Bill Akins
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Bill Akins (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 17th Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on August 28, 2018.
Akins completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2018
- See also: Florida's 17th Congressional District election, 2018
General election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Democratic primary election
Republican primary election
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
- See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
William Akins participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on May 30, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and William Akins's responses follow below.[1]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
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Veterans care, Border security, Economy[2][3]
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
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Veterans CareCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[3]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. William Akins answered the following:
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?
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President Donald Trump.[3]
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What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
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Honesty, Transparency[3]
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What qualities do you possess that would make you a successful officeholder?
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Honest, Hard working[3]
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What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
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Must be accountable to the constituents and not Special Interests[3]
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What legacy would you like to leave?
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at that time?
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JFK assassination 14years old[3]
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What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
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short order cook during summer break. 4 months[3]
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What happened on your most awkward date?
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
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Easter, it affirms that Christ has risen[3]
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What is your favorite book? Why?
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Bible, it has the most answers[3]
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If you could be any fictional character, who would you be?
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Capt. James T. Kirk[3]
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What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
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Guitar collection, like fine quality instruments[3]
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What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
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A Pirate Looks at Forty[3]
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What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?
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The House is the real representation of the people at the grassroots level[3]
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Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?
What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?
If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
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Veterans Affairs, Oversight[3]
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Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?
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Seems to have worked so far[3]
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What are your thoughts on term limits?
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3 terms for House, 2 terms for Senate[3]
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What process do you favor for redistricting?
If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
Both sitting representatives 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?
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Nightmare tales of Veterans healthcare[3]
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