

Andrew Harris
Republican | Maryland
Candidate Profile
Verified Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Andrew Harris
Party
Republican
Election Year
2016
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 1
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, B.S., 1977
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, M.D., 1980
Johns Hopkins University conferred degree, Baltimore, MHS, 1995
WORK & MILITARY
Navy Reserve Medical Corps, Commander, 1988-2010
AFFILIATIONS
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Senator (Maryland), 1999-2011
Congressman, 2011-current
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (3)
Eagle Forum PAC
Gun Owners of America
Gun Owners of America Political Victory Fund
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (74)
Adam Hasner
Alex Mooney
Andrew 'Andy' Tobin
Barbara Comstock
Barry Loudermilk
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (100)
American Conservative Union
American Principles
American Success PAC
Americans for Tax Reform
Associated Builders and Contractors
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Jeff Gorell
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Airline Pilots Association
American Maritime Officers
Communication Workers of America
Jeffrey A. Legum
National Air Traffic Controllers Association
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Strongly Agree
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
The U.S. military should wait for militant Islamic groups to directly threaten our national security on our shores, rather than eradicate them now wherever they may be worldwide.
Strongly Disagree
The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Strongly Agree
I support legislation such as the First Amendment Defense Act (FADA) that would prohibit discrimination against individuals, organizations and small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
The federal government should establish Common Core as a nationwide academic standard for high school graduation.
Strongly Disagree
I oppose the resettlement of Syrian refugees into the U.S. without proper vetting.
Strongly Agree
Current regulations on domestic oil exploration and drilling are more restrictive than are necessary.
Strongly Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
The founders established pure democracy in the Constitution because they believed that it is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self-interest into the most productive economic system there is.
Strongly Agree
Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions until they are economically feasible.
Strongly Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with public funds.
Strongly Agree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Strongly Agree
Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.
Strongly Disagree
Islamic law (Sharia) does not pose a threat to the United States and its Constitution.
Strongly Disagree
Based on the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, please arrange the following entities, starting with the highest source of authority, and continue the list in descending order of authority, skipping any that do not apply: Academia, Congress, Constitution, God, Industry, Media, Professional Sports, Supreme Court, Voters.
God, Constitution, Voters, Congress, Supreme Court
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
When the life of the mother is threatened, which, as a physician, I know is an exceedingly rare situtation.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Mankind's propensity to seek power when given the opportunity, whether justified or not.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Catholic. I believe that we live under God's rules and laws, and that natural law should be the basis for man-made law.
Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?
Very Conservative
Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.
My voting record in twelve years in the Maryland State Senate and my two and a half terms in the House of Representatives.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
andy.harris@harris.house.gov, 202-225-5311
Additional comment from candidate:
America needs strong conservative representation in Congress to restore this country to greatness. As a veteran, a family man, and a physician I can continue to be a conservative leader in the House.
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