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Peter James Larson

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About Peter James Larson

Peter Larson (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Oregon's 2nd Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on May 19, 2026.

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[{"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>Peter Larson 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 Larson'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-402349-2026-03-27\" id=\"heading-bio-402349-2026-03-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-402349-2026-03-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-402349-2026-03-27\" 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-402349-2026-03-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-402349-2026-03-27\" 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 name is Peter Larson. I’m a La Grande resident, an admissions counselor at Eastern Oregon University, and a former high school teacher of American history, government, and economics. I’ve spent my career helping others understand how our country works and where we can improve.\r\nI’m running as a Republican to restore common sense and accountability to our party. I stand for fiscal responsibility, protection of individual rights, and respect for both voting rights and states’ rights. It is time to reject extremism and return to practical leadership, working across the aisle to deliver results for everyday Oregonians.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-402349-2026-03-27\" id=\"heading-key-message-402349-2026-03-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-402349-2026-03-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-402349-2026-03-27\" 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-402349-2026-03-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-402349-2026-03-27\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Affordability is the most pressing issue in our district. From rising housing costs to higher prices for fuel and groceries, families are being squeezed at every level. Our farmers and ranchers are especially feeling the pressure, facing higher input costs, volatile markets, and policies that make it harder to stay competitive and pass operations on to the next generation.\r\nI will take a direct, solutions-focused approach. I will push back against tariffs that raise costs on equipment, supplies, and everyday goods. I will work to break up or regulate monopolies in meatpacking, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals that drive up prices and hurt producers.</li><li>This past year has brought major upheaval in healthcare funding, and the situation is likely to worsen. Small communities in Eastern and Southern Oregon are at risk of losing critical access to care, from local providers to full hospital services. Baker City has already lost its maternity ward, and in Ashland, much of the community hospital is being consolidated into Medford.\r\n\r\nI do not support the changes outlined in the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which Cliff Bentz supported. Oregon’s rural communities, and the state as a whole, stand to lose billions of dollars in healthcare funding over the next decade. The proposed $50 billion fund from Congress falls far short of addressing those losses.</li><li>“There is nothing which I dread so much as a division of the republic into two great parties…” — George Washington\r\nI will work with anyone, Republican or Democrat, who is serious about getting results for our district. I am not interested in partisan games or political posturing. Good ideas should stand on their own, regardless of who brings them forward.\r\nI will build coalitions, find common ground, and push for practical solutions that lower costs, strengthen our economy, and support our communities. We cannot afford gridlock. Our responsibility is to deliver results, not score political points.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-402349-2026-03-27\" id=\"heading1-402349-2026-03-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-402349-2026-03-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-402349-2026-03-27\" 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=\"heading1-402349-2026-03-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-402349-2026-03-27\" 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\tTariff and economic issues for all residents of District 2.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-402349-2026-03-27\" id=\"heading2-402349-2026-03-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-402349-2026-03-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-402349-2026-03-27\" 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=\"heading2-402349-2026-03-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-402349-2026-03-27\" 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\tIn looking at people, we should remember that everyone is fallible. No one is perfect. <br/>\r\nThat said, I look at political figures such as Theodore Roosevelt for grit and determination, Ronal Reagan for eloquence and ideals, and John McCain for practicality, humility, and bravery.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-402349-2026-03-27\" id=\"heading3-402349-2026-03-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-402349-2026-03-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-402349-2026-03-27\" 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=\"heading3-402349-2026-03-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-402349-2026-03-27\" 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\tMembers of Congress need to remember that they took an oath to the Constitution, not a political party. They need to represent the people, and if that goes against the RNC, then so be it.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-402349-2026-03-27\" id=\"heading4-402349-2026-03-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-402349-2026-03-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-402349-2026-03-27\" 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=\"heading4-402349-2026-03-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-402349-2026-03-27\" 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 represent their constituents, and listen to them. <br/>\r\nTo do what is right for the people.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-402349-2026-03-27\" id=\"heading5-402349-2026-03-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-402349-2026-03-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-402349-2026-03-27\" 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=\"heading5-402349-2026-03-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-402349-2026-03-27\" 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 want to leave a legacy wherein people saw me as someone who listened, and stood up for what is right, not what is popular.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-402349-2026-03-27\" id=\"heading6-402349-2026-03-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-402349-2026-03-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-402349-2026-03-27\" 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=\"heading6-402349-2026-03-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-402349-2026-03-27\" 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 very first job was at the Portland VA Medical Center as a health technician in the surgical unit. It was only a summer job, but I got to see some very interesting things, interact with very educated people, and help many veterans.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-402349-2026-03-27\" id=\"heading7-402349-2026-03-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-402349-2026-03-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-402349-2026-03-27\" 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=\"heading7-402349-2026-03-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-402349-2026-03-27\" 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\tA struggle for me (that I have worked really hard on), is knowing when and when not to speak. Sometimes listening is the best approach.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-402349-2026-03-27\" id=\"heading8-402349-2026-03-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-402349-2026-03-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-402349-2026-03-27\" 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=\"heading8-402349-2026-03-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-402349-2026-03-27\" 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\t1. All bills to raise revenue must be generated in the House. <br/>\n<p>2. Issues Articles of Impeachment against both the Executive Branch and Judicial Branch. <br/>\r\n3. Represents smaller groups of people than Senators <br/>\r\n4. Is re-elected every 2 years<br/>\n</p>\nAll of these pieces reflect how closely Reps must be with their district.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-402349-2026-03-27\" id=\"heading9-402349-2026-03-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-402349-2026-03-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-402349-2026-03-27\" 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=\"heading9-402349-2026-03-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-402349-2026-03-27\" 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 greatest challenges will be both internal and external: the great divide amongst Americans will only be exploited further and further by outside actors via social media. Another will be the national debt, standing at $39 trillion dollars. <br/>\r\nExternal challenges will be China pushing to retake Taiwan.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-402349-2026-03-27\" id=\"heading10-402349-2026-03-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-402349-2026-03-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-402349-2026-03-27\" 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=\"heading10-402349-2026-03-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-402349-2026-03-27\" 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. Compromise is incredible important. I will build coalitions, find common ground, and push for practical solutions that lower costs, strengthen our economy, and support our communities. We cannot afford gridlock. Our responsibility is to deliver results, not score political points.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-402349-2026-03-27\" id=\"heading11-402349-2026-03-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-402349-2026-03-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-402349-2026-03-27\" 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 first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading11-402349-2026-03-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-402349-2026-03-27\" 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 first historical memory is laying on the couch at my daycare and seeing some news footage of the Oklahoma City bombing.\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\nPeter Larson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Larson's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. My name is Peter Larson. I’m a La Grande resident, an admissions counselor at Eastern Oregon University, and a former high school teacher of American history, government, and economics. I’ve spent my career helping others understand how our country works and where we can improve.\r\nI’m running as a Republican to restore common sense and accountability to our party. I stand for fiscal responsibility, protection of individual rights, and respect for both voting rights and states’ rights. It is time to reject extremism and return to practical leadership, working across the aisle to deliver results for everyday Oregonians. 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? Affordability is the most pressing issue in our district. From rising housing costs to higher prices for fuel and groceries, families are being squeezed at every level. Our farmers and ranchers are especially feeling the pressure, facing higher input costs, volatile markets, and policies that make it harder to stay competitive and pass operations on to the next generation.\r\nI will take a direct, solutions-focused approach. I will push back against tariffs that raise costs on equipment, supplies, and everyday goods. I will work to break up or regulate monopolies in meatpacking, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals that drive up prices and hurt producers. This past year has brought major upheaval in healthcare funding, and the situation is likely to worsen. Small communities in Eastern and Southern Oregon are at risk of losing critical access to care, from local providers to full hospital services. Baker City has already lost its maternity ward, and in Ashland, much of the community hospital is being consolidated into Medford.\r\n\r\nI do not support the changes outlined in the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which Cliff Bentz supported. Oregon’s rural communities, and the state as a whole, stand to lose billions of dollars in healthcare funding over the next decade. The proposed $50 billion fund from Congress falls far short of addressing those losses. “There is nothing which I dread so much as a division of the republic into two great parties…” — George Washington\r\nI will work with anyone, Republican or Democrat, who is serious about getting results for our district. I am not interested in partisan games or political posturing. Good ideas should stand on their own, regardless of who brings them forward.\r\nI will build coalitions, find common ground, and push for practical solutions that lower costs, strengthen our economy, and support our communities. We cannot afford gridlock. Our responsibility is to deliver results, not score political points. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Tariff and economic issues for all residents of District 2. Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? In looking at people, we should remember that everyone is fallible. No one is perfect. That said, I look at political figures such as Theodore Roosevelt for grit and determination, Ronal Reagan for eloquence and ideals, and John McCain for practicality, humility, and bravery. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Members of Congress need to remember that they took an oath to the Constitution, not a political party. They need to represent the people, and if that goes against the RNC, then so be it. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? To represent their constituents, and listen to them. To do what is right for the people. What legacy would you like to leave? I want to leave a legacy wherein people saw me as someone who listened, and stood up for what is right, not what is popular. What was your very first job? How long did you have it? My very first job was at the Portland VA Medical Center as a health technician in the surgical unit. It was only a summer job, but I got to see some very interesting things, interact with very educated people, and help many veterans. What is something that has been a struggle in your life? A struggle for me (that I have worked really hard on), is knowing when and when not to speak. Sometimes listening is the best approach. What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution? 1. All bills to raise revenue must be generated in the House. 2. Issues Articles of Impeachment against both the Executive Branch and Judicial Branch. 3. Represents smaller groups of people than Senators 4. Is re-elected every 2 years All of these pieces reflect how closely Reps must be with their district. What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? The greatest challenges will be both internal and external: the great divide amongst Americans will only be exploited further and further by outside actors via social media. Another will be the national debt, standing at $39 trillion dollars. External challenges will be China pushing to retake Taiwan. Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? Yes. Compromise is incredible important. I will build coalitions, find common ground, and push for practical solutions that lower costs, strengthen our economy, and support our communities. We cannot afford gridlock. Our responsibility is to deliver results, not score political points. What was the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? My first historical memory is laying on the couch at my daycare and seeing some news footage of the Oklahoma City bombing.\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."}]

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