Matthew Gromlich

[{"question": "Video for Ballotpedia", "answer_html": "<div style=\"float:left\">\n<table cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"wikitable\" width=\"205\">\n<tbody><tr>\n<td><div class=\"thumb embedvideo autoResize\" style=\"width: 258px;\"><!--\n--><div class=\"embedvideo autoResize\" style=\"\"><!--\n--><div class=\"embedvideowrap youtube\" style=\"width: 250px\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"141\" loading=\"lazy\" modestbranding=\"1\" src=\"//www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/f_gSsuc6ThM\" width=\"250\"></iframe></div><!--\n--></div><!--\n--></div><span style=\"font-size:80%\">Video submitted to Ballotpedia<br/>Released November 21, 2025</span>\n</td></tr></tbody></table></div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>", "answer_text": "Video submitted to Ballotpedia Released November 21, 2025"}, {"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>Matthew Gromlich 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 Gromlich'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-388365-2026-03-27\" id=\"heading-bio-388365-2026-03-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-388365-2026-03-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-388365-2026-03-27\" 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-388365-2026-03-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-388365-2026-03-27\" 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\tAs an educator in Shreveport, Louisiana, Matt Gromlich has seen firsthand the challenges facing our schools, our students, our families, and our communities. Grocery prices are up. Inflation is out of control. Good jobs are harder to find, and insurance is unaffordable. Childcare often costs more than rent, and families are struggling to keep up. It’s time for a change. A real change. A change that puts people first, not politics.\r\n<p>In the classroom, Matt has fought every day to help his students succeed. In Congress, he will bring that same commitment and determination to fight for Louisiana’s working families. Lowering costs. Strengthening local businesses. Ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed. That’s what Matt will fight for in Washington.\r\n</p><p>Aren’t you tired of politicians who promise one thing but deliver another? It’s exhausting watching career politicians make themselves richer while our communities struggle. It’s time for a representative who will listen, stand firm, and put their constituents first. It’s time for Louisiana to show what we can do when we work together.\r\nJoin Matt Gromlich. \r\nVolunteer. Donate. Spread the word.\r\nTogether, we can build a stronger Louisiana.\r\n</p>\nTogether, we can be Fighters for Our Future.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-388365-2026-03-27\" id=\"heading-key-message-388365-2026-03-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-388365-2026-03-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-388365-2026-03-27\" 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-388365-2026-03-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-388365-2026-03-27\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Lowering Costs for Families\r\n<p>Fight to reduce the cost of groceries, healthcare, and childcare by expanding tax credits and holding corporations accountable for price gouging.\r\nCap insurance rate hikes and make coverage more affordable for Louisiana families.\r\n</p>\nSupport federal investment in housing affordability and community infrastructure.</li><li>Investing in Education and Childcare\r\n\r\nExpand access to universal pre-K for all 3- and 4-year-olds, funded by smarter budgeting of existing federal expenditures.\r\nGuarantee free school lunches for every student in America — because no child should be hungry in the classroom.\r\nIncrease teacher pay and support, ensuring educators can focus on what matters most: helping students succeed.</li><li>Putting America’s Tax Dollars to Work for Americans\r\n\r\nReevaluate wasteful spending abroad and redirect resources toward domestic needs like schools, childcare, and small business growth.\r\nPrioritize programs that directly improve the lives of working Americans rather than corporate subsidies or endless foreign aid.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-388365-2026-03-27\" id=\"heading1-388365-2026-03-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-388365-2026-03-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-388365-2026-03-27\" 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=\"heading1-388365-2026-03-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-388365-2026-03-27\" 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\tIn Congress, I will fight to put people first by focusing on policies that strengthen working families, support small businesses, and invest in our children’s future.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-388365-2026-03-27\" id=\"heading2-388365-2026-03-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-388365-2026-03-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-388365-2026-03-27\" 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=\"heading2-388365-2026-03-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-388365-2026-03-27\" 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\tCompassion, understanding, commitment, logic, community-minded\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-388365-2026-03-27\" id=\"heading3-388365-2026-03-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-388365-2026-03-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-388365-2026-03-27\" 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=\"heading3-388365-2026-03-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-388365-2026-03-27\" 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\tConnect voters, build community, provide support, educate, research, pass legislation\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-388365-2026-03-27\" id=\"heading4-388365-2026-03-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-388365-2026-03-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-388365-2026-03-27\" 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=\"heading4-388365-2026-03-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-388365-2026-03-27\" 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 think 9/11 was one of the most impactful historic events for me. I was in middle school at the time and remember it vividly.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-388365-2026-03-27\" id=\"heading5-388365-2026-03-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-388365-2026-03-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-388365-2026-03-27\" 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=\"heading5-388365-2026-03-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-388365-2026-03-27\" 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 very first job was babysitting my little brother and sister (they are 10 and 14 years younger, respectively).\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-388365-2026-03-27\" id=\"heading6-388365-2026-03-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-388365-2026-03-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-388365-2026-03-27\" 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 perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading6-388365-2026-03-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-388365-2026-03-27\" 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\tOne of the greatest challenges facing our nation over the next decade is the erosion of our compassion and decency. We need to bring these aspects back to Washington to provide opportunities to reverse the horrible decisions made by the current administration.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-388365-2026-03-27\" id=\"heading7-388365-2026-03-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-388365-2026-03-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-388365-2026-03-27\" 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 thoughts on term limits?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading7-388365-2026-03-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-388365-2026-03-27\" 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\tThere must be term limits for members of U.S. Congress. For Senators, two terms of six years (12 years total) makes sense. For U.S. House members, I think anywhere between 8-12 years total makes sense (4-6 terms). There should also be opportunities for term-limited Congresspeople to mentor new incoming members.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-388365-2026-03-27\" id=\"heading8-388365-2026-03-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-388365-2026-03-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-388365-2026-03-27\" 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 compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading8-388365-2026-03-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-388365-2026-03-27\" 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 believe compromise is necessary if two people can agree on the basic facts and data. If someone cannot agree upon basic scientific facts or data provided by legitimate sources, there is not a ground for compromise.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-388365-2026-03-27\" id=\"heading9-388365-2026-03-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-388365-2026-03-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-388365-2026-03-27\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tHow should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading9-388365-2026-03-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-388365-2026-03-27\" 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\tAbsolutely!\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\nMatthew Gromlich completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Gromlich's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. As an educator in Shreveport, Louisiana, Matt Gromlich has seen firsthand the challenges facing our schools, our students, our families, and our communities. Grocery prices are up. Inflation is out of control. Good jobs are harder to find, and insurance is unaffordable. Childcare often costs more than rent, and families are struggling to keep up. It’s time for a change. A real change. A change that puts people first, not politics. In the classroom, Matt has fought every day to help his students succeed. In Congress, he will bring that same commitment and determination to fight for Louisiana’s working families. Lowering costs. Strengthening local businesses. Ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed. That’s what Matt will fight for in Washington. Aren’t you tired of politicians who promise one thing but deliver another? It’s exhausting watching career politicians make themselves richer while our communities struggle. It’s time for a representative who will listen, stand firm, and put their constituents first. It’s time for Louisiana to show what we can do when we work together.\r\nJoin Matt Gromlich. \r\nVolunteer. Donate. Spread the word.\r\nTogether, we can build a stronger Louisiana. Together, we can be Fighters for Our Future. 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? Lowering Costs for Families Fight to reduce the cost of groceries, healthcare, and childcare by expanding tax credits and holding corporations accountable for price gouging.\r\nCap insurance rate hikes and make coverage more affordable for Louisiana families. Support federal investment in housing affordability and community infrastructure. Investing in Education and Childcare\r\n\r\nExpand access to universal pre-K for all 3- and 4-year-olds, funded by smarter budgeting of existing federal expenditures.\r\nGuarantee free school lunches for every student in America — because no child should be hungry in the classroom.\r\nIncrease teacher pay and support, ensuring educators can focus on what matters most: helping students succeed. Putting America’s Tax Dollars to Work for Americans\r\n\r\nReevaluate wasteful spending abroad and redirect resources toward domestic needs like schools, childcare, and small business growth.\r\nPrioritize programs that directly improve the lives of working Americans rather than corporate subsidies or endless foreign aid. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? In Congress, I will fight to put people first by focusing on policies that strengthen working families, support small businesses, and invest in our children’s future. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Compassion, understanding, commitment, logic, community-minded What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? Connect voters, build community, provide support, educate, research, pass legislation What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? I think 9/11 was one of the most impactful historic events for me. I was in middle school at the time and remember it vividly. What was your very first job? How long did you have it? My very first job was babysitting my little brother and sister (they are 10 and 14 years younger, respectively). What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? One of the greatest challenges facing our nation over the next decade is the erosion of our compassion and decency. We need to bring these aspects back to Washington to provide opportunities to reverse the horrible decisions made by the current administration. What are your thoughts on term limits? There must be term limits for members of U.S. Congress. For Senators, two terms of six years (12 years total) makes sense. For U.S. House members, I think anywhere between 8-12 years total makes sense (4-6 terms). There should also be opportunities for term-limited Congresspeople to mentor new incoming members. Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? I believe compromise is necessary if two people can agree on the basic facts and data. If someone cannot agree upon basic scientific facts or data provided by legitimate sources, there is not a ground for compromise. How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers? Absolutely!\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."}]