Stephen David Long

[{"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>Stephen Long completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Long's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-389684-2026-01-30\" id=\"heading-bio-389684-2026-01-30\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-389684-2026-01-30\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-389684-2026-01-30\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-389684-2026-01-30\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-389684-2026-01-30\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI am running for Congress in Texas’s 8th Congressional District because I want to help build a better future for our children and have the opportunity to serve my community. I believe my life experience and professional background can benefit our district at the federal level.\r\n<p>I have lived in the Montgomery County area for more than 30 years and raised my family here. I spent my entire career in the oilfield services industry, where I was proud to take part in the American shale revolution while also gaining valuable international experience. Throughout my career, I worked both domestically and abroad, developing energy resources, managing complex projects, and navigating global markets.\r\n</p><p>I grew up in Leon County, Texas, where I learned the value of hard work at an early age. I earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, with a minor in Industrial Technology, from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas.\r\n</p>\nAs a long-time resident of Montgomery County and the parent of four children raised in this community, I understand the everyday challenges facing families in Texas’s 8th Congressional District. This background gives me a clear understanding of the needs of our neighbors and the practical concerns of working families. I am committed to bringing real-world experience, common-sense solutions, and responsible leadership to public service.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-389684-2026-01-30\" id=\"heading-key-message-389684-2026-01-30\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-389684-2026-01-30\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-389684-2026-01-30\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-389684-2026-01-30\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-389684-2026-01-30\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>I consider myself a moderate conservative who believes in core American values such as hard work, honesty, and integrity. I support economic freedom and results-based policies, while also recognizing that some individuals face real disadvantages and may need additional support. Above all, I believe in striving to be the best version of ourselves, guided by thoughtful and measured compassion for others.</li><li>I also believe our nation’s current financial practices are unsustainable. As a member of Congress, I would be a strong advocate for balancing the federal budget and reducing the national debt. Many economists warn that unchecked debt poses a serious risk to our children’s future. If we continue on our current path, future generations will bear the burden through fewer opportunities, higher taxes, and reduced economic stability.</li><li>I support the current law on abortion as it currently stands. I am socially conservative on most other issues.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-389684-2026-01-30\" id=\"heading1-389684-2026-01-30\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-389684-2026-01-30\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-389684-2026-01-30\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-389684-2026-01-30\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-389684-2026-01-30\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tFiscal Responsibility\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nStephen Long completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Long's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I am running for Congress in Texas’s 8th Congressional District because I want to help build a better future for our children and have the opportunity to serve my community. I believe my life experience and professional background can benefit our district at the federal level. I have lived in the Montgomery County area for more than 30 years and raised my family here. I spent my entire career in the oilfield services industry, where I was proud to take part in the American shale revolution while also gaining valuable international experience. Throughout my career, I worked both domestically and abroad, developing energy resources, managing complex projects, and navigating global markets. I grew up in Leon County, Texas, where I learned the value of hard work at an early age. I earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, with a minor in Industrial Technology, from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. As a long-time resident of Montgomery County and the parent of four children raised in this community, I understand the everyday challenges facing families in Texas’s 8th Congressional District. This background gives me a clear understanding of the needs of our neighbors and the practical concerns of working families. I am committed to bringing real-world experience, common-sense solutions, and responsible leadership to public service. 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 consider myself a moderate conservative who believes in core American values such as hard work, honesty, and integrity. I support economic freedom and results-based policies, while also recognizing that some individuals face real disadvantages and may need additional support. Above all, I believe in striving to be the best version of ourselves, guided by thoughtful and measured compassion for others. I also believe our nation’s current financial practices are unsustainable. As a member of Congress, I would be a strong advocate for balancing the federal budget and reducing the national debt. Many economists warn that unchecked debt poses a serious risk to our children’s future. If we continue on our current path, future generations will bear the burden through fewer opportunities, higher taxes, and reduced economic stability. I support the current law on abortion as it currently stands. I am socially conservative on most other issues. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Fiscal Responsibility\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."}]