Alexander Schnell

[{"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>Alexander Schnell 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 Schnell'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-403760-2026-01-30\" id=\"heading-bio-403760-2026-01-30\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-403760-2026-01-30\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-403760-2026-01-30\" 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-403760-2026-01-30\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-403760-2026-01-30\" 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\tAlexander Schnell is a Philadelphia-based community advocate and technical problem-solver who focuses on practical, transparent approaches to public service. He serves as a Committeeperson in the city's 9th Ward and works as a Business Analyst supporting process improvement and operational projects for one of the city's major public-sector clients. Schnell's work blends hands-on engagement with a strong interest in constitutional process, local decision-making, and strengthening the relationship between residents and their government.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-403760-2026-01-30\" id=\"heading-key-message-403760-2026-01-30\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-403760-2026-01-30\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-403760-2026-01-30\" 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-403760-2026-01-30\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-403760-2026-01-30\" 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'm running a bottom-up campaign because I think representatives should be present, accessible, and accountable to the people who live here. My focus is on showing up, listening, and keeping decision-making close to the district.</li><li>I prioritize reforms that give residents more influence over their government. That includes term limits, greater transparency in federal records, and cleaner campaign finance practices that keep local voices at the center.</li><li>I believe the current system makes it too difficult for independents to participate or get on the ballot. I want to make the political process more open, competitive, and accessible so every voter has a fair path to be heard.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-403760-2026-01-30\" id=\"heading1-403760-2026-01-30\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-403760-2026-01-30\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-403760-2026-01-30\" 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=\"heading1-403760-2026-01-30\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-403760-2026-01-30\" 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’m passionate about public policy that strengthens constitutional process and keeps government within its defined limits. I’m interested in how separation of powers works in practice, how Congress uses its enumerated authorities, and how transparency supports a healthier system. I also care about making the political process more accessible and understandable so people know what the Constitution authorizes and can hold their government accountable.\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\nAlexander Schnell completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Schnell's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Alexander Schnell is a Philadelphia-based community advocate and technical problem-solver who focuses on practical, transparent approaches to public service. He serves as a Committeeperson in the city's 9th Ward and works as a Business Analyst supporting process improvement and operational projects for one of the city's major public-sector clients. Schnell's work blends hands-on engagement with a strong interest in constitutional process, local decision-making, and strengthening the relationship between residents and their government. 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'm running a bottom-up campaign because I think representatives should be present, accessible, and accountable to the people who live here. My focus is on showing up, listening, and keeping decision-making close to the district. I prioritize reforms that give residents more influence over their government. That includes term limits, greater transparency in federal records, and cleaner campaign finance practices that keep local voices at the center. I believe the current system makes it too difficult for independents to participate or get on the ballot. I want to make the political process more open, competitive, and accessible so every voter has a fair path to be heard. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? I’m passionate about public policy that strengthens constitutional process and keeps government within its defined limits. I’m interested in how separation of powers works in practice, how Congress uses its enumerated authorities, and how transparency supports a healthier system. I also care about making the political process more accessible and understandable so people know what the Constitution authorizes and can hold their government accountable.\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."}]