Beau Blair

[{"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>Beau Blair 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 Blair'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-355639-2026-02-01\" id=\"heading-bio-355639-2026-02-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-355639-2026-02-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-355639-2026-02-01\" 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-355639-2026-02-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-355639-2026-02-01\" 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 Beau Blair, and I’m proud to call Salisbury, North Carolina home. After spending a few years in Raleigh, my wife and I chose to move back to raise our two children in the community that raised me. My wife is a naturalized citizen, and during the 2024 election, we watched the rise of harsh anti-immigrant rhetoric and division that made us take a hard look at the future we were building for our family. We had a choice leave the country to keep our family safe or stand up and fight back. We chose to stay and fight for the country we believe in. That decision is what led me to run for Congress. As we started this campaign, I realized our story isn’t unique. Families across our district and across the country, feel like they’ve been left behind while Washington looks out for party and special interest groups instead of everyday people. I’ve never held public office and I’m not a career politician, but I think that’s exactly what is needed right now. I’ve spent more than twenty five years working in hospitality and the service industry as a bartender, server, and behind the scenes in hotels working for guests. I know what it means to work twelve to fourteen hour shifts, live paycheck to paycheck, and still show up every day for your family and the people you are meant to serve. That experience taught me how to listen, solve problems, and serve the people first. Like so many parents, my wife and I worry whether our kids will have the same opportunities we did and if we do\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-355639-2026-02-01\" id=\"heading-key-message-355639-2026-02-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-355639-2026-02-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-355639-2026-02-01\" 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-355639-2026-02-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-355639-2026-02-01\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>I’m a community-rooted outsider, not a career politician. I’m a husband, father, and longtime bartender and server who’s spent decades working twelve to fourteen hour shifts and living paycheck to paycheck, facing the same struggles as the families we want to represent. I have never and will never take money from corporate PACs or party insiders. This campaign is powered by everyday people: bartenders, teachers, truck drivers, nurses, and parents because our government should work for families and not special interests. I’m running to bring real-world experience, honesty, and accountability back to Washington.</li><li>I believe the basic promise of America should apply to everyone, not just the wealthy or well-connected. Every family deserves access to quality education, affordable healthcare, and attainable housing because these aren’t luxuries, they are the foundation of a stable life. I’m running to restore opportunity, strengthen and rebuild the middle class, and make sure hard work is rewarded, so that every generation has a fair shot at the American Dream.</li><li>I believe freedom and fairness should apply to every American. That means standing up for veterans who’ve served our country, protecting a woman’s right to make her own healthcare decisions, ensuring LGBTQ+ neighbors can live safely and with dignity, and keeping America a place of opportunity for all. I’m running to defend basic rights, respect every family, and make sure no one is left behind simply because of who they are or where they come from.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-355639-2026-02-01\" id=\"heading1-355639-2026-02-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-355639-2026-02-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-355639-2026-02-01\" 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=\"heading1-355639-2026-02-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-355639-2026-02-01\" 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’m passionate about public policy that rebuilds the middle class and gives every family a fair shot. That starts with strengthening public education, making community college and trade schools more affordable, if not free, and creating real pathways to good-paying jobs. I support expanding access to healthcare through a public option so no one avoids seeing a doctor because of the cost. My focus is simple: lower costs, expand opportunity, and make sure hard work leads to a better more prosperous life.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-355639-2026-02-01\" id=\"heading2-355639-2026-02-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-355639-2026-02-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-355639-2026-02-01\" 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=\"heading2-355639-2026-02-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-355639-2026-02-01\" 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\tProgressive Caucus of the NC Democratic Party\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><div style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem\"><h4>Campaign website</h4><p>Blair's campaign website stated the following:</p><div style=\"max-height:400px;overflow-y:auto;border:1px solid #ccc;padding:10px;margin:20px\"><blockquote style=\"margin:0px\"><h2 class=\"ql-align-center\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">MISSION STATEMENT</span></h2><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Our campaign is rooted in three basic American rights. These rights are owed to every American, yet the politicians in Washington are either unwilling or too afraid to stand up and fight for the people they are supposed to serve. The American voice has slowly been suppressed by those who are willing to put personal agendas and party lines ahead of the welfare of the nation and its people, and it is time for a real change in D.C. Our Mission is to fight for the rights of ALL AMERICANS equally, regardless of political affiliation or past votes. We believe that every American has the right to:</strong></p><h3 class=\"ql-align-center\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">The right to a High-quality Education </strong></h3><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Every child, every individual, and every family deserves the right to a quality education that empowers them to build a brighter, stronger future. We must fully fund public education and it's time to pay teachers what they truly deserve. Additionally, we must make our community colleges and trade schools more affordable or entirely free to students.</strong></p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Every American should have the opportunity to pursue continuing education, enabling you to enhance your skills and granting you the freedom to live a life of self-determination - no matter where you are. </strong></p><h3 class=\"ql-align-center\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">The right to Affordable and Accessible Healthcare </strong></h3><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">We need a healthcare system that puts the American people first, one that ensures you don't have to choose between your health and your financial security. Giant healthcare corporations continue to rake in massive profits while ordinary Americans are left to struggle. Healthcare is a basic American right, and every American deserves the freedom to see a doctor and receive the best care possible without the fear of going broke. </strong></p><h3 class=\"ql-align-center\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">The Freedom to Own a Home</strong></h3><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">The housing market has become increasingly unaffordable, with too many families spending 30, 40, or even 50% of their income just to keep a roof over their heads. The American Dream is built on the promise of homeownership and the freedom to build a future for your family. Every American deserves a safe, stable place to call home. It's time we fight to make housing attainable for everyone. </strong></p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">​</strong></p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">But this is just the foundation of what Beau Blair is ready to fight for in Washington. We're building something bigger, a movement that represents every person in this district. We're building a coalition of hardworking Americans who believe in freedom, fairness, and a future worth fighting for. ​</strong></p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">​</strong></p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Freedom is knowing that our veterans are honored, supported, and never left behind.</strong></p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Freedom is trusting women to make their own healthcare decisions independent from interfering politicians.</strong></p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Freedom is ensuring that our LGBTQIA+ neighbors can live their lives with dignity, safety, and without fear. </strong></p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Freedom is upholding our promise to be a nation that welcomes everyone and offers opportunity to all who seek it.</strong></p></blockquote><div style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 0.9em; color: #555; margin-top: 0.5em;\"><p style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#555\">— Beau Blair's <a href=\"https://www.beaublaircongress.com/about-4\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">campaign website</a> (September 2, 2026)</p></div></div></div><div style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0.5em;\"><i>Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.</i></div></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nBeau Blair completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Blair's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. My name is Beau Blair, and I’m proud to call Salisbury, North Carolina home. After spending a few years in Raleigh, my wife and I chose to move back to raise our two children in the community that raised me. My wife is a naturalized citizen, and during the 2024 election, we watched the rise of harsh anti-immigrant rhetoric and division that made us take a hard look at the future we were building for our family. We had a choice leave the country to keep our family safe or stand up and fight back. We chose to stay and fight for the country we believe in. That decision is what led me to run for Congress. As we started this campaign, I realized our story isn’t unique. Families across our district and across the country, feel like they’ve been left behind while Washington looks out for party and special interest groups instead of everyday people. I’ve never held public office and I’m not a career politician, but I think that’s exactly what is needed right now. I’ve spent more than twenty five years working in hospitality and the service industry as a bartender, server, and behind the scenes in hotels working for guests. I know what it means to work twelve to fourteen hour shifts, live paycheck to paycheck, and still show up every day for your family and the people you are meant to serve. That experience taught me how to listen, solve problems, and serve the people first. Like so many parents, my wife and I worry whether our kids will have the same opportunities we did and if we do 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? I’m a community-rooted outsider, not a career politician. I’m a husband, father, and longtime bartender and server who’s spent decades working twelve to fourteen hour shifts and living paycheck to paycheck, facing the same struggles as the families we want to represent. I have never and will never take money from corporate PACs or party insiders. This campaign is powered by everyday people: bartenders, teachers, truck drivers, nurses, and parents because our government should work for families and not special interests. I’m running to bring real-world experience, honesty, and accountability back to Washington. I believe the basic promise of America should apply to everyone, not just the wealthy or well-connected. Every family deserves access to quality education, affordable healthcare, and attainable housing because these aren’t luxuries, they are the foundation of a stable life. I’m running to restore opportunity, strengthen and rebuild the middle class, and make sure hard work is rewarded, so that every generation has a fair shot at the American Dream. I believe freedom and fairness should apply to every American. That means standing up for veterans who’ve served our country, protecting a woman’s right to make her own healthcare decisions, ensuring LGBTQ+ neighbors can live safely and with dignity, and keeping America a place of opportunity for all. I’m running to defend basic rights, respect every family, and make sure no one is left behind simply because of who they are or where they come from. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? I’m passionate about public policy that rebuilds the middle class and gives every family a fair shot. That starts with strengthening public education, making community college and trade schools more affordable, if not free, and creating real pathways to good-paying jobs. I support expanding access to healthcare through a public option so no one avoids seeing a doctor because of the cost. My focus is simple: lower costs, expand opportunity, and make sure hard work leads to a better more prosperous life. What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? Progressive Caucus of the NC Democratic Party\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.\nCampaign website Blair's campaign website stated the following: MISSION STATEMENT Our campaign is rooted in three basic American rights. These rights are owed to every American, yet the politicians in Washington are either unwilling or too afraid to stand up and fight for the people they are supposed to serve. The American voice has slowly been suppressed by those who are willing to put personal agendas and party lines ahead of the welfare of the nation and its people, and it is time for a real change in D.C. Our Mission is to fight for the rights of ALL AMERICANS equally, regardless of political affiliation or past votes. We believe that every American has the right to: The right to a High-quality Education Every child, every individual, and every family deserves the right to a quality education that empowers them to build a brighter, stronger future. We must fully fund public education and it's time to pay teachers what they truly deserve. Additionally, we must make our community colleges and trade schools more affordable or entirely free to students. Every American should have the opportunity to pursue continuing education, enabling you to enhance your skills and granting you the freedom to live a life of self-determination - no matter where you are. The right to Affordable and Accessible Healthcare We need a healthcare system that puts the American people first, one that ensures you don't have to choose between your health and your financial security. Giant healthcare corporations continue to rake in massive profits while ordinary Americans are left to struggle. Healthcare is a basic American right, and every American deserves the freedom to see a doctor and receive the best care possible without the fear of going broke. The Freedom to Own a Home The housing market has become increasingly unaffordable, with too many families spending 30, 40, or even 50% of their income just to keep a roof over their heads. The American Dream is built on the promise of homeownership and the freedom to build a future for your family. Every American deserves a safe, stable place to call home. It's time we fight to make housing attainable for everyone. ​ But this is just the foundation of what Beau Blair is ready to fight for in Washington. We're building something bigger, a movement that represents every person in this district. We're building a coalition of hardworking Americans who believe in freedom, fairness, and a future worth fighting for. ​ ​ Freedom is knowing that our veterans are honored, supported, and never left behind. Freedom is trusting women to make their own healthcare decisions independent from interfering politicians. Freedom is ensuring that our LGBTQIA+ neighbors can live their lives with dignity, safety, and without fear. Freedom is upholding our promise to be a nation that welcomes everyone and offers opportunity to all who seek it. — Beau Blair's campaign website (September 2, 2026) Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source."}]