Elizabeth Pandich

[{"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>Elizabeth Pandich 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 Pandich'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-351591-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading-bio-351591-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-351591-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-351591-2025-05-27\" 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-351591-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-351591-2025-05-27\" 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\tMy name is Elizabeth Pandich, and I am a proud mother, wife, and small business owner. A lifelong advocate for hard work, fairness, and community, I'm seeking to represent Florida's 21st Congressional District because I believe we need to elect someone who wishes to stand up for everyone in the district, regardless of race, religion, economic status, or political affiliation. I'm a proud Floridian with a common-sense approach rooted in fairness and opportunity, and I look forward to earning voters' trust and support every step of the way.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-351591-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading-key-message-351591-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-351591-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-351591-2025-05-27\" 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-351591-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-351591-2025-05-27\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Protecting veterans and social security</li><li>Returning transparency and honesty to Congress</li><li>Safeguarding insurance</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-351591-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading1-351591-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-351591-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-351591-2025-05-27\" 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=\"heading1-351591-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-351591-2025-05-27\" 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\tCivil rights, social security and insurance, veterans, the connection between the environment and the economy, and education.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-351591-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading2-351591-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-351591-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-351591-2025-05-27\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-351591-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-351591-2025-05-27\" 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\tJon Stewart. Whenever I need inspiration to fight, I rewatch his epic speech at a sparse Congressional Hearing on June 11, 2019. His fight for the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund continues today amidst DOGE cuts, and I believe every politician, including myself, needs to try to live up to his desire to create positive change.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-351591-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading3-351591-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-351591-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-351591-2025-05-27\" 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 book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-351591-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-351591-2025-05-27\" 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\tMr Smith Goes to Washington (1939)\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-351591-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading4-351591-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-351591-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-351591-2025-05-27\" 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=\"heading4-351591-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-351591-2025-05-27\" 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\tHonesty, compassion, and showing up!\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-351591-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading5-351591-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-351591-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-351591-2025-05-27\" 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 do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-351591-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-351591-2025-05-27\" 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 perpetual student of anything I am passionate about. I believe issues faced in office are dynamic and fluid, whereas most politicians' perspectives remain stagnant. I have the ability to adapt to policy issues when given the evolving problems faced by constituents. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-351591-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading6-351591-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-351591-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-351591-2025-05-27\" 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=\"heading6-351591-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-351591-2025-05-27\" 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\tAdequately representing the interests of your constituents and working every day to advocate for the district, not yourself.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-351591-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading7-351591-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-351591-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-351591-2025-05-27\" 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=\"heading7-351591-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-351591-2025-05-27\" 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 legacy of honesty and integrity. Throughout inflection points in our country's history, such as the housing market crash and COVID-19, we've seen the American people suffer while elected officials profited. It disrespects constituents and creates distrust between communities and those representing them. I wish to leave a legacy reflecting the transparency often missing in politics, and I will work to ensure that our communities get the representation they deserve.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-351591-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading8-351591-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-351591-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-351591-2025-05-27\" 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=\"heading8-351591-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-351591-2025-05-27\" 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\t9/11 --I was a freshman in college, lying down in my dorm room, when a friend came running into my room to turn on the TV. At that moment, my father was chaperoning a field trip in Washington, D.C., and phones weren't working. I remember seeing my friend's dad's name scroll across the screen as one of the victims of the flight that crashed into the Pentagon.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-351591-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading9-351591-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-351591-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-351591-2025-05-27\" 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=\"heading9-351591-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-351591-2025-05-27\" 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 worked at a local, family-owned children's clothing store when I was 16 years old. I worked there for 2 years. I still visit the owners and have brought my daughter there to shop.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-351591-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading10-351591-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-351591-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-351591-2025-05-27\" 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=\"heading10-351591-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-351591-2025-05-27\" 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\tCat's Cradle is one of my favorites because of nostalgia. I remember being a freshman in high school and having the \"a-ha\" moment when the history classes, the stories my parents told around the dinner table, and a book all tied together and made sense on a deeper level.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-351591-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading11-351591-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-351591-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-351591-2025-05-27\" 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 the last song that got stuck in your head?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading11-351591-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-351591-2025-05-27\" 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\tPink Pony Club\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-351591-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading12-351591-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-351591-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-351591-2025-05-27\" 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 something that has been a struggle in your life?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading12-351591-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-351591-2025-05-27\" 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 biggest struggle in my life occurred at a young age when I lost my aunt, uncle, and cousin to an act of violence. As a child, I learned first-hand how vital community support and justice are. The tragedy that struck my family led me to horses-- first, as a type of therapy, and later, as a passion, which resulted in opening my own business in the equestrian industry. Once elected to Congress, I will bring my understanding of justice and community with me and ensure that constituents feel understood and fought for.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-351591-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading13-351591-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse13-351591-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-351591-2025-05-27\" 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=\"heading13-351591-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse13-351591-2025-05-27\" 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\tIt can be beneficial, but it isn't a prerequisite to becoming a successful member of Congress. While I don't have previous political experience, I entered this race as a small business owner who understands the need to bring in revenue while creating a fair and inclusive environment. I will apply my knowledge and success as a business owner to Congress, ensuring constituents have their interests advocated for, from social security to job creation.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-351591-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading14-351591-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse14-351591-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-351591-2025-05-27\" 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=\"heading14-351591-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse14-351591-2025-05-27\" 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 do. If elected to Congress, it will be the honor of a lifetime, but all members of Congress need to continue proving themselves to voters. Holding a seat in Congress is a privilege, not a right, and I support the current term length.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-351591-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading15-351591-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse15-351591-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-351591-2025-05-27\" 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=\"heading15-351591-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse15-351591-2025-05-27\" 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\tMelanie Stansbury is wowing me at this moment. She does her homework, doesn't back down, and uses her words impactfully.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-351591-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading16-351591-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse16-351591-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-351591-2025-05-27\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat committees interest you?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading16-351591-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse16-351591-2025-05-27\" 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\tAgriculture, Small Business, and Education and Workforce\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-351591-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading17-351591-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse17-351591-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-351591-2025-05-27\" 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 views on financial transparency and government accountability?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading17-351591-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse17-351591-2025-05-27\" 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\tFinancial transparency is a fundamental aspect of my campaign. Once elected, I will support any legislation that bars members of Congress from trading stocks while in office. It is an honor to be a member of Congress, and I will respect the institution by using my time in Congress to advance constituents' finances, not my own.\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\nElizabeth Pandich completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Pandich's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. My name is Elizabeth Pandich, and I am a proud mother, wife, and small business owner. A lifelong advocate for hard work, fairness, and community, I'm seeking to represent Florida's 21st Congressional District because I believe we need to elect someone who wishes to stand up for everyone in the district, regardless of race, religion, economic status, or political affiliation. I'm a proud Floridian with a common-sense approach rooted in fairness and opportunity, and I look forward to earning voters' trust and support every step of the way. 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? Protecting veterans and social security Returning transparency and honesty to Congress Safeguarding insurance What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Civil rights, social security and insurance, veterans, the connection between the environment and the economy, and education. Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? Jon Stewart. Whenever I need inspiration to fight, I rewatch his epic speech at a sparse Congressional Hearing on June 11, 2019. His fight for the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund continues today amidst DOGE cuts, and I believe every politician, including myself, needs to try to live up to his desire to create positive change. Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy? Mr Smith Goes to Washington (1939) What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Honesty, compassion, and showing up! What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? I am a perpetual student of anything I am passionate about. I believe issues faced in office are dynamic and fluid, whereas most politicians' perspectives remain stagnant. I have the ability to adapt to policy issues when given the evolving problems faced by constituents. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? Adequately representing the interests of your constituents and working every day to advocate for the district, not yourself. What legacy would you like to leave? A legacy of honesty and integrity. Throughout inflection points in our country's history, such as the housing market crash and COVID-19, we've seen the American people suffer while elected officials profited. It disrespects constituents and creates distrust between communities and those representing them. I wish to leave a legacy reflecting the transparency often missing in politics, and I will work to ensure that our communities get the representation they deserve. What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? 9/11 --I was a freshman in college, lying down in my dorm room, when a friend came running into my room to turn on the TV. At that moment, my father was chaperoning a field trip in Washington, D.C., and phones weren't working. I remember seeing my friend's dad's name scroll across the screen as one of the victims of the flight that crashed into the Pentagon. What was your very first job? How long did you have it? I worked at a local, family-owned children's clothing store when I was 16 years old. I worked there for 2 years. I still visit the owners and have brought my daughter there to shop. What is your favorite book? Why? Cat's Cradle is one of my favorites because of nostalgia. I remember being a freshman in high school and having the \"a-ha\" moment when the history classes, the stories my parents told around the dinner table, and a book all tied together and made sense on a deeper level. What was the last song that got stuck in your head? Pink Pony Club What is something that has been a struggle in your life? The biggest struggle in my life occurred at a young age when I lost my aunt, uncle, and cousin to an act of violence. As a child, I learned first-hand how vital community support and justice are. The tragedy that struck my family led me to horses-- first, as a type of therapy, and later, as a passion, which resulted in opening my own business in the equestrian industry. Once elected to Congress, I will bring my understanding of justice and community with me and ensure that constituents feel understood and fought for. Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics? It can be beneficial, but it isn't a prerequisite to becoming a successful member of Congress. While I don't have previous political experience, I entered this race as a small business owner who understands the need to bring in revenue while creating a fair and inclusive environment. I will apply my knowledge and success as a business owner to Congress, ensuring constituents have their interests advocated for, from social security to job creation. Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives? I do. If elected to Congress, it will be the honor of a lifetime, but all members of Congress need to continue proving themselves to voters. Holding a seat in Congress is a privilege, not a right, and I support the current term length. Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after? Melanie Stansbury is wowing me at this moment. She does her homework, doesn't back down, and uses her words impactfully. What committees interest you? Agriculture, Small Business, and Education and Workforce What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability? Financial transparency is a fundamental aspect of my campaign. Once elected, I will support any legislation that bars members of Congress from trading stocks while in office. It is an honor to be a member of Congress, and I will respect the institution by using my time in Congress to advance constituents' finances, not my own.\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."}]