Jason Dwight Stoops

[{"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>Jason Stoops 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 Stoops' 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-407699-2026-03-14\" id=\"heading-bio-407699-2026-03-14\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-407699-2026-03-14\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-407699-2026-03-14\" 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-407699-2026-03-14\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-407699-2026-03-14\" 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 a lifelong resident of Clinton County, a small business owner, and an auto technician by trade. For the past ten years I have owned and operated an auto repair facility in Wilmington. I started my career working with my hands as a technician and eventually built my own business from the ground up.\r\n<p>Growing up in a lower income household gave me firsthand experience with the challenges many working families face. Those experiences shaped my perspective and helped me understand how difficult it can be for everyday people when systems that are supposed to serve them feel like they are working against them.\r\n</p><p>I remain active in my community through volunteering, church involvement, and helping neighbors whenever I can. I am engaged and a father, and like many families in our community, my focus is on building a better and more stable future for the next generation.\r\n</p>\nI was encouraged to run for this office and saw it as an opportunity I could not decline, a chance to make a difference in the community where I have lived my entire life. The values that guide me are brutal honesty, accountability, equal treatment under the law, transparency, common sense, and protecting those who cannot protect themselves.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-407699-2026-03-14\" id=\"heading-key-message-407699-2026-03-14\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-407699-2026-03-14\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-407699-2026-03-14\" 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-407699-2026-03-14\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-407699-2026-03-14\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>For justice to work, the system itself must be accountable. Laws must be applied consistently and fairly, and institutions must remain transparent and responsible to the public they serve. When a system lacks accountability, public trust breaks down and equal treatment under the law becomes impossible. I believe in a system where decisions are based on facts, evidence, and the law, not assumptions or favoritism, and where the public can have confidence that fairness is the standard for everyone.</li><li>When systems lack accountability, the people who suffer most are those who cannot protect themselves. Children, victims of abuse, and elderly individuals depend on the system to act responsibly and fairly on their behalf. Protecting vulnerable people requires careful judgment, attention to facts, and a willingness to make difficult decisions when safety and wellbeing are at stake. A system that is accountable and transparent is better able to protect those who rely on it the most.</li><li>Public trust requires honesty and transparency from the institutions that serve our communities. People deserve to understand how decisions are made and to know those decisions are guided by facts, law, and common sense. Transparency strengthens accountability, and accountability ensures equal treatment under the law. When the system operates openly and honestly, the public can have confidence that it is working as it should.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-407699-2026-03-14\" id=\"heading1-407699-2026-03-14\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-407699-2026-03-14\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-407699-2026-03-14\" 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=\"heading1-407699-2026-03-14\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-407699-2026-03-14\" 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 particularly passionate about government accountability and preventing government overreach. Public institutions exist to serve the people, and they must remain transparent and responsible to the communities they represent. When systems operate without accountability, fairness breaks down and public trust disappears.<br/><br/>\r\nI am also deeply committed to protecting vulnerable members of our community, especially children, victims of abuse, and the elderly. When systems fail or avoid accountability, those who cannot protect themselves are often the ones most harmed. Ensuring the system acts responsibly and fairly is essential to protecting them.\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 class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Stoops submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on March 14, 2026.</i></p></div>\n<div class=\"text-center\" style=\"margin-top: 30px\"><button class=\"btn btn-default showResponses text-center\">Show past responses</button><button class=\"btn btn-default hideResponses text-center\">Hide past responses</button></div>\n<div class=\"pastResponses\" style=\"display: none\"><p class=\"large-date\">\tMarch 3 submission</p><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-407699-2026-03-03\" id=\"heading-bio-407699-2026-03-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-407699-2026-03-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-407699-2026-03-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-407699-2026-03-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-407699-2026-03-03\" 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\t\tJason Stoops is a write-in candidate for the United States House of Representatives. He is running for Congress to advocate for government transparency, constitutional limits on federal power, and policies that prioritize American citizens over foreign entanglements and political insiders.\r\n<p>Stoops believes the federal government has grown too large, too opaque, and too disconnected from the people it serves. He supports stronger oversight of federal agencies, full public transparency in matters of national importance, and restoring accountability in Washington. He argues that Americans deserve equal justice under the law and greater disclosure regarding unresolved public-interest matters.\r\n</p><p>On foreign policy, Stoops favors a restrained approach centered on diplomacy, congressional authority, and clearly defined national interests. He believes military force should be used only when absolutely necessary and constitutionally authorized. He advocates prioritizing domestic economic stability, border security, and civil liberties before expanding commitments overseas.\r\n</p><p>Stoops’ campaign emphasizes individual liberty, fiscal responsibility, and reducing regulatory burdens on small businesses and working families. He supports protecting constitutional rights, strengthening local communities, and ensuring that elected officials remain accountable to the voters rather than party leadership or special interests.\r\n</p>\nHe is running as a write-in candidate to offer voters an alternative\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-407699-2026-03-03\" id=\"heading-key-message-407699-2026-03-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-407699-2026-03-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-407699-2026-03-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\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\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-407699-2026-03-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-407699-2026-03-03\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Jason Stoops believes the American people deserve full transparency and equal application of the law. He supports complete public disclosure of all remaining records related to the Jeffrey Epstein case and associated investigations, consistent with protecting victims’ identities. Stoops argues that public trust in government cannot be restored unless powerful individuals are held to the same legal standards as every other citizen. Accountability and openness are central to his campaign.</li><li>Jason Stoops advocates reducing federal waste and restoring fiscal discipline in Washington. He supports cutting unnecessary spending, strengthening oversight of federal agencies, and auditing programs that fail to deliver measurable results for taxpayers. Stoops believes long-term economic stability requires responsible budgeting, debt reduction, and policies that protect future generations from unsustainable federal deficits.</li><li>Jason Stoops supports a restrained foreign policy rooted in constitutional authority and clearly defined national interests. He believes Congress must fully debate and authorize any use of military force. Stoops opposes unnecessary military interventions and argues that American leadership is strongest when it prioritizes diplomacy, stability, and the well-being of its citizens before expanding overseas commitments.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-407699-2026-03-03\" id=\"heading1-407699-2026-03-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-407699-2026-03-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-407699-2026-03-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-407699-2026-03-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-407699-2026-03-03\" 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\t\tI am deeply concerned about failures in government transparency and equal justice, particularly in cases involving powerful individuals. The handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case raised serious questions about whether the system adequately protected victims and pursued accountability at every level. I believe no one should be above the law. Justice must be applied equally, institutions must be transparent, and victims must never be overshadowed by influence or status.\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div><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><p><i><b>Note:</b> Stoops submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on March 3, 2026.</i></p></div></div>\n<div><div style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem\"><h4>Campaign website</h4><p>Stoops' 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\"><h3>Accountability and Fairness.</h3><p>Jason Stoops is running for Congress with a clear and uncompromising mission to restore accountability to a system that has too often protected the powerful at the expense of justice. A central priority of his campaign is demanding full transparency and accountability surrounding the network of abuse tied to Jeffrey Epstein. The American people deserve answers, and more importantly, they deserve justice. Jason supports the full release of all legally appropriate records, thorough investigation of any individuals involved in criminal activity, and the prosecution of those responsible, regardless of status, wealth, or political connections. But accountability does not stop with one case. Jason is committed to exposing and dismantling the systemic failures that allowed such abuses to occur and go unchecked. This includes reforming federal investigative agencies, increasing transparency in prosecutorial decisions, strengthening protections for victims and whistleblowers, and ensuring that no individual is above the law. Beyond this, his broader policy priorities reflect a consistent principle of equal application of the law and a government that serves the people. Accountability and Equal Justice End selective enforcement and ensure laws apply equally to all individuals and institutions. Transparency in Government Expand public access to records and decision making processes at the federal level. Fiscal Responsibility Cut wasteful spending and restore discipline to the federal budget. Individual Liberty Defend constitutional rights and roll back unnecessary federal overreach. Pro Growth Reform Simplify regulations and create a fair environment for businesses, workers, and entrepreneurs to succeed. Jason Stoops is not running to manage a broken system. He is running to expose it, fix it, and ensure it works for the American people, not against them.</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\">— Jason Stoops' <a href=\"https://candidates.goodparty.org/jason-stoops\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">campaign website</a> (April 21, 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\nJason Stoops completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Stoops' responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I am a lifelong resident of Clinton County, a small business owner, and an auto technician by trade. For the past ten years I have owned and operated an auto repair facility in Wilmington. I started my career working with my hands as a technician and eventually built my own business from the ground up. Growing up in a lower income household gave me firsthand experience with the challenges many working families face. Those experiences shaped my perspective and helped me understand how difficult it can be for everyday people when systems that are supposed to serve them feel like they are working against them. I remain active in my community through volunteering, church involvement, and helping neighbors whenever I can. I am engaged and a father, and like many families in our community, my focus is on building a better and more stable future for the next generation. I was encouraged to run for this office and saw it as an opportunity I could not decline, a chance to make a difference in the community where I have lived my entire life. The values that guide me are brutal honesty, accountability, equal treatment under the law, transparency, common sense, and protecting those who cannot protect themselves. 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? For justice to work, the system itself must be accountable. Laws must be applied consistently and fairly, and institutions must remain transparent and responsible to the public they serve. When a system lacks accountability, public trust breaks down and equal treatment under the law becomes impossible. I believe in a system where decisions are based on facts, evidence, and the law, not assumptions or favoritism, and where the public can have confidence that fairness is the standard for everyone. When systems lack accountability, the people who suffer most are those who cannot protect themselves. Children, victims of abuse, and elderly individuals depend on the system to act responsibly and fairly on their behalf. Protecting vulnerable people requires careful judgment, attention to facts, and a willingness to make difficult decisions when safety and wellbeing are at stake. A system that is accountable and transparent is better able to protect those who rely on it the most. Public trust requires honesty and transparency from the institutions that serve our communities. People deserve to understand how decisions are made and to know those decisions are guided by facts, law, and common sense. Transparency strengthens accountability, and accountability ensures equal treatment under the law. When the system operates openly and honestly, the public can have confidence that it is working as it should. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? I am particularly passionate about government accountability and preventing government overreach. Public institutions exist to serve the people, and they must remain transparent and responsible to the communities they represent. When systems operate without accountability, fairness breaks down and public trust disappears. I am also deeply committed to protecting vulnerable members of our community, especially children, victims of abuse, and the elderly. When systems fail or avoid accountability, those who cannot protect themselves are often the ones most harmed. Ensuring the system acts responsibly and fairly is essential to protecting them.\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.\nNote: Stoops submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on March 14, 2026.\nShow past responses Hide past responses\nMarch 3 submission Who are you? Tell us about yourself. Jason Stoops is a write-in candidate for the United States House of Representatives. He is running for Congress to advocate for government transparency, constitutional limits on federal power, and policies that prioritize American citizens over foreign entanglements and political insiders. Stoops believes the federal government has grown too large, too opaque, and too disconnected from the people it serves. He supports stronger oversight of federal agencies, full public transparency in matters of national importance, and restoring accountability in Washington. He argues that Americans deserve equal justice under the law and greater disclosure regarding unresolved public-interest matters. On foreign policy, Stoops favors a restrained approach centered on diplomacy, congressional authority, and clearly defined national interests. He believes military force should be used only when absolutely necessary and constitutionally authorized. He advocates prioritizing domestic economic stability, border security, and civil liberties before expanding commitments overseas. Stoops’ campaign emphasizes individual liberty, fiscal responsibility, and reducing regulatory burdens on small businesses and working families. He supports protecting constitutional rights, strengthening local communities, and ensuring that elected officials remain accountable to the voters rather than party leadership or special interests. He is running as a write-in candidate to offer voters an alternative 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? Jason Stoops believes the American people deserve full transparency and equal application of the law. He supports complete public disclosure of all remaining records related to the Jeffrey Epstein case and associated investigations, consistent with protecting victims’ identities. Stoops argues that public trust in government cannot be restored unless powerful individuals are held to the same legal standards as every other citizen. Accountability and openness are central to his campaign. Jason Stoops advocates reducing federal waste and restoring fiscal discipline in Washington. He supports cutting unnecessary spending, strengthening oversight of federal agencies, and auditing programs that fail to deliver measurable results for taxpayers. Stoops believes long-term economic stability requires responsible budgeting, debt reduction, and policies that protect future generations from unsustainable federal deficits. Jason Stoops supports a restrained foreign policy rooted in constitutional authority and clearly defined national interests. He believes Congress must fully debate and authorize any use of military force. Stoops opposes unnecessary military interventions and argues that American leadership is strongest when it prioritizes diplomacy, stability, and the well-being of its citizens before expanding overseas commitments. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? I am deeply concerned about failures in government transparency and equal justice, particularly in cases involving powerful individuals. The handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case raised serious questions about whether the system adequately protected victims and pursued accountability at every level. I believe no one should be above the law. Justice must be applied equally, institutions must be transparent, and victims must never be overshadowed by influence or status. Note: 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. Note: Stoops submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on March 3, 2026.\nCampaign website Stoops' campaign website stated the following: Accountability and Fairness. Jason Stoops is running for Congress with a clear and uncompromising mission to restore accountability to a system that has too often protected the powerful at the expense of justice. A central priority of his campaign is demanding full transparency and accountability surrounding the network of abuse tied to Jeffrey Epstein. The American people deserve answers, and more importantly, they deserve justice. Jason supports the full release of all legally appropriate records, thorough investigation of any individuals involved in criminal activity, and the prosecution of those responsible, regardless of status, wealth, or political connections. But accountability does not stop with one case. Jason is committed to exposing and dismantling the systemic failures that allowed such abuses to occur and go unchecked. This includes reforming federal investigative agencies, increasing transparency in prosecutorial decisions, strengthening protections for victims and whistleblowers, and ensuring that no individual is above the law. Beyond this, his broader policy priorities reflect a consistent principle of equal application of the law and a government that serves the people. Accountability and Equal Justice End selective enforcement and ensure laws apply equally to all individuals and institutions. Transparency in Government Expand public access to records and decision making processes at the federal level. Fiscal Responsibility Cut wasteful spending and restore discipline to the federal budget. Individual Liberty Defend constitutional rights and roll back unnecessary federal overreach. Pro Growth Reform Simplify regulations and create a fair environment for businesses, workers, and entrepreneurs to succeed. Jason Stoops is not running to manage a broken system. He is running to expose it, fix it, and ensure it works for the American people, not against them. — Jason Stoops' campaign website (April 21, 2026) Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source."}]