David Biery

[{"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>David Biery 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 Biery'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-393449-2026-01-28\" id=\"heading-bio-393449-2026-01-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-393449-2026-01-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-393449-2026-01-28\" 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-393449-2026-01-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-393449-2026-01-28\" 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 most of my life, I worked two to three jobs at a time. Eighty or more hours a week. Grinding every day and still not always able to pay the bills. No safety net. No backup plan. Just showing up, because that is what real life demands.\r\n<p>That is not a story for sympathy. It is reality for millions of Americans. And it is why I am running.\r\n</p><p>I did not come here to play politics. I came here to fix what is broken.\r\n</p><p>I did not grow up with money, connections, or a political last name. I grew up working. Long hours. Hard lessons. Getting knocked down and getting back up because quitting was never an option.\r\n</p><p>I built my life one paycheck at a time. One risk at a time. And yes, I have failed. I am not perfect, and I own my mistakes. Those failures taught me something simple. Life does not reward talk. It rewards responsibility and results.\r\n</p><p>In the real world, failure has consequences. You fix it or you lose your job. There are no bailouts and no excuses.\r\n</p><p>Washington does not live by those rules. Career politicians face no accountability while working Americans pay the price through higher costs, higher taxes, and shrinking paychecks.\r\n</p><p>That is why I believe in a simple standard. Clear expectations. Measured results. Real consequences. If you perform, you stay. If you fail, you are removed.\r\n</p>\nThis is not a career move. It is a contract. One term to do the work. Re-election is not a reward. It is a performance review.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-393449-2026-01-28\" id=\"heading-key-message-393449-2026-01-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-393449-2026-01-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-393449-2026-01-28\" 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-393449-2026-01-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-393449-2026-01-28\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>I come from the real working world, not politics.\r\nI worked multiple jobs, long hours, and lived without a safety net. I know what it means to struggle, take responsibility, and earn everything the hard way because that is how most Americans live.</li><li>Washington is broken because it has no accountability.\r\nCareer politicians face no real consequences while working Americans pay the price through higher costs, higher taxes, and shrinking paychecks. In the real world, failure means you fix it or you are fired. Government should work the same way.</li><li>This campaign is about healing division and restoring direction.\r\nAmerica is being torn apart by a two-party system that thrives on conflict while real problems go unanswered. We have replaced solutions with sides, and in doing so, we have lost our sense of direction as a nation. I do not care about left or right. I care about doing what is right. This campaign is about fixing what is broken so our children, your children, and generations to come inherit a country that is stronger, more united, and worthy of the sacrifices made before us. Results matter more than labels. The future matters more than politics.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-393449-2026-01-28\" id=\"heading1-393449-2026-01-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-393449-2026-01-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-393449-2026-01-28\" 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=\"heading1-393449-2026-01-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-393449-2026-01-28\" 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\tAt the core, my policy passion is accountability in service of working Americans and future generations. I come from a world where results matter, failure has consequences, and responsibility is not optional. Government should live by the same standard as the people it governs, with clear goals, measurable outcomes, and real consequences when it fails. When accountability disappears, working families pay the price while power protects itself. I believe effort, honesty, and responsibility should be rewarded, not connections or party loyalty. My focus is fixing what is broken now so our children inherit a country that works, a government they can trust, and a future worth building.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-393449-2026-01-28\" id=\"heading2-393449-2026-01-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-393449-2026-01-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-393449-2026-01-28\" 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=\"heading2-393449-2026-01-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-393449-2026-01-28\" 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\tAt the core, my policy passion is accountability in service of working Americans and future generations. I come from a world where results matter, failure has consequences, and responsibility is not optional. Government should live by the same standard as the people it governs, with clear goals, measurable outcomes, and real consequences when it fails. When accountability disappears, working families pay the price while power protects itself. I believe effort, honesty, and responsibility should be rewarded, not connections or party loyalty. My focus is fixing what is broken now so our children inherit a country that works, a government they can trust, and a future worth building.\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>David Biery 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 Biery'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-98270-2021-03-23\" id=\"heading-bio-98270-2021-03-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-98270-2021-03-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-98270-2021-03-23\" 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-98270-2021-03-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-98270-2021-03-23\" 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 David Biery. I am running for United States Senate out of Kentucky. My campaign is simple common sense for the common man. It is time to put someone that has no political agenda besides working for his constituents and 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-98270-2021-03-23\" id=\"heading-key-message-98270-2021-03-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-98270-2021-03-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-98270-2021-03-23\" 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-98270-2021-03-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-98270-2021-03-23\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li><p>I am not a politician, I am a man of We the People</p></li><li>Common Sense for the Common People</li><li>Restoring Liberty, protecting the constitutional rights of all Americans.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-98270-2021-03-23\" id=\"heading1-98270-2021-03-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-98270-2021-03-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-98270-2021-03-23\" 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=\"heading1-98270-2021-03-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-98270-2021-03-23\" 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 first and second Amendments. These are fundamental to each and every citizen of this great republic. I am also passionate about our economic future, stopping the never ending deficit. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-98270-2021-03-23\" id=\"heading2-98270-2021-03-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-98270-2021-03-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-98270-2021-03-23\" 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=\"heading2-98270-2021-03-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-98270-2021-03-23\" 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 look up to Jesus Christ. In following his example it helps people from all walks of life. Regardless of race, sex, gender, nationality, it allows for equal treatment and value. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-98270-2021-03-23\" id=\"heading3-98270-2021-03-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-98270-2021-03-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-98270-2021-03-23\" 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=\"heading3-98270-2021-03-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-98270-2021-03-23\" 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\tNA\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-98270-2021-03-23\" id=\"heading4-98270-2021-03-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-98270-2021-03-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-98270-2021-03-23\" 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=\"heading4-98270-2021-03-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-98270-2021-03-23\" 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\tWorking for the people that elected you, not your own financial gains \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-98270-2021-03-23\" id=\"heading5-98270-2021-03-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-98270-2021-03-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-98270-2021-03-23\" 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=\"heading5-98270-2021-03-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-98270-2021-03-23\" 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\tNo agenda or career aspirations \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-98270-2021-03-23\" id=\"heading6-98270-2021-03-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-98270-2021-03-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-98270-2021-03-23\" 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=\"heading6-98270-2021-03-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-98270-2021-03-23\" 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 work on betterment of America. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-98270-2021-03-23\" id=\"heading7-98270-2021-03-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-98270-2021-03-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-98270-2021-03-23\" 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=\"heading7-98270-2021-03-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-98270-2021-03-23\" 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\tA better America \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-98270-2021-03-23\" id=\"heading8-98270-2021-03-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-98270-2021-03-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-98270-2021-03-23\" 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=\"heading8-98270-2021-03-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-98270-2021-03-23\" 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 Challenger Space Shuttle explosion in 86. I was 6 years old. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-98270-2021-03-23\" id=\"heading9-98270-2021-03-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-98270-2021-03-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-98270-2021-03-23\" 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=\"heading9-98270-2021-03-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-98270-2021-03-23\" 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\tMcDonald’s and 6 months. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-98270-2021-03-23\" id=\"heading10-98270-2021-03-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-98270-2021-03-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-98270-2021-03-23\" 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=\"heading10-98270-2021-03-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-98270-2021-03-23\" 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 Bible - it holds the answers to all of life’s questions. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-98270-2021-03-23\" id=\"heading11-98270-2021-03-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-98270-2021-03-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-98270-2021-03-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIf you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading11-98270-2021-03-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-98270-2021-03-23\" 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\tBatman\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-98270-2021-03-23\" id=\"heading12-98270-2021-03-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-98270-2021-03-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-98270-2021-03-23\" 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=\"heading12-98270-2021-03-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-98270-2021-03-23\" 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\tThis old flag by Johnny Cash\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-98270-2021-03-23\" id=\"heading13-98270-2021-03-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse13-98270-2021-03-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-98270-2021-03-23\" 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=\"heading13-98270-2021-03-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse13-98270-2021-03-23\" 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\tMany things, mostly shared by most Americans. I am not rich, and I have had to work very hard for where I am today. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-98270-2021-03-23\" id=\"heading14-98270-2021-03-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse14-98270-2021-03-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-98270-2021-03-23\" 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=\"heading14-98270-2021-03-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse14-98270-2021-03-23\" 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\tMaintaining our position in the global economy. With the current trend, we are on a downward spiral. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-98270-2021-03-23\" id=\"heading15-98270-2021-03-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse15-98270-2021-03-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-98270-2021-03-23\" 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=\"heading15-98270-2021-03-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse15-98270-2021-03-23\" 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 holds the power with less is more. With 100 Senators and 435 Representatives, you have a greater responsibility. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-98270-2021-03-23\" id=\"heading16-98270-2021-03-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse16-98270-2021-03-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-98270-2021-03-23\" 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=\"heading16-98270-2021-03-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse16-98270-2021-03-23\" 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 at all. That’s the problem with congress, career politicians. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-98270-2021-03-23\" id=\"heading17-98270-2021-03-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse17-98270-2021-03-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-98270-2021-03-23\" 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=\"heading17-98270-2021-03-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse17-98270-2021-03-23\" 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 sometimes they are necessary. However we need to get back to good conversation and debate. We work for the American people not a party. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-98270-2021-03-23\" id=\"heading18-98270-2021-03-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse18-98270-2021-03-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-98270-2021-03-23\" 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?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading18-98270-2021-03-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse18-98270-2021-03-23\" 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\tBias, agenda, and endgame\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-98270-2021-03-23\" id=\"heading19-98270-2021-03-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse19-98270-2021-03-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-98270-2021-03-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIf you are not a current senator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading19-98270-2021-03-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse19-98270-2021-03-23\" 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 at this time. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-98270-2021-03-23\" id=\"heading20-98270-2021-03-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse20-98270-2021-03-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-98270-2021-03-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIf you are a current senator, why did you join your current committees?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading20-98270-2021-03-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse20-98270-2021-03-23\" 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\tNA\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-98270-2021-03-23\" id=\"heading21-98270-2021-03-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse21-98270-2021-03-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-98270-2021-03-23\" 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=\"heading21-98270-2021-03-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse21-98270-2021-03-23\" 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\tNo\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-98270-2021-03-23\" id=\"heading22-98270-2021-03-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse22-98270-2021-03-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-98270-2021-03-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tTell us your favorite joke.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading22-98270-2021-03-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse22-98270-2021-03-23\" 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\tNA\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-98270-2021-03-23\" id=\"heading23-98270-2021-03-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse23-98270-2021-03-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-98270-2021-03-23\" 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=\"heading23-98270-2021-03-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse23-98270-2021-03-23\" 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\tFairness, impartiality, and record.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse24-98270-2021-03-23\" id=\"heading24-98270-2021-03-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse24-98270-2021-03-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse24-98270-2021-03-23\" 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=\"heading24-98270-2021-03-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse24-98270-2021-03-23\" 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\tWorking to resolve problems and passing common sense legislation that benefits the American people without killing the budget\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\nDavid Biery completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Biery's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. For most of my life, I worked two to three jobs at a time. Eighty or more hours a week. Grinding every day and still not always able to pay the bills. No safety net. No backup plan. Just showing up, because that is what real life demands. That is not a story for sympathy. It is reality for millions of Americans. And it is why I am running. I did not come here to play politics. I came here to fix what is broken. I did not grow up with money, connections, or a political last name. I grew up working. Long hours. Hard lessons. Getting knocked down and getting back up because quitting was never an option. I built my life one paycheck at a time. One risk at a time. And yes, I have failed. I am not perfect, and I own my mistakes. Those failures taught me something simple. Life does not reward talk. It rewards responsibility and results. In the real world, failure has consequences. You fix it or you lose your job. There are no bailouts and no excuses. Washington does not live by those rules. Career politicians face no accountability while working Americans pay the price through higher costs, higher taxes, and shrinking paychecks. That is why I believe in a simple standard. Clear expectations. Measured results. Real consequences. If you perform, you stay. If you fail, you are removed. This is not a career move. It is a contract. One term to do the work. Re-election is not a reward. It is a performance review. 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? I come from the real working world, not politics.\r\nI worked multiple jobs, long hours, and lived without a safety net. I know what it means to struggle, take responsibility, and earn everything the hard way because that is how most Americans live. Washington is broken because it has no accountability.\r\nCareer politicians face no real consequences while working Americans pay the price through higher costs, higher taxes, and shrinking paychecks. In the real world, failure means you fix it or you are fired. Government should work the same way. This campaign is about healing division and restoring direction.\r\nAmerica is being torn apart by a two-party system that thrives on conflict while real problems go unanswered. We have replaced solutions with sides, and in doing so, we have lost our sense of direction as a nation. I do not care about left or right. I care about doing what is right. This campaign is about fixing what is broken so our children, your children, and generations to come inherit a country that is stronger, more united, and worthy of the sacrifices made before us. Results matter more than labels. The future matters more than politics. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? At the core, my policy passion is accountability in service of working Americans and future generations. I come from a world where results matter, failure has consequences, and responsibility is not optional. Government should live by the same standard as the people it governs, with clear goals, measurable outcomes, and real consequences when it fails. When accountability disappears, working families pay the price while power protects itself. I believe effort, honesty, and responsibility should be rewarded, not connections or party loyalty. My focus is fixing what is broken now so our children inherit a country that works, a government they can trust, and a future worth building. What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? At the core, my policy passion is accountability in service of working Americans and future generations. I come from a world where results matter, failure has consequences, and responsibility is not optional. Government should live by the same standard as the people it governs, with clear goals, measurable outcomes, and real consequences when it fails. When accountability disappears, working families pay the price while power protects itself. I believe effort, honesty, and responsibility should be rewarded, not connections or party loyalty. My focus is fixing what is broken now so our children inherit a country that works, a government they can trust, and a future worth building.\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\nDavid Biery completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Biery's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. My name is David Biery. I am running for United States Senate out of Kentucky. My campaign is simple common sense for the common man. It is time to put someone that has no political agenda besides working for his constituents and 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? I am not a politician, I am a man of We the People Common Sense for the Common People Restoring Liberty, protecting the constitutional rights of all Americans. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? The first and second Amendments. These are fundamental to each and every citizen of this great republic. I am also passionate about our economic future, stopping the never ending deficit. Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? I look up to Jesus Christ. In following his example it helps people from all walks of life. Regardless of race, sex, gender, nationality, it allows for equal treatment and value. Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy? NA What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Working for the people that elected you, not your own financial gains What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? No agenda or career aspirations What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? To work on betterment of America. What legacy would you like to leave? A better America What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? The Challenger Space Shuttle explosion in 86. I was 6 years old. What was your very first job? How long did you have it? McDonald’s and 6 months. What is your favorite book? Why? The Bible - it holds the answers to all of life’s questions. If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be? Batman What was the last song that got stuck in your head? This old flag by Johnny Cash What is something that has been a struggle in your life? Many things, mostly shared by most Americans. I am not rich, and I have had to work very hard for where I am today. What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? Maintaining our position in the global economy. With the current trend, we are on a downward spiral. What qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution? It holds the power with less is more. With 100 Senators and 435 Representatives, you have a greater responsibility. Do you believe that it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics? Not at all. That’s the problem with congress, career politicians. What do you think of the filibuster? I think sometimes they are necessary. However we need to get back to good conversation and debate. We work for the American people not a party. What criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees? Bias, agenda, and endgame If you are not a current senator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of? Not at this time. If you are a current senator, why did you join your current committees? NA Is there a particular senator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after? No Tell us your favorite joke. NA How would you evaluate a judicial nominee? Fairness, impartiality, and record. What kind of relationships would you build with other senators? Working to resolve problems and passing common sense legislation that benefits the American people without killing the budget\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."}]