Andy Harris

Republican | Maryland

Candidate Profile*

Verified Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Andy Harris


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 1


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Andy Harris websites
Andy Harris phones Andy Harris emailFacebookXInstagram

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, 1988-2005

AFFILIATIONS

St. Joseph Hospital, Finance Committee, Pregnancy Center North

Contributor, Choices Pregnancy Center, Contributor

Center for Pregnancy COncerns, Contributor

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Senator (Maryland), 1999-2011

Congressman, 2011-current

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS

2021-2022

100%


2017-18

100%


2017-18

100%


2019-20

100%


2022

A


2015-16

100%


2021

100%


2021

100%


2015-16

100%


2017-18

100%, 100% (cum.)†


2021

100%


2022

A


2021-2022

100%


2021-2022

100%


2021

A+


2017-18

98%


2021

97%, 95% (cum.)†


2022

85%, 89% (cum.)†


2020-21

87%, 87% (cum.)†


2021

85%


2021

84% (cum.)†


2021

85%, 76% (cum.)†

2021-2022

|

100%





2022

|

A


2015-16

|

100%




2015-16

|

100%


2017-18

|

100%, 100% (cum.)†


2021

|

100%




2021-2022

|

100%




2021

|

97%, 95% (cum.)†


2022

|

85%, 89% (cum.)†


2020-21

|

87%, 87% (cum.)†



2021

|

84% (cum.)†


2021

|

85%, 76% (cum.)†



LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (4)

*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

Campaign for Working Families

*The New Movement

*Stand For Health Freedom

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (201)

Adam Hasner (2013)

Alek Skarlatos (2020)

Alex Mooney (2020)

Amanda L. Adkins (2022)

American Israel Public Affairs Committee (2022)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (159)

21st Century Virginia (2010)

Abraham Lincoln PAC (2022)

Alexander Choi (2018)

American Conservative Union (2008)

American Israel Public Affairs Committee (2022)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Abel Maldonado (2013)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)

Communication Workers of America (2015)

Jeffrey A. Legum (2021)

OTHER INFORMATION

This candidate voted against HR 8404. This vote indicates the candidate holds a position that supports traditional marriage.

Key Votes on Vote Smart.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive 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

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Life of the mother


ECONOMY

Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.

Strongly Disagree

The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.

Strongly Agree

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

We should go to a flatter tax rate.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

Strongly Agree

I am the sponsor of the Conscience Protection Act.

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

Strongly Disagree

What should be the relationship between the church and the state?

The government should not interfere in anyone’s practice of religion - like shutting down churches during COVID.


HEALTHCARE

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

Only for very serious disease with proven tested vaccines that work, and always allowing for medical or religious exemptions.

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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.

C


NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

B

I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.

Strongly Disagree

Israel is an important ally, and the Palestinians are a threat to their nation.

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

Strongly Agree

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

Be certain Iran doesn’t develop a nuclear weapon.


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree

State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.

Strongly Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

A limited number of immigrants based on their ability to contribute meaningfully to our economy.


VALUES

Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree

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

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian who believes that Western Civilization is based on Judie-Christian values.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Photo voter ID, less early voting, limited mail-in ballots, frequent purging of voter rolls


EQUALITY

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree

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

It is not. We should be a color-blind nation, and CRT based teaching threatens that.


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Strongly Agree

Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.

A


ABOUT YOU

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?

Very Conservative

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

My American Conservative Union rating

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

No

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

We have to restore the American family with a mother and father in the household as the basis of our society.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Strongly Agree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Strongly Disagree

We have a violent crime epidemic and need more police.


2ND AMENDMENT

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

Felons convicted of violent crimes and drug users.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

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