Andrew Kamal

[{"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>Andrew Kamal completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kamal'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-360008-2025-08-06\" id=\"heading-bio-360008-2025-08-06\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-360008-2025-08-06\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-360008-2025-08-06\" 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-360008-2025-08-06\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-360008-2025-08-06\" 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 name is Andrew Kamal, and I previously ran for a District Seat as an independent candidate in 2021. Currently, I am campaigning as a Republican for a seat in the United States Senate representing Michigan. By nature, I am an entrepreneur, and I am also a researcher and engineer by profession. I have accumulated a diverse range of experiences in managing startups, and I aim to leverage these experiences to transform Michigan into a more efficient and self-sustaining state. Additionally, I am committed to running as an unequivocally staunch Pro-Life candidate and advocate for the abolition of the Income Tax in Michigan.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-360008-2025-08-06\" id=\"heading-key-message-360008-2025-08-06\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-360008-2025-08-06\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-360008-2025-08-06\" 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-360008-2025-08-06\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-360008-2025-08-06\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Christian principles are rooted in Western values. It is essential to return to family values and ensure that churches are afforded their First Amendment rights to support, fund, and express their beliefs.</li><li>It is essential to protect intellectual property rights within the United States and ensure that foreign entities do not exploit our existing systems to their advantage. Furthermore, we must eliminate foreign and special interests that conflict with our sovereignty, including those related to Israeli intelligence, while ensuring that the average citizen experiences transparency in government.</li><li>The State of Michigan ought to establish itself as a tax haven and eliminate income tax. This initiative would facilitate unprecedented economic growth and propel us towards becoming a self-sustaining and efficient State.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-360008-2025-08-06\" id=\"heading1-360008-2025-08-06\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-360008-2025-08-06\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-360008-2025-08-06\" 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=\"heading1-360008-2025-08-06\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-360008-2025-08-06\" 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\tEconomic Policy, Foreign Relations, Pro-Life Advocacy, Constitutionalism\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-360008-2025-08-06\" id=\"heading2-360008-2025-08-06\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-360008-2025-08-06\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-360008-2025-08-06\" 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=\"heading2-360008-2025-08-06\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-360008-2025-08-06\" 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\tCapitalism and Freedom by Milton Friedman and Rose D. Friedman, End the Fed by Rand Paul or The True Story of Fake News by Mark Dice\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-360008-2025-08-06\" id=\"heading3-360008-2025-08-06\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-360008-2025-08-06\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-360008-2025-08-06\" 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=\"heading3-360008-2025-08-06\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-360008-2025-08-06\" 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 am of the opinion that they should prioritize the needs of the American populace over their personal egos. At present, the majority of politicians fail to accomplish significant tasks, resulting in a cycle of repetitive actions. It is essential to have a diligent individual who analyzes the statistics and data to identify opportunities for enhancing the current state of affairs.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-360008-2025-08-06\" id=\"heading4-360008-2025-08-06\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-360008-2025-08-06\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-360008-2025-08-06\" 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=\"heading4-360008-2025-08-06\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-360008-2025-08-06\" 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\tAn individual holding office must exhibit complete transparency towards the American populace and prioritize their best interests. Furthermore, they should demonstrate diligence, a strong work ethic, and possess robust analytical abilities, along with proficiency in statistical analysis and mathematics. It is not merely another politician that we require; rather, we seek a principled mathematician capable of donning the political mantle.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-360008-2025-08-06\" id=\"heading5-360008-2025-08-06\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-360008-2025-08-06\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-360008-2025-08-06\" 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=\"heading5-360008-2025-08-06\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-360008-2025-08-06\" 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 Canonical Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Bible, because it is one of the oldest Bibles in the world and I am Oriental Orthodox.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-360008-2025-08-06\" id=\"heading6-360008-2025-08-06\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-360008-2025-08-06\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-360008-2025-08-06\" 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=\"heading6-360008-2025-08-06\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-360008-2025-08-06\" 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\tEnsuring the safety of artificial intelligence and protecting it in a manner that does not endanger humanity. Currently, only a limited number of individuals in Congress are aware of the ramifications of this technology and many are influenced by technocrats who have their own vested interests.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-360008-2025-08-06\" id=\"heading7-360008-2025-08-06\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-360008-2025-08-06\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-360008-2025-08-06\" 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=\"heading7-360008-2025-08-06\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-360008-2025-08-06\" 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\tSenator Rand Paul\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-360008-2025-08-06\" id=\"heading8-360008-2025-08-06\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-360008-2025-08-06\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-360008-2025-08-06\" 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=\"heading8-360008-2025-08-06\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-360008-2025-08-06\" 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 objective is to be as bipartisan as possible; however, matters must be logical. Regrettably, common sense is fairly absent in today's society.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-360008-2025-08-06\" id=\"heading9-360008-2025-08-06\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-360008-2025-08-06\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-360008-2025-08-06\" 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=\"heading9-360008-2025-08-06\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-360008-2025-08-06\" 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 United States should never compromise its core moral values and principals.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-360008-2025-08-06\" id=\"heading10-360008-2025-08-06\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-360008-2025-08-06\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-360008-2025-08-06\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat committees interest you?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading10-360008-2025-08-06\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-360008-2025-08-06\" 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 Financial Oversight Committee\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-360008-2025-08-06\" id=\"heading11-360008-2025-08-06\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-360008-2025-08-06\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-360008-2025-08-06\" 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 views on financial transparency and government accountability?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading11-360008-2025-08-06\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-360008-2025-08-06\" 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\tDatabases concerning essential government spending ought to be made open-source, and the Epstein files should be made available in the Public Domain.\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 style=\"clear:both;\"></div>\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>Andrew Kamal 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 Kamal'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-97034-2021-02-09\" id=\"heading-bio-97034-2021-02-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-97034-2021-02-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-97034-2021-02-09\" 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-97034-2021-02-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-97034-2021-02-09\" 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 years of experience and expertise in regards to startups, technology and a vast array of different forms of scientific research. Currently, given the political climate of things, I believe that our socioeconomic structures is in severe need of updating. Instead of splitting different sides of the political spectrum to two core groups and getting nothing done, I believe it is time for somewhat of a change. Politics divides people, it isn't based on performance, and lots of systems we have our severely outdated for this day in age. This is especially true when we look at the tax system, or our role as citizens in everyday life. My ideas are centered around common sense ways to dramatically change the outdated structure of society. Right now, I want to start out small whether it is doing things in state legislature or working with the private sector.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-97034-2021-02-09\" id=\"heading-key-message-97034-2021-02-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-97034-2021-02-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-97034-2021-02-09\" 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-97034-2021-02-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-97034-2021-02-09\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>United by humanity rather then by greed</li><li>Common sense principles</li><li>A time for change in the system</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-97034-2021-02-09\" id=\"heading1-97034-2021-02-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-97034-2021-02-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-97034-2021-02-09\" 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=\"heading1-97034-2021-02-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-97034-2021-02-09\" 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 am interested in the following areas:<br/><br/>\n<p>Pro-Life:<br/>\nI am full pro-life and support the rights of the unborn. I do believe that we can however tackle the issues of unplanned pregnancies using adoption matching networks that allow those looking to adopt to be matched with a unplanned parent. This is something I want to work on and be in talks w/ different agencies on.<br/><br/>\n2nd Amendment:<br/>\nI do fully believe in the right to bear arms. However, in the current political climate and system we have in place, there is alot of brokenness. For example we need to be harsher on those who sell guns to minors as this is a felony offense. I also believe that if we are going to impose gun-free zones, then there needs to be a set of safety protocols in regards to locks, voluntary private security, etc. in order to prevent a disaster from happening.<br/><br/>\nGovernment Spending:<br/>\nI believe that the government needs to be more accountable in regards to what they are spending money on.<br/><br/>\nTax System:<br/>\nThe tax system is fully broken. I believe it is feasible to have a tax-free society in the future, but alot needs to happen in order to make that a reality. I was thinking of designs for distributed socioeconomic structures, or some form of financial market for the public sector in which ROIs are given for your taxed income. We are having a net loss on our income, &amp; a net gain in our debt.<br/><br/>\nWelfare:<br/>\nI am looking into redesigning the entire welfare program to be more organized<br/><br/>\nWar:<br/>\n</p>\nEnd unneeded war\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-97034-2021-02-09\" id=\"heading2-97034-2021-02-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-97034-2021-02-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-97034-2021-02-09\" 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=\"heading2-97034-2021-02-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-97034-2021-02-09\" 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 believe they should believe in free speech, and life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. I have many fundamental believes that I think are important and prominent in a civilized society. For example, whether you are a creationist, evolutionist, naturalist, etc., science tells us that we are all genetically related. The concept of race shouldn't exist and racism is the worst of humanity. I also believe things such as all forms of censorship is bad, given that if one disagrees with something it is better to point out disagreement rather then blocking out what they have to say. Moderation when it comes to targeted harassment, threats or adhering to an editorial policy isn't the same thing as censorship. I also believe that pro-free speech platforms should stay online. I believe that crony capitalism is a result of regulations in which the government creates enforced monopolies w/ large private entities. Part of my expertise in the startup world have even been working on the creation of a decentralized internet. I believe it is very important that we don't allow a small amount of gatekeepers to be responsible for the narrative for everybody else. Humans have free will, and are not meant to be enslaved by enforced ideologies. I think we can all work together through lots of core areas of common sense, and make the world a better place.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-97034-2021-02-09\" id=\"heading3-97034-2021-02-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-97034-2021-02-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-97034-2021-02-09\" 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=\"heading3-97034-2021-02-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-97034-2021-02-09\" 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 think a politician should be a fighter who works relentlessly in regards to what is moral and the common good\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-97034-2021-02-09\" id=\"heading4-97034-2021-02-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-97034-2021-02-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-97034-2021-02-09\" 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=\"heading4-97034-2021-02-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-97034-2021-02-09\" 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 want to leave the world in a better place then when I entered unto it. I also want to fight for my faith, principles, and core values.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-97034-2021-02-09\" id=\"heading5-97034-2021-02-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-97034-2021-02-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-97034-2021-02-09\" 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 state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-97034-2021-02-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-97034-2021-02-09\" 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 believe political knowledge is important, but it is unnecessary to have previous experience in government or politics. The reason politics needs so many outsiders is many politicians don't care about change or rather line up their pockets with special interests.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-97034-2021-02-09\" id=\"heading6-97034-2021-02-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-97034-2021-02-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-97034-2021-02-09\" 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 it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading6-97034-2021-02-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-97034-2021-02-09\" 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\tIt is important to build relationships with other legislators, because they can help you if they are aligned with a similar mission. Even legislators with opposite political philosophies can challenge your mindset and help you consider your unconventional biases.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-97034-2021-02-09\" id=\"heading7-97034-2021-02-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-97034-2021-02-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-97034-2021-02-09\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tAre you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading7-97034-2021-02-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-97034-2021-02-09\" 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\tWhile I am not expecting to win the current position I am running for,I do have hopes in the future of running for president. It really depends on how far our society moves forward until then.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-97034-2021-02-09\" id=\"heading8-97034-2021-02-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-97034-2021-02-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-97034-2021-02-09\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tBoth sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading8-97034-2021-02-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-97034-2021-02-09\" 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\tLots of times, I hear stories of the government creating certain policies or regulations that overstep their boundaries or harm others. I heard the story of a guy building homes for many homeless people, and the same city council and mayor that talked about wanting to help the homeless, wanted those temporary homes (build by the private sector and even moved to a vacant parking lot voluntarily by the person who owns that lot) shut down and the homeless back in tents. Other horror stories of government regulation, include a guy who was scared of losing his own pet due to certain restrictions in his county. I had trouble personally bringing in small business to some small towns due to zoning laws and restrictions. Those were business that could have created economic surplus. There are even restrictions in regards to how people spend their own money whether in financial markets or buying digital goods, \"in order to protect them from themselves\". Many times the government gets paid tons of dollars to make new laws and regulations that disfranchise or hurt others.\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\nAndrew Kamal completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kamal's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. My name is Andrew Kamal, and I previously ran for a District Seat as an independent candidate in 2021. Currently, I am campaigning as a Republican for a seat in the United States Senate representing Michigan. By nature, I am an entrepreneur, and I am also a researcher and engineer by profession. I have accumulated a diverse range of experiences in managing startups, and I aim to leverage these experiences to transform Michigan into a more efficient and self-sustaining state. Additionally, I am committed to running as an unequivocally staunch Pro-Life candidate and advocate for the abolition of the Income Tax in Michigan. 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? Christian principles are rooted in Western values. It is essential to return to family values and ensure that churches are afforded their First Amendment rights to support, fund, and express their beliefs. It is essential to protect intellectual property rights within the United States and ensure that foreign entities do not exploit our existing systems to their advantage. Furthermore, we must eliminate foreign and special interests that conflict with our sovereignty, including those related to Israeli intelligence, while ensuring that the average citizen experiences transparency in government. The State of Michigan ought to establish itself as a tax haven and eliminate income tax. This initiative would facilitate unprecedented economic growth and propel us towards becoming a self-sustaining and efficient State. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Economic Policy, Foreign Relations, Pro-Life Advocacy, Constitutionalism Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy? Capitalism and Freedom by Milton Friedman and Rose D. Friedman, End the Fed by Rand Paul or The True Story of Fake News by Mark Dice What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? I am of the opinion that they should prioritize the needs of the American populace over their personal egos. At present, the majority of politicians fail to accomplish significant tasks, resulting in a cycle of repetitive actions. It is essential to have a diligent individual who analyzes the statistics and data to identify opportunities for enhancing the current state of affairs. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? An individual holding office must exhibit complete transparency towards the American populace and prioritize their best interests. Furthermore, they should demonstrate diligence, a strong work ethic, and possess robust analytical abilities, along with proficiency in statistical analysis and mathematics. It is not merely another politician that we require; rather, we seek a principled mathematician capable of donning the political mantle. What is your favorite book? Why? The Canonical Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Bible, because it is one of the oldest Bibles in the world and I am Oriental Orthodox. What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? Ensuring the safety of artificial intelligence and protecting it in a manner that does not endanger humanity. Currently, only a limited number of individuals in Congress are aware of the ramifications of this technology and many are influenced by technocrats who have their own vested interests. Is there a particular senator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after? Senator Rand Paul What kind of relationships would you build with other senators? My objective is to be as bipartisan as possible; however, matters must be logical. Regrettably, common sense is fairly absent in today's society. Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? The United States should never compromise its core moral values and principals. What committees interest you? The Financial Oversight Committee What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability? Databases concerning essential government spending ought to be made open-source, and the Epstein files should be made available in the Public Domain.\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.\n\n\nAndrew Kamal completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kamal's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I have years of experience and expertise in regards to startups, technology and a vast array of different forms of scientific research. Currently, given the political climate of things, I believe that our socioeconomic structures is in severe need of updating. Instead of splitting different sides of the political spectrum to two core groups and getting nothing done, I believe it is time for somewhat of a change. Politics divides people, it isn't based on performance, and lots of systems we have our severely outdated for this day in age. This is especially true when we look at the tax system, or our role as citizens in everyday life. My ideas are centered around common sense ways to dramatically change the outdated structure of society. Right now, I want to start out small whether it is doing things in state legislature or working with the private sector. 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? United by humanity rather then by greed Common sense principles A time for change in the system What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? I am interested in the following areas: Pro-Life: I am full pro-life and support the rights of the unborn. I do believe that we can however tackle the issues of unplanned pregnancies using adoption matching networks that allow those looking to adopt to be matched with a unplanned parent. This is something I want to work on and be in talks w/ different agencies on. 2nd Amendment: I do fully believe in the right to bear arms. However, in the current political climate and system we have in place, there is alot of brokenness. For example we need to be harsher on those who sell guns to minors as this is a felony offense. I also believe that if we are going to impose gun-free zones, then there needs to be a set of safety protocols in regards to locks, voluntary private security, etc. in order to prevent a disaster from happening. Government Spending: I believe that the government needs to be more accountable in regards to what they are spending money on. Tax System: The tax system is fully broken. I believe it is feasible to have a tax-free society in the future, but alot needs to happen in order to make that a reality. I was thinking of designs for distributed socioeconomic structures, or some form of financial market for the public sector in which ROIs are given for your taxed income. We are having a net loss on our income, & a net gain in our debt. Welfare: I am looking into redesigning the entire welfare program to be more organized War: End unneeded war What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? I believe they should believe in free speech, and life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. I have many fundamental believes that I think are important and prominent in a civilized society. For example, whether you are a creationist, evolutionist, naturalist, etc., science tells us that we are all genetically related. The concept of race shouldn't exist and racism is the worst of humanity. I also believe things such as all forms of censorship is bad, given that if one disagrees with something it is better to point out disagreement rather then blocking out what they have to say. Moderation when it comes to targeted harassment, threats or adhering to an editorial policy isn't the same thing as censorship. I also believe that pro-free speech platforms should stay online. I believe that crony capitalism is a result of regulations in which the government creates enforced monopolies w/ large private entities. Part of my expertise in the startup world have even been working on the creation of a decentralized internet. I believe it is very important that we don't allow a small amount of gatekeepers to be responsible for the narrative for everybody else. Humans have free will, and are not meant to be enslaved by enforced ideologies. I think we can all work together through lots of core areas of common sense, and make the world a better place. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? I think a politician should be a fighter who works relentlessly in regards to what is moral and the common good What legacy would you like to leave? I want to leave the world in a better place then when I entered unto it. I also want to fight for my faith, principles, and core values. Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics? I believe political knowledge is important, but it is unnecessary to have previous experience in government or politics. The reason politics needs so many outsiders is many politicians don't care about change or rather line up their pockets with special interests. Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer. It is important to build relationships with other legislators, because they can help you if they are aligned with a similar mission. Even legislators with opposite political philosophies can challenge your mindset and help you consider your unconventional biases. Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future? While I am not expecting to win the current position I am running for,I do have hopes in the future of running for president. It really depends on how far our society moves forward until then. Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful? Lots of times, I hear stories of the government creating certain policies or regulations that overstep their boundaries or harm others. I heard the story of a guy building homes for many homeless people, and the same city council and mayor that talked about wanting to help the homeless, wanted those temporary homes (build by the private sector and even moved to a vacant parking lot voluntarily by the person who owns that lot) shut down and the homeless back in tents. Other horror stories of government regulation, include a guy who was scared of losing his own pet due to certain restrictions in his county. I had trouble personally bringing in small business to some small towns due to zoning laws and restrictions. Those were business that could have created economic surplus. There are even restrictions in regards to how people spend their own money whether in financial markets or buying digital goods, \"in order to protect them from themselves\". Many times the government gets paid tons of dollars to make new laws and regulations that disfranchise or hurt others.\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."}]