Brian Lott
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Brian Lott
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 47 - Pos. 2
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Columbia River High School, Vancouver
Bellevue College, Bellevue
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer, Storehouse Covington Food Bank
Volunteer, KentHOPE Shelter, Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Decisions regarding abortions should be based on individual circumstances. The mother’s health, cases or rape or incest and fetal abnormalities should be taken under consideration. Policies need to strike a balance between women’s rights and ethical considerations for the fetus.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Decisions regarding abortions should be based on individual circumstances. The mother’s health, cases or rape or incest and fetal abnormalities should be taken under consideration. Policies need to strike a balance between women’s rights and ethical considerations for the fetus.
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
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
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
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.
Strongly Agree
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?
Market forces should determine wages, not the government.
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Market forces should determine wages, not the government.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
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?
Engaging in activities that pose a threat to national security or inciting violence which threatens public safety.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Engaging in activities that pose a threat to national security or inciting violence which threatens public safety.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
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.
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C) 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?
Vaccines should be a personal choice, not a requirement.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Vaccines should be a personal choice, not a requirement.
NATIONAL SECURITY
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
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. Israel is a trusted ally in the Middle East with shared values of freedom and democracy. They enhance our national security by providing regional stability and actively countering common threats.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. Israel is a trusted ally in the Middle East with shared values of freedom and democracy. They enhance our national security by providing regional stability and actively countering common threats.
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
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
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
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
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Disagree
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.
Neutral
The government should have no authority when it comes to defining the religious ceremony of marriage. The government should provide a legal framework (civil union) to committed couples to ensure they have similar legal rights and benefits.
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Neutral
The government should have no authority when it comes to defining the religious ceremony of marriage. The government should provide a legal framework (civil union) to committed couples to ensure they have similar legal rights and benefits.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I was raised Catholic and believe in treating others with kindness and compassion.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I was raised Catholic and believe in treating others with kindness and compassion.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
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
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?
No. The United States has a legal framework to address racism and hate crimes. Everyone has equal protection under the law, regardless of race.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. The United States has a legal framework to address racism and hate crimes. Everyone has equal protection under the law, regardless of race.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Disagree
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
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.
C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources.
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.
C) 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?
A diverse portfolio of sources. Currently a combination of Nuclear, Hydro & Natural Gas. Depending on advances, the future of Hydrogen looks promising.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
A diverse portfolio of sources. Currently a combination of Nuclear, Hydro & Natural Gas. Depending on advances, the future of Hydrogen looks promising.
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 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
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To provide national security, interstate infrastructure (such as roads & utilities), protecting our individual rights and promoting a free market. I believe in a smaller government and an environment that fosters entrepreneurship and innovation.
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?
Lean Conservative
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To provide national security, interstate infrastructure (such as roads & utilities), protecting our individual rights and promoting a free market. I believe in a smaller government and an environment that fosters entrepreneurship and innovation.
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?
Lean Conservative
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Disagree
I believe there should be a review of community programs and those with measurable positive results should be part of the overall law enforcement/public safety budgeting process.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Disagree
I believe there should be a review of community programs and those with measurable positive results should be part of the overall law enforcement/public safety budgeting process.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Restricting law abiding citizens isn't going to make the public any safer. Stricter enforcement of current laws would be a good start.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Restricting law abiding citizens isn't going to make the public any safer. Stricter enforcement of current laws would be a good start.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
