Ryan Binkley

[{"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>Ryan Binkley 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 Binkley'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-360123-2026-01-15\" id=\"heading-bio-360123-2026-01-15\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-360123-2026-01-15\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-360123-2026-01-15\" 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-360123-2026-01-15\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-360123-2026-01-15\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI’m running for office because I believe we are facing a\r\nfinancial crisis in our nation that is threatening the future of the next generation. We have the highest debt to GDP ratio in our nation’s history and we need leaders in Congress to address this challenge with strategic plans and wisdom that allow our country to grow while cutting needless spending. I am a proven CEO and owner of a group of four separate companies with over 400 employees across the nation. I will use my experience and track record to grow our economy through small businesses initiatives, reforming health care, codifying President Trump’s Executive Orders into law, strong border and immigration law enforcement, and ensuring that every legal vote is counted and protected.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-360123-2026-01-15\" id=\"heading-key-message-360123-2026-01-15\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-360123-2026-01-15\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-360123-2026-01-15\" 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-360123-2026-01-15\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-360123-2026-01-15\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>The biggest threat, without question, is our national debt. We are staring at a fiscal cliff that Washington refuses to acknowledge. We’re around $38 trillion in debt, and we are on a fast track to be $48-50 trillion by the end of this decade. It’s unsustainable. We are mortgaging our children’s future to pay for today’s excesses. If we don’t rein in spending and codify DOGE cuts into law, we risk losing our standing economically on the world stage and we will continue to have the large wealth gap that exists today which is hurting the middle class. I believe we have six years to really bring this country back to a healthy place financially.</li><li>Our immigration system is in shambles. Failed open-border policies have unleashed millions of illegal crossings, deadly fentanyl floods, and rampant human trafficking—costing precious lives, straining communities, and eroding sovereignty. But God calls us to wise stewardship: securing borders with resolve, reforming through accountability, and rejecting amnesty outright. Amnesty isn't compassion—it's a magnet for lawlessness, rewarding lawbreakers while betraying hardworking Americans. We must end it.Security first: Fully fund the border wall, cutting-edge tech like sensors and drones, and more Border Patrol agents. In Congress, I'll enshrine Trump's proven executive orders into law and end Sanctuary Cities for good.</li><li>As a pastor and father, I've seen how radical gender ideology confuses our children, leading to irreversible harms like transition surgeries and chemical castration through puberty blockers. Genesis 1:27 says that God created us male and female—it's a biological truth, not a choice. We must protect our kids from this agenda pushed in schools and clinics, denying them the innocence and guidance they need. In Congress, I'll fight to completely outlaw these procedures on minors, defend girls' sports from biological males, and restore parental rights over indoctrination. No more exploiting vulnerable youth for political gain. Let's unite in faith and common sense to safeguard our families and future generations.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-360123-2026-01-15\" id=\"heading1-360123-2026-01-15\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-360123-2026-01-15\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-360123-2026-01-15\" 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=\"heading1-360123-2026-01-15\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-360123-2026-01-15\" 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\tGrowing the Economy, Cutting Federal Spending, Reforming Healthcare, Securing the Border, and Fixing Veteran's Healthcare.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-360123-2026-01-15\" id=\"heading2-360123-2026-01-15\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-360123-2026-01-15\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-360123-2026-01-15\" 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=\"heading2-360123-2026-01-15\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-360123-2026-01-15\" 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\tCongressman Jake Ellzey, Ralph Reed, Admiral Bill Moore, Lance Wallnau, Kelly Shackelford, Mayor Bryan McNeal, Pastor Mike Hayes, Jentezen Franklin, Gary Freedman, Councilman Mitch Ownby, Councilman John Powers, Tony Rorie, Jaco Booyens, De'Borah Thompson Deaz, County Commissioner Lorne Liechty, County Commissioner Bobby Gallana, Cat Parks, Mayor Tim McCallum\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>Binkley'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\"><h4><strong>Maintain Border Security</strong></h4><p>Stand with President Trump to stop illegal immigration, end open-border policies, and protect our communities.\n</p><h4><strong>Unleash American Energy</strong></h4><p class=\"mw-empty-elt\"></p><p>Expand domestic energy production to lower costs, create jobs, and strengthen our national security.\n</p><h4><strong>Restore Economic Prosperity</strong></h4><p class=\"mw-empty-elt\"></p><p>Cut wasteful spending, reduce taxes, and remove job-killing red tape so families and small businesses can thrive.\n</p><h4><strong>Protect Girls’ Sports</strong></h4><p class=\"mw-empty-elt\"></p><p>Defend fair competition by ensuring women and girls are not forced to compete against biological males.\n</p><h4><strong>Election Integrity</strong></h4><p class=\"mw-empty-elt\"></p><p>Stop illegal immigrants from voting and safeguard the integrity of every legal vote.\n</p><h4><strong>Pro-Family, Pro-Freedom</strong></h4><p class=\"mw-empty-elt\"></p><p>Advance policies that strengthen families and protects our freedoms.</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\">— Ryan Binkley's <a href=\"https://binkleyforcongress.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">campaign website</a> (November 21, 2025)</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\nRyan Binkley completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Binkley's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I’m running for office because I believe we are facing a\r\nfinancial crisis in our nation that is threatening the future of the next generation. We have the highest debt to GDP ratio in our nation’s history and we need leaders in Congress to address this challenge with strategic plans and wisdom that allow our country to grow while cutting needless spending. I am a proven CEO and owner of a group of four separate companies with over 400 employees across the nation. I will use my experience and track record to grow our economy through small businesses initiatives, reforming health care, codifying President Trump’s Executive Orders into law, strong border and immigration law enforcement, and ensuring that every legal vote is counted and protected. 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? The biggest threat, without question, is our national debt. We are staring at a fiscal cliff that Washington refuses to acknowledge. We’re around $38 trillion in debt, and we are on a fast track to be $48-50 trillion by the end of this decade. It’s unsustainable. We are mortgaging our children’s future to pay for today’s excesses. If we don’t rein in spending and codify DOGE cuts into law, we risk losing our standing economically on the world stage and we will continue to have the large wealth gap that exists today which is hurting the middle class. I believe we have six years to really bring this country back to a healthy place financially. Our immigration system is in shambles. Failed open-border policies have unleashed millions of illegal crossings, deadly fentanyl floods, and rampant human trafficking—costing precious lives, straining communities, and eroding sovereignty. But God calls us to wise stewardship: securing borders with resolve, reforming through accountability, and rejecting amnesty outright. Amnesty isn't compassion—it's a magnet for lawlessness, rewarding lawbreakers while betraying hardworking Americans. We must end it.Security first: Fully fund the border wall, cutting-edge tech like sensors and drones, and more Border Patrol agents. In Congress, I'll enshrine Trump's proven executive orders into law and end Sanctuary Cities for good. As a pastor and father, I've seen how radical gender ideology confuses our children, leading to irreversible harms like transition surgeries and chemical castration through puberty blockers. Genesis 1:27 says that God created us male and female—it's a biological truth, not a choice. We must protect our kids from this agenda pushed in schools and clinics, denying them the innocence and guidance they need. In Congress, I'll fight to completely outlaw these procedures on minors, defend girls' sports from biological males, and restore parental rights over indoctrination. No more exploiting vulnerable youth for political gain. Let's unite in faith and common sense to safeguard our families and future generations. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Growing the Economy, Cutting Federal Spending, Reforming Healthcare, Securing the Border, and Fixing Veteran's Healthcare. What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? Congressman Jake Ellzey, Ralph Reed, Admiral Bill Moore, Lance Wallnau, Kelly Shackelford, Mayor Bryan McNeal, Pastor Mike Hayes, Jentezen Franklin, Gary Freedman, Councilman Mitch Ownby, Councilman John Powers, Tony Rorie, Jaco Booyens, De'Borah Thompson Deaz, County Commissioner Lorne Liechty, County Commissioner Bobby Gallana, Cat Parks, Mayor Tim McCallum\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 Binkley's campaign website stated the following: Maintain Border Security Stand with President Trump to stop illegal immigration, end open-border policies, and protect our communities. Unleash American Energy Expand domestic energy production to lower costs, create jobs, and strengthen our national security. Restore Economic Prosperity Cut wasteful spending, reduce taxes, and remove job-killing red tape so families and small businesses can thrive. Protect Girls’ Sports Defend fair competition by ensuring women and girls are not forced to compete against biological males. Election Integrity Stop illegal immigrants from voting and safeguard the integrity of every legal vote. Pro-Family, Pro-Freedom Advance policies that strengthen families and protects our freedoms. — Ryan Binkley's campaign website (November 21, 2025) Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source."}]