Gary Crockett

[{"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>Gary Crockett completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Crockett'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-406036-2026-04-01\" id=\"heading-bio-406036-2026-04-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-406036-2026-04-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-406036-2026-04-01\" 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-406036-2026-04-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-406036-2026-04-01\" 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 I grew up in Tallulah, Louisiana, where poverty was part of daily life and opportunity felt far away. Those early years shaped how he sees every family fighting to stay ahead. His campaign is built on that memory, because he understands what it means when bills pile up and doors stay closed. He is running for the Senate to open more doors, create more jobs, and make sure Louisiana finally rises. \r\n<p>After graduating from Delgado College and Sanford University, he worked his way into business leadership. That path taught him how jobs are created, how payroll gets met, and how bad decisions in Washington can stall local economic  growth. Gary’s campaign focuses on real economic opportunity, not slogans, because he has seen what works. Gary wants every Louisiana community to share in growth, not just those with the loudest voices or strongest connections.\r\n</p><p>Gary is a retired military veteran having served 24 years in the United States Navy, and Business executive owning a technology and cybersecurity company, a  federal aerospace/defense company, construction company, and music/tv/film distribution company and currently lives in New Orleans.\r\nHaving worked on many Political campaigns, he has the experience and relationships to execute wins for Louisiana and our nation.\r\nGary is running for US Senate to give true representation to the citizens of our great state of Louisiana with practical legislation and dollars in each of our parishes. \r\n</p>\nLouisiana needs a prove\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-406036-2026-04-01\" id=\"heading-key-message-406036-2026-04-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-406036-2026-04-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-406036-2026-04-01\" 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-406036-2026-04-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-406036-2026-04-01\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Im not a politician I’m a problem solver</li><li>We need proven leadership with practical solutions for the working families</li><li>My voice and votes will 100% align with the people of Louisiana</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-406036-2026-04-01\" id=\"heading1-406036-2026-04-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-406036-2026-04-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-406036-2026-04-01\" 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=\"heading1-406036-2026-04-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-406036-2026-04-01\" 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 environment, housing, jobs, youth, elderly, veterans, healthcare, insurance cost, energy,\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\nGary Crockett completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Crockett's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I grew up in Tallulah, Louisiana, where poverty was part of daily life and opportunity felt far away. Those early years shaped how he sees every family fighting to stay ahead. His campaign is built on that memory, because he understands what it means when bills pile up and doors stay closed. He is running for the Senate to open more doors, create more jobs, and make sure Louisiana finally rises. After graduating from Delgado College and Sanford University, he worked his way into business leadership. That path taught him how jobs are created, how payroll gets met, and how bad decisions in Washington can stall local economic  growth. Gary’s campaign focuses on real economic opportunity, not slogans, because he has seen what works. Gary wants every Louisiana community to share in growth, not just those with the loudest voices or strongest connections. Gary is a retired military veteran having served 24 years in the United States Navy, and Business executive owning a technology and cybersecurity company, a  federal aerospace/defense company, construction company, and music/tv/film distribution company and currently lives in New Orleans.\r\nHaving worked on many Political campaigns, he has the experience and relationships to execute wins for Louisiana and our nation.\r\nGary is running for US Senate to give true representation to the citizens of our great state of Louisiana with practical legislation and dollars in each of our parishes. Louisiana needs a prove 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? Im not a politician I’m a problem solver We need proven leadership with practical solutions for the working families My voice and votes will 100% align with the people of Louisiana What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? The environment, housing, jobs, youth, elderly, veterans, healthcare, insurance cost, energy,\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."}]