Peggy Hubbard

[{"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>Peggy Hubbard completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hubbard'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-99397-2021-04-21\" id=\"heading-bio-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-99397-2021-04-21\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-99397-2021-04-21\" 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-99397-2021-04-21\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-99397-2021-04-21\" 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\tPeggy A Hubbard, born in St. Louis city. Moved to Belleville, Illinois in 2002. Peggy served in the U.S. Navy/Naval Reserves. She received an honorable discharged. Peggy served as a police officer and a reservist police officer. She served for 8 yrs in those positions. \r\n<p>Peggy was hired by the Department Of The U.S. Treasury, she served as a analyst, and Tax Law expert/Instructor. She served in that capacity from 1996 thru 2009. She received three outstanding honors awards for service. \r\n</p><p>Peggy hubbard became a Republican during Ferguson unrest. She is married to her husband of 32 yrs, decorated police officer and medal of Valor recipient Charles Hubbard, Sr. They are the parents of 6 children, grandparents of 20. Peggy is a proud NRA member, Pro life, Pro Veterans, Pro police, Pro 1st and 2nd Amendment.\r\n</p><p>Peggy has been a outspoken critic of voter fraud and the importance of voter integrity. She spoke out and documented voter fraud in her county as it happened in real time. Peggy Hubbard is a fighter for truth and government transparency. She bileves in less taxes and smaller government. She will fight less government spending. \r\n</p><p>In Peggy's spare time, she takes to her Harley, to connect with God and nature. She is an inspiration to all who meets her. \r\n</p>\n</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-99397-2021-04-21\" id=\"heading-key-message-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-99397-2021-04-21\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-99397-2021-04-21\" 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-99397-2021-04-21\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Preserve our 1st Amendment Rights</li><li>Secure our nations borders</li><li>Support our Law Enforcement &amp; Veterans</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-99397-2021-04-21\" id=\"heading1-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-99397-2021-04-21\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-99397-2021-04-21\" 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=\"heading1-99397-2021-04-21\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-99397-2021-04-21\" 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\tBeing a voice for our forgotten communities. And, being a voice for our Veterans. Making sure they receive the fair and humane treatment that they deserve. I will make it my mission to do what Senator Duckworth promised, but never delivered. I intend to set that record straight. <br/><br/>\r\nLaw Enforcement officers needs a voice, I will be that Senator for those men and women who serve and protect us. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-99397-2021-04-21\" id=\"heading2-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-99397-2021-04-21\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-99397-2021-04-21\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-99397-2021-04-21\" 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\tMy mother. She was a brave woman. She left our father who was abusive towards us. She raised 8 children with the help of our grandmother. My mom word 7 days a week. As a nurse and home health care. <br/><br/>\r\nShe walked 18 block to work everyday. She never took welfare. She said, welfare was a trap. I watched her give us her everything. My mom was an extraordinary woman. I never saw her cry. She had the strength that couldn't be broken. I hope to live up to her expectations. I owe her that. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-99397-2021-04-21\" id=\"heading3-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-99397-2021-04-21\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIs there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-99397-2021-04-21\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-99397-2021-04-21\" 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\tThe movie Lincoln with Daniel Day Lewis...How Lincoln was a hands on President. He sat and ate with his staff and he walked the streets to stay engaged with the people. <br/><br/>\r\nMy mother's bible. She wrote little messages in it on days that she felt were too much to handle. It gives me an insight to her strength \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-99397-2021-04-21\" id=\"heading4-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-99397-2021-04-21\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading4-99397-2021-04-21\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-99397-2021-04-21\" 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\tTruth and honesty. If a politician isn't willing to stand in their truth. Honest. Then that politician will lose thier credibility with the voters. If you give your word? Stand on that. The biggest problem that I see in Politics is politicians give their word and then never deliver on it. <br/><br/>\r\nI won't be on of those people. My honor is all I have. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-99397-2021-04-21\" id=\"heading5-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-99397-2021-04-21\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-99397-2021-04-21\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-99397-2021-04-21\" 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 care about the wellbeing of the people I want to serve. I understand their struggles. Because I am one of them. I can relate. <br/><br/>\r\nI will be a accessible Senator. I won't walk above my constituents. I will walk with my constituents. Stay in the communities. Be the Senator they need\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-99397-2021-04-21\" id=\"heading6-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-99397-2021-04-21\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading6-99397-2021-04-21\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-99397-2021-04-21\" 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\tBeing accessible to the people you serve. If your constituents elect you to represent them....You do it! Your voters whether they are Democrats or Republicans. You represent ALL. <br/><br/>\r\nBe open to criticism and learn from your mistakes. Stay humbled and grateful for the opportunity to serve. Lincoln\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-99397-2021-04-21\" id=\"heading7-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-99397-2021-04-21\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat legacy would you like to leave?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading7-99397-2021-04-21\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-99397-2021-04-21\" 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\tOne that would make the others that come after me, aspire to achieve that level of confidence, empathy, compassion and trust. <br/><br/>\r\nI want those that serve after me to want to be THE PEOPLES Senator. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-99397-2021-04-21\" id=\"heading8-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-99397-2021-04-21\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading8-99397-2021-04-21\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-99397-2021-04-21\" 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\tIn 1985 I watched the Space shuttle launched and then, I watched it explode before my eyes. I was in Navy bootcamp in Orlando Fl. I walked outside with my Captain and another airman. We watched it shoot off into the heavens.....Then BOOM! <br/><br/>\r\nThey were all gone....\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-99397-2021-04-21\" id=\"heading9-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-99397-2021-04-21\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was your very first job? How long did you have it?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading9-99397-2021-04-21\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-99397-2021-04-21\" 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\tAt 14 yrs old begged my mother for a work permit. I got my first job at McDonald's \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-99397-2021-04-21\" id=\"heading10-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-99397-2021-04-21\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is your favorite book? Why?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading10-99397-2021-04-21\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-99397-2021-04-21\" 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\tMy mother's bible. See her notes gives me solace. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-99397-2021-04-21\" id=\"heading11-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-99397-2021-04-21\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIf you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading11-99397-2021-04-21\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-99397-2021-04-21\" 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\tOlivia Pope, the main character in the tv show Scandal. <br/><br/>\r\nShe is strong willed, beautiful, knowledgeable, formidable a true Gladiator. And, like me....She stands in her truth. She takes on challenges knowing the deck is stacked against her. But, she ALWAYS proves her nee-sayers wrong \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-99397-2021-04-21\" id=\"heading12-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-99397-2021-04-21\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was the last song that got stuck in your head?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading12-99397-2021-04-21\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-99397-2021-04-21\" 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\tBorn Free by Kid Rock<br/><br/>\r\n\"I am born free, If you can't see my heart you must be blind. You can knock me down and watch me bleed. But, you can't put those chains on me....I was born free\"\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-99397-2021-04-21\" id=\"heading13-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse13-99397-2021-04-21\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is something that has been a struggle in your life?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading13-99397-2021-04-21\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse13-99397-2021-04-21\" 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\tHaving Lupus and diabetes. It isn't easy. Having two autoimmune diseases is hard \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-99397-2021-04-21\" id=\"heading14-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse14-99397-2021-04-21\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading14-99397-2021-04-21\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse14-99397-2021-04-21\" 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\tChina. They are our biggest threat \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-99397-2021-04-21\" id=\"heading15-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse15-99397-2021-04-21\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading15-99397-2021-04-21\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse15-99397-2021-04-21\" 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 don't care if you voted for me or not. I will be the one answering my phone calls from my constituents. Politicans are forgetting, or have forgotten that WE are actually the employees of the people we serve. <br/><br/>\r\nWe serve at the pleasure of the people. I am all about service, commitment and responsibility, accountability. I served as a police officer and service member with honor and commonsense. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-99397-2021-04-21\" id=\"heading16-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse16-99397-2021-04-21\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading16-99397-2021-04-21\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse16-99397-2021-04-21\" 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\tNo. I don't. We are being guided by a bunch of educated fools. We need people like us to serve. With term limits. Nothing is more important than commonsense. We have educated politicians that believes that if the Island of Guam will capsize if too many people are on it....<br/><br/>\r\nWe need fresh new prospective in Politics. There is nothing in the description that says you MUST be a Rhoades scholar. For the people by the people. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-99397-2021-04-21\" id=\"heading17-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse17-99397-2021-04-21\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you think of the filibuster?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading17-99397-2021-04-21\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse17-99397-2021-04-21\" 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\tWe need to keep them as part of our political process. To lose this argument will destroy the fabric of our countries Democracy at large. <br/><br/>\r\nThe laws passed will only serve ONE party. And, that isn't how we should preserve our freedom. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-99397-2021-04-21\" id=\"heading18-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse18-99397-2021-04-21\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading18-99397-2021-04-21\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse18-99397-2021-04-21\" 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\tAre they qualified. <br/><br/>\n<p>Are they loyal to the Constitution <br/><br/>\n</p>\nAre they willing to execute the office they are appointed to with fairness. Regardless of party affiliation \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-99397-2021-04-21\" id=\"heading19-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse19-99397-2021-04-21\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-99397-2021-04-21\" 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 are not a current senator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading19-99397-2021-04-21\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse19-99397-2021-04-21\" 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\tVeterans Affairs, Foreign Affairs Judicial Sub-committee \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-99397-2021-04-21\" id=\"heading20-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse20-99397-2021-04-21\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-99397-2021-04-21\" 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 are a current senator, why did you join your current committees?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading20-99397-2021-04-21\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse20-99397-2021-04-21\" 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\tN/A\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-99397-2021-04-21\" id=\"heading21-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse21-99397-2021-04-21\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIs there a particular senator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading21-99397-2021-04-21\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse21-99397-2021-04-21\" 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\tFor me it is a tie. Senator Ted Cruz and Senator Josh Hawley. I admire their grit and service to their constituencies are always at the forefront \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-99397-2021-04-21\" id=\"heading22-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse22-99397-2021-04-21\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tTell us your favorite joke.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading22-99397-2021-04-21\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse22-99397-2021-04-21\" 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\tThey are Navy jokes...Not suitable for this genre....lol....Sorry!\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-99397-2021-04-21\" id=\"heading23-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse23-99397-2021-04-21\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tHow would you evaluate a judicial nominee?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading23-99397-2021-04-21\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse23-99397-2021-04-21\" 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 would like to take a look at their track record for consistency and values. I want to see where they stand on policy. <br/><br/>\nTruth is my biggest concern. No matter how uncomfortable it makes us. I seek the truth.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse24-99397-2021-04-21\" id=\"heading24-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse24-99397-2021-04-21\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse24-99397-2021-04-21\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat kind of relationships would you build with other senators?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading24-99397-2021-04-21\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse24-99397-2021-04-21\" 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\tTry to work together for the sake of our country, and the people who elected us to SOLVE our country's problems. <br/><br/>\nNot to cause the problems. Compromise and share my insight of what our constituents want out of us. If I can raise 6 kids and a husband? I can handle My fellow Senators.\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\nPeggy Hubbard completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hubbard's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Peggy A Hubbard, born in St. Louis city. Moved to Belleville, Illinois in 2002. Peggy served in the U.S. Navy/Naval Reserves. She received an honorable discharged. Peggy served as a police officer and a reservist police officer. She served for 8 yrs in those positions. Peggy was hired by the Department Of The U.S. Treasury, she served as a analyst, and Tax Law expert/Instructor. She served in that capacity from 1996 thru 2009. She received three outstanding honors awards for service. Peggy hubbard became a Republican during Ferguson unrest. She is married to her husband of 32 yrs, decorated police officer and medal of Valor recipient Charles Hubbard, Sr. They are the parents of 6 children, grandparents of 20. Peggy is a proud NRA member, Pro life, Pro Veterans, Pro police, Pro 1st and 2nd Amendment. Peggy has been a outspoken critic of voter fraud and the importance of voter integrity. She spoke out and documented voter fraud in her county as it happened in real time. Peggy Hubbard is a fighter for truth and government transparency. She bileves in less taxes and smaller government. She will fight less government spending. In Peggy's spare time, she takes to her Harley, to connect with God and nature. She is an inspiration to all who meets her. 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? Preserve our 1st Amendment Rights Secure our nations borders Support our Law Enforcement & Veterans What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Being a voice for our forgotten communities. And, being a voice for our Veterans. Making sure they receive the fair and humane treatment that they deserve. I will make it my mission to do what Senator Duckworth promised, but never delivered. I intend to set that record straight. Law Enforcement officers needs a voice, I will be that Senator for those men and women who serve and protect us. Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? My mother. She was a brave woman. She left our father who was abusive towards us. She raised 8 children with the help of our grandmother. My mom word 7 days a week. As a nurse and home health care. She walked 18 block to work everyday. She never took welfare. She said, welfare was a trap. I watched her give us her everything. My mom was an extraordinary woman. I never saw her cry. She had the strength that couldn't be broken. I hope to live up to her expectations. I owe her that. Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy? The movie Lincoln with Daniel Day Lewis...How Lincoln was a hands on President. He sat and ate with his staff and he walked the streets to stay engaged with the people. My mother's bible. She wrote little messages in it on days that she felt were too much to handle. It gives me an insight to her strength What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Truth and honesty. If a politician isn't willing to stand in their truth. Honest. Then that politician will lose thier credibility with the voters. If you give your word? Stand on that. The biggest problem that I see in Politics is politicians give their word and then never deliver on it. I won't be on of those people. My honor is all I have. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? I care about the wellbeing of the people I want to serve. I understand their struggles. Because I am one of them. I can relate. I will be a accessible Senator. I won't walk above my constituents. I will walk with my constituents. Stay in the communities. Be the Senator they need What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? Being accessible to the people you serve. If your constituents elect you to represent them....You do it! Your voters whether they are Democrats or Republicans. You represent ALL. Be open to criticism and learn from your mistakes. Stay humbled and grateful for the opportunity to serve. Lincoln What legacy would you like to leave? One that would make the others that come after me, aspire to achieve that level of confidence, empathy, compassion and trust. I want those that serve after me to want to be THE PEOPLES Senator. What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? In 1985 I watched the Space shuttle launched and then, I watched it explode before my eyes. I was in Navy bootcamp in Orlando Fl. I walked outside with my Captain and another airman. We watched it shoot off into the heavens.....Then BOOM! They were all gone.... What was your very first job? How long did you have it? At 14 yrs old begged my mother for a work permit. I got my first job at McDonald's What is your favorite book? Why? My mother's bible. See her notes gives me solace. If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be? Olivia Pope, the main character in the tv show Scandal. She is strong willed, beautiful, knowledgeable, formidable a true Gladiator. And, like me....She stands in her truth. She takes on challenges knowing the deck is stacked against her. But, she ALWAYS proves her nee-sayers wrong What was the last song that got stuck in your head? Born Free by Kid Rock \"I am born free, If you can't see my heart you must be blind. You can knock me down and watch me bleed. But, you can't put those chains on me....I was born free\" What is something that has been a struggle in your life? Having Lupus and diabetes. It isn't easy. Having two autoimmune diseases is hard What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? China. They are our biggest threat What qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution? I don't care if you voted for me or not. I will be the one answering my phone calls from my constituents. Politicans are forgetting, or have forgotten that WE are actually the employees of the people we serve. We serve at the pleasure of the people. I am all about service, commitment and responsibility, accountability. I served as a police officer and service member with honor and commonsense. Do you believe that it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics? No. I don't. We are being guided by a bunch of educated fools. We need people like us to serve. With term limits. Nothing is more important than commonsense. We have educated politicians that believes that if the Island of Guam will capsize if too many people are on it.... We need fresh new prospective in Politics. There is nothing in the description that says you MUST be a Rhoades scholar. For the people by the people. What do you think of the filibuster? We need to keep them as part of our political process. To lose this argument will destroy the fabric of our countries Democracy at large. The laws passed will only serve ONE party. And, that isn't how we should preserve our freedom. What criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees? Are they qualified. Are they loyal to the Constitution Are they willing to execute the office they are appointed to with fairness. Regardless of party affiliation If you are not a current senator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of? Veterans Affairs, Foreign Affairs Judicial Sub-committee If you are a current senator, why did you join your current committees? N/A Is there a particular senator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after? For me it is a tie. Senator Ted Cruz and Senator Josh Hawley. I admire their grit and service to their constituencies are always at the forefront Tell us your favorite joke. They are Navy jokes...Not suitable for this genre....lol....Sorry! How would you evaluate a judicial nominee? I would like to take a look at their track record for consistency and values. I want to see where they stand on policy. Truth is my biggest concern. No matter how uncomfortable it makes us. I seek the truth. What kind of relationships would you build with other senators? Try to work together for the sake of our country, and the people who elected us to SOLVE our country's problems. Not to cause the problems. Compromise and share my insight of what our constituents want out of us. If I can raise 6 kids and a husband? I can handle My fellow Senators.\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."}, {"question": "Campaign website", "answer_html": "<p>Hubbard's campaign website stated the following:\n</p>\n<div style=\"height:400px;overflow:scroll;border:1px solid gray;margin:20px;padding:10px;\">\n<table data-nosnippet=\"\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: none;background-color: transparent; auto; ;\">\n<tbody><tr>\n<td style=\"border:none; color:#B2B7F2;font-size:35px;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; padding: 10px 3px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20\">“\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; padding: 4px 10px;\" valign=\"top\">\n<p><b>Put America First</b>\n</p><p>Congress should never undertake an endeavor which does not prioritize America’s interests above the interests of the rest of the world. Whether it’s sending our military men and women into endless battles in far-flung locations around the globe, or sending foreign aid to nations who aim to do us harm, Congress has failed to put America first. I’ll fight every day to ensure the interests of American citizens are always put first. There is no reason why we have veterans and people on the streets while we send American tax dollars to countries who despise us\n</p><p><br/>\n<b>Build Up Forgotten Communities</b>\n</p><p>For decades, career politicians have abused the very communities they claim to represent. They’ve worked hard to keep minorities and the poor on the government plantation, neglected their needs, and kept them down to use them as pawns to protect their political power. These forgotten communities, like those in Southside Chicago’s Democrat Ghettos, bear the brunt of the federal government’s failed policies — whether it’s corralling the poor into housing projects, or working toward the decimation of the nuclear family — it’s time these forgotten communities escape the government plantation once and for all.\nI will work to create opportunities to break the chains off members of these communities, so they too can thrive and prosper. There is no reason we have elected officials voting themselves pay raises while some of our citizens have to use food stamps to buy Kool-Aid.\n</p><p><br/>\n<b>Defend Our Second Amendment</b>\n</p><p>Guns save lives, but many on the extreme left are out to eliminate our Constitutional right to keep and bear arms. This is unacceptable and extremely dangerous. Restricting the gun rights of law-abiding citizens has had a disastrous impact in Illinois. I will defend our Second Amendment rights oppose all efforts to infringe on the rights of law-abiding citizens and their ability to protect themselves and their families\n</p><p><br/>\n<b>Jumpstart Our Economy</b>\n</p><p>Illinois was once one of the best states in America for business and job growth, but after years of one-party control policies, we continue to lose thousands of jobs to other states — jobs Illinoisans desperately need.\n</p><p>Big government liberal policies have failed the people of Illinois. It’s time to get serious about tackling this problem head-on.\nAs U.S. Senator, I will oppose the job-killing big government policies that have plagued our state for decades and will fight to lower taxes, reduce the size of government and pass legislation that creates economic opportunities that will allow the residents of Illinois to unleash our true potential.\n</p><p><br/>\n<b>Protecting the Dignity of Human Life</b>\n</p><p>The lives of the unborn, the drug addicted, the disabled, and elderly all deserve our protection.\n</p><p><br/>\n<b>Ensure National Security</b>\n</p><p>Securing our border is the first step to ensuring national security. After our border is secure, we need to ensure our border patrol and military have all of the necessary tools and training to protect our citizens.\nPeggy also believes we must address the growing number of cyber threats by turning our attention towards large-scale network security, supporting advanced network infrastructure, and protecting our power grid against the ever increasing threat of EMP\n</p><p><br/>\n<b>Healthcare Solutions</b>\n</p><p>Peggy will work hard to put the patient back in the driver’s seat for the kind of health care they get. More transparency on the costs of prescriptions, doctor’s care, and hospital services will allow patients the ability to control their costs. Investing in Health Savings Accounts will return market forces to a patient-doctor relationship, keeping costs down, and maintaining quality. Also, a focus on preventative health care will save lives and prevent expensive illnesses from ever happening\n</p><p><br/>\n<b>Honor Our Veterans</b>\n</p><p>Our veterans deserve our utmost respect and appreciation. Our government made a promise to them, and we need to ensure every veteran in America is cared for properly. We need to improve the services delivered at the VA and increase access veterans have to alternative healthcare systems\n</p><p><br/>\n<b>Fix Immigration Process</b>\n</p><p>Peggy is committed to working with the president and Congress to pass real reforms to fix our broken immigration system, secure our borders, keep our country safe, and honor our commitments to the American people. Peggy is committed to fighting illegal immigration that threatens America’s security, economic health, and jobs for low and middle-class workers, but believes legal immigration is the lifeblood of our country<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_3-0\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-3\">[3]</a></sup>\n</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; color: #B2B7F2; font-size: 35px; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: right; padding: 10px 1px;\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"20\">”\n</td></tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"cquotecite\" colspan=\"3\" style=\"border: none; padding-right: 4%\"><cite style=\"font-style: normal;font-size: smaller; float: right;\">—Peggy Hubbard's campaign website (2022)<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-4\"><a href=\"#cite_note-4\">[4]</a></sup></cite>\n</td></tr></tbody></table>\n</div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>\n<p>Peggy Hubbard did not complete <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection</a> survey.\n</p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1548351761485-0\"><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(\"div-gpt-ad-1548351761485-0\"); });</script></div>", "answer_text": "Hubbard's campaign website stated the following:\n“ Put America First Congress should never undertake an endeavor which does not prioritize America’s interests above the interests of the rest of the world. Whether it’s sending our military men and women into endless battles in far-flung locations around the globe, or sending foreign aid to nations who aim to do us harm, Congress has failed to put America first. I’ll fight every day to ensure the interests of American citizens are always put first. There is no reason why we have veterans and people on the streets while we send American tax dollars to countries who despise us Build Up Forgotten Communities For decades, career politicians have abused the very communities they claim to represent. They’ve worked hard to keep minorities and the poor on the government plantation, neglected their needs, and kept them down to use them as pawns to protect their political power. These forgotten communities, like those in Southside Chicago’s Democrat Ghettos, bear the brunt of the federal government’s failed policies — whether it’s corralling the poor into housing projects, or working toward the decimation of the nuclear family — it’s time these forgotten communities escape the government plantation once and for all.\nI will work to create opportunities to break the chains off members of these communities, so they too can thrive and prosper. There is no reason we have elected officials voting themselves pay raises while some of our citizens have to use food stamps to buy Kool-Aid. Defend Our Second Amendment Guns save lives, but many on the extreme left are out to eliminate our Constitutional right to keep and bear arms. This is unacceptable and extremely dangerous. Restricting the gun rights of law-abiding citizens has had a disastrous impact in Illinois. I will defend our Second Amendment rights oppose all efforts to infringe on the rights of law-abiding citizens and their ability to protect themselves and their families Jumpstart Our Economy Illinois was once one of the best states in America for business and job growth, but after years of one-party control policies, we continue to lose thousands of jobs to other states — jobs Illinoisans desperately need. Big government liberal policies have failed the people of Illinois. It’s time to get serious about tackling this problem head-on.\nAs U.S. Senator, I will oppose the job-killing big government policies that have plagued our state for decades and will fight to lower taxes, reduce the size of government and pass legislation that creates economic opportunities that will allow the residents of Illinois to unleash our true potential. Protecting the Dignity of Human Life The lives of the unborn, the drug addicted, the disabled, and elderly all deserve our protection. Ensure National Security Securing our border is the first step to ensuring national security. After our border is secure, we need to ensure our border patrol and military have all of the necessary tools and training to protect our citizens.\nPeggy also believes we must address the growing number of cyber threats by turning our attention towards large-scale network security, supporting advanced network infrastructure, and protecting our power grid against the ever increasing threat of EMP Healthcare Solutions Peggy will work hard to put the patient back in the driver’s seat for the kind of health care they get. More transparency on the costs of prescriptions, doctor’s care, and hospital services will allow patients the ability to control their costs. Investing in Health Savings Accounts will return market forces to a patient-doctor relationship, keeping costs down, and maintaining quality. Also, a focus on preventative health care will save lives and prevent expensive illnesses from ever happening Honor Our Veterans Our veterans deserve our utmost respect and appreciation. Our government made a promise to them, and we need to ensure every veteran in America is cared for properly. We need to improve the services delivered at the VA and increase access veterans have to alternative healthcare systems Fix Immigration Process Peggy is committed to working with the president and Congress to pass real reforms to fix our broken immigration system, secure our borders, keep our country safe, and honor our commitments to the American people. Peggy is committed to fighting illegal immigration that threatens America’s security, economic health, and jobs for low and middle-class workers, but believes legal immigration is the lifeblood of our country [3] ” —Peggy Hubbard's campaign website (2022) [4]\n\nPeggy Hubbard did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey."}]