Frank Golden

[{"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>Frank Golden 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 Golden'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-406213-2026-04-13\" id=\"heading-bio-406213-2026-04-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-406213-2026-04-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-406213-2026-04-13\" 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-406213-2026-04-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-406213-2026-04-13\" 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 a psychiatric nurse practitioner and small-business owner who has lived through the same struggles many families face. I’m running for Congress because too many people are working hard and still falling behind. We need leadership that understands real life and is willing to fight for a fair shot for everyday people.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-406213-2026-04-13\" id=\"heading-key-message-406213-2026-04-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-406213-2026-04-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-406213-2026-04-13\" 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-406213-2026-04-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-406213-2026-04-13\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>A Fair Shot for Working People...\r\nToo many people are working hard and still falling behind. I’m running to help fix the systems that make it harder to get ahead and ensure regular people can live, not just survive.</li><li>Real-World Experience, Not Politics...\r\n\r\nAs a psychiatric nurse practitioner and small business owner—not a career politician—I understand what families and small businesses are dealing with because I’ve lived it.</li><li>Independent Leadership That Puts People First...\r\n\r\nI’m not here to represent a party—I’m here to represent people. I’ll support what works, challenge what doesn’t, and focus on practical solutions that actually improve lives.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-406213-2026-04-13\" id=\"heading1-406213-2026-04-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-406213-2026-04-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-406213-2026-04-13\" 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=\"heading1-406213-2026-04-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-406213-2026-04-13\" 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 most passionate about policies that support working families and create a fair opportunity to succeed. This includes strengthening Social Security by addressing structural funding issues, improving healthcare affordability—especially high deductibles that prevent people from accessing care—and making childcare more affordable so families can work and move forward without being held back by cost barriers.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-406213-2026-04-13\" id=\"heading2-406213-2026-04-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-406213-2026-04-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-406213-2026-04-13\" 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=\"heading2-406213-2026-04-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-406213-2026-04-13\" 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 look up to the people who keep fighting every day. The single mother who buys her first home at 47. The individuals who have faced trauma and still find a way forward. The people who have been beaten down, denied a fair shot, and refuse to give up. Those are the examples I follow—resilience, persistence, and determination. They deserve leadership that sees them, understands them, and fights for them.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-406213-2026-04-13\" id=\"heading3-406213-2026-04-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-406213-2026-04-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-406213-2026-04-13\" 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=\"heading3-406213-2026-04-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-406213-2026-04-13\" 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 most important qualities for an elected official are integrity, accountability, and real-world understanding. Leaders should be honest about what they can and cannot do, take responsibility for their decisions, and remain accessible to the people they serve. Just as important is having lived experience outside of politics—understanding what it’s like to work, raise a family, and navigate the systems they are trying to fix. Public service should be about results, not rhetoric.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-406213-2026-04-13\" id=\"heading4-406213-2026-04-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-406213-2026-04-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-406213-2026-04-13\" 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=\"heading4-406213-2026-04-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-406213-2026-04-13\" 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 core responsibility of someone elected to this office is to serve everyday people—the individuals and families who make up the backbone of this country. That means listening to constituents, representing their interests honestly, and working to improve the systems that affect their daily lives. It also means being accountable, making informed decisions, and focusing on practical solutions that help people move forward, not just get by.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-406213-2026-04-13\" id=\"heading5-406213-2026-04-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-406213-2026-04-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-406213-2026-04-13\" 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=\"heading5-406213-2026-04-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-406213-2026-04-13\" 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 would like to be remembered as someone who helped bring the focus of our government back to regular people—the ones who work hard, show up every day, and keep this country running. If I can help shift the system so it works better for them, then I’ve done what I set out to do. I also hope my campaign shows that you don’t have to be a career politician to step forward—that everyday people can run, can win, and can make a difference.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-406213-2026-04-13\" id=\"heading6-406213-2026-04-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-406213-2026-04-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-406213-2026-04-13\" 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=\"heading6-406213-2026-04-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-406213-2026-04-13\" 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 job was at McDonald’s, where I earned minimum wage at the time. I worked there for about two years. It was an early introduction to responsibility, customer service, and the reality of what it means to work for every dollar you earn.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-406213-2026-04-13\" id=\"heading7-406213-2026-04-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-406213-2026-04-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-406213-2026-04-13\" 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=\"heading7-406213-2026-04-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-406213-2026-04-13\" 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\tOne of the struggles in my life has been finding stability and direction. As a child, my family moved often as my parents worked to build a better life, and I often felt like a loner because of it. As an adult, I struggled with my weight and with finding my path. It wasn’t until my 30s that I found my calling in nursing. Those experiences shaped who I am and taught me resilience, perspective, and the importance of not giving up.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-406213-2026-04-13\" id=\"heading8-406213-2026-04-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-406213-2026-04-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-406213-2026-04-13\" 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=\"heading8-406213-2026-04-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-406213-2026-04-13\" 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 U.S. House of Representatives is unique because it was designed to be the closest body to the people, with members directly elected and serving shorter terms to stay connected to their constituents. It is meant to reflect the voice and concerns of everyday Americans. While many feel that the connection has weakened over time, the core purpose of the House remains giving the public a direct and active role in shaping government.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-406213-2026-04-13\" id=\"heading9-406213-2026-04-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-406213-2026-04-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-406213-2026-04-13\" 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=\"heading9-406213-2026-04-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-406213-2026-04-13\" 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 believe one of the greatest challenges facing the United States over the next decade is restoring trust that the system can work for everyday people. Too many individuals are working hard and still falling behind, which has led to frustration, division, and a loss of confidence in both government and opportunity itself. We need to rebuild a system that provides a fair shot—where hard work, responsibility, and doing the right thing can actually lead to stability and progress. At the same time, we have to move away from seeing government as either a barrier or a handout, and instead refocus it as a structure that supports people in moving forward.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-406213-2026-04-13\" id=\"heading10-406213-2026-04-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-406213-2026-04-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-406213-2026-04-13\" 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=\"heading10-406213-2026-04-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-406213-2026-04-13\" 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\tCompromise is necessary for effective policymaking, but it should never come at the expense of core values. People can have different ideas about how to achieve shared goals, and that’s where compromise is both appropriate and important. But our guiding principles—fairness, accountability, and doing what’s right for the people—should remain constant.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-406213-2026-04-13\" id=\"heading11-406213-2026-04-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-406213-2026-04-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-406213-2026-04-13\" 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=\"heading11-406213-2026-04-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-406213-2026-04-13\" 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 first historical event I remember was the gas shortages in the 1970s. I was a young kid in the backseat while my parents waited in long lines to fill up. At the time, I didn’t fully understand what was happening, but looking back, it showed me how national issues directly affect families and everyday life.\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\nFrank Golden completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Golden's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner and small-business owner who has lived through the same struggles many families face. I’m running for Congress because too many people are working hard and still falling behind. We need leadership that understands real life and is willing to fight for a fair shot for everyday people. 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? A Fair Shot for Working People...\r\nToo many people are working hard and still falling behind. I’m running to help fix the systems that make it harder to get ahead and ensure regular people can live, not just survive. Real-World Experience, Not Politics...\r\n\r\nAs a psychiatric nurse practitioner and small business owner—not a career politician—I understand what families and small businesses are dealing with because I’ve lived it. Independent Leadership That Puts People First...\r\n\r\nI’m not here to represent a party—I’m here to represent people. I’ll support what works, challenge what doesn’t, and focus on practical solutions that actually improve lives. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? I am most passionate about policies that support working families and create a fair opportunity to succeed. This includes strengthening Social Security by addressing structural funding issues, improving healthcare affordability—especially high deductibles that prevent people from accessing care—and making childcare more affordable so families can work and move forward without being held back by cost barriers. Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? I look up to the people who keep fighting every day. The single mother who buys her first home at 47. The individuals who have faced trauma and still find a way forward. The people who have been beaten down, denied a fair shot, and refuse to give up. Those are the examples I follow—resilience, persistence, and determination. They deserve leadership that sees them, understands them, and fights for them. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? The most important qualities for an elected official are integrity, accountability, and real-world understanding. Leaders should be honest about what they can and cannot do, take responsibility for their decisions, and remain accessible to the people they serve. Just as important is having lived experience outside of politics—understanding what it’s like to work, raise a family, and navigate the systems they are trying to fix. Public service should be about results, not rhetoric. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? The core responsibility of someone elected to this office is to serve everyday people—the individuals and families who make up the backbone of this country. That means listening to constituents, representing their interests honestly, and working to improve the systems that affect their daily lives. It also means being accountable, making informed decisions, and focusing on practical solutions that help people move forward, not just get by. What legacy would you like to leave? I would like to be remembered as someone who helped bring the focus of our government back to regular people—the ones who work hard, show up every day, and keep this country running. If I can help shift the system so it works better for them, then I’ve done what I set out to do. I also hope my campaign shows that you don’t have to be a career politician to step forward—that everyday people can run, can win, and can make a difference. What was your very first job? How long did you have it? My first job was at McDonald’s, where I earned minimum wage at the time. I worked there for about two years. It was an early introduction to responsibility, customer service, and the reality of what it means to work for every dollar you earn. What is something that has been a struggle in your life? One of the struggles in my life has been finding stability and direction. As a child, my family moved often as my parents worked to build a better life, and I often felt like a loner because of it. As an adult, I struggled with my weight and with finding my path. It wasn’t until my 30s that I found my calling in nursing. Those experiences shaped who I am and taught me resilience, perspective, and the importance of not giving up. What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution? The U.S. House of Representatives is unique because it was designed to be the closest body to the people, with members directly elected and serving shorter terms to stay connected to their constituents. It is meant to reflect the voice and concerns of everyday Americans. While many feel that the connection has weakened over time, the core purpose of the House remains giving the public a direct and active role in shaping government. What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? I believe one of the greatest challenges facing the United States over the next decade is restoring trust that the system can work for everyday people. Too many individuals are working hard and still falling behind, which has led to frustration, division, and a loss of confidence in both government and opportunity itself. We need to rebuild a system that provides a fair shot—where hard work, responsibility, and doing the right thing can actually lead to stability and progress. At the same time, we have to move away from seeing government as either a barrier or a handout, and instead refocus it as a structure that supports people in moving forward. Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? Compromise is necessary for effective policymaking, but it should never come at the expense of core values. People can have different ideas about how to achieve shared goals, and that’s where compromise is both appropriate and important. But our guiding principles—fairness, accountability, and doing what’s right for the people—should remain constant. What was the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? The first historical event I remember was the gas shortages in the 1970s. I was a young kid in the backseat while my parents waited in long lines to fill up. At the time, I didn’t fully understand what was happening, but looking back, it showed me how national issues directly affect families and everyday life.\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."}]