Marshall Travis

[{"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>Marshall Travis completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Travis' 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-175952-2023-05-18\" id=\"heading-bio-175952-2023-05-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-175952-2023-05-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-175952-2023-05-18\" 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-175952-2023-05-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-175952-2023-05-18\" 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\tRunning for police reform, education reform, constitutionally protect Healthcare, voting reform, legalize cannabis, protect workers rights. I'm 30 work, in the rv industry, have a 4 yr old daughter, a fiance, and tired of being abused and taken advantage of by a system, that is designed to keep those without wealth down. Vote for me in 2024 for us senate to elect a real fighter for the American people.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-175952-2023-05-18\" id=\"heading-key-message-175952-2023-05-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-175952-2023-05-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-175952-2023-05-18\" 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-175952-2023-05-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-175952-2023-05-18\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Healthcare should eb a right. And my amendment will guarentee just that.</li><li>While the 2nd amendment is important it was ruled in scotus to NOT be unlimited. I plan to reel in the violence through comprehensive legislation.</li><li>Education is crucial to the success of a nation and I plan to reinvest in our education system to provide children the best possible future.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-175952-2023-05-18\" id=\"heading1-175952-2023-05-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-175952-2023-05-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-175952-2023-05-18\" 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=\"heading1-175952-2023-05-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-175952-2023-05-18\" 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\tHealthcare, education, gun reform, equality for all\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-175952-2023-05-18\" id=\"heading2-175952-2023-05-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-175952-2023-05-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-175952-2023-05-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-175952-2023-05-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-175952-2023-05-18\" 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\tBernie sanders and his consistent career long dedication to equality.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-175952-2023-05-18\" id=\"heading3-175952-2023-05-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-175952-2023-05-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-175952-2023-05-18\" 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=\"heading3-175952-2023-05-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-175952-2023-05-18\" 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\tWatch my tiktok travis_forcongress2024\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-175952-2023-05-18\" id=\"heading4-175952-2023-05-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-175952-2023-05-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-175952-2023-05-18\" 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=\"heading4-175952-2023-05-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-175952-2023-05-18\" 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\tTo have honor, integrity, honesty, and a sense of self accountability if they do wrong.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-175952-2023-05-18\" id=\"heading5-175952-2023-05-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-175952-2023-05-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-175952-2023-05-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-175952-2023-05-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-175952-2023-05-18\" 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 have experienced first hand like many americans the effects of the laws being passed over the years. I have seen where this country is failing when it comes to things like addiction, education, healthcare, Prison system. I have seen the problems with housing, stagnant pay wages, and lack of any effort by the government to fix it. Over the years I have seen them enact laws going specifically against us the people. I believe I would be successful because I am not a regular politician, instead I am a regular American who knows what the American people both need and demand to make their lives easier and better. I am not bought by corporations, and I don't intend on ever meeting with corporate lobbyists. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-175952-2023-05-18\" id=\"heading6-175952-2023-05-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-175952-2023-05-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-175952-2023-05-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading6-175952-2023-05-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-175952-2023-05-18\" 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\tTo make the people's life easier and happier\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-175952-2023-05-18\" id=\"heading7-175952-2023-05-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-175952-2023-05-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-175952-2023-05-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat legacy would you like to leave?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading7-175952-2023-05-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-175952-2023-05-18\" 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\tThe legacy that an average American can get elected and will actually fight harder then anyone in office has before...including progressives.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-175952-2023-05-18\" id=\"heading8-175952-2023-05-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-175952-2023-05-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-175952-2023-05-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat 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=\"heading8-175952-2023-05-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-175952-2023-05-18\" 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\t9/11 I was 8 \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-175952-2023-05-18\" id=\"heading9-175952-2023-05-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-175952-2023-05-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-175952-2023-05-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was your very first job? How long did you have it?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading9-175952-2023-05-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-175952-2023-05-18\" 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\tResearchers for 1 yr\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-175952-2023-05-18\" id=\"heading10-175952-2023-05-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-175952-2023-05-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-175952-2023-05-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was the last song that got stuck in your head?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading10-175952-2023-05-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-175952-2023-05-18\" 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\t\"Never gunna give\"\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-175952-2023-05-18\" id=\"heading11-175952-2023-05-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-175952-2023-05-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-175952-2023-05-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is something that has been a struggle in your life?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading11-175952-2023-05-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-175952-2023-05-18\" 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 have had many struggles in life. Growing up I was abused, manipulated, and lied to. I suffered addiction which I am 6 yrs clean today as I write this makes 6 years and 1 day. I have struggled with homelessness and had to live in places that didn't have and power or water. But I never let any of that stop me. I do not quit, I do not bow to things that seek to hinder me. I fight them. I fight them with every ounce of energy I have and I succeed. And that's what I plan on doing in this race, and in the halls of congress. I plan to fight for what is right for the American people and any senator who stands in the way, will be put on full display for the public to vote accordingly the next election.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-175952-2023-05-18\" id=\"heading12-175952-2023-05-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-175952-2023-05-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-175952-2023-05-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat 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=\"heading12-175952-2023-05-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-175952-2023-05-18\" 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\tFighting white supremacist \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-175952-2023-05-18\" id=\"heading13-175952-2023-05-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse13-175952-2023-05-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-175952-2023-05-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat are your thoughts on term limits?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading13-175952-2023-05-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse13-175952-2023-05-18\" 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 have a plan for term limits on all elected federal positions of 20 yrs, with the exception of the senate, which will be 24 yrs due to the fact it is 6 yr terms. This is about the length of a generation which will force generational interchange and modern representation. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-175952-2023-05-18\" id=\"heading14-175952-2023-05-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse14-175952-2023-05-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-175952-2023-05-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading14-175952-2023-05-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse14-175952-2023-05-18\" 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\tThey are a huge part of the legislative process, which creates the laws that we the people are bound to follow.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-175952-2023-05-18\" id=\"heading15-175952-2023-05-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse15-175952-2023-05-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-175952-2023-05-18\" 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=\"heading15-175952-2023-05-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse15-175952-2023-05-18\" 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\tNot like it used to be\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-175952-2023-05-18\" id=\"heading16-175952-2023-05-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse16-175952-2023-05-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-175952-2023-05-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you think of the filibuster?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading16-175952-2023-05-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse16-175952-2023-05-18\" 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\tNeeds to be ended\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-175952-2023-05-18\" id=\"heading17-175952-2023-05-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse17-175952-2023-05-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-175952-2023-05-18\" 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=\"heading17-175952-2023-05-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse17-175952-2023-05-18\" 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\tBernie sanders\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-175952-2023-05-18\" id=\"heading18-175952-2023-05-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse18-175952-2023-05-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-175952-2023-05-18\" 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=\"heading18-175952-2023-05-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse18-175952-2023-05-18\" 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 would evaluate their knowledge and interpretation of the laws. I would also focus on making clear any <br/>\r\n biases or prejudice that would make a candidate ineligible.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-175952-2023-05-18\" id=\"heading19-175952-2023-05-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse19-175952-2023-05-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-175952-2023-05-18\" 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=\"heading19-175952-2023-05-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse19-175952-2023-05-18\" 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\tHonestly I am not concerned about my relationship with senators as much as I am fighting for the people. If they are for the people then the relationship shouldn't have any issues.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-175952-2023-05-18\" id=\"heading20-175952-2023-05-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse20-175952-2023-05-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-175952-2023-05-18\" 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=\"heading20-175952-2023-05-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse20-175952-2023-05-18\" 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\tFor the most part absolutely but if the people want it then there shouldn't be any compromise.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-175952-2023-05-18\" id=\"heading21-175952-2023-05-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse21-175952-2023-05-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-175952-2023-05-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading21-175952-2023-05-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse21-175952-2023-05-18\" 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\tN/a\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-175952-2023-05-18\" id=\"heading22-175952-2023-05-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse22-175952-2023-05-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-175952-2023-05-18\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees to their Cabinet?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading22-175952-2023-05-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse22-175952-2023-05-18\" 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\tTheir record as well as the answers they provide in any hearings. I will cross reference answers with record to determine honesty and integrity of the candidate.\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\nMarshall Travis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Travis' responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Running for police reform, education reform, constitutionally protect Healthcare, voting reform, legalize cannabis, protect workers rights. I'm 30 work, in the rv industry, have a 4 yr old daughter, a fiance, and tired of being abused and taken advantage of by a system, that is designed to keep those without wealth down. Vote for me in 2024 for us senate to elect a real fighter for the American people. 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? Healthcare should eb a right. And my amendment will guarentee just that. While the 2nd amendment is important it was ruled in scotus to NOT be unlimited. I plan to reel in the violence through comprehensive legislation. Education is crucial to the success of a nation and I plan to reinvest in our education system to provide children the best possible future. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Healthcare, education, gun reform, equality for all Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? Bernie sanders and his consistent career long dedication to equality. Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy? Watch my tiktok travis_forcongress2024 What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? To have honor, integrity, honesty, and a sense of self accountability if they do wrong. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? I have experienced first hand like many americans the effects of the laws being passed over the years. I have seen where this country is failing when it comes to things like addiction, education, healthcare, Prison system. I have seen the problems with housing, stagnant pay wages, and lack of any effort by the government to fix it. Over the years I have seen them enact laws going specifically against us the people. I believe I would be successful because I am not a regular politician, instead I am a regular American who knows what the American people both need and demand to make their lives easier and better. I am not bought by corporations, and I don't intend on ever meeting with corporate lobbyists. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? To make the people's life easier and happier What legacy would you like to leave? The legacy that an average American can get elected and will actually fight harder then anyone in office has before...including progressives. What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? 9/11 I was 8 What was your very first job? How long did you have it? Researchers for 1 yr What was the last song that got stuck in your head? \"Never gunna give\" What is something that has been a struggle in your life? I have had many struggles in life. Growing up I was abused, manipulated, and lied to. I suffered addiction which I am 6 yrs clean today as I write this makes 6 years and 1 day. I have struggled with homelessness and had to live in places that didn't have and power or water. But I never let any of that stop me. I do not quit, I do not bow to things that seek to hinder me. I fight them. I fight them with every ounce of energy I have and I succeed. And that's what I plan on doing in this race, and in the halls of congress. I plan to fight for what is right for the American people and any senator who stands in the way, will be put on full display for the public to vote accordingly the next election. What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? Fighting white supremacist What are your thoughts on term limits? I have a plan for term limits on all elected federal positions of 20 yrs, with the exception of the senate, which will be 24 yrs due to the fact it is 6 yr terms. This is about the length of a generation which will force generational interchange and modern representation. What qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution? They are a huge part of the legislative process, which creates the laws that we the people are bound to follow. Do you believe that it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics? Not like it used to be What do you think of the filibuster? Needs to be ended Is there a particular senator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after? Bernie sanders How would you evaluate a judicial nominee? I would evaluate their knowledge and interpretation of the laws. I would also focus on making clear any biases or prejudice that would make a candidate ineligible. What kind of relationships would you build with other senators? Honestly I am not concerned about my relationship with senators as much as I am fighting for the people. If they are for the people then the relationship shouldn't have any issues. Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? For the most part absolutely but if the people want it then there shouldn't be any compromise. What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? N/a What criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees to their Cabinet? Their record as well as the answers they provide in any hearings. I will cross reference answers with record to determine honesty and integrity of the candidate.\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."}]