

Brian Lawson
Republican | South Carolina
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Brian Lawson
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 30
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Paul M. Dorman High, Spartanburg, Diploma, 1991
Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, Associates, 2022
WORK & MILITARY
Upstate EMS Council, Paramedic, 24
AFFILIATIONS
Arrowwood Baptist Church, Member, Deacon, Cherokee County First Steps
Vice Chair of Board, Appalachian Council of Government, Board Member
Chensee Community Youth Athletic Association, Vice President, Upstate EMS Council
Board Member, SC Ambulance Providers Association, President
SC EMS Assocation, Board Member, SC House Republican Caucus
Member, SC House of Representatives, Representative SC House District 30
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
SC House of Representatives, 2
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
N/A
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2023-2024
100%
2023
100%
2023
62%, 62% (cum.)†
2023-2024
33%
2023-2024
|100%
2023
|100%
2023
|62%, 62% (cum.)†
2023-2024
|33%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2023-2024
|54%, 54% (cum.)†
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Donald Trump
OTHER (1)
Professional Fire Fighters Association of South Carolina
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Shane Martin (2008)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024.
Candidate
Pledges to Support Term Limits on Congress. U.S. Term Limits. 15 Mar 2024.
The candidate responded to Freedom Voter Guide's 2022 questionnaire.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I voted in favor of SC's "Heartbeat Bill" which includes exceptions for life of mother, fetal fatal anomaly, and rape and incest with police report. I would support stricter abortion legislation.
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.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
SC has attempted to defund Planned Parenthood several times, however the federal court of appeals has ruled at least three times that it is unconstitutional, finding that doing so would deprive Medicaid patients of their right to choose their provider.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Reputable employers know their business and know that their employees are key to a successful business. I feel businesses should pay fair wages, however heavy government involvement normally drives up consumer costs.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
I supported legislation to stop this practice.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
NONE
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
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.
Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None
NATIONAL SECURITY
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?
It is very important.. The relationship is mutually beneficial. We share a commitment?to democracy,?economic prosperity, and?regional security.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Non US citizens should be required to go through the correct processes to come to the United States. We should know who is coming into our country where they are going and the reasons they want to come here.
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Agree
Parents should be able to choose the education system that best fits their child's needs.
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christian with Christian values.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Voter integrity is a must.
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I believe that if we would all simply treat everyone equally and with respect, the country would be a better place and more secure.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Currently natural gas and eventually nuclear may be needed to keep up with demands.
ABOUT YOU
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
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Protect citizens and provide law and order.
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
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
No restrictions for law abiding citizens are needed as this is their 2nd amendment right.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
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