Chris Carmichael

[{"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>Chris Carmichael 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 Carmichael'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-388745-2026-01-26\" id=\"heading-bio-388745-2026-01-26\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-388745-2026-01-26\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-388745-2026-01-26\" 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-388745-2026-01-26\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-388745-2026-01-26\" 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 believe in justice, freedom, and opportunity for all. I am a husband, father and son and believe in strong Kansas, midwest, common sense family values. I'm a 31 year veteran, began as a Private in the Army and retired as a Colonel in the Air Force. I'm proud to call myself a Kansan and multi-generational midwesterner. \r\n<p>Chris is running for Congress to serve Kansans the same way he served his country — with strong leadership grounded with integrity, fairness, and respect for everyone. \r\n</p><p>As the father of a police officer, Chris knows that safe communities start with trust. Good officers need to be supported and encouraged while making sure that no one is above the law, including those enforcing it. \r\n</p>\nGuided by fairness and common sense, Chris is listening, ready to lead, and support the needs of all Kansans — no matter their background or political beliefs.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-388745-2026-01-26\" id=\"heading-key-message-388745-2026-01-26\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-388745-2026-01-26\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-388745-2026-01-26\" 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-388745-2026-01-26\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-388745-2026-01-26\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Making life in Kansas more affordable.\r\n<p>Kansans work hard, but Washington isn’t working for them.\r\n</p><p>Prices keep going up — at the store, the gas pump, and the doctor’s office. Families are paying more but not earning more.\r\n</p><p>Too many families are struggling to keep up as prices rise and paychecks stay the same. Chris Carmichael believes no one should have to choose between groceries, gas, or medicine.\r\n</p>\nHe’ll work to lower costs, bring good jobs to Kansas, and make sure families can afford the things they need — food, gas, and medicine. – Basics shouldn’t break the bank.</li><li>Protecting healthcare and Social Security.\r\n\r\nNo one should have to skip the doctor because it costs too much.\r\n\r\nChris will work to lower drug prices, keep local hospitals open, and make sure every Kansan can get care when they need it. – Basics shouldn’t break the bank.\r\n\r\nYou worked hard and paid into Social Security — you deserve it. Chris Carmichael will fight to protect your benefits, so your retirement is secure and your hard-earned money stays in your pocket.</li><li>Supporting veterans and preserving the family farm.\r\n\r\nAfter more than 31 years in uniform, Chris knows the sacrifices those in uniform make for our country — and in return, their country owes them a debt of care and respect. He’ll work to ensure veterans can count on the benefits they’ve earned.\r\n\r\nIt’s getting harder for family farms to stay in business. High prices for equipment and supplies make it easier for big corporate farms to thrive while smaller farms struggle. Crop prices haven’t kept up with the cost of living for decades.\r\n\r\nChris will fight for family farmers - not big corporations - by working to level the playing field and give local farms a fair chance to succeed.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-388745-2026-01-26\" id=\"heading1-388745-2026-01-26\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-388745-2026-01-26\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-388745-2026-01-26\" 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=\"heading1-388745-2026-01-26\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-388745-2026-01-26\" 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\tDefending our freedom and protecting our constitution<br/><br/>\r\nChris swore an oath to the Constitution to protect it against all enemies foreign and domestic. He has spent his life defending freedom — first in uniform, now at home in Kansas. He believes our constitutional rights must be protected from being chipped away by politics and partisanship. In Congress, Chris will stand up for the rule of law, protect free speech, and ensure the government works for the people — not the other way around.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-388745-2026-01-26\" id=\"heading2-388745-2026-01-26\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-388745-2026-01-26\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-388745-2026-01-26\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-388745-2026-01-26\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-388745-2026-01-26\" 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\tJohn Carlin, former Governor of Kansas\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\nChris Carmichael completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Carmichael's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I believe in justice, freedom, and opportunity for all. I am a husband, father and son and believe in strong Kansas, midwest, common sense family values. I'm a 31 year veteran, began as a Private in the Army and retired as a Colonel in the Air Force. I'm proud to call myself a Kansan and multi-generational midwesterner. Chris is running for Congress to serve Kansans the same way he served his country — with strong leadership grounded with integrity, fairness, and respect for everyone. As the father of a police officer, Chris knows that safe communities start with trust. Good officers need to be supported and encouraged while making sure that no one is above the law, including those enforcing it. Guided by fairness and common sense, Chris is listening, ready to lead, and support the needs of all Kansans — no matter their background or political beliefs. 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? Making life in Kansas more affordable. Kansans work hard, but Washington isn’t working for them. Prices keep going up — at the store, the gas pump, and the doctor’s office. Families are paying more but not earning more. Too many families are struggling to keep up as prices rise and paychecks stay the same. Chris Carmichael believes no one should have to choose between groceries, gas, or medicine. He’ll work to lower costs, bring good jobs to Kansas, and make sure families can afford the things they need — food, gas, and medicine. – Basics shouldn’t break the bank. Protecting healthcare and Social Security.\r\n\r\nNo one should have to skip the doctor because it costs too much.\r\n\r\nChris will work to lower drug prices, keep local hospitals open, and make sure every Kansan can get care when they need it. – Basics shouldn’t break the bank.\r\n\r\nYou worked hard and paid into Social Security — you deserve it. Chris Carmichael will fight to protect your benefits, so your retirement is secure and your hard-earned money stays in your pocket. Supporting veterans and preserving the family farm.\r\n\r\nAfter more than 31 years in uniform, Chris knows the sacrifices those in uniform make for our country — and in return, their country owes them a debt of care and respect. He’ll work to ensure veterans can count on the benefits they’ve earned.\r\n\r\nIt’s getting harder for family farms to stay in business. High prices for equipment and supplies make it easier for big corporate farms to thrive while smaller farms struggle. Crop prices haven’t kept up with the cost of living for decades.\r\n\r\nChris will fight for family farmers - not big corporations - by working to level the playing field and give local farms a fair chance to succeed. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Defending our freedom and protecting our constitution Chris swore an oath to the Constitution to protect it against all enemies foreign and domestic. He has spent his life defending freedom — first in uniform, now at home in Kansas. He believes our constitutional rights must be protected from being chipped away by politics and partisanship. In Congress, Chris will stand up for the rule of law, protect free speech, and ensure the government works for the people — not the other way around. What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? John Carlin, former Governor of Kansas\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."}]