
Thomas Lehr
Democrat | Mississippi
Candidate Profile
Verified Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Thomas Lehr
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2019
Election
General
Race
State Senate, Dist. 40
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Western nevada, Carson city, Associate, 85
UW, Tacoma, Bachelor, 2000
City University, Tacoma, Graduate certificate, 2002
WORK & MILITARY
U,S Army, SSG, 86-95
AFFILIATIONS
Manna ministry, Tutor, Naacp
Volunteer, Casa, Volunteer
Vfw, Member, American legion
Member, Kairos prison ministry, Volunteer
Spca, Volunteer, Knights of columbus
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (1)
Democracy for America
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Mississippi mass incarceration
Pinkhouse planned parenthood
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Incest, rape, mother health endangeref
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Neutral
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Disagree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Neutral
Socialism provides a robust foundation for a stable economy.
Neutral
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Create more good paying jobs
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
I would like to see another ccc program, theyve already given tax cuts to the wealthiest thats not working, give the small business owner the same aid as they do large companies
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or business owners because of their deeply held religious beliefs.
Neutral
Governments should not penalize those who define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Disagree
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Agree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Show benefots to society as a whole for enacting affordable and accesible coverage
NATIONAL SECURITY
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.
Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Disagree
EDUCATION
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
VALUES
Biblical values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Disagree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Disagree
Free speech is under attack on public university and college campuses.
Disagree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Agree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
They probably knew that man is prone to over reach and abuse authority
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a follower of christ. I do not think what we are seeing now is a true display of christs teachings. I do not believe you should use your religous belefs to craft legislation for yourself or others
ABOUT YOU
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?
Moderate
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
My facebook page has my issues
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I managed my own small company and oversaw people and finances in the military. I have worked with and lived among all races and know how to communicate effectively to achieve workable solutions for all involved
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
tomlehr3@gmail.com. 7699262058
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am in favor of common sense government, and against receiving outside interest groups money. I am a strong proponent of public education and helping educators, I am for affordable healthcare and for helping our seniors and others that are struggling financially. I believe the insurance system needs to be reformed as does the campaign spending. I am also in favor of a criminal justice sysyem that does more than warehouse and lose millons while private prisons are making millions. I do not care for lotteries or casinos
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
Disagree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Agree
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
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