global economy is a reality, but it can only work when the American worker and American entrepreneur is not taken advantage of. We must correct the trade imbalance while also not driving up the cost of goods and services for the American consumer and family. We must eliminate the barriers that choke innovation, technology, and the small businesswoman and businessman from creating jobs and growing our local and national economies. We must protect American freedom and economic opportunity. Protect American Workers Eliminate Innovation Barriers Create Jobs & Growth TAXES, SPENDING & REGULATIONS Our government doesn't have a revenue problem—it has a spending problem. We have too many politicians within both parties who have misguided principles and priorities. The result is a national debt and deficit that is unsustainable, driving up interest rates, slowing down innovation, and obstructing economic growth. We must get government spending under control. As a government, we must balance the budget like families balance their checkbooks. We can't continue to borrow money at an unprecedented and unsustainable rate. The America First agenda is about putting America and American priorities first. I support a Balanced Budget Amendment. And I have signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. I will always stand with the men and women, small business, industries, and taxpayer for lower taxes, less regulations, and to eliminate government greed. Balance the Budget Lower Taxes Eliminate Government Greed SECOND AMENDMENT The Second Amendment is included in our Bill of Rights not by accident, but by reason. The Left would have you believe otherwise. Every American has the right to defend themselves, their family, and their property. The \"right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed.\" I am proud to be a Second Amendment patriot. Defend Constitutional Rights Protect Self-Defense Rights Second Amendment Patriot LIFE & THE UNBORN The most vulnerable and most innocent must be protected. I am proud to say I am 100% pro-life, and will always defend the life of the unborn and protect against attacks from those who want to undo the success of the pro-life movement and the United States Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. 100% Pro-Life Defend the Unborn Protect Against Attacks — John Trobough's campaign website (April 30, 2026) Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source."}, {"question": "Campaign ads", "answer_html": "<div class=\"bp-yt-gallery-wrapper\" style=\"--bp-yt-card-width: 250px;\">\n<div aria-label=\"Scroll left\" class=\"bp-yt-fade bp-yt-fade-left\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"></div>\n<div aria-label=\"Scroll right\" class=\"bp-yt-fade bp-yt-fade-right\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"></div>\n<div class=\"bp-yt-gallery\"><div class=\"bp-yt-wrapper bp-yt-float-right\" style=\"width: 250px;\">\n<div class=\"thumb embedvideo autoResize\" style=\"width: 258px;\"><!--\n--><div class=\"embedvideo autoResize\" style=\"\"><!--\n--><div class=\"embedvideowrap youtube\" style=\"width: 250px\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"141\" loading=\"lazy\" modestbranding=\"1\" src=\"//www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/8ULEsh_FtW4\" width=\"250\"></iframe></div><!--\n--></div><!--\n--></div>\n<div class=\"bp-yt-subtitle\">John Trobough: Secure the Border - John Trobough campaign ad, released April 15, 2026</div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"bp-yt-wrapper bp-yt-float-right\" style=\"width: 250px;\">\n<div class=\"thumb embedvideo autoResize\" style=\"width: 258px;\"><!--\n--><div class=\"embedvideo autoResize\" style=\"\"><!--\n--><div class=\"embedvideowrap youtube\" style=\"width: 250px\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"141\" loading=\"lazy\" modestbranding=\"1\" src=\"//www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/tTXk4HKMNig\" width=\"250\"></iframe></div><!--\n--></div><!--\n--></div>\n<div class=\"bp-yt-subtitle\">John Trobough - Arizona First: Strength, Security, Success - John Trobough campaign ad, released April 6, 2026</div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"bp-yt-wrapper bp-yt-float-right\" style=\"width: 250px;\">\n<div class=\"thumb embedvideo autoResize\" style=\"width: 258px;\"><!--\n--><div class=\"embedvideo autoResize\" style=\"\"><!--\n--><div class=\"embedvideowrap youtube\" style=\"width: 250px\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"141\" loading=\"lazy\" modestbranding=\"1\" src=\"//www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/vOpFCpJ9-ls\" width=\"250\"></iframe></div><!--\n--></div><!--\n--></div>\n<div class=\"bp-yt-subtitle\">Trobough For AZ - Strength, Security Success. - John Trobough campaign ad, released January 16, 2026</div>\n</div></div></div>\n<p>View more ads here:\n</p>\n<ul><li><a class=\"external text\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@TroboughForArizona\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a></li>\n<li><a class=\"external text\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584191195072&amp;sk=reels_tab\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></li></ul>", "answer_text": "John Trobough: Secure the Border - John Trobough campaign ad, released April 15, 2026 John Trobough - Arizona First: Strength, Security, Success - John Trobough campaign ad, released April 6, 2026 Trobough For AZ - Strength, Security Success. - John Trobough campaign ad, released January 16, 2026\nView more ads here:\nYouTube Facebook"}]