Maylon Justin Haller

[{"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>\t\tMaylon Haller has not yet completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection</a> survey.\t\t\t\t<a href=\"mailto:Hallerforthehouse@gmail.com?subject=Ballotpedia%20candidate%20survey&amp;body=I%20noticed%20that%20you%20have%20not%20yet%20filled%20out%20the%20Ballotpedia%20Candidate%20Connection%20Survey.%20%20Please%20do%20this%20so%20we%20can%20learn%20more%20about%20you%20and%20your%20campaign.%20To%20fill%20out%20the%20Ballotpedia%20Candidate%20Connection%20Survey%20visit%3A%20ballotpedia.org%2FSurvey%3FSource%3Dsurvey%0D%0AThank%20you.\">Send a message to Maylon Haller asking him to fill out the survey</a>. \t\tIf you are Maylon Haller, <a href=\"/Survey?utm_source=ballotpedia&amp;utm_medium=widget&amp;utm_campaign=survey_cta&amp;utm_id=Ballotpedia&amp;Source=survey\">click here to fill out Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey</a>. \t\t\t</p>\n<p><b>Who fills out Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey?</b></p>\n<p>Any candidate running for elected office, at any level, can complete Ballotpedia's Candidate Survey. Completing the survey will update the candidate's Ballotpedia profile, letting voters know who they are and what they stand for.  More than 28,000 candidates have taken Ballotpedia's candidate survey since we launched it in 2015. Learn more about the survey <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">here</a>.</p>\n<p>\t\tYou can ask Maylon Haller to fill out this survey by using the button below or emailing Hallerforthehouse@gmail.com.</p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-8 col-xs-offset-2 col-md-6 col-md-offset-3\" style=\"align:center\"><div class=\"col-xs-4 col-xs-offset-4\"><a href=\"mailto:Hallerforthehouse@gmail.com?subject=Please%20take%20Ballotpedia%27s%20candidate%20survey&amp;body=I%20saw%20you%20have%20not%20yet%20completed%20Ballotpedia's%20candidate%20survey.%20This%20survey%20aims%20to%20both%20enlighten%20voters%20on%20the%20core%20components%20of%20your%20political%20philosophy%20and%20provide%20you%20the%20chance%20to%20show%20who%20you%20really%20are%E2%80%94to%20reveal%20both%20the%20policies%20and%20the%20person.%0A%0APlease%20complete%20the%20survey%20here%20so%20voters%20can%20learn%20more%20about%20you%3A%20https%3A//ballotpedia.org/Survey%3FSource%3Dsurvey&amp;bcc=surveylog@ballotpedia.org\" id=\"candidate-connection-email-356517\" target=\"_blank\"><img alt=\"Email\" height=\"86\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Email.png\" width=\"82\"/></a></div></div></div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nMaylon Haller has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey. Send a message to Maylon Haller asking him to fill out the survey . \t\tIf you are Maylon Haller, click here to fill out Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey .\nWho fills out Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey?\nAny candidate running for elected office, at any level, can complete Ballotpedia's Candidate Survey. Completing the survey will update the candidate's Ballotpedia profile, letting voters know who they are and what they stand for.  More than 28,000 candidates have taken Ballotpedia's candidate survey since we launched it in 2015. Learn more about the survey here .\nYou can ask Maylon Haller to fill out this survey by using the button below or emailing Hallerforthehouse@gmail.com."}, {"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>Maylon Haller 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 Haller'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-311399-2025-03-02\" id=\"heading-bio-311399-2025-03-02\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-311399-2025-03-02\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-311399-2025-03-02\" 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-311399-2025-03-02\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-311399-2025-03-02\" 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\tHi, I’m Maylon J. Haller. Running for the House seat in NY’s 23rd Congressional District. I’m Running primarily to ensure the People of the Great State of New York have all of their voices heard and will be speaking solely for the people of the United States. If you allow me. With the Best intentions in mind. I will proudly serve the people.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-311399-2025-03-02\" id=\"heading-key-message-311399-2025-03-02\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-311399-2025-03-02\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-311399-2025-03-02\" 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-311399-2025-03-02\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-311399-2025-03-02\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Addressing DEIA restoration statewide and Increasing Minimum Wage.</li><li>Connecting with the community: creating a strong network of community leaders and social programs to benefit the people.</li><li>Increasing Education Funding: reaching out to the School Districts and researching methods at which students learn and where their interests in education lie.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-311399-2025-03-02\" id=\"heading1-311399-2025-03-02\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-311399-2025-03-02\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-311399-2025-03-02\" 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=\"heading1-311399-2025-03-02\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-311399-2025-03-02\" 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\tSocial and Civil Liberties\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-311399-2025-03-02\" id=\"heading2-311399-2025-03-02\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-311399-2025-03-02\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-311399-2025-03-02\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-311399-2025-03-02\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-311399-2025-03-02\" 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 look up to everyone. Life is hard enough for most of us. And the fact that we all wake up and get to work and get through until tomorrow is a testament to the power of the people.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-311399-2025-03-02\" id=\"heading3-311399-2025-03-02\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-311399-2025-03-02\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-311399-2025-03-02\" 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=\"heading3-311399-2025-03-02\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-311399-2025-03-02\" 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 recommend 3 films The American President, the trial of the Chicago 7, and Black Sheep and 2 books a people’s history of the United States written by Howard Zinn and After The Fall written by Ben Rhodes\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-311399-2025-03-02\" id=\"heading4-311399-2025-03-02\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-311399-2025-03-02\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-311399-2025-03-02\" 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=\"heading4-311399-2025-03-02\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-311399-2025-03-02\" 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\tMoral Integrity and Honesty. Open line of communication with the public. And personal accountability as well as accountability from constituents. Serving the people and upholding the values of the constitution.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-311399-2025-03-02\" id=\"heading5-311399-2025-03-02\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-311399-2025-03-02\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-311399-2025-03-02\" 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=\"heading5-311399-2025-03-02\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-311399-2025-03-02\" 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\tStrong moral compass. Humility and integrity strong sense of justice and respect for others. A sense of humor patience and the willingness to listen to everyone’s needs and expectations\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-311399-2025-03-02\" id=\"heading6-311399-2025-03-02\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-311399-2025-03-02\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-311399-2025-03-02\" 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=\"heading6-311399-2025-03-02\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-311399-2025-03-02\" 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\tTo uphold the democratic values and principles we’re elected to serve. Strive for change and community growth while supporting each other through hard times.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-311399-2025-03-02\" id=\"heading7-311399-2025-03-02\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-311399-2025-03-02\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-311399-2025-03-02\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat legacy would you like to leave?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading7-311399-2025-03-02\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-311399-2025-03-02\" 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\tA better tomorrow for everyone.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-311399-2025-03-02\" id=\"heading8-311399-2025-03-02\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-311399-2025-03-02\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-311399-2025-03-02\" 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=\"heading8-311399-2025-03-02\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-311399-2025-03-02\" 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 9/11 attack was the very first historic event that I can remember. And it stuck with me every day\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-311399-2025-03-02\" id=\"heading9-311399-2025-03-02\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-311399-2025-03-02\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-311399-2025-03-02\" 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=\"heading9-311399-2025-03-02\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-311399-2025-03-02\" 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 was a paper boy from the time I was 9 until I was twelve. Delivering the news to my community even then\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-311399-2025-03-02\" id=\"heading10-311399-2025-03-02\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-311399-2025-03-02\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-311399-2025-03-02\" 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 your favorite book? Why?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading10-311399-2025-03-02\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-311399-2025-03-02\" 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\tAmerica by E.R. Frank. It was a novel I read during a time of extreme adversity. And the story always remains embedded in my brain.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-311399-2025-03-02\" id=\"heading11-311399-2025-03-02\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-311399-2025-03-02\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-311399-2025-03-02\" 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=\"heading11-311399-2025-03-02\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-311399-2025-03-02\" 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\tIndiana Jones.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-311399-2025-03-02\" id=\"heading12-311399-2025-03-02\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-311399-2025-03-02\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-311399-2025-03-02\" 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 the last song that got stuck in your head?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading12-311399-2025-03-02\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-311399-2025-03-02\" 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\tGive a little Respect- Erasure\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-311399-2025-03-02\" id=\"heading13-311399-2025-03-02\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse13-311399-2025-03-02\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-311399-2025-03-02\" 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 something that has been a struggle in your life?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading13-311399-2025-03-02\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse13-311399-2025-03-02\" 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\tWatching the world change and navigating the pitfalls of life while trying to remain optimistic in the midst of tragedy.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-311399-2025-03-02\" id=\"heading14-311399-2025-03-02\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse14-311399-2025-03-02\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-311399-2025-03-02\" 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 does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading14-311399-2025-03-02\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse14-311399-2025-03-02\" 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\tBeing Comprised of People from varying backgrounds and abilities with individual stories that bring us together.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-311399-2025-03-02\" id=\"heading15-311399-2025-03-02\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse15-311399-2025-03-02\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-311399-2025-03-02\" 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=\"heading15-311399-2025-03-02\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse15-311399-2025-03-02\" 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\tPerhaps. But i also believe heavily that giving the underdog a chance has often leads to new ideas that can have positive impact\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-311399-2025-03-02\" id=\"heading16-311399-2025-03-02\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse16-311399-2025-03-02\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-311399-2025-03-02\" 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=\"heading16-311399-2025-03-02\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse16-311399-2025-03-02\" 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\tImpacts of climate change, social and cognitive dissonance established by perpetuating misinformation and disinformation.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-311399-2025-03-02\" id=\"heading17-311399-2025-03-02\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse17-311399-2025-03-02\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-311399-2025-03-02\" 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=\"heading17-311399-2025-03-02\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse17-311399-2025-03-02\" 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\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-311399-2025-03-02\" id=\"heading18-311399-2025-03-02\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse18-311399-2025-03-02\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-311399-2025-03-02\" 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=\"heading18-311399-2025-03-02\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse18-311399-2025-03-02\" 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\tServing the public interest first. Whatever they say is the best decision.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-311399-2025-03-02\" id=\"heading19-311399-2025-03-02\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse19-311399-2025-03-02\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-311399-2025-03-02\" 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=\"heading19-311399-2025-03-02\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse19-311399-2025-03-02\" 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 draw inspiration from within typically. But there are certain representatives I find inspiring in certain ways. I don’t want to name names at this time though.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-311399-2025-03-02\" id=\"heading20-311399-2025-03-02\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse20-311399-2025-03-02\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-311399-2025-03-02\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tBoth sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading20-311399-2025-03-02\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse20-311399-2025-03-02\" 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’ve heard many stories these days from federal workers being unduly fired to farmers who are struggling to get by. Every story is a personal and important one. I cannot in good faith choose a single one when they all have their place in my heart and mind. And provide a reason to be the best version of myself for all and work hard for everyone.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-311399-2025-03-02\" id=\"heading21-311399-2025-03-02\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse21-311399-2025-03-02\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-311399-2025-03-02\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tTell us your favorite joke.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading21-311399-2025-03-02\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse21-311399-2025-03-02\" 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\tQ:Where do Penguins keep their money? <br/><br/>\r\nA: in a snowbank\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-311399-2025-03-02\" id=\"heading22-311399-2025-03-02\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse22-311399-2025-03-02\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-311399-2025-03-02\" 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=\"heading22-311399-2025-03-02\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse22-311399-2025-03-02\" 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 remaining firm on your stances and values. Bipartisanship is only beneficial if the policy aligns with both sides.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-311399-2025-03-02\" id=\"heading23-311399-2025-03-02\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse23-311399-2025-03-02\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-311399-2025-03-02\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tThe Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading23-311399-2025-03-02\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse23-311399-2025-03-02\" 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 priority is primarily to the citizens above all. So anyway that power may assist the people will be the foundation of any revenue roles\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse24-311399-2025-03-02\" id=\"heading24-311399-2025-03-02\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse24-311399-2025-03-02\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse24-311399-2025-03-02\" 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=\"heading24-311399-2025-03-02\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse24-311399-2025-03-02\" 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\tTo hold officials accountable for their actions and allow for the Establishment of a steady Focus on Ethical Conduct and Standards\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse25-311399-2025-03-02\" id=\"heading25-311399-2025-03-02\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse25-311399-2025-03-02\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse25-311399-2025-03-02\" 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=\"heading25-311399-2025-03-02\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse25-311399-2025-03-02\" 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\tNone thus far\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse26-311399-2025-03-02\" id=\"heading26-311399-2025-03-02\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse26-311399-2025-03-02\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse26-311399-2025-03-02\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat committees interest you?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading26-311399-2025-03-02\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse26-311399-2025-03-02\" 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\tHouse Committee on Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform and Ethics\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse27-311399-2025-03-02\" id=\"heading27-311399-2025-03-02\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse27-311399-2025-03-02\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse27-311399-2025-03-02\" 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=\"heading27-311399-2025-03-02\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse27-311399-2025-03-02\" 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\tComplete transparency. Lead by example\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\nMaylon Haller completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Haller's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Hi, I’m Maylon J. Haller. Running for the House seat in NY’s 23rd Congressional District. I’m Running primarily to ensure the People of the Great State of New York have all of their voices heard and will be speaking solely for the people of the United States. If you allow me. With the Best intentions in mind. I will proudly serve the people. 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? Addressing DEIA restoration statewide and Increasing Minimum Wage. Connecting with the community: creating a strong network of community leaders and social programs to benefit the people. Increasing Education Funding: reaching out to the School Districts and researching methods at which students learn and where their interests in education lie. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Social and Civil Liberties Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? I look up to everyone. Life is hard enough for most of us. And the fact that we all wake up and get to work and get through until tomorrow is a testament to the power of the people. Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy? I would recommend 3 films The American President, the trial of the Chicago 7, and Black Sheep and 2 books a people’s history of the United States written by Howard Zinn and After The Fall written by Ben Rhodes What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Moral Integrity and Honesty. Open line of communication with the public. And personal accountability as well as accountability from constituents. Serving the people and upholding the values of the constitution. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? Strong moral compass. Humility and integrity strong sense of justice and respect for others. A sense of humor patience and the willingness to listen to everyone’s needs and expectations What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? To uphold the democratic values and principles we’re elected to serve. Strive for change and community growth while supporting each other through hard times. What legacy would you like to leave? A better tomorrow for everyone. What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? The 9/11 attack was the very first historic event that I can remember. And it stuck with me every day What was your very first job? How long did you have it? I was a paper boy from the time I was 9 until I was twelve. Delivering the news to my community even then What is your favorite book? Why? America by E.R. Frank. It was a novel I read during a time of extreme adversity. And the story always remains embedded in my brain. If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be? Indiana Jones. What was the last song that got stuck in your head? Give a little Respect- Erasure What is something that has been a struggle in your life? Watching the world change and navigating the pitfalls of life while trying to remain optimistic in the midst of tragedy. What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution? Being Comprised of People from varying backgrounds and abilities with individual stories that bring us together. Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics? Perhaps. But i also believe heavily that giving the underdog a chance has often leads to new ideas that can have positive impact What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? Impacts of climate change, social and cognitive dissonance established by perpetuating misinformation and disinformation. Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives? Yes What are your thoughts on term limits? Serving the public interest first. Whatever they say is the best decision. Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after? I draw inspiration from within typically. But there are certain representatives I find inspiring in certain ways. I don’t want to name names at this time though. Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful? I’ve heard many stories these days from federal workers being unduly fired to farmers who are struggling to get by. Every story is a personal and important one. I cannot in good faith choose a single one when they all have their place in my heart and mind. And provide a reason to be the best version of myself for all and work hard for everyone. Tell us your favorite joke. Q:Where do Penguins keep their money? A: in a snowbank Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? I Believe in remaining firm on your stances and values. Bipartisanship is only beneficial if the policy aligns with both sides. The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected? My priority is primarily to the citizens above all. So anyway that power may assist the people will be the foundation of any revenue roles How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers? To hold officials accountable for their actions and allow for the Establishment of a steady Focus on Ethical Conduct and Standards What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? None thus far What committees interest you? House Committee on Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform and Ethics What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability? Complete transparency. Lead by example\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."}]