Lou Barletta

Republican | Pennsylvania

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Lou Barletta


Party

Republican


Election Year

2018


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Senator


Incumbent

No


Links

Lou Barletta websites FacebookXYouTube

EDUCATION

Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg

WORK & MILITARY

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AFFILIATIONS

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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Hazleton Mayor, 2000-2010

Congressman, 2011-present

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS

2015-16

100%


2017

100%


2017-19

100%


2015-16

92%


2012

88%


2016

B-


2017-18

78%


2017-18

92%, 76% (cum.)†


2016

72%, 63% (cum.)†


2016

82%, 63% (cum.)†


2015-16

61%


2016

59%, 51% (cum.)†


2017

44%, 48% (cum.)†


2017-18

46%


2018

43%

2015-16

|

100%


2017

|

100%


2017-19

|

100%






2017-18

|

92%, 76% (cum.)†


2016

|

72%, 63% (cum.)†


2016

|

82%, 63% (cum.)†


2015-16

|

61%


2016

|

59%, 51% (cum.)†


2017

|

44%, 48% (cum.)†


2017-18

|

46%




LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (6)

Americans for Legal Immigration

Donald Trump

Firearms Owners Against Crime

Mike Pence

Senator Pat Toomey

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)

President Donald J. Trump

Vice President Mike Pence

Republican Party of Pennsylvania

U.S. Senator Pat Toomey

Entire Pennsylvania GOP Congressional Delegation

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (6)

College Republican National Committee

Doyle Heffley

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations

National Republican Congressional Committee

Prosperity PAC

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (147)

Acton PAC

Adrian Smith

American Conservative Union

American Majority Action

American Principles


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (23)

Airline Pilots Association

Amalgamated Transit Union

American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations

American Maritime Officers

Big Tent PAC

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.

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It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.

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Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

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More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.

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

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Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.

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Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

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The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.

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Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.

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Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.

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Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.

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People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."

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I support sanctuary cities.

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It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.

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I support the death penalty.

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Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.

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The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.

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The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

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I voted in these primaries and general elections:

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Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

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What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?

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What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

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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?

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Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

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How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

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What role should government play in boosting the economy?

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What changes should be made to the tax code?

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What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

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How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?

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What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

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E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:

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Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

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