John Charles Wick

[{"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 Wick 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 Wick'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-347612-2025-04-16\" id=\"heading-bio-347612-2025-04-16\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-347612-2025-04-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-347612-2025-04-16\" 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-347612-2025-04-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-347612-2025-04-16\" 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’m John Wick — a West Point graduate, Airborne Ranger, combat veteran, husband, and father.\r\nI’ve lived in states across the country and traveled around the world, but I chose to raise my family right here in Florida. I’m running for Congress to bring principled leadership to Washington — leadership that listens, leads with integrity, and works relentlessly for the people.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-347612-2025-04-16\" id=\"heading-key-message-347612-2025-04-16\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-347612-2025-04-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-347612-2025-04-16\" 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-347612-2025-04-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-347612-2025-04-16\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>This campaign is built on trust. I’ll be transparent, accessible, and accountable — not just now, but as your representative in Congress.</li><li>What you believe matters — but how you communicate it is what gets people to listen.</li><li>I will make decisions that are fair and just. Everyone deserves what they earn — no more, no less.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-347612-2025-04-16\" id=\"heading1-347612-2025-04-16\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-347612-2025-04-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-347612-2025-04-16\" 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=\"heading1-347612-2025-04-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-347612-2025-04-16\" 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\tImmigration, Veterans Affairs, Cost of Living\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-347612-2025-04-16\" id=\"heading2-347612-2025-04-16\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-347612-2025-04-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-347612-2025-04-16\" 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=\"heading2-347612-2025-04-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-347612-2025-04-16\" 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\tHockey referee.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-347612-2025-04-16\" id=\"heading3-347612-2025-04-16\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-347612-2025-04-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-347612-2025-04-16\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is your favorite book? Why?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-347612-2025-04-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-347612-2025-04-16\" 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\tHarry Potter\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-347612-2025-04-16\" id=\"heading4-347612-2025-04-16\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-347612-2025-04-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-347612-2025-04-16\" 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=\"heading4-347612-2025-04-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-347612-2025-04-16\" 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\tA close friend of mine immigrated to the United States at 18. They didn’t speak English, had no home, and lived in a shelter before eventually settling in Florida. Through sheer determination, they built a successful career in finance — proving that with hard work, anything is possible in this country.<br/><br/>\n<p>There are people — both born here and abroad — who are willing to work hard to build a better life for themselves and their families. I will always put America and American citizens first. But I also believe we must support those seeking lawful entry who are ready to contribute and embrace our values.<br/><br/>\n</p>\nAt the end of the day, no matter your background, success is a choice. And I believe in empowering those who are willing to make it.\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\nJohn Wick completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Wick's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I’m John Wick — a West Point graduate, Airborne Ranger, combat veteran, husband, and father.\r\nI’ve lived in states across the country and traveled around the world, but I chose to raise my family right here in Florida. I’m running for Congress to bring principled leadership to Washington — leadership that listens, leads with integrity, and works relentlessly for the people. 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? This campaign is built on trust. I’ll be transparent, accessible, and accountable — not just now, but as your representative in Congress. What you believe matters — but how you communicate it is what gets people to listen. I will make decisions that are fair and just. Everyone deserves what they earn — no more, no less. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Immigration, Veterans Affairs, Cost of Living What was your very first job? How long did you have it? Hockey referee. What is your favorite book? Why? Harry Potter 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? A close friend of mine immigrated to the United States at 18. They didn’t speak English, had no home, and lived in a shelter before eventually settling in Florida. Through sheer determination, they built a successful career in finance — proving that with hard work, anything is possible in this country. There are people — both born here and abroad — who are willing to work hard to build a better life for themselves and their families. I will always put America and American citizens first. But I also believe we must support those seeking lawful entry who are ready to contribute and embrace our values. At the end of the day, no matter your background, success is a choice. And I believe in empowering those who are willing to make it.\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."}]