Rob Travis Jackson Jr.

[{"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>Rob Jackson 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 Jackson'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-414967-2026-03-09\" id=\"heading-bio-414967-2026-03-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-414967-2026-03-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-414967-2026-03-09\" 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-414967-2026-03-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-414967-2026-03-09\" 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 native Philadelphian who is best known for his unique ability to turn scarce resources into dynamic results: Rob Travis Jackson is the sole Republican candidate fighting for School choice. Jobs, Affordable housing and Gun violence are among his top five concerns. He is a multi award winning motivational speaker, sales pioneer , former freelance writer and paraeducator with roots in several neighborhoods within the district including Grays Ferry, Cobbs Creek, West Oak Lane, Germantown/Mt. Airy, as well as the Northeastern and Northwestern suburbs. Once a College Democrat, he was active in Young Republican circles during the late 90' and early 2000's. He strongly aligned with President Trumps domestic policies and economic goals .\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-414967-2026-03-09\" id=\"heading-key-message-414967-2026-03-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-414967-2026-03-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-414967-2026-03-09\" 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-414967-2026-03-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-414967-2026-03-09\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Better education through policies and programs means a better prepared workforce. School Choice and STEM education programs are not just for the distant future; they are way past due .</li><li>Jobs. Jobs. Jobs. Say no more; we absolutely must bring more good paying jobs to the area. In the era of high tech and artificial intelligence, we cannot let solid blue &amp; white collar jobs performed by actual human beings --become obsolete. Everybody knows that successful long term employment helps families put a roof over their heads and food on the table.</li><li>Quality of Life issues. Safer streets with less crime and more growth shouldn't just be a suburban thing. As the 6th biggest city in the country, Philly has alot to offer. It's true that violent homicides are down but that work is not nearly finished. We must not only attract the brightest young minds here for secondary schools and colleges, but also give them reasons to stay here long after that ...to work , raise families and safely enjoy recreation without fear.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-414967-2026-03-09\" id=\"heading1-414967-2026-03-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-414967-2026-03-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-414967-2026-03-09\" 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=\"heading1-414967-2026-03-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-414967-2026-03-09\" 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\tRe-tooling and upgrading workforce readiness is a high priority. We have a 21st Century job market often mismatched with 20th century skill-sets, particularly in older workers and the ESOL community.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-414967-2026-03-09\" id=\"heading2-414967-2026-03-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-414967-2026-03-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-414967-2026-03-09\" 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=\"heading2-414967-2026-03-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-414967-2026-03-09\" 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\tRob Travis Jackson is the ONLY Trump candidate in the race .\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\nRob Jackson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Jackson's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. A native Philadelphian who is best known for his unique ability to turn scarce resources into dynamic results: Rob Travis Jackson is the sole Republican candidate fighting for School choice. Jobs, Affordable housing and Gun violence are among his top five concerns. He is a multi award winning motivational speaker, sales pioneer , former freelance writer and paraeducator with roots in several neighborhoods within the district including Grays Ferry, Cobbs Creek, West Oak Lane, Germantown/Mt. Airy, as well as the Northeastern and Northwestern suburbs. Once a College Democrat, he was active in Young Republican circles during the late 90' and early 2000's. He strongly aligned with President Trumps domestic policies and economic goals . 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? Better education through policies and programs means a better prepared workforce. School Choice and STEM education programs are not just for the distant future; they are way past due . Jobs. Jobs. Jobs. Say no more; we absolutely must bring more good paying jobs to the area. In the era of high tech and artificial intelligence, we cannot let solid blue & white collar jobs performed by actual human beings --become obsolete. Everybody knows that successful long term employment helps families put a roof over their heads and food on the table. Quality of Life issues. Safer streets with less crime and more growth shouldn't just be a suburban thing. As the 6th biggest city in the country, Philly has alot to offer. It's true that violent homicides are down but that work is not nearly finished. We must not only attract the brightest young minds here for secondary schools and colleges, but also give them reasons to stay here long after that ...to work , raise families and safely enjoy recreation without fear. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Re-tooling and upgrading workforce readiness is a high priority. We have a 21st Century job market often mismatched with 20th century skill-sets, particularly in older workers and the ESOL community. What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? Rob Travis Jackson is the ONLY Trump candidate in the race .\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."}]