Patrick Lucas

Republican | West Virginia

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Patrick Lucas


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

House of Delegates, Dist. 24


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Patrick Lucas websites Facebook

EDUCATION

Marshall University, Huntington, WV, BS, 1991

Huntington East High School, Huntington, WV, Diploma, 1985

WORK & MILITARY

Huntington Board of Realtors, President, 2005, 2008, 2012, 2019

AFFILIATIONS

Huntington Area Habitat for Humanity, President (2011-2013), Huntington Area Habitat for Humanity

Board Member (2008-2010), Marshall University Alumni Association, Board Member (2009-2011)

Huntington Board of Realtors, Board Member (2003-2024), Big Green Board of Trustees

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

WV House of Delegates, 2

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

WV House 24, 2022, 2024

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (2)

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

West Virginia Farm Bureau

OTHER (1)

West Virginia Manufacturers Association - WVMA

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

West Virginians for Life

OTHER INFORMATION

Vote Smart key votes candidate Patrick Lucas.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

If the life of the mother is in jeopardy.

Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

None.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree


NATIONAL SECURITY

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes, They are a proven ally in an important part of the world.


HEALTHCARE

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

C. All legal US citizens should have a reasonable health care option.

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Only in extreme circumstances. Schools should be able to require the few absolutely necessary, tried and true vaccinations.


ECONOMY

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

What is your position on the minimum wage?

The government should set minimum wage at a rate that is fair to both the employee and the employer.

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree


EDUCATION

The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.

Strongly Agree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Criminals and mentally troubled citizens should not own firearms.

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes


ABOUT YOU

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To protect its citizens from harm, provide a dependable way to educate students, maintain and build infrastructure.

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Conservative


VALUES

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.

Strongly Agree

As long as those decisions do not cause their children to become vulnerable to physical or mental issues.

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Strongly Agree

Anyone who has been legally married should not have their legal married status taken away.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a christian. I believe


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

No, but we should be vigilant in discouraging any racism in our country.

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Agree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.

C

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Fossil fuels

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