Laurel Lee

Republican | Florida

Candidate Profile

Conservative (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Laurel Lee


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 15


Incumbent

No


Links

Laurel Lee websites
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EDUCATION

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WORK & MILITARY

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AFFILIATIONS

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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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Race

ENDORSEMENTS

OTHER (1)

Americans for Prosperity Action-Florida (AFP Action-FL)

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

WinRed (2022)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (11)

Bill Galvano (2022)

Daniel Raulerson (2022)

Don Gaetz (2022)

Innovate Florida (2013)

Jack Latvala (2022)


OTHER INFORMATION

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

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

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

I am pro-life with the exception to prevent the death of the mother, or in cases of rape reported to a law enforcement agency, or incest against a minor reported to a child abuse agency.

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

I am pro-life with the exception to prevent the death of the mother, or in cases of rape reported to a law enforcement agency, or incest against a minor reported to a child abuse agency.


ECONOMY

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

Strongly Disagree

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

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?

Rates should be lower, and the bracket should be flatter.

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

Rates should be lower, and the bracket should be flatter.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Disagree

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 state should not interfere with an individual’s right to exercise their religion.

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

The state should not interfere with an individual’s right to exercise their religion.


HEALTHCARE

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

Currently there are a number of childhood vaccinations that are required in some cases; however, those vaccinations have gone through years of clinical trials and are long proven to be safe and effective. With that said, I believe there should always be a path for exemptions for religious or other beliefs and circumstances.

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

Currently there are a number of childhood vaccinations that are required in some cases; however, those vaccinations have gone through years of clinical trials and are long proven to be safe and effective. With that said, I believe there should always be a path for exemptions for religious or other beliefs and circumstances.

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) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.

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) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.


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 United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. However, we should only get involved when there is a direct link to our 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 United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. However, we should only get involved when there is a direct link to our national security.

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

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

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

Strongly Agree

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?

Remain vigilant in the war on terror

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

Remain vigilant in the war on terror


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree

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

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?

I support a legal and orderly immigration process ONLY for those that enter the country legally and follow our citizenship process.

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

I support a legal and orderly immigration process ONLY for those that enter the country legally and follow our citizenship process.


VALUES

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

Strongly Disagree

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

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.

My family and I have attended Idlewild Baptist Church for more than 15 years. Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

My family and I have attended Idlewild Baptist Church for more than 15 years. Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

As Secretary of State, in Florida, our election process and its integrity are safe and effective. We have made great strides over the years to strengthen our election process and its integrity. I do believe that there are many states that should look to Florida as an example, should strengthen their election processes and should not be allowed to change the rules mid-game, as we saw many states do during the last election cycle.

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

As Secretary of State, in Florida, our election process and its integrity are safe and effective. We have made great strides over the years to strengthen our election process and its integrity. I do believe that there are many states that should look to Florida as an example, should strengthen their election processes and should not be allowed to change the rules mid-game, as we saw many states do during the last election cycle.


EQUALITY

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

Strongly Disagree

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?

Racism as an excuse for violence is a threat for domestic security, but not racism.

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

Racism as an excuse for violence is a threat for domestic security, but not racism.


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

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

Strongly Agree

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) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.

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) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.


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

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).

As Governor DeSantis’ Secretary of State, I appeared and spoke at multiple press conferences supporting his very conservative agenda. These are all available in the public domain.

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

As Governor DeSantis’ Secretary of State, I appeared and spoke at multiple press conferences supporting his very conservative agenda. These are all available in the public domain.

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.

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?

The most pressing issues facing FL-15 include inflation and the economy, national security, and law and order, including securing our borders.

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

The most pressing issues facing FL-15 include inflation and the economy, national security, and law and order, including securing our borders.


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

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

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

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

I believe the second amendment is an individual right, no further restrictions are needed.

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

I believe the second amendment is an individual right, no further restrictions are needed.

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

Strongly Disagree

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

Strongly Disagree

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