

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
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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