Elias Bassile

Elias Bassile's career experience includes working in business.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Elias is a resident of Maine and lived over 30 years in our great state. Elias is a business person with over 40 years of experience. Sly , is a stay home mom who has seen her two boys grow up to be fantastic young men. One son lives in Maine and is in the IT field, the other son lives in Texas and is employed by a giant internet service company. Elias and his wife live in Biddeford. Elias and Sly have been married for 34 years. Elias is an active member in the community.

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?

jobsaccess to health careaffordable housing

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

i want to create maine jobs. i want to reduce the cost of housing, gas, heating oil. i want to make sure maine residents have access to health care. i would like to help maine solve the homeless issue. i support the 2nd ammendment of the constitution.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

honest, no corruption, law abiding

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

honest, straight forward, deal maker

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

helping the district in that state, remaining honest, working with every rep no matter the party

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

JFK murder.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Oil exec 10 years

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

every district of every state is represented

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

NO

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Open borders, lack of access to health care, jobs, peace, lack of affordable housing and hunger.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

yes

What are your thoughts on term limits?

i support term limits

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

YES

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

i beleive in a budget

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

honestly