
Larry Thompson
Republican | California
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Larry Thompson
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 32
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi, BBA, 1966
University of Mississippi Law School, Oxford, Mississippi, JD, 1968
WORK & MILITARY
United States Army Judge Advocate General Corp, PVT, 1968-1974
AFFILIATIONS
Paulist Productions, Board Member, Christian Film & Television Commission
Board Member, Republican Party, Endorsed as Congressional Candidate
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
None, N/A
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
United States Congress CA 37, 2020
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (5)
California Republican Party
Ventura County Republican Party
California College Republicans
California Young Republican Federation
San Fernando Valley Republican Assembly
OTHER (3)
The Republican Party of Los Angeles County - LAGOP
Brock Pierce
Perianne Boring
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
California Republican Party, Los Angeles Republican Party, American Independent Party
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2024)
John Sidney McCain (2008)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
The PAC for America’s Future (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Courage California (2024)
OTHER INFORMATION
Larry Thompson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
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.
Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Rape
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
The National Government no longer has a role. The citizens of each state and their legislatures will set the law.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Lower all taxes and eliminate some.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Yes
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
"Render to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's."
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
When failure to be vaccinated endangers others.
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
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
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 our only allies in the Mid East.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
Not enough appreciation or respect for their bravery while they are serving and especially when they return home.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those who meet the requirements of our long standing immigration laws.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Agree
VALUES
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Agree
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Devout Catholic
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Disagree
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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.
Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
I favor allowing all alternative energies and American oil to compete in the market place.
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?
Conservative
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To protect us from enemies foreign and at home.
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
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Intense security check on all proposed buyers. Use a gun while committing a crime, go to prison.
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