Matthew Levine

[{"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 Levine 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 Levine'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-354328-2025-05-23\" id=\"heading-bio-354328-2025-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-354328-2025-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-354328-2025-05-23\" 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-354328-2025-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-354328-2025-05-23\" 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 Matthew Levine. I was born and raised in New Hampshire and fell in love with Missouri after moving here over three years ago. I have a wife, two dogs and two cats and I love baseball, soccer and a good movie. I am very family oriented and all I have ever wanted to do was help people. I have a background in teaching, including teaching special needs children, and I now work for the Department of Homeland Security, where I took an oath to support and defend the Constitution from enemies foreign and domestic. I am looking to run for Missouri Congressional District 6 to help lead Missouri into a better and brighter 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-354328-2025-05-23\" id=\"heading-key-message-354328-2025-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-354328-2025-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-354328-2025-05-23\" 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-354328-2025-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-354328-2025-05-23\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>The education system is in ruins in this country. Especially for special needs children. Teachers need to be paid more, children need more individualized care. It is not one size fits all and every child matters. We need to take care of our children and their education. Our children need to have access to a free or reduced breakfast and lunch that is also healthier and more nutritious. This will increase their learning capabilities.</li><li>Healthcare is a huge problem in this country. With the government cutting funding for Medicare and Medicaid, the abomination that is women's Healthcare and reproductive care and the Healthcare offered to our veterans, we need change. With a new bill that is getting passed by the House of Representatives, there will be 13 million Medicaid patients that will be cut off their insurance, with 1.4 million coming from Missouri.</li><li>The economy is not where it needs to be for this country to thrive. With the tarrifs, the stock market has crashed. With the new bill being passed, it will add four trillion dollars of deficit. I want to help increase jobs to put more revenue into our country and employ our citizens.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-354328-2025-05-23\" id=\"heading1-354328-2025-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-354328-2025-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-354328-2025-05-23\" 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=\"heading1-354328-2025-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-354328-2025-05-23\" 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 personally passionate about the crime and policing that is going on in our country. I am deeply saddened by all of the January 6th pardons that occurred by our president. There is no place in our country for any person or group to physically assault any law enforcement officer. I am also incredibly angry that we are not doing anything in regards to gun reform so we can protect our kids and allow them to go to school to learn safely and not have to worry if they will make it home.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-354328-2025-05-23\" id=\"heading2-354328-2025-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-354328-2025-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-354328-2025-05-23\" 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=\"heading2-354328-2025-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-354328-2025-05-23\" 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 Constitution of the United States of America.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-354328-2025-05-23\" id=\"heading3-354328-2025-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-354328-2025-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-354328-2025-05-23\" 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=\"heading3-354328-2025-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-354328-2025-05-23\" 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\tOur elected official needs to work for the people. They must make the time to be available and listen to the concerns of all their constituents. We are elected to represent the voice of the people.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-354328-2025-05-23\" id=\"heading4-354328-2025-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-354328-2025-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-354328-2025-05-23\" 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=\"heading4-354328-2025-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-354328-2025-05-23\" 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 an incredible listener and have empathy for all people I interact with. This would make me a successful officeholder because I would be able to better represent my constituents by placing myself in their shoes and being able to understand their concerns better.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-354328-2025-05-23\" id=\"heading5-354328-2025-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-354328-2025-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-354328-2025-05-23\" 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=\"heading5-354328-2025-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-354328-2025-05-23\" 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 core responsibilities of someone that is elected is to represent the voice of their constituents. They are elected by the people to follow through on providing a better and brighter future for all.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-354328-2025-05-23\" id=\"heading6-354328-2025-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-354328-2025-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-354328-2025-05-23\" 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=\"heading6-354328-2025-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-354328-2025-05-23\" 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 first historical event that happened in my lifetime that I remember is September 11th. I was 12 years old, sitting in my middle school English class when we got the announcement the first tower was hit. We went into lock down, every teacher brought in a television and we all watched the news. It was a scary moment because we were in New Hampshire which is not far from New York, or Washington D.C.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-354328-2025-05-23\" id=\"heading7-354328-2025-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-354328-2025-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-354328-2025-05-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIf you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading7-354328-2025-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-354328-2025-05-23\" 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 have always wanted to be Superman because I have always wanted to help people and make a difference in the world.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-354328-2025-05-23\" id=\"heading8-354328-2025-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-354328-2025-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-354328-2025-05-23\" 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=\"heading8-354328-2025-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-354328-2025-05-23\" 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 is not a necessity in my opinion.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-354328-2025-05-23\" id=\"heading9-354328-2025-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-354328-2025-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-354328-2025-05-23\" 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=\"heading9-354328-2025-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-354328-2025-05-23\" 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\tYes I do believe that, but they should be allowed to run again for up a total of 12 years. After a certain point, it seems that they are no longer working for the people. Rather for their own personal interests.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-354328-2025-05-23\" id=\"heading10-354328-2025-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-354328-2025-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-354328-2025-05-23\" 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=\"heading10-354328-2025-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-354328-2025-05-23\" 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 believe there should be term limits. Not like the president, but also not for 30 plus years either.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-354328-2025-05-23\" id=\"heading11-354328-2025-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-354328-2025-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-354328-2025-05-23\" 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=\"heading11-354328-2025-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-354328-2025-05-23\" 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 would want to model myself after Abraham Lincoln, with a mixture of JFK, and Hakeem Jefferies.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-354328-2025-05-23\" id=\"heading12-354328-2025-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-354328-2025-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-354328-2025-05-23\" 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=\"heading12-354328-2025-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-354328-2025-05-23\" 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\tYes I do believe compromise is necessary to build a better country.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-354328-2025-05-23\" id=\"heading13-354328-2025-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse13-354328-2025-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-354328-2025-05-23\" 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=\"heading13-354328-2025-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse13-354328-2025-05-23\" 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\tIf you have absolutely nothing to hide, then there shouldn't be any issues being transparent with your financials.\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 Levine completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Levine's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. My name is Matthew Levine. I was born and raised in New Hampshire and fell in love with Missouri after moving here over three years ago. I have a wife, two dogs and two cats and I love baseball, soccer and a good movie. I am very family oriented and all I have ever wanted to do was help people. I have a background in teaching, including teaching special needs children, and I now work for the Department of Homeland Security, where I took an oath to support and defend the Constitution from enemies foreign and domestic. I am looking to run for Missouri Congressional District 6 to help lead Missouri into a better and brighter 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? The education system is in ruins in this country. Especially for special needs children. Teachers need to be paid more, children need more individualized care. It is not one size fits all and every child matters. We need to take care of our children and their education. Our children need to have access to a free or reduced breakfast and lunch that is also healthier and more nutritious. This will increase their learning capabilities. Healthcare is a huge problem in this country. With the government cutting funding for Medicare and Medicaid, the abomination that is women's Healthcare and reproductive care and the Healthcare offered to our veterans, we need change. With a new bill that is getting passed by the House of Representatives, there will be 13 million Medicaid patients that will be cut off their insurance, with 1.4 million coming from Missouri. The economy is not where it needs to be for this country to thrive. With the tarrifs, the stock market has crashed. With the new bill being passed, it will add four trillion dollars of deficit. I want to help increase jobs to put more revenue into our country and employ our citizens. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? I am personally passionate about the crime and policing that is going on in our country. I am deeply saddened by all of the January 6th pardons that occurred by our president. There is no place in our country for any person or group to physically assault any law enforcement officer. I am also incredibly angry that we are not doing anything in regards to gun reform so we can protect our kids and allow them to go to school to learn safely and not have to worry if they will make it home. Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy? The Constitution of the United States of America. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Our elected official needs to work for the people. They must make the time to be available and listen to the concerns of all their constituents. We are elected to represent the voice of the people. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? I am an incredible listener and have empathy for all people I interact with. This would make me a successful officeholder because I would be able to better represent my constituents by placing myself in their shoes and being able to understand their concerns better. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? The core responsibilities of someone that is elected is to represent the voice of their constituents. They are elected by the people to follow through on providing a better and brighter future for all. What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? The first historical event that happened in my lifetime that I remember is September 11th. I was 12 years old, sitting in my middle school English class when we got the announcement the first tower was hit. We went into lock down, every teacher brought in a television and we all watched the news. It was a scary moment because we were in New Hampshire which is not far from New York, or Washington D.C. If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be? I have always wanted to be Superman because I have always wanted to help people and make a difference in the world. Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics? It is not a necessity in my opinion. Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives? Yes I do believe that, but they should be allowed to run again for up a total of 12 years. After a certain point, it seems that they are no longer working for the people. Rather for their own personal interests. What are your thoughts on term limits? I do believe there should be term limits. Not like the president, but also not for 30 plus years either. Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after? I would want to model myself after Abraham Lincoln, with a mixture of JFK, and Hakeem Jefferies. Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? Yes I do believe compromise is necessary to build a better country. What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability? If you have absolutely nothing to hide, then there shouldn't be any issues being transparent with your financials.\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."}]