Chasity Wedgeworth

[{"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>Chasity Wedgeworth 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 Wedgeworth'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-369726-2025-12-13\" id=\"heading-bio-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-369726-2025-12-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-369726-2025-12-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tChasity Wedgeworth is a small business owner, educator, and community advocate from Amarillo, Texas. She has worked across multiple industries, including entrepreneurship, workforce development, and trade education, with a focus on helping people gain practical trade skills and economic independence.\r\n<p>Grounded in constitutional principles and individual liberty, Wedgeworth believes in limited government, fiscal responsibility, and policies that empower local communities rather than expand federal control. She supports protecting small businesses, strengthening families, and preserving personal freedoms while encouraging accountability and self reliance.\r\n</p>\nHer campaign for Congress is centered on restoring public trust, reducing government overreach, and ensuring that leadership once again reflects the people it serves.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-369726-2025-12-13\" id=\"heading-key-message-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-369726-2025-12-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-369726-2025-12-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Chasity believes in restoring limited government, defending individual liberty, and holding our leaders accountable to the people, not to parties or donors. Texans deserve representatives who protect their freedoms and respect their choices.</li><li>Chasity supports policies that strengthen small businesses, reduce unnecessary regulation, and return decision making power to local communities. Fiscal discipline and common sense should guide every vote.</li><li>Chasity is not a career politician. I’m running to bring honesty, transparency, and practical solutions back to government. Every decision I make will be guided by one simple question: does this help or harm the people I represent?</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-369726-2025-12-13\" id=\"heading1-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-369726-2025-12-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-369726-2025-12-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tChasity is passionate about protecting individual freedom and restoring decision making power to the people. Her priorities include limiting government overreach, supporting small businesses and working families, and defending medical and bodily autonomy, because health and family decisions belong to individuals, not politicians. She believes education policy should empower parents, teachers, and local communities, and that public dollars should reach classrooms. Across every issue, she stands for smaller, smarter government that trusts citizens to make the choices that affect their own lives.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-369726-2025-12-13\" id=\"heading2-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-369726-2025-12-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-369726-2025-12-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI look up to many people who have shaped who I am and shown me different examples of leadership and character. One of my earliest influences was Mister Rogers, whose compassion, kindness, and respect for every person left a lasting impression on me. I also deeply admire my grandmother, who was strong, intelligent, and compassionate, and who taught me resilience and self-worth. I’m grateful to the women in my life who showed me I didn’t need to be silent or small, and to the men who showed me that strength doesn’t always mean being tough. My children have taught me the value of unconditional love, and my husband has shown me that learning, growth, and possibility never stop.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-369726-2025-12-13\" id=\"heading3-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-369726-2025-12-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-369726-2025-12-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tChasity believes the most important qualities in an elected official are empathy, honesty, and integrity. Empathy allows leaders to listen and understand the real impact of their decisions. Honesty ensures transparency and accountability to the people they serve. Integrity means standing firm in principles, even when it’s not politically convenient. She believes leaders should serve with courage, humility, and a deep respect for the people’s trust, always putting the needs of their constituents above politics or personal gain.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-369726-2025-12-13\" id=\"heading4-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-369726-2025-12-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading4-369726-2025-12-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tChasity believes the core responsibility of anyone elected is to represent the people they serve not political parties, donors, or special interests. An elected official should listen first, speak honestly, and vote based on what best protects the rights, freedoms, and well being of their constituents. The job is to defend the Constitution, ensure transparency, and make government work for the people, not the other way around. True representation means carrying the voices of the community into every decision made.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-369726-2025-12-13\" id=\"heading5-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-369726-2025-12-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat legacy would you like to leave?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-369726-2025-12-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI would like my legacy to be that I fought for what mattered and that even in difficult times, I chose compassion over cynicism. I believe in doing my best to leave every situation, every community, and every person better than I found them. Love, empathy, and integrity are not weaknesses, they are strengths\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-369726-2025-12-13\" id=\"heading6-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-369726-2025-12-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is 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=\"heading6-369726-2025-12-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tThe first historical event I remember was the Y2K millennium transition and the widespread concern about potential system failures. I was about 15 years old at the time. Shortly after, the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks became a defining historical event in my lifetime when I was 17.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-369726-2025-12-13\" id=\"heading7-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-369726-2025-12-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was your very first job? How long did you have it?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading7-369726-2025-12-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tMy first job was working at a daycare, where I cared for children and supported families in my community. I worked there for approximately three years.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-369726-2025-12-13\" id=\"heading8-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-369726-2025-12-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is your favorite book? Why?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading8-369726-2025-12-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI don’t have just one favorite book. I’ve been influenced by many books across different genres and stages of my life, each offering lessons, perspective, or comfort at different times. I believe reading broadly helps deepen empathy, curiosity, and understanding.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-369726-2025-12-13\" id=\"heading9-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-369726-2025-12-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-369726-2025-12-13\" 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=\"heading9-369726-2025-12-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI don't know who I would want to be. But I would say I am a cross between Jessica Day from New Girl, with a bit of Sheldon Cooper mixed in. I value humor, curiosity, and being authentically myself-even if that means being seen as a little quirky.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-369726-2025-12-13\" id=\"heading10-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-369726-2025-12-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is something that has been a struggle in your life?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading10-369726-2025-12-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tLike many Americans, I’ve faced significant challenges throughout my life. I was raised as the oldest child by a single mother, became a parent at a young age, and learned early what it meant to balance family responsibilities with working multiple jobs just to get by. These experiences weren’t unique, but they were formative. They taught me resilience, responsibility, and empathy, and they shaped my understanding that for most people, life isn’t easy—and our leaders should never forget that.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-369726-2025-12-13\" id=\"heading11-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-369726-2025-12-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading11-369726-2025-12-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tChasity believes the U.S. House of Representatives is unique because it is the branch of government closest to the people. Members elected every two years ensures accountability, transparency, and responsiveness to their districts. The House reflects the voices, values, and priorities of everyday Americans, not political elites. Its design is to ensure that power begins with the people, where it belongs, and that government should remain limited, representative, and grounded in the consent of those it serves.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-369726-2025-12-13\" id=\"heading12-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-369726-2025-12-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading12-369726-2025-12-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tChasity believes it is not necessary for representatives to have prior experience in government or politics. Everyday people bring real world experience that career politicians often lack. Mothers, fathers, entrepreneurs, and community leaders understand the challenges Americans face because they live them. She believes leaders should rise from the people, not from the political class. Government works best when it’s made up of citizens who remember who they serve and why they were elected.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-369726-2025-12-13\" id=\"heading13-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse13-369726-2025-12-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading13-369726-2025-12-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse13-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tChasity believes America’s greatest challenges in the next decade are restoring public trust in government, reducing dependence on foreign resources, and strengthening our economy as technology and AI reshape the workforce. She believes the U.S. must remain energy independent, invest in skilled labor and innovation, and ensure technology serves people, not replaces them. On the world stage, rebuilding strong alliances and leading with integrity are essential to securing peace and protecting American interests.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-369726-2025-12-13\" id=\"heading14-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse14-369726-2025-12-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading14-369726-2025-12-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse14-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tShe believes the two year term for members of the U.S. House of Representatives is appropriate because it keeps elected officials accountable to the people they serve. Frequent elections remind representatives that their power comes from the voters, not the position. While the short term can make long term planning more difficult, it ensures that citizens have regular opportunities to judge their leaders performance and choose new representation if needed. Accountability should always come first.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-369726-2025-12-13\" id=\"heading15-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse15-369726-2025-12-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat are your thoughts on term limits?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading15-369726-2025-12-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse15-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tChasity supports term limits because public office was never meant to be a lifelong career. Elected officials should serve their time, make a positive impact, and then pass the torch to new voices and ideas. Staying in office for decades often leads to complacency, corruption, and decisions that serve power instead of people. She believes fresh perspectives keep government accountable, responsive, and closer to the communities it represents. Serve your time, change the world the best you can, and move on.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-369726-2025-12-13\" id=\"heading16-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse16-369726-2025-12-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-369726-2025-12-13\" 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=\"heading16-369726-2025-12-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse16-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tChasity admires leaders who combine strength, humility, and common sense. She hopes to lead with the humor and humanity of President George W. Bush, the resilience and determination of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and the optimism and common sense of President Ronald Reagan. She believes leadership means standing firm in principle, treating people with respect, and serving with heart, because courage and character should never be partisan.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-369726-2025-12-13\" id=\"heading17-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse17-369726-2025-12-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-369726-2025-12-13\" 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=\"heading17-369726-2025-12-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse17-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tRight now, every story I hear from the people of this district is impactful. There’s a deep sense of fear, uncertainty, and struggle among everyday Americans. The stories that stay with me most are from people who were doing everything right-working hard, raising families, contributing to their communities- until one unexpected moment changed everything. Whether it was a medical emergency, job loss, or policy decision beyond their control, their lives were turned upside down. Those stories remind me why leadership must start with empathy.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-369726-2025-12-13\" id=\"heading18-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse18-369726-2025-12-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading18-369726-2025-12-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse18-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tChasity believes compromise is necessary in policymaking, but capitulation is not. Compromise means finding common ground that benefits the people while staying true to core principles. Capitulation means abandoning those principles for political convenience, and that’s never acceptable. She believes effective leaders can negotiate without losing their integrity, stand firm without being stubborn, and work with others to create solutions that serve the public, not political agendas.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-369726-2025-12-13\" id=\"heading19-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse19-369726-2025-12-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-369726-2025-12-13\" 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=\"heading19-369726-2025-12-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse19-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tChasity believes the House’s power to originate revenue bills is one of its most important responsibilities. It ensures that taxation and spending remain directly accountable to the people. If elected, she would use that authority to promote fiscal discipline, reduce waste, and most importantly protect taxpayers. She believes every dollar the government collects should be justified, transparent, and used to strengthen, not burden, American families and small businesses.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-369726-2025-12-13\" id=\"heading20-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse20-369726-2025-12-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-369726-2025-12-13\" 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=\"heading20-369726-2025-12-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse20-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tChasity believes this is exactly what the House should be concentrating on right now. The American people deserve transparency and accountability in government. The House’s investigative power should be used to uncover corruption and abuse of power, not for political showmanship. She believes investigations must be fact based, fair, and focused on protecting taxpayers and upholding the Constitution. Oversight is a duty, not a weapon, and the truth should never depend on party lines. Release The Files.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-369726-2025-12-13\" id=\"heading21-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse21-369726-2025-12-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tCandidates hear many personal stories from voters. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching or memorable?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading21-369726-2025-12-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse21-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tYes. I met a woman who worked for Potter County for over 20 years before suffering a heart attack and then a stroke. Despite decades of public service, she is now homeless. I also know an 89-year-old man who works as a grocery store bagger because nearly all of his Social Security goes toward health insurance and medication for diabetes. He cannot work full time without risking the loss of his benefits. These stories have stayed with me because they reflect how fragile our systems are and how easily hardworking people are falling through the cracks.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-369726-2025-12-13\" id=\"heading22-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse22-369726-2025-12-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is an accomplishment that you are proud of?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading22-369726-2025-12-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse22-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI am proud of my resilience and personal growth. I never imagined I would accomplish many of the things I have, but each challenge taught me something valuable. I’ve faced setbacks that taught me perseverance, experienced hardship that deepened my empathy, and learned humility through failure. I am proud that I continue to move forward, face challenges head-on, and grow from every experience.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-369726-2025-12-13\" id=\"heading23-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse23-369726-2025-12-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat role should the United States government have in the development or use of artificial intelligence?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading23-369726-2025-12-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse23-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tShe believes artificial intelligence is both one of the most promising and most dangerous technologies of our time. The government has a responsibility to ensure AI development is safe, transparent, and ethical, but it must also protect citizens from government misuse of that same technology. She supports clear oversight to prevent abuse, protect jobs, and safeguard privacy, while allowing innovation to thrive. AI should serve humanity, not replace or control it.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse24-369726-2025-12-13\" id=\"heading24-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse24-369726-2025-12-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse24-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat legislation would you enact related to election administration in the United States?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading24-369726-2025-12-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse24-369726-2025-12-13\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI believe Congress should focus on legislation that strengthens election integrity and public trust, not on partisan advantage. Our goal should be to support common sense reforms that guarantee every eligible citizen can vote, results can be verified, and the mechanisms of elections are transparent and resilient. Matters of access and security shouldn’t be at odds, they must go hand in hand. More than anything, this is about preserving the people’s right to choose their representatives, and ensuring the government remains of the people, by the people, and for the people.\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>Wedgeworth's 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\"><h1>Economic Freedom &amp; Small Business</h1><p><br/></p><p>Small businesses are the backbone of TX-13. Chasity supports cutting red tape, lowering costs, and ending favoritism toward corporate giants.</p><p><br/></p><h1>Protecting Rural Healthcare</h1><p><br/></p><p>Rural Texans deserve healthcare close to home. Chasity supports keeping rural hospitals open and expanding access to care.</p><p><br/></p><h1>Defending Family Farms &amp; Water Rights</h1><p><br/></p><p>Texas land and water belong to Texans. Chasity will protect family farms, private property, and local water control.</p><p><br/></p><h1>Restoring Accountability in Washington</h1><p><br/></p><p>Washington should answer to the people, not donors. Chasity supports transparency and accountability in government.</p><p><br/></p><h1>Second Amendment</h1><p><br/></p><p>Chasity strongly supports the Second Amendment and responsible gun ownership.</p><p><br/></p><h1>Freedom &amp; Accountability</h1><p><br/></p><p>Freedom is protected through responsibility and constitutional limits on power.</p><p><br/></p><h1>Restoring Constitutional Government</h1><p><br/></p><p>The Constitution is the foundation of our republic, not a suggestion.</p><p><br/></p><h1>Protecting Faith, Family &amp; Community</h1><p><br/></p><p>Strong families and communities—not Washington—are the backbone of America.</p><p><br/></p><h1>Agriculture, Property Rights &amp; Lawful Commerce</h1><p><br/></p><p>Texas was built by producers who respect the land and the law.</p><p><br/></p><h1>Border Security &amp; National Sovereignty</h1><p><br/></p><p>A nation must enforce its laws while respecting human dignity.</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\">— Chasity Wedgeworth's <a href=\"https://www.chasityfortexans.com/policy-topics\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">campaign website</a> (February 10, 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>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nChasity Wedgeworth completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Wedgeworth's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Chasity Wedgeworth is a small business owner, educator, and community advocate from Amarillo, Texas. She has worked across multiple industries, including entrepreneurship, workforce development, and trade education, with a focus on helping people gain practical trade skills and economic independence. Grounded in constitutional principles and individual liberty, Wedgeworth believes in limited government, fiscal responsibility, and policies that empower local communities rather than expand federal control. She supports protecting small businesses, strengthening families, and preserving personal freedoms while encouraging accountability and self reliance. Her campaign for Congress is centered on restoring public trust, reducing government overreach, and ensuring that leadership once again reflects the people it serves. 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? Chasity believes in restoring limited government, defending individual liberty, and holding our leaders accountable to the people, not to parties or donors. Texans deserve representatives who protect their freedoms and respect their choices. Chasity supports policies that strengthen small businesses, reduce unnecessary regulation, and return decision making power to local communities. Fiscal discipline and common sense should guide every vote. Chasity is not a career politician. I’m running to bring honesty, transparency, and practical solutions back to government. Every decision I make will be guided by one simple question: does this help or harm the people I represent? What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Chasity is passionate about protecting individual freedom and restoring decision making power to the people. Her priorities include limiting government overreach, supporting small businesses and working families, and defending medical and bodily autonomy, because health and family decisions belong to individuals, not politicians. She believes education policy should empower parents, teachers, and local communities, and that public dollars should reach classrooms. Across every issue, she stands for smaller, smarter government that trusts citizens to make the choices that affect their own lives. Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? I look up to many people who have shaped who I am and shown me different examples of leadership and character. One of my earliest influences was Mister Rogers, whose compassion, kindness, and respect for every person left a lasting impression on me. I also deeply admire my grandmother, who was strong, intelligent, and compassionate, and who taught me resilience and self-worth. I’m grateful to the women in my life who showed me I didn’t need to be silent or small, and to the men who showed me that strength doesn’t always mean being tough. My children have taught me the value of unconditional love, and my husband has shown me that learning, growth, and possibility never stop. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Chasity believes the most important qualities in an elected official are empathy, honesty, and integrity. Empathy allows leaders to listen and understand the real impact of their decisions. Honesty ensures transparency and accountability to the people they serve. Integrity means standing firm in principles, even when it’s not politically convenient. She believes leaders should serve with courage, humility, and a deep respect for the people’s trust, always putting the needs of their constituents above politics or personal gain. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? Chasity believes the core responsibility of anyone elected is to represent the people they serve not political parties, donors, or special interests. An elected official should listen first, speak honestly, and vote based on what best protects the rights, freedoms, and well being of their constituents. The job is to defend the Constitution, ensure transparency, and make government work for the people, not the other way around. True representation means carrying the voices of the community into every decision made. What legacy would you like to leave? I would like my legacy to be that I fought for what mattered and that even in difficult times, I chose compassion over cynicism. I believe in doing my best to leave every situation, every community, and every person better than I found them. Love, empathy, and integrity are not weaknesses, they are strengths What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? The first historical event I remember was the Y2K millennium transition and the widespread concern about potential system failures. I was about 15 years old at the time. Shortly after, the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks became a defining historical event in my lifetime when I was 17. What was your very first job? How long did you have it? My first job was working at a daycare, where I cared for children and supported families in my community. I worked there for approximately three years. What is your favorite book? Why? I don’t have just one favorite book. I’ve been influenced by many books across different genres and stages of my life, each offering lessons, perspective, or comfort at different times. I believe reading broadly helps deepen empathy, curiosity, and understanding. If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be? I don't know who I would want to be. But I would say I am a cross between Jessica Day from New Girl, with a bit of Sheldon Cooper mixed in. I value humor, curiosity, and being authentically myself-even if that means being seen as a little quirky. What is something that has been a struggle in your life? Like many Americans, I’ve faced significant challenges throughout my life. I was raised as the oldest child by a single mother, became a parent at a young age, and learned early what it meant to balance family responsibilities with working multiple jobs just to get by. These experiences weren’t unique, but they were formative. They taught me resilience, responsibility, and empathy, and they shaped my understanding that for most people, life isn’t easy—and our leaders should never forget that. What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution? Chasity believes the U.S. House of Representatives is unique because it is the branch of government closest to the people. Members elected every two years ensures accountability, transparency, and responsiveness to their districts. The House reflects the voices, values, and priorities of everyday Americans, not political elites. Its design is to ensure that power begins with the people, where it belongs, and that government should remain limited, representative, and grounded in the consent of those it serves. Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics? Chasity believes it is not necessary for representatives to have prior experience in government or politics. Everyday people bring real world experience that career politicians often lack. Mothers, fathers, entrepreneurs, and community leaders understand the challenges Americans face because they live them. She believes leaders should rise from the people, not from the political class. Government works best when it’s made up of citizens who remember who they serve and why they were elected. What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? Chasity believes America’s greatest challenges in the next decade are restoring public trust in government, reducing dependence on foreign resources, and strengthening our economy as technology and AI reshape the workforce. She believes the U.S. must remain energy independent, invest in skilled labor and innovation, and ensure technology serves people, not replaces them. On the world stage, rebuilding strong alliances and leading with integrity are essential to securing peace and protecting American interests. Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives? She believes the two year term for members of the U.S. House of Representatives is appropriate because it keeps elected officials accountable to the people they serve. Frequent elections remind representatives that their power comes from the voters, not the position. While the short term can make long term planning more difficult, it ensures that citizens have regular opportunities to judge their leaders performance and choose new representation if needed. Accountability should always come first. What are your thoughts on term limits? Chasity supports term limits because public office was never meant to be a lifelong career. Elected officials should serve their time, make a positive impact, and then pass the torch to new voices and ideas. Staying in office for decades often leads to complacency, corruption, and decisions that serve power instead of people. She believes fresh perspectives keep government accountable, responsive, and closer to the communities it represents. Serve your time, change the world the best you can, and move on. Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after? Chasity admires leaders who combine strength, humility, and common sense. She hopes to lead with the humor and humanity of President George W. Bush, the resilience and determination of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and the optimism and common sense of President Ronald Reagan. She believes leadership means standing firm in principle, treating people with respect, and serving with heart, because courage and character should never be partisan. 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? Right now, every story I hear from the people of this district is impactful. There’s a deep sense of fear, uncertainty, and struggle among everyday Americans. The stories that stay with me most are from people who were doing everything right-working hard, raising families, contributing to their communities- until one unexpected moment changed everything. Whether it was a medical emergency, job loss, or policy decision beyond their control, their lives were turned upside down. Those stories remind me why leadership must start with empathy. Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? Chasity believes compromise is necessary in policymaking, but capitulation is not. Compromise means finding common ground that benefits the people while staying true to core principles. Capitulation means abandoning those principles for political convenience, and that’s never acceptable. She believes effective leaders can negotiate without losing their integrity, stand firm without being stubborn, and work with others to create solutions that serve the public, not political agendas. 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? Chasity believes the House’s power to originate revenue bills is one of its most important responsibilities. It ensures that taxation and spending remain directly accountable to the people. If elected, she would use that authority to promote fiscal discipline, reduce waste, and most importantly protect taxpayers. She believes every dollar the government collects should be justified, transparent, and used to strengthen, not burden, American families and small businesses. How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers? Chasity believes this is exactly what the House should be concentrating on right now. The American people deserve transparency and accountability in government. The House’s investigative power should be used to uncover corruption and abuse of power, not for political showmanship. She believes investigations must be fact based, fair, and focused on protecting taxpayers and upholding the Constitution. Oversight is a duty, not a weapon, and the truth should never depend on party lines. Release The Files. Candidates hear many personal stories from voters. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching or memorable? Yes. I met a woman who worked for Potter County for over 20 years before suffering a heart attack and then a stroke. Despite decades of public service, she is now homeless. I also know an 89-year-old man who works as a grocery store bagger because nearly all of his Social Security goes toward health insurance and medication for diabetes. He cannot work full time without risking the loss of his benefits. These stories have stayed with me because they reflect how fragile our systems are and how easily hardworking people are falling through the cracks. What is an accomplishment that you are proud of? I am proud of my resilience and personal growth. I never imagined I would accomplish many of the things I have, but each challenge taught me something valuable. I’ve faced setbacks that taught me perseverance, experienced hardship that deepened my empathy, and learned humility through failure. I am proud that I continue to move forward, face challenges head-on, and grow from every experience. What role should the United States government have in the development or use of artificial intelligence? She believes artificial intelligence is both one of the most promising and most dangerous technologies of our time. The government has a responsibility to ensure AI development is safe, transparent, and ethical, but it must also protect citizens from government misuse of that same technology. She supports clear oversight to prevent abuse, protect jobs, and safeguard privacy, while allowing innovation to thrive. AI should serve humanity, not replace or control it. What legislation would you enact related to election administration in the United States? I believe Congress should focus on legislation that strengthens election integrity and public trust, not on partisan advantage. Our goal should be to support common sense reforms that guarantee every eligible citizen can vote, results can be verified, and the mechanisms of elections are transparent and resilient. Matters of access and security shouldn’t be at odds, they must go hand in hand. More than anything, this is about preserving the people’s right to choose their representatives, and ensuring the government remains of the people, by the people, and for the people.\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 Wedgeworth's campaign website stated the following: Economic Freedom & Small Business Small businesses are the backbone of TX-13. Chasity supports cutting red tape, lowering costs, and ending favoritism toward corporate giants. Protecting Rural Healthcare Rural Texans deserve healthcare close to home. Chasity supports keeping rural hospitals open and expanding access to care. Defending Family Farms & Water Rights Texas land and water belong to Texans. Chasity will protect family farms, private property, and local water control. Restoring Accountability in Washington Washington should answer to the people, not donors. Chasity supports transparency and accountability in government. Second Amendment Chasity strongly supports the Second Amendment and responsible gun ownership. Freedom & Accountability Freedom is protected through responsibility and constitutional limits on power. Restoring Constitutional Government The Constitution is the foundation of our republic, not a suggestion. Protecting Faith, Family & Community Strong families and communities—not Washington—are the backbone of America. Agriculture, Property Rights & Lawful Commerce Texas was built by producers who respect the land and the law. Border Security & National Sovereignty A nation must enforce its laws while respecting human dignity. — Chasity Wedgeworth's campaign website (February 10, 2026) Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source."}]