Martha Lawley

Republican | Wyoming

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Martha Lawley


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Republican Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 27


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Martha Lawley websites
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EDUCATION

University of Wyoming, Laramie, BS in Political Science, 1978

Baylor School of Law, Waco, JD, cum laude, 1981

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Southern Baptist Convention, Member of the Executive Committee (8 years), Utah Idaho Southern Baptist Convention

Women's Consultant, Northwest College Foundation Board, Board Member raising money for scholarship

Washakie Museum & Culteral Center, Board Member and President of the Board, First Southern Baptist Church now Cross Point Baptist, Worland

Member and Women's Ministry Leader, Hope Fellowship (church plant), Member

Lifeway Christian Resources, Women's Leadership Trainer, Wyoming Republican Party

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Representative for Wyoming House District 27, 2

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

None

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

Wyoming Right to Life

OTHER (1)

Petroleum Association of Wyoming

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Wyoming Right to Life

OTHER INFORMATION

Hometown Matters interview with Martha Lawley discussing taxes, education, and parental rights. (Begins 10:10)

Lawley cosponsored HB 194 of 2023, the WY Freedom Scholarship Act.

Lawley supported WY SF0013 which authorized the legislature to take actions to assure the proper use and control of federal lands within Wyoming.

Lawley introduced HB0148 Regulation of Abortion, which in part requires licensing of abortion facilites and ultrasounds before chemical and surgical abortions. 

Donation records compiled by FollowTheMoney.org

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Under no circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed.

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

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?

I do not support minimum wage laws. It's not the government's responsibility to set minimum wages. There is no data that supports this approach and it has negative consequences that disproportionately affect disadvantaged member of our society.

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Never! The Constitution provides religious freedom that must be respected.

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.

C

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

I believe the government should recommend vaccinations they believe are needed. I do not support mandates for vaccinations. If vaccines are required, I strongly support the liberal granting of exemptions for medical or religious reasons.


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?

Yes, Israel is a vitally important ally of the United States. First, there is the historical and religious importance of Israel to Christians. Believers have an unbroken bond with Israel. Second, Israel is the only democracy in the region and an important strategic partner to the US. Furthermore, the US needs to continue to be a reliable ally to Israel.


IMMIGRATION

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

Only those who have worked through our legal immigration process should be allowed to immigrate. This includes certain special legal immigration processes for refugees.


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.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Children have the right to be protected from sexually explicit materials in publicly funded libraries, including school libraries.

Strongly Agree

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from harm, including from gender ideology 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.

I am a born again Christian. I believe that in the beginning was God. This triune God (Father, Son and Spirit) created the earth and all that is in it. And it was very good! Sin entered the world through Adam and Eve. This sin shattered everything bringing heartache and hardship. But, most importantly, it separated mankind from God. Only God could fix what sin had broken. He sent His Son, Jesus as a child born of a virgin to save us from the consequences of sin which is spiritual & physical death. Jesus lived a sinless life, died for my sins, was buried, and resurrected on the 3rd day. The triumph of the resurrection has provided the way back to relationship with God. As a follower of Christ, I seek to become more Christlike every day.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.

Strongly Disagree

This would put the power of the people in the hands of the large metropolitan areas on the Coasts, leaving out the rest of the country.


EQUALITY

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

No, because I do not believe that systemic racism exists in the US. Racism is currently being used by the far left to create division and instability in our country. It is this activity that is a threat.

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.

A

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

I believe that Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas are the most reliable and affordable sources of energy right now. As we look to the future, I believe that Advanced Nuclear energy has the potential to be another reliable, affordable and safe energy source.


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?

To quote the preamble to the US Constitution, "to establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty . . ."

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

Please express your views on the 2nd Amendment.

I believe strongly in our 2nd Amendment rights and have a proven record of fighting for these rights and will continue to do so.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Strongly Disagree

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