Patrick Joseph Herrmann

[{"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>Patrick Herrmann 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 Herrmann'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-406774-2026-03-12\" id=\"heading-bio-406774-2026-03-12\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-406774-2026-03-12\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-406774-2026-03-12\" 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-406774-2026-03-12\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-406774-2026-03-12\" 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\tPatrick Herrmann is a Republican candidate running for the United States Senate to represent South Carolina in the 2026 election (Republican primary scheduled for June 9, 2026).\r\n<p>Herrmann resides in Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina, where he has lived on his farm for 33 years. He is the first U.S. Senate candidate from Horry County in 225 years.\r\nA member of a large family, Herrmann was raised Roman Catholic as one of many grandchildren from his grandparents' five daughters (four of whom married and had children, leading to a vast extended family network). He currently attends Myrtle Beach Christian Church in Myrtle Beach.\r\nHerrmann was highly active during his high school years in various extracurricular activities. He attended Coastal Carolina University, where he earned a scholarship and ran track and field for four years. He was involved in student government and served on the Student Supreme Court, building strong connections across campus.\r\nProfessionally, Herrmann owns and operates his own cleaning and restoration business, which he has run for 26 years. The company specializes in cleaning, restoration services, fire damage restoration, water damage restoration, flooded homes, and related services.\r\nHerrmann served on the Coastal Carolina University Alumni Board for nine years.\r\n</p>\nIn politics, Herrmann serves as an executive committee member in the Socastee Precinct 4 for the Horry County Republican Party (HCGOP) in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-406774-2026-03-12\" id=\"heading-key-message-406774-2026-03-12\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-406774-2026-03-12\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-406774-2026-03-12\" 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-406774-2026-03-12\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-406774-2026-03-12\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Tax Relief for Working Families and Businesses\r\nI will fight to eliminate South Carolina's state income tax through bipartisan cooperation in the General Assembly, putting more money back into the pockets of hardworking South Carolinians and making our state more attractive for jobs, retirees, and growth. At the federal level, I'll push to abolish the IRS and replace it with a simple flat tax to cut waste, simplify filing, and ensure fairness for all Americans.</li><li>Protecting Constitutional Rights and State Sovereignty\r\nI am committed to fully restoring and defending Second Amendment rights by rolling back unconstitutional restrictions on law-abiding citizens' firearms ownership and use. I'll also work to repeal the Uniform Time Act of 1966, returning authority to states like South Carolina, which has already acted, to choose permanent daylight saving time or standard time based on what best serves our residents, economy, and health without federal interference.</li><li>Secure Borders, Strong Infrastructure, and Enforced Laws\r\nI'll support clear, enforceable federal immigration legislation to end illegal immigration and sanctuary policies through real action, not rhetoric. To boost South Carolina's growth, I'll cut bureaucratic red tape to speed up federal infrastructure funding for roads, bridges, and rural communities, ensuring fair access and safer, stronger local economies.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-406774-2026-03-12\" id=\"heading1-406774-2026-03-12\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-406774-2026-03-12\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-406774-2026-03-12\" 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=\"heading1-406774-2026-03-12\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-406774-2026-03-12\" 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\tFLOODING: With my BS in Marine Science from Coastal Carolina University, 26 years owning a restoration business rebuilding dozens of flooded homes, and living on Socastee Creek—where I've faced flooding firsthand and seen practical fixes like benching improve flow—this is deeply personal and expert-driven. As Senator, I'll push conservative reforms: private-sector competition for affordability, accurate mapping; targeted aid for low- and moderate-income homeowners, upstream mitigation, drainage, property protections, streamlined claims; fairer payouts aligned with real losses; personal responsibility, less federal overreach, and more local control. This delivers real relief for South Carolinians hit by floods—not abstract policy.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-406774-2026-03-12\" id=\"heading2-406774-2026-03-12\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-406774-2026-03-12\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-406774-2026-03-12\" 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=\"heading2-406774-2026-03-12\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-406774-2026-03-12\" 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 a candidate endorsed by my constituents here in South Carolina.\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<p>Patrick Herrmann did not complete <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection</a> survey.\n</p>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nPatrick Herrmann completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Herrmann's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Patrick Herrmann is a Republican candidate running for the United States Senate to represent South Carolina in the 2026 election (Republican primary scheduled for June 9, 2026). Herrmann resides in Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina, where he has lived on his farm for 33 years. He is the first U.S. Senate candidate from Horry County in 225 years.\r\nA member of a large family, Herrmann was raised Roman Catholic as one of many grandchildren from his grandparents' five daughters (four of whom married and had children, leading to a vast extended family network). He currently attends Myrtle Beach Christian Church in Myrtle Beach.\r\nHerrmann was highly active during his high school years in various extracurricular activities. He attended Coastal Carolina University, where he earned a scholarship and ran track and field for four years. He was involved in student government and served on the Student Supreme Court, building strong connections across campus.\r\nProfessionally, Herrmann owns and operates his own cleaning and restoration business, which he has run for 26 years. The company specializes in cleaning, restoration services, fire damage restoration, water damage restoration, flooded homes, and related services.\r\nHerrmann served on the Coastal Carolina University Alumni Board for nine years. In politics, Herrmann serves as an executive committee member in the Socastee Precinct 4 for the Horry County Republican Party (HCGOP) in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. 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? Tax Relief for Working Families and Businesses\r\nI will fight to eliminate South Carolina's state income tax through bipartisan cooperation in the General Assembly, putting more money back into the pockets of hardworking South Carolinians and making our state more attractive for jobs, retirees, and growth. At the federal level, I'll push to abolish the IRS and replace it with a simple flat tax to cut waste, simplify filing, and ensure fairness for all Americans. Protecting Constitutional Rights and State Sovereignty\r\nI am committed to fully restoring and defending Second Amendment rights by rolling back unconstitutional restrictions on law-abiding citizens' firearms ownership and use. I'll also work to repeal the Uniform Time Act of 1966, returning authority to states like South Carolina, which has already acted, to choose permanent daylight saving time or standard time based on what best serves our residents, economy, and health without federal interference. Secure Borders, Strong Infrastructure, and Enforced Laws\r\nI'll support clear, enforceable federal immigration legislation to end illegal immigration and sanctuary policies through real action, not rhetoric. To boost South Carolina's growth, I'll cut bureaucratic red tape to speed up federal infrastructure funding for roads, bridges, and rural communities, ensuring fair access and safer, stronger local economies. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? FLOODING: With my BS in Marine Science from Coastal Carolina University, 26 years owning a restoration business rebuilding dozens of flooded homes, and living on Socastee Creek—where I've faced flooding firsthand and seen practical fixes like benching improve flow—this is deeply personal and expert-driven. As Senator, I'll push conservative reforms: private-sector competition for affordability, accurate mapping; targeted aid for low- and moderate-income homeowners, upstream mitigation, drainage, property protections, streamlined claims; fairer payouts aligned with real losses; personal responsibility, less federal overreach, and more local control. This delivers real relief for South Carolinians hit by floods—not abstract policy. What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? I am a candidate endorsed by my constituents here in South Carolina.\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\nPatrick Herrmann did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey."}]