Jan Kinner

[{"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>Jan Kinner 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 Kinner'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-404844-2026-03-05\" id=\"heading-bio-404844-2026-03-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-404844-2026-03-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-404844-2026-03-05\" 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-404844-2026-03-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-404844-2026-03-05\" 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 served 31 years in the USAF, retiring as a Colonel. My career includes leadership roles in both the private and public sector where I was a consultant, director and VP before returning to the public sector as a professor to teach senior military and federal employees how to acquire large complex systems and to think critically.\r\n<p>My life is about service and I'm still at it. Today most of my time is devoted to helping people navigate the Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security mazes\r\n</p><p>This campaign is about character. The people of the 10th District are tired of partisan politics. They feel the USA is not being governed for them, but instead for the rich, well connected insiders who seem to be reaping most of the economic gains and who, when things go wrong aren't held accountable, but are shielded from the damage they caused while the general population continues to suffer.\r\n</p><p>The District needs a leader who prioritize principles over politics; that has integrity; that believes in service before self; that can connect with all people across the District; that has the courage to say no to policies harmful to the people in District 10; and has the knowledge, skills and abilities to take on challenges associated with things like artificial intelligence, healthcare reform, economic and political reform.\r\n</p><p>Now, more than ever, we need to bring more of our Government closer to home, back to the people it is intended to serve.\r\n</p>\nAnd I want to be their candidate to do so.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-404844-2026-03-05\" id=\"heading-key-message-404844-2026-03-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-404844-2026-03-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-404844-2026-03-05\" 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-404844-2026-03-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-404844-2026-03-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>I am dedicated to restoring trust in government by serving all constituents with integrity, courage, and a commitment to addressing the needs of working people</li><li>We need a government that works for everybody - not just the well connected. We need to bring more of our government closer to home, back to the people it's intended to serve.</li><li>Our current Congressman has lost touch with the citizens in this District prioritizing his own party's interests over the interests of those he was elected to serve. He's suppose to serve all voters, not just the voters that voted for him.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-404844-2026-03-05\" id=\"heading1-404844-2026-03-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-404844-2026-03-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-404844-2026-03-05\" 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=\"heading1-404844-2026-03-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-404844-2026-03-05\" 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\tHealthcare Reform including Medicare &amp; Medicaid; Economic Reform (Taxation, national debt); Technologu (Artificial Intelligence; Information Technology,) National Defense including Acquisition Reform, Federal/Civil Service Reform, Environment, Energy\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>Kinner'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>Democracy Is In Trouble</h2><p>In a healthy democracy power is divided among different branches of government, leaders follow the law, and people are free to speak, protest and vote. Recent actions by the federal government such as stifling dissent and speech, using the military for domestic control, persecuting political opponents, defying court orders, manipulating the law to stay in power, declaring national emergencies on false pretense, marginalizing minority groups, and controlling information and media are all flashing warning signs our democracy is sliding toward an autocracy.</p><h2>The Economy Isn't Working for District 10</h2><p>Today, America is divided not just by party lines, but by economic fault lines that have shattered communities across Greene, Montgomery, and Butler counties. While some point to record stock market highs as proof of a booming economy, those gains don't reflect the reality for working families in our district. For them the economy isn't measured by the S&amp;P 500, but by their bank balances.</p><h2>Immigration &amp; Border Control</h2><p>Our country, America, the bastion of democracy, the land of hopes and dreams, was built by strangers that became known as Americans. Today, immigration is a \"hot button\" subject perpetuated by those who want to blame people that don't talk or look like them for many of their troubles or the troubles of others. And we've seen the result: Federal para-military forces deployed to Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Portland against the objections of state and local officials; American citizens illegally detained and arrested; American citizens killed.</p><h2>AI</h2><p>Since ChatGPT launched in 2022, AI capabilities have advanced dramatically across nearly every dimension with new capabilities being delivered monthly. AI companies have moved beyond Generative AI and are now deploying AI agents (Agentic AI) that don't require human intervention. Concerns about AI safety, usage, deployment, and job displacement are being raised.</p><h2>The National Debt</h2><p>Deficit spending is a problem that has been around for decades that few people in Congress seem interested in fixing. When Congressman Turner entered Congress in 2003 the national debt was $6.3 trillion. Today it's over $39 trillion – and going up. The longer Congress waits to act, the more drastic the rebalancing will have to be.</p><h2>Healthcare</h2><p>For millions of working Americans, the fear of getting sick isn't just about health — it's about financial survival. Despite being employed, millions of workers find themselves caught in a widening gap between what they earn and what it costs to stay healthy. Two forces are squeezing them from both sides: wages that have barely budged in real terms, and health insurance premiums that seem to climb every single year. The result is a quiet crisis playing out in kitchen-table conversations, the constant juggling of bills, skipped doctor visits, and the fear of falling further and further behind across the country.</p><h2>Social Security</h2><p>The Old Age &amp; Survivors Trust Fund provides retirement, survivor, dependent and spousal benefits for almost 58 million Americans – approximately 166,000 in Ohio's 10th Congressional District. The CBO now projects the Trust Fund will be depleted by 2032, triggering an automatic 23% cut in benefits. With over half of Americans having no retirement savings, Congress must act now.</p><h2>Gun Control</h2><p>I believe in the Second Amendment. Law-abiding citizens have the right to own firearms, and I will protect that right. But as a parent and grandparent, I also believe our elected officials have a responsibility to help keep our schools, streets, and communities safe. These two things are not in conflict.</p><h2>Use of Military Force in Iran</h2><p>Trump campaigned on ending \"endless wars\" and promised \"no new wars.\" Yet on February 28, 2026, U.S. and Israeli forces began joint military strikes on Iran — without a Congressional declaration of war or authorization for the use of military force. Over five weeks in, Congress has still not acted, and this conflict has no clearly defined objectives, no exit strategy, and no public support.</p><h2>Missing Mike</h2><p>Since his election in 2003, Mike Turner has been missing in action when it matters most. Voters and local media have criticized his lack of accessibility and unwillingness to engage with anyone outside his base. He has NEVER held a town hall in 23 years. Instead, he hides behind scripted telephone calls, press clips, and ticketed fundraisers.</p><p>How can Mike represent you if he refuses to hear you? Public service means listening to the needs of all constituents—not just donors, party loyalists, or those who nod along to everything you say.</p><p>I will lead differently. I will hold regular in-person and virtual town halls, submit to open surveys and forums, and make myself available to Democrats, Independents, and Republicans alike. Because real representation starts with listening, not hiding.</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\">— Jan Kinner's <a href=\"https://jankinnerforcongress.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">campaign website</a> (April 22, 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\nJan Kinner completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kinner's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I served 31 years in the USAF, retiring as a Colonel. My career includes leadership roles in both the private and public sector where I was a consultant, director and VP before returning to the public sector as a professor to teach senior military and federal employees how to acquire large complex systems and to think critically. My life is about service and I'm still at it. Today most of my time is devoted to helping people navigate the Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security mazes This campaign is about character. The people of the 10th District are tired of partisan politics. They feel the USA is not being governed for them, but instead for the rich, well connected insiders who seem to be reaping most of the economic gains and who, when things go wrong aren't held accountable, but are shielded from the damage they caused while the general population continues to suffer. The District needs a leader who prioritize principles over politics; that has integrity; that believes in service before self; that can connect with all people across the District; that has the courage to say no to policies harmful to the people in District 10; and has the knowledge, skills and abilities to take on challenges associated with things like artificial intelligence, healthcare reform, economic and political reform. Now, more than ever, we need to bring more of our Government closer to home, back to the people it is intended to serve. And I want to be their candidate to do so. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? I am dedicated to restoring trust in government by serving all constituents with integrity, courage, and a commitment to addressing the needs of working people We need a government that works for everybody - not just the well connected. We need to bring more of our government closer to home, back to the people it's intended to serve. Our current Congressman has lost touch with the citizens in this District prioritizing his own party's interests over the interests of those he was elected to serve. He's suppose to serve all voters, not just the voters that voted for him. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Healthcare Reform including Medicare & Medicaid; Economic Reform (Taxation, national debt); Technologu (Artificial Intelligence; Information Technology,) National Defense including Acquisition Reform, Federal/Civil Service Reform, Environment, Energy\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 Kinner's campaign website stated the following: Democracy Is In Trouble In a healthy democracy power is divided among different branches of government, leaders follow the law, and people are free to speak, protest and vote. Recent actions by the federal government such as stifling dissent and speech, using the military for domestic control, persecuting political opponents, defying court orders, manipulating the law to stay in power, declaring national emergencies on false pretense, marginalizing minority groups, and controlling information and media are all flashing warning signs our democracy is sliding toward an autocracy. The Economy Isn't Working for District 10 Today, America is divided not just by party lines, but by economic fault lines that have shattered communities across Greene, Montgomery, and Butler counties. While some point to record stock market highs as proof of a booming economy, those gains don't reflect the reality for working families in our district. For them the economy isn't measured by the S&P 500, but by their bank balances. Immigration & Border Control Our country, America, the bastion of democracy, the land of hopes and dreams, was built by strangers that became known as Americans. Today, immigration is a \"hot button\" subject perpetuated by those who want to blame people that don't talk or look like them for many of their troubles or the troubles of others. And we've seen the result: Federal para-military forces deployed to Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Portland against the objections of state and local officials; American citizens illegally detained and arrested; American citizens killed. AI Since ChatGPT launched in 2022, AI capabilities have advanced dramatically across nearly every dimension with new capabilities being delivered monthly. AI companies have moved beyond Generative AI and are now deploying AI agents (Agentic AI) that don't require human intervention. Concerns about AI safety, usage, deployment, and job displacement are being raised. The National Debt Deficit spending is a problem that has been around for decades that few people in Congress seem interested in fixing. When Congressman Turner entered Congress in 2003 the national debt was $6.3 trillion. Today it's over $39 trillion – and going up. The longer Congress waits to act, the more drastic the rebalancing will have to be. Healthcare For millions of working Americans, the fear of getting sick isn't just about health — it's about financial survival. Despite being employed, millions of workers find themselves caught in a widening gap between what they earn and what it costs to stay healthy. Two forces are squeezing them from both sides: wages that have barely budged in real terms, and health insurance premiums that seem to climb every single year. The result is a quiet crisis playing out in kitchen-table conversations, the constant juggling of bills, skipped doctor visits, and the fear of falling further and further behind across the country. Social Security The Old Age & Survivors Trust Fund provides retirement, survivor, dependent and spousal benefits for almost 58 million Americans – approximately 166,000 in Ohio's 10th Congressional District. The CBO now projects the Trust Fund will be depleted by 2032, triggering an automatic 23% cut in benefits. With over half of Americans having no retirement savings, Congress must act now. Gun Control I believe in the Second Amendment. Law-abiding citizens have the right to own firearms, and I will protect that right. But as a parent and grandparent, I also believe our elected officials have a responsibility to help keep our schools, streets, and communities safe. These two things are not in conflict. Use of Military Force in Iran Trump campaigned on ending \"endless wars\" and promised \"no new wars.\" Yet on February 28, 2026, U.S. and Israeli forces began joint military strikes on Iran — without a Congressional declaration of war or authorization for the use of military force. Over five weeks in, Congress has still not acted, and this conflict has no clearly defined objectives, no exit strategy, and no public support. Missing Mike Since his election in 2003, Mike Turner has been missing in action when it matters most. Voters and local media have criticized his lack of accessibility and unwillingness to engage with anyone outside his base. He has NEVER held a town hall in 23 years. Instead, he hides behind scripted telephone calls, press clips, and ticketed fundraisers. How can Mike represent you if he refuses to hear you? Public service means listening to the needs of all constituents—not just donors, party loyalists, or those who nod along to everything you say. I will lead differently. I will hold regular in-person and virtual town halls, submit to open surveys and forums, and make myself available to Democrats, Independents, and Republicans alike. Because real representation starts with listening, not hiding. — Jan Kinner's campaign website (April 22, 2026) Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source."}]