

Lee Bright
Republican | South Carolina
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Lee Bright
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 4
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Dorman HS, Spartanburg, Yes, 1988
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Board of Visitors, Palmetto Family Council
Board of Directors, Spartanburg County District 6, School Board
SC Attorney General’s Commission on the Family, member, ERLC
Trustee
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Spartanburg County District 6 School Board, 1999-2003
SC Senate, 2008-2016
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
SC Senate, 2004
SC senate, 2008
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2013-14
100%
2014
A
2014
A
2014
91%
2013-14
|100%
2014
|A
2014
|91%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2013-14
|18%, 9% (cum.)â€
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Steve King
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Steve King Congressman Iowa
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Republican Party Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Gun Owners of America
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
National Federation of Independent Business
Randy Brogdon
Republican Liberty Caucus
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (8)
American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations
Democratic Women's Groups
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
International Longshoremens Association
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Strongly Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.
Strongly Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.
Strongly Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Doctors should fight to protect both lives.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
We must protect our borders and work to destroy those who attempt to attack the homeland.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Did not answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe that Jesus Christ is the son of God and was sent here to save us from our sins.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I have been rated one of the most conservative members of the State Legislature never voting to raise taxes or fund budgets with bloated spending including budgets that fund planned parenthood.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
It is not the government's job to be in the healthcare business. I would work to pass bills that create more competition among healthcare providers including selling across state lines.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
The government needs to get out of the way of business and not create absurd regulations that stunt growth.
What changes should be made to the tax code?
I believe the tax code needs to be made simpler and flatter.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Unshackle business from the overregulation we have today.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
Did not answer
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have a history of doing what I said I would do no matter what stands in my way which is what voters are looking for in their Congressman.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Lee@LeeBrightForCongress.com
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
For more information visit LeeBrightforCongress.com
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