Tracy Andrus
About Tracy Andrus
Tracy Andrus (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 1st Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on March 3, 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>Tracy Andrus completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Andrus' 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-353622-2025-05-11\" id=\"heading-bio-353622-2025-05-11\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-353622-2025-05-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-353622-2025-05-11\" 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-353622-2025-05-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-353622-2025-05-11\" 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 Dr. Tracy Andrus. I am a community activist, democrat, pastor, and professor. I am running to make a difference. I will support social security, higher wages for teachers, reducing inflation, and reducing taxes.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-353622-2025-05-11\" id=\"heading-key-message-353622-2025-05-11\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-353622-2025-05-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-353622-2025-05-11\" 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-353622-2025-05-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-353622-2025-05-11\" 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 will not privatize social security</li><li>I will increase pay for teachers.</li><li>I will support early childhood education and daycare centers.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-353622-2025-05-11\" id=\"heading1-353622-2025-05-11\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-353622-2025-05-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-353622-2025-05-11\" 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=\"heading1-353622-2025-05-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-353622-2025-05-11\" 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\tCriminal Justice reform\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-353622-2025-05-11\" id=\"heading2-353622-2025-05-11\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-353622-2025-05-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-353622-2025-05-11\" 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=\"heading2-353622-2025-05-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-353622-2025-05-11\" 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\tMarcus Garvey\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-353622-2025-05-11\" id=\"heading3-353622-2025-05-11\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-353622-2025-05-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-353622-2025-05-11\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIs there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-353622-2025-05-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-353622-2025-05-11\" 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\tMen of honor movie.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-353622-2025-05-11\" id=\"heading4-353622-2025-05-11\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-353622-2025-05-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-353622-2025-05-11\" 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=\"heading4-353622-2025-05-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-353622-2025-05-11\" 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\tIntegrity, and honesty are the most important characteristics for elected officials.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-353622-2025-05-11\" id=\"heading5-353622-2025-05-11\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-353622-2025-05-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-353622-2025-05-11\" 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 do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-353622-2025-05-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-353622-2025-05-11\" 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\tIntegrity, transparency, no quit\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-353622-2025-05-11\" id=\"heading6-353622-2025-05-11\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-353622-2025-05-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-353622-2025-05-11\" 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=\"heading6-353622-2025-05-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-353622-2025-05-11\" 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 defend and uphold the Constitution.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-353622-2025-05-11\" id=\"heading7-353622-2025-05-11\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-353622-2025-05-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-353622-2025-05-11\" 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=\"heading7-353622-2025-05-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-353622-2025-05-11\" 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 good one\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-353622-2025-05-11\" id=\"heading8-353622-2025-05-11\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-353622-2025-05-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-353622-2025-05-11\" 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 the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading8-353622-2025-05-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-353622-2025-05-11\" 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\tAssassination of Dr King in 1967\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-353622-2025-05-11\" id=\"heading9-353622-2025-05-11\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-353622-2025-05-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-353622-2025-05-11\" 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=\"heading9-353622-2025-05-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-353622-2025-05-11\" 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\tMcDonald’s- two years\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-353622-2025-05-11\" id=\"heading10-353622-2025-05-11\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-353622-2025-05-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-353622-2025-05-11\" 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 your favorite book? Why?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading10-353622-2025-05-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-353622-2025-05-11\" 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\tFrom prisoner to phd. I wrote it\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-353622-2025-05-11\" id=\"heading11-353622-2025-05-11\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-353622-2025-05-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-353622-2025-05-11\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIf you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading11-353622-2025-05-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-353622-2025-05-11\" 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 hulk\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-353622-2025-05-11\" id=\"heading12-353622-2025-05-11\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-353622-2025-05-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-353622-2025-05-11\" 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 last song that got stuck in your head?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading12-353622-2025-05-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-353622-2025-05-11\" 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\tMe against the world\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-353622-2025-05-11\" id=\"heading13-353622-2025-05-11\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse13-353622-2025-05-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-353622-2025-05-11\" 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=\"heading13-353622-2025-05-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse13-353622-2025-05-11\" 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\tLooking as injustice\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-353622-2025-05-11\" id=\"heading14-353622-2025-05-11\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse14-353622-2025-05-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-353622-2025-05-11\" 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=\"heading14-353622-2025-05-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse14-353622-2025-05-11\" 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\tTheir ability to approve or veto bills.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-353622-2025-05-11\" id=\"heading15-353622-2025-05-11\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse15-353622-2025-05-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-353622-2025-05-11\" 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 it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading15-353622-2025-05-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse15-353622-2025-05-11\" 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\tNo\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-353622-2025-05-11\" id=\"heading16-353622-2025-05-11\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse16-353622-2025-05-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-353622-2025-05-11\" 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=\"heading16-353622-2025-05-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse16-353622-2025-05-11\" 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\tCreating diversity, equity and inclusion, immigration, inflation and world peace!\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-353622-2025-05-11\" id=\"heading17-353622-2025-05-11\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse17-353622-2025-05-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-353622-2025-05-11\" 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 two years is the right term length for representatives?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading17-353622-2025-05-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse17-353622-2025-05-11\" 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\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-353622-2025-05-11\" id=\"heading18-353622-2025-05-11\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse18-353622-2025-05-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-353622-2025-05-11\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat are your thoughts on term limits?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading18-353622-2025-05-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse18-353622-2025-05-11\" 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 support term limits.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-353622-2025-05-11\" id=\"heading19-353622-2025-05-11\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse19-353622-2025-05-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-353622-2025-05-11\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIs there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading19-353622-2025-05-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse19-353622-2025-05-11\" 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\tNo\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-353622-2025-05-11\" id=\"heading20-353622-2025-05-11\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse20-353622-2025-05-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-353622-2025-05-11\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tBoth sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading20-353622-2025-05-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse20-353622-2025-05-11\" 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. A story from Tracy Andrus\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-353622-2025-05-11\" id=\"heading21-353622-2025-05-11\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse21-353622-2025-05-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-353622-2025-05-11\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tTell us your favorite joke.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading21-353622-2025-05-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse21-353622-2025-05-11\" 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\tHumpty Dumpty\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-353622-2025-05-11\" id=\"heading22-353622-2025-05-11\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse22-353622-2025-05-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-353622-2025-05-11\" 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=\"heading22-353622-2025-05-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse22-353622-2025-05-11\" 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\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-353622-2025-05-11\" id=\"heading23-353622-2025-05-11\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse23-353622-2025-05-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-353622-2025-05-11\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tThe Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading23-353622-2025-05-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse23-353622-2025-05-11\" 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 major role.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse24-353622-2025-05-11\" id=\"heading24-353622-2025-05-11\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse24-353622-2025-05-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse24-353622-2025-05-11\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tHow should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading24-353622-2025-05-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse24-353622-2025-05-11\" 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\tThey should use it as designed\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse25-353622-2025-05-11\" id=\"heading25-353622-2025-05-11\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse25-353622-2025-05-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse25-353622-2025-05-11\" 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=\"heading25-353622-2025-05-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse25-353622-2025-05-11\" 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\tDemocrats, naacp, hbcu professors, some republicans and teachers\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse26-353622-2025-05-11\" id=\"heading26-353622-2025-05-11\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse26-353622-2025-05-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse26-353622-2025-05-11\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat committees interest you?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading26-353622-2025-05-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse26-353622-2025-05-11\" 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\tCriminal justice, finance and education.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse27-353622-2025-05-11\" id=\"heading27-353622-2025-05-11\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse27-353622-2025-05-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse27-353622-2025-05-11\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading27-353622-2025-05-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse27-353622-2025-05-11\" 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 support full transparency\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>Andrus' 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\"><h4 class=\"ql-align-center\"><strong>Where do you stand on Tariffs?</strong></h4><p class=\"ql-align-center\">I believe tariffs can hurt the economy by increasing costs for consumers and businesses, disrupting supply chains, and straining international trade relationships. In the long run, they risk slowing growth and pushing the country toward a recession rather than strengthening our economic position.</p><h4 class=\"ql-align-center\"><strong>Where do you stand on Social Security?</strong></h4><p class=\"ql-align-center\">I believe Social Security is a promise earned through a lifetime of work, and the government should not interfere or attempt to cut benefits. People paid into the system and deserve to receive what they were promised.</p><h4 class=\"ql-align-center\"><strong>What is your stance on immigration?</strong></h4><p class=\"ql-align-center\">I believe America is a nation built by immigrants, and we must honor that legacy with compassion and fairness. Immigrants contribute to our economy, culture, and communities in meaningful ways. While I support strong and secure borders, I also believe every person deserves due process and humane treatment. Our immigration system should reflect our values—upholding the law while treating individuals and families with dignity. We need comprehensive reform that balances security with opportunity and fairness.</p><h4 class=\"ql-align-center\"><strong>What is your stance on DEI?</strong></h4><p class=\"ql-align-center\">I believe that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are essential for creating a fair and equitable society, especially considering the historical challenges faced by Black communities. DEI initiatives aim to address systemic inequalities and ensure that everyone, regardless of their background, has equal opportunities to succeed. Research indicates that organizations embracing DEI not only foster a more inclusive environment but also experience benefits like increased innovation and employee satisfaction .</p><p class=\"ql-align-center\">While some companies have recently reduced their DEI efforts due to external pressures, the core principles of DEI remain vital for promoting social justice and organizational success .The Washington Post</p><p class=\"ql-align-center\">For those interested in further exploring DEI, resources like the book \"Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Trainers: Fostering DEI in the Workplace\" offer valuable insights into implementing effective DEI strategies .</p><p class=\"ql-align-center\"><br/></p><h4 class=\"ql-align-center\"><strong>How do you feel about DOGE? Department of Government Efficiency?</strong></h4><p class=\"ql-align-center\">I believe that while DOGE may help identify areas of government waste, it should not be used as a tool to unlawfully target or lay off hardworking employees without cause. Firing individuals without due process undermines fairness, morale, and the principles of good governance. Any efforts to improve efficiency must respect workers’ rights and follow lawful procedures. Misusing DOGE to justify unjust terminations is unacceptable and should be stopped immediately.</p><h4 class=\"ql-align-center\"><strong>What do you want constituents to know about you?</strong></h4><p class=\"ql-align-center\">Tracy Andrus, a seasoned educator and community advocate from Marshall, Texas, is running for Congress in Texas’s 1st District in 2026. With a Ph.D. from Prairie View A&M University, Andrus brings a wealth of experience in public service and education. </p><p class=\"ql-align-center\">His campaign focuses on comprehensive criminal justice reform, aiming to expand pardoning powers to district judges and reduce unnecessary regulations. Andrus is also a proponent of immigration reform, advocating for legal status and tax contributions for immigrants, recognizing their vital role in the economy. </p><p class=\"ql-align-center\">A strong supporter of reproductive rights, he seeks to codify Roe v. Wade into federal law while promoting personal responsibility. Additionally, Andrus emphasizes the importance of alternative green energy sources to combat climate change. </p><p class=\"ql-align-center\">Andrus's commitment to term limits is evident through his pledge to support congressional term limits, aligning with his belief in citizen-led governance. U.S. Term Limits</p><p class=\"ql-align-center\">Endorsed by various churches and civic organizations, Tracy Andrus offers a platform centered on justice, equity, and community empowerment.</p><p><br/></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\">— Tracy Andrus' <a href=\"https://www.tracyandrusforuscongress.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">campaign website</a> (February 12, 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>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>\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>Tracy Andrus completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Andrus' 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-182871-2024-05-23\" id=\"heading-bio-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-182871-2024-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-182871-2024-05-23\" 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-182871-2024-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-182871-2024-05-23\" 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 Tracy Andrus, son of Ms. Alice and Warren Andrus of Crowley, Louisiana. I am the youngest of 10 boys and two girls. I am the Director of Criminal Justice at Wiley College and Pastor of Edwards Chapel B.C. Marshall, Texas. I am also a business owner and Executive Director of Tracy Andrus Foundation. I spent three years in prison on a 57-year sentence for check kiting and theft of service. I was released from prison in 1994. I entered college in 1995 and received degrees from Louisiana College in Pineville, Louisiana, University of Louisiana Monroe (Masters) and in 2005, I became the first African American in the United Stated to earn a PhD in Juvenile Justice from Prairie View A&M University.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-182871-2024-05-23\" id=\"heading-key-message-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-182871-2024-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-182871-2024-05-23\" 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-182871-2024-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-182871-2024-05-23\" 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 will support legislation that extends pardoning powers to district judges. Governors should not have exclusive pardoning powers in their state.</li><li>I will support legislation that allows women to choose what happens to their bodies. No government, lawyer, politician or anyone else should choose for women when it comes to their bodies.</li><li>I will support legislation that provides more jobs to help ramp up production to meet the demands of our robust economy which will in turn reduce inflation. Inflation is too high!</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-182871-2024-05-23\" id=\"heading1-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-182871-2024-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-182871-2024-05-23\" 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=\"heading1-182871-2024-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-182871-2024-05-23\" 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\tCriminal Justice Reform, Finance, Enviromental Justice, Immigration, Green Energy, Women Reproductive Rights\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-182871-2024-05-23\" id=\"heading2-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-182871-2024-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-182871-2024-05-23\" 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=\"heading2-182871-2024-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-182871-2024-05-23\" 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 mother! She never complained about life, but always strived to make life better for her family.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-182871-2024-05-23\" id=\"heading3-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-182871-2024-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIs there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-182871-2024-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-182871-2024-05-23\" 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\tFrom Prisoner to PhD; My Eleven Yer Journey - Publication\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-182871-2024-05-23\" id=\"heading4-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-182871-2024-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-182871-2024-05-23\" 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=\"heading4-182871-2024-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-182871-2024-05-23\" 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\tHonesty and Integrity.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-182871-2024-05-23\" id=\"heading5-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-182871-2024-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-182871-2024-05-23\" 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 do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-182871-2024-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-182871-2024-05-23\" 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\tSmart worker, ability to work with all people, positive attitude\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-182871-2024-05-23\" id=\"heading6-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-182871-2024-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-182871-2024-05-23\" 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=\"heading6-182871-2024-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-182871-2024-05-23\" 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 who elect you to office\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-182871-2024-05-23\" id=\"heading7-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-182871-2024-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-182871-2024-05-23\" 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=\"heading7-182871-2024-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-182871-2024-05-23\" 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 leave a legacy that says, I made a difference and left the world better than I found it!\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-182871-2024-05-23\" id=\"heading8-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-182871-2024-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-182871-2024-05-23\" 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 the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading8-182871-2024-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-182871-2024-05-23\" 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\tAssassination of Dr. MLK - 5 yrs. old\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-182871-2024-05-23\" id=\"heading9-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-182871-2024-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-182871-2024-05-23\" 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=\"heading9-182871-2024-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-182871-2024-05-23\" 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\tMcDonalds - 3 years\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-182871-2024-05-23\" id=\"heading10-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-182871-2024-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-182871-2024-05-23\" 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 your favorite book? Why?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading10-182871-2024-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-182871-2024-05-23\" 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\tFrom Prisoner to PhD, My Eleven Year Journey. It tells the story of my triumph and resilience.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-182871-2024-05-23\" id=\"heading11-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-182871-2024-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIf you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading11-182871-2024-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-182871-2024-05-23\" 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 Hulk\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-182871-2024-05-23\" id=\"heading12-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-182871-2024-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-182871-2024-05-23\" 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 last song that got stuck in your head?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading12-182871-2024-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-182871-2024-05-23\" 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\tAin't no stopping us now! McFadden and White Head!\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-182871-2024-05-23\" id=\"heading13-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse13-182871-2024-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-182871-2024-05-23\" 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=\"heading13-182871-2024-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse13-182871-2024-05-23\" 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\tTrying to outlive the felony that I committed 35 years ago.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-182871-2024-05-23\" id=\"heading14-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse14-182871-2024-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-182871-2024-05-23\" 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=\"heading14-182871-2024-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse14-182871-2024-05-23\" 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\tImmigration, Social Justice, Inflation and Climate Change\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-182871-2024-05-23\" id=\"heading15-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse15-182871-2024-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat are your thoughts on term limits?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading15-182871-2024-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse15-182871-2024-05-23\" 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 that there should be term limits for every political office, and no one should serve over two consecutive terms.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-182871-2024-05-23\" id=\"heading16-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse16-182871-2024-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-182871-2024-05-23\" 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. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading16-182871-2024-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse16-182871-2024-05-23\" 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\tIT represents the highest level of government in the U. S. other than the Supreme Court.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-182871-2024-05-23\" id=\"heading17-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse17-182871-2024-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-182871-2024-05-23\" 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 it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading17-182871-2024-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse17-182871-2024-05-23\" 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\tNo\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-182871-2024-05-23\" id=\"heading18-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse18-182871-2024-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-182871-2024-05-23\" 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 think of the filibuster?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading18-182871-2024-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse18-182871-2024-05-23\" 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\tIt's a tactic that is beyond ignorance!\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-182871-2024-05-23\" id=\"heading19-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse19-182871-2024-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIs there a particular senator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading19-182871-2024-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse19-182871-2024-05-23\" 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\tCarol Moseley Braun\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-182871-2024-05-23\" id=\"heading20-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse20-182871-2024-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tTell us your favorite joke.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading20-182871-2024-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse20-182871-2024-05-23\" 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\tWhen I ask people, were you born looking like that?\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-182871-2024-05-23\" id=\"heading21-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse21-182871-2024-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tHow would you evaluate a judicial nominee?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading21-182871-2024-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse21-182871-2024-05-23\" 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\tLook at his views regarding the law. Thoroughly examine their thoughts.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-182871-2024-05-23\" id=\"heading22-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse22-182871-2024-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat kind of relationships would you build with other senators?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading22-182871-2024-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse22-182871-2024-05-23\" 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 working relationship with as many of them as possible.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-182871-2024-05-23\" id=\"heading23-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse23-182871-2024-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-182871-2024-05-23\" 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=\"heading23-182871-2024-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse23-182871-2024-05-23\" 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\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse24-182871-2024-05-23\" id=\"heading24-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse24-182871-2024-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse24-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tHow should the U.S. Senate use its investigative powers?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading24-182871-2024-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse24-182871-2024-05-23\" 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 a legal, authorized nondiscriminatory way.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse25-182871-2024-05-23\" id=\"heading25-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse25-182871-2024-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse25-182871-2024-05-23\" 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=\"heading25-182871-2024-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse25-182871-2024-05-23\" 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\tEdwards Chapel Baptist Church<br/>\n<p>The Kingdom Center<br/>\r\nNumerous Organizations and Pastors<br/>\r\nIndividual Business Owners<br/>\n</p>\nStudents from various colleges and universities\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse26-182871-2024-05-23\" id=\"heading26-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse26-182871-2024-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse26-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees to their Cabinet?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading26-182871-2024-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse26-182871-2024-05-23\" 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 will consider their charter, qualifications, and policy views.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse27-182871-2024-05-23\" id=\"heading27-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse27-182871-2024-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse27-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat committees interest you?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading27-182871-2024-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse27-182871-2024-05-23\" 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\tCriminal Justice, Enviromental Justice, Finance, Legislative\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse28-182871-2024-05-23\" id=\"heading28-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse28-182871-2024-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse28-182871-2024-05-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading28-182871-2024-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse28-182871-2024-05-23\" 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 in financial transparency and government accountability. If you are not stealing or doing anything underhanded, you should not have nothing to hide.\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 class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Andrus submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on May 23, 2024.</i></p></div>\n<div class=\"text-center\" style=\"margin-top: 30px\"><button class=\"btn btn-default showResponses text-center\">Show past responses</button><button class=\"btn btn-default hideResponses text-center\">Hide past responses</button></div>\n<div class=\"pastResponses\" style=\"display: none\"><p class=\"large-date\">\tApril 18 submission</p><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-182871-2023-04-18\" id=\"heading-bio-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-182871-2023-04-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-182871-2023-04-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-182871-2023-04-18\" 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\t\tMy name is Tracy Andrus. A vote for me is a vote for change!\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-182871-2023-04-18\" id=\"heading-key-message-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-182871-2023-04-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\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\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-182871-2023-04-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-182871-2023-04-18\" 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 will support federal legislation that will expand pardoning powers to District Judges.</li><li>I will ensure that no one will be able to smuggle guns into school to kill our children attending school by supporting legislation that establish a three-tier perimeter system in every school in Texas.</li><li>I will support federal legislation that de-regulate certain requirements regarding plumbing, and building codes. We have become too heavily regulated which has resulted in the closing of many small businesses.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-182871-2023-04-18\" id=\"heading1-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-182871-2023-04-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-182871-2023-04-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-182871-2023-04-18\" 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\t\tCriminal Justice<br/>\n<p>Housing<br/>\r\nEducation<br/>\r\nClimate Change<br/>\r\nRegulations<br/>\r\nSocial Services<br/>\r\nBanning Assault Weapons<br/>\r\nImmigration Reform<br/>\n</p>\nSmall Business Loans<br/></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-182871-2023-04-18\" id=\"heading2-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-182871-2023-04-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWho do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-182871-2023-04-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-182871-2023-04-18\" 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\t\tMartin Luther King and Malcolm X. Because both of them told the truth regardless of the repercussions that they faced. \t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-182871-2023-04-18\" id=\"heading3-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-182871-2023-04-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tIs there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-182871-2023-04-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-182871-2023-04-18\" 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\t\tBook - From Prisoner to PhD by Tracy Andrus\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-182871-2023-04-18\" id=\"heading4-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-182871-2023-04-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading4-182871-2023-04-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-182871-2023-04-18\" 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\t\tIntegrity and honesty\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-182871-2023-04-18\" id=\"heading5-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-182871-2023-04-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-182871-2023-04-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-182871-2023-04-18\" 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\t\tHonesty and straightforwardness\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-182871-2023-04-18\" id=\"heading6-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-182871-2023-04-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading6-182871-2023-04-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-182871-2023-04-18\" 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\t\tSpeak on behalf od the people who elect you to office\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-182871-2023-04-18\" id=\"heading7-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-182871-2023-04-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat legacy would you like to leave?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading7-182871-2023-04-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-182871-2023-04-18\" 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\t\tA legacy of being effective\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-182871-2023-04-18\" id=\"heading8-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-182871-2023-04-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading8-182871-2023-04-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-182871-2023-04-18\" 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\t\tSchool Intergration - 1970\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-182871-2023-04-18\" id=\"heading9-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-182871-2023-04-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat was your very first job? How long did you have it?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading9-182871-2023-04-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-182871-2023-04-18\" 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\t\tMcDonalds - Three years. \t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-182871-2023-04-18\" id=\"heading10-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-182871-2023-04-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat is your favorite book? Why?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading10-182871-2023-04-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-182871-2023-04-18\" 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\t\tFrom Prisoner to PhD by Tracy Andrus - Because it is very inspirational \t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-182871-2023-04-18\" id=\"heading11-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-182871-2023-04-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tIf you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading11-182871-2023-04-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-182871-2023-04-18\" 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\t\tBlack Panther - T'Challa\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-182871-2023-04-18\" id=\"heading12-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-182871-2023-04-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat was the last song that got stuck in your head?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading12-182871-2023-04-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-182871-2023-04-18\" 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\t\tTupac - Dear Momma\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-182871-2023-04-18\" id=\"heading13-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse13-182871-2023-04-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat is something that has been a struggle in your life?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading13-182871-2023-04-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse13-182871-2023-04-18\" 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\t\tHaving to look at injustice and not being able to do anything about it!\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-182871-2023-04-18\" id=\"heading14-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse14-182871-2023-04-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading14-182871-2023-04-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse14-182871-2023-04-18\" 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\t\tDomestic Racism and Bigotry\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-182871-2023-04-18\" id=\"heading15-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse15-182871-2023-04-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat are your thoughts on term limits?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading15-182871-2023-04-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse15-182871-2023-04-18\" 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\t\tI support term limits.\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-182871-2023-04-18\" id=\"heading16-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse16-182871-2023-04-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading16-182871-2023-04-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse16-182871-2023-04-18\" 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\t\tThis office is a congressional office and as such speaks on behalf of the constituents that we represent.\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-182871-2023-04-18\" id=\"heading17-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse17-182871-2023-04-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tDo you believe that it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading17-182871-2023-04-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse17-182871-2023-04-18\" 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\t\tNo\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-182871-2023-04-18\" id=\"heading18-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse18-182871-2023-04-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat do you think of the filibuster?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading18-182871-2023-04-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse18-182871-2023-04-18\" 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\t\tIt is mainly a waste of money and time. \t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-182871-2023-04-18\" id=\"heading19-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse19-182871-2023-04-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tIs there a particular senator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading19-182871-2023-04-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse19-182871-2023-04-18\" 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\t\tBarack Obama\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-182871-2023-04-18\" id=\"heading20-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse20-182871-2023-04-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tTell us your favorite joke.\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading20-182871-2023-04-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse20-182871-2023-04-18\" 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\t\tWere you born looking like that or did something happen once you got here?\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-182871-2023-04-18\" id=\"heading21-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse21-182871-2023-04-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tHow would you evaluate a judicial nominee?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading21-182871-2023-04-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse21-182871-2023-04-18\" 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\t\tOn his or her merits\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-182871-2023-04-18\" id=\"heading22-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse22-182871-2023-04-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat kind of relationships would you build with other senators?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading22-182871-2023-04-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse22-182871-2023-04-18\" 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\t\tGood relationships\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-182871-2023-04-18\" id=\"heading23-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse23-182871-2023-04-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tDo you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading23-182871-2023-04-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse23-182871-2023-04-18\" 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\t\tnecessary\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse24-182871-2023-04-18\" id=\"heading24-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse24-182871-2023-04-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse24-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tHow should the U.S. Senate use its investigative powers?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading24-182871-2023-04-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse24-182871-2023-04-18\" 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\t\tTo investigate matters deemed appropriate.\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse25-182871-2023-04-18\" id=\"heading25-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse25-182871-2023-04-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse25-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading25-182871-2023-04-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse25-182871-2023-04-18\" 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\t\tEdwards Chapel Baptist Church<br/>\n<p>Students for Tracy Andrus Baylor University<br/>\r\nPVAMU Students for Tracy Andrus<br/>\r\nUTEP Students for Tracy Andrus<br/>\r\nTexas A&M University Students for Tracy Andrus<br/>\r\nWiley College Students for Tracy Andrus<br/>\n</p>\nTexas Ministerial Alliance<br/></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse26-182871-2023-04-18\" id=\"heading26-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse26-182871-2023-04-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse26-182871-2023-04-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees to their Cabinet?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading26-182871-2023-04-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse26-182871-2023-04-18\" 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\t\tFairness.\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div><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><p><i><b>Note:</b> Andrus submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on April 18, 2023.</i></p></div></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nTracy Andrus completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Andrus' responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I am Dr. Tracy Andrus. I am a community activist, democrat, pastor, and professor. I am running to make a difference. I will support social security, higher wages for teachers, reducing inflation, and reducing taxes. 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 will not privatize social security I will increase pay for teachers. I will support early childhood education and daycare centers. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Criminal Justice reform Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? Marcus Garvey Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy? Men of honor movie. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Integrity, and honesty are the most important characteristics for elected officials. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? Integrity, transparency, no quit What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? To defend and uphold the Constitution. What legacy would you like to leave? A good one What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? Assassination of Dr King in 1967 What was your very first job? How long did you have it? McDonald’s- two years What is your favorite book? Why? From prisoner to phd. I wrote it If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be? The hulk What was the last song that got stuck in your head? Me against the world What is something that has been a struggle in your life? Looking as injustice What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution? Their ability to approve or veto bills. Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics? No What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? Creating diversity, equity and inclusion, immigration, inflation and world peace! Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives? Yes What are your thoughts on term limits? I support term limits. Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after? No Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful? Yes. A story from Tracy Andrus Tell us your favorite joke. Humpty Dumpty Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? Yes The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected? A major role. How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers? They should use it as designed What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? Democrats, naacp, hbcu professors, some republicans and teachers What committees interest you? Criminal justice, finance and education. What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability? I support full transparency\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 Andrus' campaign website stated the following: Where do you stand on Tariffs? I believe tariffs can hurt the economy by increasing costs for consumers and businesses, disrupting supply chains, and straining international trade relationships. In the long run, they risk slowing growth and pushing the country toward a recession rather than strengthening our economic position. Where do you stand on Social Security? I believe Social Security is a promise earned through a lifetime of work, and the government should not interfere or attempt to cut benefits. People paid into the system and deserve to receive what they were promised. What is your stance on immigration? I believe America is a nation built by immigrants, and we must honor that legacy with compassion and fairness. Immigrants contribute to our economy, culture, and communities in meaningful ways. While I support strong and secure borders, I also believe every person deserves due process and humane treatment. Our immigration system should reflect our values—upholding the law while treating individuals and families with dignity. We need comprehensive reform that balances security with opportunity and fairness. What is your stance on DEI? I believe that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are essential for creating a fair and equitable society, especially considering the historical challenges faced by Black communities. DEI initiatives aim to address systemic inequalities and ensure that everyone, regardless of their background, has equal opportunities to succeed. Research indicates that organizations embracing DEI not only foster a more inclusive environment but also experience benefits like increased innovation and employee satisfaction . While some companies have recently reduced their DEI efforts due to external pressures, the core principles of DEI remain vital for promoting social justice and organizational success .The Washington Post For those interested in further exploring DEI, resources like the book \"Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Trainers: Fostering DEI in the Workplace\" offer valuable insights into implementing effective DEI strategies . How do you feel about DOGE? Department of Government Efficiency? I believe that while DOGE may help identify areas of government waste, it should not be used as a tool to unlawfully target or lay off hardworking employees without cause. Firing individuals without due process undermines fairness, morale, and the principles of good governance. Any efforts to improve efficiency must respect workers’ rights and follow lawful procedures. Misusing DOGE to justify unjust terminations is unacceptable and should be stopped immediately. What do you want constituents to know about you? Tracy Andrus, a seasoned educator and community advocate from Marshall, Texas, is running for Congress in Texas’s 1st District in 2026. With a Ph.D. from Prairie View A&M University, Andrus brings a wealth of experience in public service and education. His campaign focuses on comprehensive criminal justice reform, aiming to expand pardoning powers to district judges and reduce unnecessary regulations. Andrus is also a proponent of immigration reform, advocating for legal status and tax contributions for immigrants, recognizing their vital role in the economy. A strong supporter of reproductive rights, he seeks to codify Roe v. Wade into federal law while promoting personal responsibility. Additionally, Andrus emphasizes the importance of alternative green energy sources to combat climate change. Andrus's commitment to term limits is evident through his pledge to support congressional term limits, aligning with his belief in citizen-led governance. U.S. Term Limits Endorsed by various churches and civic organizations, Tracy Andrus offers a platform centered on justice, equity, and community empowerment. — Tracy Andrus' campaign website (February 12, 2026) Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.\n\n\nTracy Andrus completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Andrus' responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I am Tracy Andrus, son of Ms. Alice and Warren Andrus of Crowley, Louisiana. I am the youngest of 10 boys and two girls. I am the Director of Criminal Justice at Wiley College and Pastor of Edwards Chapel B.C. Marshall, Texas. I am also a business owner and Executive Director of Tracy Andrus Foundation. I spent three years in prison on a 57-year sentence for check kiting and theft of service. I was released from prison in 1994. I entered college in 1995 and received degrees from Louisiana College in Pineville, Louisiana, University of Louisiana Monroe (Masters) and in 2005, I became the first African American in the United Stated to earn a PhD in Juvenile Justice from Prairie View A&M University. 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 will support legislation that extends pardoning powers to district judges. Governors should not have exclusive pardoning powers in their state. I will support legislation that allows women to choose what happens to their bodies. No government, lawyer, politician or anyone else should choose for women when it comes to their bodies. I will support legislation that provides more jobs to help ramp up production to meet the demands of our robust economy which will in turn reduce inflation. Inflation is too high! What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Criminal Justice Reform, Finance, Enviromental Justice, Immigration, Green Energy, Women Reproductive Rights Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? My mother! She never complained about life, but always strived to make life better for her family. Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy? From Prisoner to PhD; My Eleven Yer Journey - Publication What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Honesty and Integrity. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? Smart worker, ability to work with all people, positive attitude What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? To represent their constituents who elect you to office What legacy would you like to leave? I would like to leave a legacy that says, I made a difference and left the world better than I found it! What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? Assassination of Dr. MLK - 5 yrs. old What was your very first job? How long did you have it? McDonalds - 3 years What is your favorite book? Why? From Prisoner to PhD, My Eleven Year Journey. It tells the story of my triumph and resilience. If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be? The Hulk What was the last song that got stuck in your head? Ain't no stopping us now! McFadden and White Head! What is something that has been a struggle in your life? Trying to outlive the felony that I committed 35 years ago. What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? Immigration, Social Justice, Inflation and Climate Change What are your thoughts on term limits? I believe that there should be term limits for every political office, and no one should serve over two consecutive terms. What qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution? IT represents the highest level of government in the U. S. other than the Supreme Court. Do you believe that it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics? No What do you think of the filibuster? It's a tactic that is beyond ignorance! Is there a particular senator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after? Carol Moseley Braun Tell us your favorite joke. When I ask people, were you born looking like that? How would you evaluate a judicial nominee? Look at his views regarding the law. Thoroughly examine their thoughts. What kind of relationships would you build with other senators? A working relationship with as many of them as possible. Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? yes How should the U.S. Senate use its investigative powers? In a legal, authorized nondiscriminatory way. What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? Edwards Chapel Baptist Church The Kingdom Center Numerous Organizations and Pastors Individual Business Owners Students from various colleges and universities What criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees to their Cabinet? I will consider their charter, qualifications, and policy views. What committees interest you? Criminal Justice, Enviromental Justice, Finance, Legislative What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability? I believe in financial transparency and government accountability. If you are not stealing or doing anything underhanded, you should not have nothing to hide.\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.\nNote: Andrus submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on May 23, 2024.\nShow past responses Hide past responses\nApril 18 submission Who are you? Tell us about yourself. My name is Tracy Andrus. A vote for me is a vote for change! 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 will support federal legislation that will expand pardoning powers to District Judges. I will ensure that no one will be able to smuggle guns into school to kill our children attending school by supporting legislation that establish a three-tier perimeter system in every school in Texas. I will support federal legislation that de-regulate certain requirements regarding plumbing, and building codes. We have become too heavily regulated which has resulted in the closing of many small businesses. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Criminal Justice Housing Education Climate Change Regulations Social Services Banning Assault Weapons Immigration Reform Small Business Loans Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? Martin Luther King and Malcolm X. Because both of them told the truth regardless of the repercussions that they faced. Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy? Book - From Prisoner to PhD by Tracy Andrus What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Integrity and honesty What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? Honesty and straightforwardness What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? Speak on behalf od the people who elect you to office What legacy would you like to leave? A legacy of being effective What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? School Intergration - 1970 What was your very first job? How long did you have it? McDonalds - Three years. What is your favorite book? Why? From Prisoner to PhD by Tracy Andrus - Because it is very inspirational If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be? Black Panther - T'Challa What was the last song that got stuck in your head? Tupac - Dear Momma What is something that has been a struggle in your life? Having to look at injustice and not being able to do anything about it! What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? Domestic Racism and Bigotry What are your thoughts on term limits? I support term limits. What qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution? This office is a congressional office and as such speaks on behalf of the constituents that we represent. Do you believe that it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics? No What do you think of the filibuster? It is mainly a waste of money and time. Is there a particular senator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after? Barack Obama Tell us your favorite joke. Were you born looking like that or did something happen once you got here? How would you evaluate a judicial nominee? On his or her merits What kind of relationships would you build with other senators? Good relationships Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? necessary How should the U.S. Senate use its investigative powers? To investigate matters deemed appropriate. What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? Edwards Chapel Baptist Church Students for Tracy Andrus Baylor University PVAMU Students for Tracy Andrus UTEP Students for Tracy Andrus Texas A&M University Students for Tracy Andrus Wiley College Students for Tracy Andrus Texas Ministerial Alliance What criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees to their Cabinet? Fairness. Note: 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. Note: Andrus submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on April 18, 2023."}]
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