Judd Lawler

Republican | Iowa

Candidate Profile

Conservative (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Judd Lawler


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Republican Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 91


Incumbent

No


Links

Judd Lawler websites FacebookX

EDUCATION

Yale College, B.A., History, 1995

Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., cum laude, 1998

WORK & MILITARY

Stay-at-home father, former Assistant U.S. Attorney, house painter, camp counselor, and burger-flipper

AFFILIATIONS

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

Bradley Sherman

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Iowa County Sheriff Robert Rotter

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2023)

Brad Sherman (IA) (2022)

Dawn Driscoll (2022)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Brad Sherman (IA) (2023)


OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

If a pregnancy threatens a mother's life, I would leave that incredibly difficult decision to her and her family.

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

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Agree

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

Disagree


ECONOMY

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Agree

What is your position on the minimum wage?

I used to earn the minimum wage. The market would do a better job paying workers a fair wage if it wasn't distorted by millions of illegal workers.

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?

I can't think of any.

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

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.

The government's continued centralization of health care has led to patient frustration, provider frustration, loss of access, delayed treatment, and has failed to deliver the lower costs that were promised by the pro-government health care advocates. This is particularly true in rural areas, which continue to lose providers.

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

Businesses and government entities that require employees to get unproven vaccinations will continue to lose many of their best workers. It is every American citizen's right to choose not to be vaccinated.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes. Israel has always been our greatest ally in the region and is the country that most shares our beliefs and ideals in that part of the world.


IMMIGRATION

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

Agree


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


VALUES

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Agree

Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.

Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

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.

Agree

The definition above is how I define "marriage" in the context of my faith and my own marriage. Government can play games with words, but it can't change my beliefs.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I'm a Christian. I believe that God is the Creator, that humans are innately sinful, and that Jesus is the Redeemer. We are commanded to love God and our neighbors as ourselves. This is not a claim that I am perfect--it is recognition that I am the opposite. I am flawed. But I believe being Christ-like is a lofty ideal worth pursuing.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

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?

Real racism is a threat to domestic tranquility because it is hatred for people based on the color of their skin, not the content of their character. Right now, false accusations of racism are an even greater threat to domestic peace because they are intentionally used to drive us apart, rather than unite us together to strengthen our neighborhoods and communities.

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

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.

Some environmental regulation is necessary--we all need clean air and water and good soil to survive. The chief problem we have now is that scientists--particularly those with the loudest voices--have lost credibility due to their arrogance and censoring of alternative scientific views. Their behavior during the Covid pandemic hurt their credibility even more.

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

I'm not sure what "most reliable" energy source means. They all have their downsides. What we need is a mix of energy sources that help our country be efficient, affordable, and energy-independent.


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?

The primary purpose of government is to protect individual rights, among which are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It does so by, among other things, maintaining law and order, administering systems of justice, and defending its territory.

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


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?

We should not be arming the mentally ill or those with a history of violence.

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

If properly trained. Obviously, no teacher should be required to do so.

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