Ryan Tebrugge

[{"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>Ryan Tebrugge 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 Tebrugge'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-380813-2026-02-04\" id=\"heading-bio-380813-2026-02-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-380813-2026-02-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-380813-2026-02-04\" 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-380813-2026-02-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-380813-2026-02-04\" 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\tRyan is a small business owner running to represent Illinois’ 15th Congressional District. Raised by two union parents, he developed a strong respect for hard work, workers’ rights, and the role organized labor has played in building the American middle class. While firmly pro union, he also believes in accountability and transparency to ensure unions serve the people they represent.\r\n<p>Ryan supports law enforcement, rural communities, farmers, and small businesses that form the backbone of the district. He believes government should focus on pragmatic, results driven solutions that lower costs, create jobs, and protect taxpayers from wasteful spending through strong oversight of every dollar.\r\n</p><p>On healthcare, Ryan emphasizes preventative care, affordability, and patient focused reforms, along with improving food safety standards to better protect public health. He is also a strong supporter of responsible innovation, including artificial intelligence paired with data privacy protections and clear rules for corporations.\r\n</p>\nRyan’s campaign centers on practical leadership and putting people over politics. He believes leaders should work together to strengthen local communities, grow the economy, and expand opportunity for the next generation.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-380813-2026-02-04\" id=\"heading-key-message-380813-2026-02-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-380813-2026-02-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-380813-2026-02-04\" 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-380813-2026-02-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-380813-2026-02-04\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Voters deserve leaders who focus on pragmatic solutions, not political drama. This campaign is about lowering costs, creating jobs, and making government work better for everyday people.</li><li>Every dollar should be spent responsibly. Strong oversight, transparency, and cutting waste are essential to rebuilding trust in government and protecting hardworking families.</li><li>From small businesses and farmers to law enforcement and working families, strong communities are the foundation of a strong country. Policy should support those who keep America running.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-380813-2026-02-04\" id=\"heading1-380813-2026-02-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-380813-2026-02-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-380813-2026-02-04\" 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=\"heading1-380813-2026-02-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-380813-2026-02-04\" 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\tJobs and Economy: Support small businesses, farmers, and workers through pragmatic growth policies<br/><br/>\n<p>Government Accountability: Strong oversight, transparency, and cutting wasteful spending<br/><br/>\r\nWorkers’ Rights: Pro union, fair wages, safe workplaces, and accountability<br/><br/>\r\nPublic Safety: Support law enforcement and community safety<br/><br/>\r\nHealthcare: Focus on preventative care, affordability, and patient focused reform<br/><br/>\r\nFood Safety: Improve standards and reduce harmful chemicals in food<br/><br/>\r\nTechnology: Responsible AI with strong data privacy protections<br/><br/>\r\nRural Communities: Strengthen agriculture and local economies<br/><br/>\n</p>\nStrong Families: Support family stability and up to six months of parental leave\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\nRyan Tebrugge completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Tebrugge's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Ryan is a small business owner running to represent Illinois’ 15th Congressional District. Raised by two union parents, he developed a strong respect for hard work, workers’ rights, and the role organized labor has played in building the American middle class. While firmly pro union, he also believes in accountability and transparency to ensure unions serve the people they represent. Ryan supports law enforcement, rural communities, farmers, and small businesses that form the backbone of the district. He believes government should focus on pragmatic, results driven solutions that lower costs, create jobs, and protect taxpayers from wasteful spending through strong oversight of every dollar. On healthcare, Ryan emphasizes preventative care, affordability, and patient focused reforms, along with improving food safety standards to better protect public health. He is also a strong supporter of responsible innovation, including artificial intelligence paired with data privacy protections and clear rules for corporations. Ryan’s campaign centers on practical leadership and putting people over politics. He believes leaders should work together to strengthen local communities, grow the economy, and expand opportunity for the next generation. 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? Voters deserve leaders who focus on pragmatic solutions, not political drama. This campaign is about lowering costs, creating jobs, and making government work better for everyday people. Every dollar should be spent responsibly. Strong oversight, transparency, and cutting waste are essential to rebuilding trust in government and protecting hardworking families. From small businesses and farmers to law enforcement and working families, strong communities are the foundation of a strong country. Policy should support those who keep America running. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Jobs and Economy: Support small businesses, farmers, and workers through pragmatic growth policies Government Accountability: Strong oversight, transparency, and cutting wasteful spending Workers’ Rights: Pro union, fair wages, safe workplaces, and accountability Public Safety: Support law enforcement and community safety Healthcare: Focus on preventative care, affordability, and patient focused reform Food Safety: Improve standards and reduce harmful chemicals in food Technology: Responsible AI with strong data privacy protections Rural Communities: Strengthen agriculture and local economies Strong Families: Support family stability and up to six months of parental leave\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."}]