Ola Nesheswat Hawatmeh

[{"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>Ola Hawatmeh 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 Hawatmeh'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-361612-2026-01-28\" id=\"heading-bio-361612-2026-01-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-361612-2026-01-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-361612-2026-01-28\" 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-361612-2026-01-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-361612-2026-01-28\" 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\tI am Ola Hawatmeh, a business owner, designer, philanthropist, and conservative activist running for Congress in Florida’s 19th District. Born to Christian immigrants from Jordan, I built my companies from the ground up and led charitable initiatives supporting veterans, children with cancer, and local communities. I have served as a Senior Policy Advisor in Washington, D.C., helping advance legislation and address constituent concerns. I am passionate about promoting economic opportunity, securing our borders, supporting families and veterans, and preserving the values that strengthen our communities and nation.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-361612-2026-01-28\" id=\"heading-key-message-361612-2026-01-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-361612-2026-01-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-361612-2026-01-28\" 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-361612-2026-01-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-361612-2026-01-28\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>I am personally passionate about securing our borders and upholding national sovereignty through the enforcement of immigration laws, strong border security, and policies that protect American workers, families, and communities.</li><li>I am deeply committed to expanding economic opportunity by supporting small businesses, lowering the cost of living, reducing taxes and unnecessary regulations, and reforming insurance policies to help families afford housing and everyday expenses.</li><li>I support congressional term limits as a way to reduce careerism in Washington, promote accountability, and ensure elected officials remain focused on serving their constituents rather than entrenched political interests.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-361612-2026-01-28\" id=\"heading1-361612-2026-01-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-361612-2026-01-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-361612-2026-01-28\" 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=\"heading1-361612-2026-01-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-361612-2026-01-28\" 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\tI am personally passionate about improving access to affordable, high-quality healthcare by reducing costs, increasing transparency, and expanding patient choice. Next, securing the nation’s borders through the enforcement of immigration laws that protect public safety, national sovereignty, and American workers. Lastly, addressing the national debt by promoting fiscal responsibility, limiting wasteful government spending, and safeguarding future generations from unsustainable financial burdens.\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 style=\"clear:both;\"></div>\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>Ola Hawatmeh completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hawatmeh'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-64439-2020-06-28\" id=\"heading-bio-64439-2020-06-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-64439-2020-06-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-64439-2020-06-28\" 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-64439-2020-06-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-64439-2020-06-28\" 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\tI am a business owner, designer, philanthropist.\nAs the daughter of Christian immigrants from Jordan, I have an understanding of what it means to pursue the American Dream, and I am running for Congress to ensure that the freedoms and ideas that make our country great are preserved for the generations to come.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-64439-2020-06-28\" id=\"heading-key-message-64439-2020-06-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-64439-2020-06-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-64439-2020-06-28\" 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-64439-2020-06-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-64439-2020-06-28\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li><p>AMERICA'S ECONOMIC PROSPERITY</p></li><li><p>HEALTHCARE</p></li><li>BORDER SECURITY &amp; IMMIGRATION</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-64439-2020-06-28\" id=\"heading1-64439-2020-06-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-64439-2020-06-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-64439-2020-06-28\" 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=\"heading1-64439-2020-06-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-64439-2020-06-28\" 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 Healthcare and Immigration.\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\nOla Hawatmeh completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hawatmeh's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I am Ola Hawatmeh, a business owner, designer, philanthropist, and conservative activist running for Congress in Florida’s 19th District. Born to Christian immigrants from Jordan, I built my companies from the ground up and led charitable initiatives supporting veterans, children with cancer, and local communities. I have served as a Senior Policy Advisor in Washington, D.C., helping advance legislation and address constituent concerns. I am passionate about promoting economic opportunity, securing our borders, supporting families and veterans, and preserving the values that strengthen our communities and nation. 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 personally passionate about securing our borders and upholding national sovereignty through the enforcement of immigration laws, strong border security, and policies that protect American workers, families, and communities. I am deeply committed to expanding economic opportunity by supporting small businesses, lowering the cost of living, reducing taxes and unnecessary regulations, and reforming insurance policies to help families afford housing and everyday expenses. I support congressional term limits as a way to reduce careerism in Washington, promote accountability, and ensure elected officials remain focused on serving their constituents rather than entrenched political interests. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? I am personally passionate about improving access to affordable, high-quality healthcare by reducing costs, increasing transparency, and expanding patient choice. Next, securing the nation’s borders through the enforcement of immigration laws that protect public safety, national sovereignty, and American workers. Lastly, addressing the national debt by promoting fiscal responsibility, limiting wasteful government spending, and safeguarding future generations from unsustainable financial burdens.\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.\n\n\nOla Hawatmeh completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hawatmeh's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I am a business owner, designer, philanthropist.\nAs the daughter of Christian immigrants from Jordan, I have an understanding of what it means to pursue the American Dream, and I am running for Congress to ensure that the freedoms and ideas that make our country great are preserved for the generations to come. 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? AMERICA'S ECONOMIC PROSPERITY HEALTHCARE BORDER SECURITY & IMMIGRATION What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Healthcare and Immigration.\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."}]