Lichia Woldegabreal Sibhatu
About Lichia Woldegabreal Sibhatu
Lichia Sibhatu (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent North Carolina. She lost in the Republican primary on May 17, 2022.
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[{"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>Lichia Sibhatu 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 Sibhatu'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-102005-2021-09-18\" id=\"heading-bio-102005-2021-09-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-102005-2021-09-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-102005-2021-09-18\" 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-102005-2021-09-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-102005-2021-09-18\" 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\tLichia Sibhatu is running for North Carolina U.S. Senate. She is a mother of three and has served the community for twenty years in a variety of ways. As an entrepreneur and a proud owner of a 5 star daycare she has served the community and has created a grassroots campaign. With no ties to corporations and Washington lobbyists you can rest assured that her best interest is with the American people. \r\n<p>Lichia Sibhatu has lived and served Wake County for the last 20 years. Before moving to NC Ms. Sibhatu lived in Moscow Russia where she graduated from University of Moscow. She wants to empower the future by supporting teachers, parents, and most importantly children. By better funding afterschool programs and counseling for trauma and cracking down on the swamp.\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-102005-2021-09-18\" id=\"heading-key-message-102005-2021-09-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-102005-2021-09-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-102005-2021-09-18\" 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-102005-2021-09-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-102005-2021-09-18\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Diversity</li><li>Education</li><li>Economy</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-102005-2021-09-18\" id=\"heading1-102005-2021-09-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-102005-2021-09-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-102005-2021-09-18\" 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=\"heading1-102005-2021-09-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-102005-2021-09-18\" 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\tAs a small business owner I will support small businesses by reducing taxes and lifting the red tape to starting a business. Government should allow the economy to thrive with very minimal interference. <br/></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-102005-2021-09-18\" id=\"heading2-102005-2021-09-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-102005-2021-09-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-102005-2021-09-18\" 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=\"heading2-102005-2021-09-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-102005-2021-09-18\" 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\tHonesty, Integrity, and Compassion. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-102005-2021-09-18\" id=\"heading3-102005-2021-09-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-102005-2021-09-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-102005-2021-09-18\" 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=\"heading3-102005-2021-09-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-102005-2021-09-18\" 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 will work across the aisles with both parties to accomplishes goals that will benefit the American 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 id=\"div-gpt-ad-1548351761485-0\"><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(\"div-gpt-ad-1548351761485-0\"); });</script></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nLichia Sibhatu completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sibhatu's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Lichia Sibhatu is running for North Carolina U.S. Senate. She is a mother of three and has served the community for twenty years in a variety of ways. As an entrepreneur and a proud owner of a 5 star daycare she has served the community and has created a grassroots campaign. With no ties to corporations and Washington lobbyists you can rest assured that her best interest is with the American people. Lichia Sibhatu has lived and served Wake County for the last 20 years. Before moving to NC Ms. Sibhatu lived in Moscow Russia where she graduated from University of Moscow. She wants to empower the future by supporting teachers, parents, and most importantly children. By better funding afterschool programs and counseling for trauma and cracking down on the swamp. 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? Diversity Education Economy What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? As a small business owner I will support small businesses by reducing taxes and lifting the red tape to starting a business. Government should allow the economy to thrive with very minimal interference. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Honesty, Integrity, and Compassion. What kind of relationships would you build with other senators? I will work across the aisles with both parties to accomplishes goals that will benefit the American 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."}]
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