Michael Charles Echols

[{"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>Michael Echols 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 Echols' 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-406049-2026-04-12\" id=\"heading-bio-406049-2026-04-12\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-406049-2026-04-12\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-406049-2026-04-12\" 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-406049-2026-04-12\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-406049-2026-04-12\" 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\tMichael Echols is a Louisiana businessman, developer, and State Representative for House District 14, where he serves as Chairman of the House Republican Delegation. His work focuses on economic growth, infrastructure, and strengthening local communities.\r\n<p>He leads Echo Development, revitalizing historic properties and building destination projects across North Louisiana, including The Hotel Monroe and other downtown developments.\r\n</p><p>Michael also hosts the long-running radio show “Echols at 8,” covering policy, business, and community issues.\r\n</p>\nHe lives in Monroe with his wife Christie and their two daughters.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-406049-2026-04-12\" id=\"heading-key-message-406049-2026-04-12\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-406049-2026-04-12\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-406049-2026-04-12\" 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-406049-2026-04-12\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-406049-2026-04-12\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Law and Order. Period.\r\nWashington has failed on public safety. I’ll use federal tools to put more officers on the street, support law enforcement, and go after repeat violent offenders. Safe communities come first.</li><li>America First Economy, Built Here, Not Shipped Away\r\n\r\nCut red tape, unleash energy, and bring jobs back home. From oil and gas to new data infrastructure along I-20, we should be leading—not watching opportunity leave.</li><li>Stop the Waste. Protect Working Families\r\n\r\nWashington spends too much, wastes too much, and puts Americans last. I’ll fight to rein in spending, secure benefits for citizens, and make government accountable again.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-406049-2026-04-12\" id=\"heading1-406049-2026-04-12\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-406049-2026-04-12\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-406049-2026-04-12\" 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=\"heading1-406049-2026-04-12\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-406049-2026-04-12\" 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\tHealthcare reform - making healthcare accessible and affordable again.\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<p>Michael Echols did not complete <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection</a> survey.\n</p>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nMichael Echols completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Echols' responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Michael Echols is a Louisiana businessman, developer, and State Representative for House District 14, where he serves as Chairman of the House Republican Delegation. His work focuses on economic growth, infrastructure, and strengthening local communities. He leads Echo Development, revitalizing historic properties and building destination projects across North Louisiana, including The Hotel Monroe and other downtown developments. Michael also hosts the long-running radio show “Echols at 8,” covering policy, business, and community issues. He lives in Monroe with his wife Christie and their two daughters. 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? Law and Order. Period.\r\nWashington has failed on public safety. I’ll use federal tools to put more officers on the street, support law enforcement, and go after repeat violent offenders. Safe communities come first. America First Economy, Built Here, Not Shipped Away\r\n\r\nCut red tape, unleash energy, and bring jobs back home. From oil and gas to new data infrastructure along I-20, we should be leading—not watching opportunity leave. Stop the Waste. Protect Working Families\r\n\r\nWashington spends too much, wastes too much, and puts Americans last. I’ll fight to rein in spending, secure benefits for citizens, and make government accountable again. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Healthcare reform - making healthcare accessible and affordable again.\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\nMichael Echols did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey."}, {"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<p>Michael Echols did not complete <a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey.\n\n\n\n\n</p>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\nMichael Echols did not complete Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey."}]