Oxford Christian Forbes Nordberg

[{"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>Oxford Nordberg 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 Nordberg'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-389718-2026-02-21\" id=\"heading-bio-389718-2026-02-21\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-389718-2026-02-21\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-389718-2026-02-21\" 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-389718-2026-02-21\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-389718-2026-02-21\" 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 as an Independent because I believe public service should be about people, not party loyalty. In Texas, party affiliation often determines access and power. I chose the harder path because I believe voters deserve representation that answers to conscience, not a political machine.\r\n<p>My life has shaped my priorities. I have experienced failure, rebuilding, faith, business ownership, recovery, and personal accountability. Those experiences taught me discipline, humility, and the value of second chances. I believe leadership requires both strength and compassion.\r\nProfessionally, I am a business owner and financial professional. I understand budgets, oversight, and the responsibility that comes with managing resources. Taxpayer dollars should be treated with respect, transparency, and measurable results.\r\nMy focus is practical solutions: public safety with accountability, economic mobility, education support, child protection, government transparency, and responsible immigration reform. I reject slogans and extreme rhetoric. I believe in the rule of law, human dignity, and honest governance.\r\n</p>\nI am not running to join a team. I am running to represent people — consistently, transparently, and without being bought or controlled.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-389718-2026-02-21\" id=\"heading-key-message-389718-2026-02-21\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-389718-2026-02-21\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-389718-2026-02-21\" 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-389718-2026-02-21\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-389718-2026-02-21\" 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 represent people, not a party. I’m running as an Independent because my loyalty is to the residents of District 30 — not to political leadership or party agendas.\r\n<p>I listen before I legislate. Effective leadership starts with hearing the people I serve, learning from them, and adjusting when needed to make responsible decisions.\r\n</p>\nI am accountable to the district. My decisions will be guided by transparency, integrity, and the needs of District 30 — even when it’s not politically convenient.</li><li>I don’t run on slogans. I write legislation and publish it so voters can see the work.\r\nI’ve drafted bills to bring quality grocery stores to underserved areas like South Dallas and Oak Cliff, deploy mobile health care units for basic care access, and secure federal grants for job training in high-poverty districts.\r\nI’ve written legislation to strengthen teacher recruitment and retention through targeted incentives. \r\nI’m continuing work on human trafficking, child protection, and practical, lawful immigration reform. overhaul the Federal technology systems to cut down on fraud. Hold foreign military assistance accountable and to hold politicians accountable for fraud when it happens on their watch.</li><li>I’m tired of political infighting and leaders who put power over people. Too often, religion, race, gender, income, and personal choices are weaponized to distract us from real issues and avoid accountability.\r\nDivision keeps Americans exhausted and disengaged. I believe we deserve leaders focused on results, not political gain.\r\nI’m willing to go to Washington to work with anyone committed to serving the people. But real change requires all of us to stay engaged and demand better.\r\nIf I’m criticized, take the time to examine the facts. Judge the record. Real change will always face resistance.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-389718-2026-02-21\" id=\"heading1-389718-2026-02-21\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-389718-2026-02-21\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-389718-2026-02-21\" 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=\"heading1-389718-2026-02-21\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-389718-2026-02-21\" 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\tAccountability &amp; Integrity in Government<br/>\n<p>Restoring Opportunity in Underserved Communities<br/>\n</p>\nProtecting the Vulnerable\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\nOxford Nordberg completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Nordberg's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I am running for Congress as an Independent because I believe public service should be about people, not party loyalty. In Texas, party affiliation often determines access and power. I chose the harder path because I believe voters deserve representation that answers to conscience, not a political machine. My life has shaped my priorities. I have experienced failure, rebuilding, faith, business ownership, recovery, and personal accountability. Those experiences taught me discipline, humility, and the value of second chances. I believe leadership requires both strength and compassion.\r\nProfessionally, I am a business owner and financial professional. I understand budgets, oversight, and the responsibility that comes with managing resources. Taxpayer dollars should be treated with respect, transparency, and measurable results.\r\nMy focus is practical solutions: public safety with accountability, economic mobility, education support, child protection, government transparency, and responsible immigration reform. I reject slogans and extreme rhetoric. I believe in the rule of law, human dignity, and honest governance. I am not running to join a team. I am running to represent people — consistently, transparently, and without being bought or controlled. 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 represent people, not a party. I’m running as an Independent because my loyalty is to the residents of District 30 — not to political leadership or party agendas. I listen before I legislate. Effective leadership starts with hearing the people I serve, learning from them, and adjusting when needed to make responsible decisions. I am accountable to the district. My decisions will be guided by transparency, integrity, and the needs of District 30 — even when it’s not politically convenient. I don’t run on slogans. I write legislation and publish it so voters can see the work.\r\nI’ve drafted bills to bring quality grocery stores to underserved areas like South Dallas and Oak Cliff, deploy mobile health care units for basic care access, and secure federal grants for job training in high-poverty districts.\r\nI’ve written legislation to strengthen teacher recruitment and retention through targeted incentives. \r\nI’m continuing work on human trafficking, child protection, and practical, lawful immigration reform. overhaul the Federal technology systems to cut down on fraud. Hold foreign military assistance accountable and to hold politicians accountable for fraud when it happens on their watch. I’m tired of political infighting and leaders who put power over people. Too often, religion, race, gender, income, and personal choices are weaponized to distract us from real issues and avoid accountability.\r\nDivision keeps Americans exhausted and disengaged. I believe we deserve leaders focused on results, not political gain.\r\nI’m willing to go to Washington to work with anyone committed to serving the people. But real change requires all of us to stay engaged and demand better.\r\nIf I’m criticized, take the time to examine the facts. Judge the record. Real change will always face resistance. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Accountability & Integrity in Government Restoring Opportunity in Underserved Communities Protecting the Vulnerable\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."}]