Eric J Troutman

[{"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>Eric Troutman 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 Troutman'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-388247-2025-10-28\" id=\"heading-bio-388247-2025-10-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-388247-2025-10-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-388247-2025-10-28\" 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-388247-2025-10-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-388247-2025-10-28\" 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\tEverybody else talks. Troutman wins. \r\n<p>Eric J. Troutman is one of the best known and most powerful attorneys in the nation. \r\n</p><p>His track record is about WINS and SUCCESS. \r\n</p><p>His law firm is amazing. \r\n</p><p>His employees love him. \r\n</p><p>His clients praise him. \r\n</p><p>The legal world calls him \"The Czar\" for his dominance. \r\n</p><p>He does it all. \r\n</p><p>He founded legendary Irvine-based marketing law firm Troutman Amin, LLP and built one of the most powerful law firms in the country. \r\n</p><p>His career spent handling multi-billion dollar complex litigation and solving some of the biggest legal challenges in the nation. \r\n</p><p>But he also helps the little guy. He protects small businesses. Fights government overreach.\r\n</p><p>This guy is special. \r\n</p><p>And we need that because we have to be tough against Washington right now. \r\n</p><p>They're pushing California around. They're laughing at the people here. \r\n</p><p>If you're strong you can still get good deals. But you have to be smart and very tough. \r\n</p><p>Only Troutman is that smart and tough. Only Troutman is that strong. \r\n</p><p>He never speaks off a teleprompter. No one writes his speeches. His words are true and honest and from the heart.\r\n</p><p>Visit his YouTube channel (@TroutmanForAmerica) and see for yourself.\r\n</p><p>He has nothing to hide. He's a winner. And he loves America and the people here. \r\n</p><p>He will represent you fairly. Speak honestly. And deliver great DEALS and great WINS as the most powerful and best experienced negotiator in Congress. \r\n</p>\nTrust Troutman.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-388247-2025-10-28\" id=\"heading-key-message-388247-2025-10-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-388247-2025-10-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-388247-2025-10-28\" 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-388247-2025-10-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-388247-2025-10-28\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Stop robocalls.</li><li>Protect small business.</li><li>Get good deals out of Washington for the people.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-388247-2025-10-28\" id=\"heading1-388247-2025-10-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-388247-2025-10-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-388247-2025-10-28\" 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=\"heading1-388247-2025-10-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-388247-2025-10-28\" 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\tTroutman can get GREAT deals done.<br/><br/>\n<p>He's very tough and strong. Washington will respect him. Trump will want to make deals with him. <br/><br/>\r\nTroutman will be extremely powerful in Congress. He knows how to negotiate and apply leverage for huge wins. He will make sure District 47 is treated very well-- maybe better than other places in California.<br/><br/>\r\nHe has strength. Honor. Integrity. Success. Many wins. <br/><br/>\r\nEverybody else is talk. No track record. No success. Very weak.<br/><br/>\r\nAlso, we need to stop robocalls. They are out of control. Only Troutman can stop them.<br/><br/>\n</p>\nTroutman is one of the nation's top telecom lawyers. He knows what the bad guys do. He knows how to stop them. He has a plan-- and it will work!\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-388247-2025-10-28\" id=\"heading2-388247-2025-10-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-388247-2025-10-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-388247-2025-10-28\" 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=\"heading2-388247-2025-10-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-388247-2025-10-28\" 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\tStrength. Integrity. Honesty. Intelligence.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-388247-2025-10-28\" id=\"heading3-388247-2025-10-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-388247-2025-10-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-388247-2025-10-28\" 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=\"heading3-388247-2025-10-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-388247-2025-10-28\" 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\tRepresenting the people and making great deals for them. Winning for them.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-388247-2025-10-28\" id=\"heading4-388247-2025-10-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-388247-2025-10-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-388247-2025-10-28\" 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=\"heading4-388247-2025-10-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-388247-2025-10-28\" 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 need the best of the best in government. <br/><br/>\n<p>Right now we don't have that.<br/><br/>\r\nBy entering politics Troutman will help other WINNERS to enter the government to help the people.<br/><br/>\r\nThe best of the best will follow him. <br/><br/>\r\nThey will enter politics and help build a new golden age. <br/><br/>\r\nThe weaklings and the puppets will get out. <br/><br/>\r\nAnd only the best of the best will represent the people. <br/><br/>\n</p>\nThat will be Troutman's legacy.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-388247-2025-10-28\" id=\"heading5-388247-2025-10-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-388247-2025-10-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-388247-2025-10-28\" 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=\"heading5-388247-2025-10-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-388247-2025-10-28\" 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 representative owes the MOST LOYALTY because it is the most responsive to the needs of the people in a specific geographic region. <br/><br/>\n<p>Troutman is very loyal. He will take very good care of the people here. He will make great deals for the people here. <br/><br/>\r\nHe will make sure Irvine, Tustin, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach and Newport Beach are treated like KINGS by Washington. <br/><br/>\n</p>\nHe will be very loyal and honorable and thoughtful of the people here.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-388247-2025-10-28\" id=\"heading6-388247-2025-10-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-388247-2025-10-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-388247-2025-10-28\" 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=\"heading6-388247-2025-10-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-388247-2025-10-28\" 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\tIts is beneficial for representatives to know how to make good deals and win for the people. <br/><br/>\n<p>They need to know how to take care of small business and fight back against government overreach. <br/><br/>\r\nThey should know how to write good laws for the people that are easy to understand and easy to follow. <br/><br/>\n</p>\nTroutman knows how to make great deals and win. He knows how to protect small businesses and stop government overreach. And he will make good laws that help the people.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-388247-2025-10-28\" id=\"heading7-388247-2025-10-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-388247-2025-10-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-388247-2025-10-28\" 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=\"heading7-388247-2025-10-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-388247-2025-10-28\" 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\tHealing the divisions created by the political parties and installing QUALIFIED candidates into office who will actually represent the people.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-388247-2025-10-28\" id=\"heading8-388247-2025-10-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-388247-2025-10-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-388247-2025-10-28\" 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=\"heading8-388247-2025-10-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-388247-2025-10-28\" 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 terms is what the people and the constitution decide.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-388247-2025-10-28\" id=\"heading9-388247-2025-10-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-388247-2025-10-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-388247-2025-10-28\" 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=\"heading9-388247-2025-10-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-388247-2025-10-28\" 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\tAll politicians should be limited to two terms in office. No exceptions.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-388247-2025-10-28\" id=\"heading10-388247-2025-10-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-388247-2025-10-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-388247-2025-10-28\" 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=\"heading10-388247-2025-10-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-388247-2025-10-28\" 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\tTroutman is the strongest representative. There is no one else like him because of his career as a complex litigator handling billion dollar cases. He will represent the people with great strength and wisdom and make great deals for them. <br/><br/>\n<p>Many others will model themselves after Troutman. A free thinker. Very strong. And not a puppet. <br/><br/>\n</p>\nHe will be a role model for many strong leaders to enter politics and follow his example.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-388247-2025-10-28\" id=\"heading11-388247-2025-10-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-388247-2025-10-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-388247-2025-10-28\" 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=\"heading11-388247-2025-10-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-388247-2025-10-28\" 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\tTroutman isn't one for stories. He's one for results. <br/><br/>\n<p>He will win for the people and not get bogged down by stories or anecdotes. <br/><br/>\r\nThey waste time. Distract. <br/><br/>\r\nThe big picture is what matters. <br/><br/>\r\nTroutman is always looking at the horizon. Looking at the future. <br/><br/>\r\nHe's hungry.<br/><br/>\n</p>\nLooking for the next win. Not for some story.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-388247-2025-10-28\" id=\"heading12-388247-2025-10-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-388247-2025-10-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-388247-2025-10-28\" 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=\"heading12-388247-2025-10-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-388247-2025-10-28\" 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\"Compromise\" is for people that don't know how to win.<br/><br/>\n<p>Winners never compromise. They create leverage to get the deal done on their terms. <br/><br/>\r\nTroutman puts together deals to solve multi-billion dollar problems. He knows how to use leverage. He knows how to negotiate from a position of strength. <br/><br/>\r\nNobody else has his experience. Not even close. <br/><br/>\r\nTroutman will be one of the most powerful negotiators in D.C. He will get great deals done for the people in this District. <br/><br/>\n</p>\nEverybody else will be forced to \"compromise\" because they don't know how to win.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-388247-2025-10-28\" id=\"heading13-388247-2025-10-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse13-388247-2025-10-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-388247-2025-10-28\" 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=\"heading13-388247-2025-10-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse13-388247-2025-10-28\" 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\tTroutman will deliver great deals. <br/><br/>\n<p>He will use the power to negotiate for the people. <br/><br/>\n</p>\nOnly when the people of his district have a great WIN in hand will he allow for raising revenue.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-388247-2025-10-28\" id=\"heading14-388247-2025-10-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse14-388247-2025-10-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-388247-2025-10-28\" 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=\"heading14-388247-2025-10-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse14-388247-2025-10-28\" 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\tInvestigative powers are another tool to get great deals. <br/><br/>\n<p>Use the power to deliver wins for the people. <br/><br/>\r\nVery few people understand this.<br/><br/>\n</p>\nTroutman does and will deliver.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-388247-2025-10-28\" id=\"heading15-388247-2025-10-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse15-388247-2025-10-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-388247-2025-10-28\" 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=\"heading15-388247-2025-10-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse15-388247-2025-10-28\" 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\tThis is not a decision for Troutman to make. It is a decision for the people. <br/><br/>\n<p>Whatever the people of District 47 want, Troutman will deliver.<br/><br/>\r\nIf they want the government involved-- Troutman will make it so.<br/><br/>\r\nIf they want the government out-- Troutman will execute. <br/><br/>\n</p>\nHe knows how to get the deal done.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-388247-2025-10-28\" id=\"heading16-388247-2025-10-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse16-388247-2025-10-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-388247-2025-10-28\" 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=\"heading16-388247-2025-10-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse16-388247-2025-10-28\" 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 people must be free. The elections must be fair. <br/><br/>\n<p>Let the people hear the truth and make their decisions accordingly. <br/><br/>\r\nLet the votes be counted fairly. <br/><br/>\n</p>\nAnd the wisdom of the people will shine through.\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\nEric Troutman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Troutman's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Everybody else talks. Troutman wins. Eric J. Troutman is one of the best known and most powerful attorneys in the nation. His track record is about WINS and SUCCESS. His law firm is amazing. His employees love him. His clients praise him. The legal world calls him \"The Czar\" for his dominance. He does it all. He founded legendary Irvine-based marketing law firm Troutman Amin, LLP and built one of the most powerful law firms in the country. His career spent handling multi-billion dollar complex litigation and solving some of the biggest legal challenges in the nation. But he also helps the little guy. He protects small businesses. Fights government overreach. This guy is special. And we need that because we have to be tough against Washington right now. They're pushing California around. They're laughing at the people here. If you're strong you can still get good deals. But you have to be smart and very tough. Only Troutman is that smart and tough. Only Troutman is that strong. He never speaks off a teleprompter. No one writes his speeches. His words are true and honest and from the heart. Visit his YouTube channel (@TroutmanForAmerica) and see for yourself. He has nothing to hide. He's a winner. And he loves America and the people here. He will represent you fairly. Speak honestly. And deliver great DEALS and great WINS as the most powerful and best experienced negotiator in Congress. Trust Troutman. 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? Stop robocalls. Protect small business. Get good deals out of Washington for the people. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Troutman can get GREAT deals done. He's very tough and strong. Washington will respect him. Trump will want to make deals with him. Troutman will be extremely powerful in Congress. He knows how to negotiate and apply leverage for huge wins. He will make sure District 47 is treated very well-- maybe better than other places in California. He has strength. Honor. Integrity. Success. Many wins. Everybody else is talk. No track record. No success. Very weak. Also, we need to stop robocalls. They are out of control. Only Troutman can stop them. Troutman is one of the nation's top telecom lawyers. He knows what the bad guys do. He knows how to stop them. He has a plan-- and it will work! What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Strength. Integrity. Honesty. Intelligence. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? Representing the people and making great deals for them. Winning for them. What legacy would you like to leave? We need the best of the best in government. Right now we don't have that. By entering politics Troutman will help other WINNERS to enter the government to help the people. The best of the best will follow him. They will enter politics and help build a new golden age. The weaklings and the puppets will get out. And only the best of the best will represent the people. That will be Troutman's legacy. What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution? The representative owes the MOST LOYALTY because it is the most responsive to the needs of the people in a specific geographic region. Troutman is very loyal. He will take very good care of the people here. He will make great deals for the people here. He will make sure Irvine, Tustin, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach and Newport Beach are treated like KINGS by Washington. He will be very loyal and honorable and thoughtful of the people here. Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics? Its is beneficial for representatives to know how to make good deals and win for the people. They need to know how to take care of small business and fight back against government overreach. They should know how to write good laws for the people that are easy to understand and easy to follow. Troutman knows how to make great deals and win. He knows how to protect small businesses and stop government overreach. And he will make good laws that help the people. What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? Healing the divisions created by the political parties and installing QUALIFIED candidates into office who will actually represent the people. Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives? The right terms is what the people and the constitution decide. What are your thoughts on term limits? All politicians should be limited to two terms in office. No exceptions. Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after? Troutman is the strongest representative. There is no one else like him because of his career as a complex litigator handling billion dollar cases. He will represent the people with great strength and wisdom and make great deals for them. Many others will model themselves after Troutman. A free thinker. Very strong. And not a puppet. He will be a role model for many strong leaders to enter politics and follow his example. 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? Troutman isn't one for stories. He's one for results. He will win for the people and not get bogged down by stories or anecdotes. They waste time. Distract. The big picture is what matters. Troutman is always looking at the horizon. Looking at the future. He's hungry. Looking for the next win. Not for some story. Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? \"Compromise\" is for people that don't know how to win. Winners never compromise. They create leverage to get the deal done on their terms. Troutman puts together deals to solve multi-billion dollar problems. He knows how to use leverage. He knows how to negotiate from a position of strength. Nobody else has his experience. Not even close. Troutman will be one of the most powerful negotiators in D.C. He will get great deals done for the people in this District. Everybody else will be forced to \"compromise\" because they don't know how to win. 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? Troutman will deliver great deals. He will use the power to negotiate for the people. Only when the people of his district have a great WIN in hand will he allow for raising revenue. How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers? Investigative powers are another tool to get great deals. Use the power to deliver wins for the people. Very few people understand this. Troutman does and will deliver. What role should the United States government have in the development or use of artificial intelligence? This is not a decision for Troutman to make. It is a decision for the people. Whatever the people of District 47 want, Troutman will deliver. If they want the government involved-- Troutman will make it so. If they want the government out-- Troutman will execute. He knows how to get the deal done. What legislation would you enact related to election administration in the United States? The people must be free. The elections must be fair. Let the people hear the truth and make their decisions accordingly. Let the votes be counted fairly. And the wisdom of the people will shine through.\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."}]