Malcolm Ritchie

[{"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>Malcolm Ritchie 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 Ritchie'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-354073-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading-bio-354073-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-354073-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-354073-2025-05-27\" 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-354073-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-354073-2025-05-27\" 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 retired Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army Reserve Civil Affairs Branch and Retired Locomotive Engineer in civilian life. I’m am a Constitutionalist candidate in the Democratic Party. I have only held public office as a village councilman and then had to deploy to multiple combat tours in Iraq. I have adopted a platform much similar to Senator Sanders and will propose legislation and vote for legislation similar to what Senator Sanders proposes.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-354073-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading-key-message-354073-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-354073-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-354073-2025-05-27\" 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-354073-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-354073-2025-05-27\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Free healthcare for all US Citizens</li><li>Impeach and Convict Donald Trump for treason against the Constitution.</li><li>Due process of law under the Constitution</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-354073-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading1-354073-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-354073-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-354073-2025-05-27\" 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=\"heading1-354073-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-354073-2025-05-27\" 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\tDue process of law under the Constitution.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-354073-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading2-354073-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-354073-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-354073-2025-05-27\" 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=\"heading2-354073-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-354073-2025-05-27\" 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 father, two fathers in law I had ( deceased) and Jerry Jacobson (deceased) who established and owned the Ohio Central Railroad.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-354073-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading3-354073-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-354073-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-354073-2025-05-27\" 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=\"heading3-354073-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-354073-2025-05-27\" 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 Age of Reason by Thomas Paine\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-354073-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading4-354073-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-354073-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-354073-2025-05-27\" 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=\"heading4-354073-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-354073-2025-05-27\" 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\tAdherence to the Constitution and Bill of Rights.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-354073-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading5-354073-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-354073-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-354073-2025-05-27\" 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=\"heading5-354073-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-354073-2025-05-27\" 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\tHonesty. Working man. 32 Military Career. Leadership experience. Loyal. Empathy. I don’t love money. I love people.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-354073-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading6-354073-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-354073-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-354073-2025-05-27\" 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=\"heading6-354073-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-354073-2025-05-27\" 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 participate in House Committees, sponsor bills, and vote for bills to serve the citizens of the 6th Ohio House District and the United States at Large that provide services to support the working poor, the veterans, and marginalized groups in our society, and to establish a fair taxation system that requires the ultra wealthy citizens and corporations to pay a fair share of taxes to provide a free healthcare system for All citizens and to rebuild the electric and railroad infrastructure of the United States.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-354073-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading7-354073-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-354073-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-354073-2025-05-27\" 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=\"heading7-354073-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-354073-2025-05-27\" 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\tThat I loved humanity.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-354073-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading8-354073-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-354073-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-354073-2025-05-27\" 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=\"heading8-354073-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-354073-2025-05-27\" 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\tVietnam War, 1970\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-354073-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading9-354073-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-354073-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-354073-2025-05-27\" 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=\"heading9-354073-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-354073-2025-05-27\" 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\tGas Station Attendant, 2 years\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-354073-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading10-354073-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-354073-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-354073-2025-05-27\" 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=\"heading10-354073-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-354073-2025-05-27\" 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 War of the Worlds by HG Wells. 1st Adult book I ever read at about age 8.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-354073-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading11-354073-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-354073-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-354073-2025-05-27\" 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=\"heading11-354073-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-354073-2025-05-27\" 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\tLuke Skywalker\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-354073-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading12-354073-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-354073-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-354073-2025-05-27\" 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=\"heading12-354073-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-354073-2025-05-27\" 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\tCult of Personality by Living Color.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-354073-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading13-354073-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse13-354073-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-354073-2025-05-27\" 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=\"heading13-354073-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse13-354073-2025-05-27\" 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\tFamily illnesses and death of loved ones has been the greatest struggles I’ve ever dealt with. Leading soldiers in Combat in Iraq and seeing soldiers and civilians be killed was also a difficult time.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-354073-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading14-354073-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse14-354073-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-354073-2025-05-27\" 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=\"heading14-354073-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse14-354073-2025-05-27\" 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\tThis is the people’s house and is the direct link from the people to the federal government. It is critical that it, partnered with the Senate remains a co equal branch of government with the executive and Judicial branches as a check and balance to prevent fascism.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-354073-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading15-354073-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse15-354073-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-354073-2025-05-27\" 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=\"heading15-354073-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse15-354073-2025-05-27\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tIt is, but not a requirement. The House should be open to all that want to serve the citizens of their district, regardless of experience in politics or government.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-354073-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading16-354073-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse16-354073-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-354073-2025-05-27\" 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=\"heading16-354073-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse16-354073-2025-05-27\" 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\tPreventing a fascist takeover of our country, patenting nuclear war, providing universal healthcare, and protecting the civil rights of marginalized Americans.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-354073-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading17-354073-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse17-354073-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-354073-2025-05-27\" 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=\"heading17-354073-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse17-354073-2025-05-27\" 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\tThat could be up for debate. There is a good argument for 4 year terms. This would require an amendment to the Constitution of course.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-354073-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading18-354073-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse18-354073-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-354073-2025-05-27\" 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=\"heading18-354073-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse18-354073-2025-05-27\" 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 advocate term limits for the Congress. 12 years for the House. 24 years for Senate.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-354073-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading19-354073-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse19-354073-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-354073-2025-05-27\" 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=\"heading19-354073-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse19-354073-2025-05-27\" 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 admire the efforts of a number of past and present Representatives, but wouldn’t model myself after any necessarily.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-354073-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading20-354073-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse20-354073-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-354073-2025-05-27\" 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=\"heading20-354073-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse20-354073-2025-05-27\" 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\tThere are so many related to healthcare and seniors struggling to survive and rely on Medicare and Medicaid there is no particular story.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-354073-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading21-354073-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse21-354073-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-354073-2025-05-27\" 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=\"heading21-354073-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse21-354073-2025-05-27\" 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\tNo\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-354073-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading22-354073-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse22-354073-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-354073-2025-05-27\" 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=\"heading22-354073-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse22-354073-2025-05-27\" 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. After the fascist problem within the Republican Party is resolved.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-354073-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading23-354073-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse23-354073-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-354073-2025-05-27\" 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=\"heading23-354073-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse23-354073-2025-05-27\" 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\tEverything associated with raising revenue must originate there. The executive has no authority in this, period.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse24-354073-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading24-354073-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse24-354073-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse24-354073-2025-05-27\" 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=\"heading24-354073-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse24-354073-2025-05-27\" 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 keep a check on the Weather Executive Branch and The Defense Department in ALL matters.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse25-354073-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading25-354073-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse25-354073-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse25-354073-2025-05-27\" 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=\"heading25-354073-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse25-354073-2025-05-27\" 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 yet\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse26-354073-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading26-354073-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse26-354073-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse26-354073-2025-05-27\" 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=\"heading26-354073-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse26-354073-2025-05-27\" 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\tArmed Services, Foreign Relations, Intelligence, and Transportation.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse27-354073-2025-05-27\" id=\"heading27-354073-2025-05-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse27-354073-2025-05-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse27-354073-2025-05-27\" 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=\"heading27-354073-2025-05-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse27-354073-2025-05-27\" 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\tTotal Transparency and role of Congress to oversee.\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>Ritchie'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><br/></h2><p>Malcolm is running for Congress to fight for economic opportunity, affordable healthcare, strong unions, quality public schools, and clean air and water. These are not political talking points. They are basic rights.</p><p><br/></p><p>He supports:</p><p><br/></p><ul><li>Establishing free healthcare for all American citizens</li><li>Expanding access to college and trade school education for all American citizens</li><li>Repealing the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and the Patriot Act, and drafting a new Defense Reorganization Act</li><li>Repealing the 2025 Budget Act</li><li>Upholding the Constitution and protecting the rights guaranteed to all citizens, including women, people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, and other marginalized groups</li><li>Initiating impeachment hearings for Trump, Vance, and the entire cabinet</li><li>Abolishing private prisons</li><li>Increasing the number of immigration courts and judges</li><li>Reestablishing nationwide mental health facilities</li><li>Rebuilding the electric grid using nuclear fusion reactors and underground power lines</li><li>Expand the high-speed rail system</li></ul><p><br/></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\">— Malcolm Ritchie's <a href=\"https://malcolmsritchie.com/mission/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">campaign website</a> (May 1, 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\nMalcolm Ritchie completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ritchie's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I am a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army Reserve Civil Affairs Branch and Retired Locomotive Engineer in civilian life. I’m am a Constitutionalist candidate in the Democratic Party. I have only held public office as a village councilman and then had to deploy to multiple combat tours in Iraq. I have adopted a platform much similar to Senator Sanders and will propose legislation and vote for legislation similar to what Senator Sanders proposes. 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? Free healthcare for all US Citizens Impeach and Convict Donald Trump for treason against the Constitution. Due process of law under the Constitution What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Due process of law under the Constitution. Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? My father, two fathers in law I had ( deceased) and Jerry Jacobson (deceased) who established and owned the Ohio Central Railroad. Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy? The Age of Reason by Thomas Paine What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Adherence to the Constitution and Bill of Rights. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? Honesty. Working man. 32 Military Career. Leadership experience. Loyal. Empathy. I don’t love money. I love people. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? To participate in House Committees, sponsor bills, and vote for bills to serve the citizens of the 6th Ohio House District and the United States at Large that provide services to support the working poor, the veterans, and marginalized groups in our society, and to establish a fair taxation system that requires the ultra wealthy citizens and corporations to pay a fair share of taxes to provide a free healthcare system for All citizens and to rebuild the electric and railroad infrastructure of the United States. What legacy would you like to leave? That I loved humanity. What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? Vietnam War, 1970 What was your very first job? How long did you have it? Gas Station Attendant, 2 years What is your favorite book? Why? The War of the Worlds by HG Wells. 1st Adult book I ever read at about age 8. If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be? Luke Skywalker What was the last song that got stuck in your head? Cult of Personality by Living Color. What is something that has been a struggle in your life? Family illnesses and death of loved ones has been the greatest struggles I’ve ever dealt with. Leading soldiers in Combat in Iraq and seeing soldiers and civilians be killed was also a difficult time. What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution? This is the people’s house and is the direct link from the people to the federal government. It is critical that it, partnered with the Senate remains a co equal branch of government with the executive and Judicial branches as a check and balance to prevent fascism. Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics? It is, but not a requirement. The House should be open to all that want to serve the citizens of their district, regardless of experience in politics or government. What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? Preventing a fascist takeover of our country, patenting nuclear war, providing universal healthcare, and protecting the civil rights of marginalized Americans. Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives? That could be up for debate. There is a good argument for 4 year terms. This would require an amendment to the Constitution of course. What are your thoughts on term limits? I advocate term limits for the Congress. 12 years for the House. 24 years for Senate. Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after? I admire the efforts of a number of past and present Representatives, but wouldn’t model myself after any necessarily. 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? There are so many related to healthcare and seniors struggling to survive and rely on Medicare and Medicaid there is no particular story. Tell us your favorite joke. No Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? Yes. After the fascist problem within the Republican Party is resolved. 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? Everything associated with raising revenue must originate there. The executive has no authority in this, period. How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers? To keep a check on the Weather Executive Branch and The Defense Department in ALL matters. What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? None yet What committees interest you? Armed Services, Foreign Relations, Intelligence, and Transportation. What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability? Total Transparency and role of Congress to oversee.\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 Ritchie's campaign website stated the following: Malcolm is running for Congress to fight for economic opportunity, affordable healthcare, strong unions, quality public schools, and clean air and water. These are not political talking points. They are basic rights. He supports: Establishing free healthcare for all American citizens Expanding access to college and trade school education for all American citizens Repealing the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and the Patriot Act, and drafting a new Defense Reorganization Act Repealing the 2025 Budget Act Upholding the Constitution and protecting the rights guaranteed to all citizens, including women, people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, and other marginalized groups Initiating impeachment hearings for Trump, Vance, and the entire cabinet Abolishing private prisons Increasing the number of immigration courts and judges Reestablishing nationwide mental health facilities Rebuilding the electric grid using nuclear fusion reactors and underground power lines Expand the high-speed rail system — Malcolm Ritchie's campaign website (May 1, 2026) Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source."}]