Card image cap

Brandon Martin's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Key

Official Position: Candidate addressed this issue directly by taking the Political Courage Test.
Inferred Position: Candidate refused to address this issue, but Vote Smart inferred this issue based on the candidate's public record, including statements, voting record, and special interest group endorsements.
Unknown Position: Candidate refused to address this issue, or we could not infer an answer for this candidate despite exhaustive research of their public record.
Additional Information: Click on this icon to reveal more information about this candidate's position, from their answers or Vote Smart's research.
Other or Expanded Principles & Legislative Priorities are entered exactly as candidates submit them. Vote Smart does not edit for misspelled words, punctuation or grammar.
What is the Political Courage Test?

Issue Positions

For Presidential and Congressional candidates who refuse to provide voters with their positions, Vote Smart has researched their public records to determine their likely responses. These issue positions are from 2022.

  • "Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation? "Pro-Life"." (votesmart.org)
  • "Life starts at conception. We must protect the right to life of our most helpless. We must do everything in our power to protect and defend the most fundamental right to life." (www.brandonforarizona.com)
  • "Most important, stop murdering our most innocent, end abortion" (twitter.com)
  • "Yesterday Senate democrats along with 2 republicans Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski voted down a bill to ban abortion after 20 weeks. At 20 weeks babies feel pain and can survive outside of the womb. We must protect the innocent #fb #stopmurder #needmorals." (twitter.com)
  • "Great tax cuts for the America first plan #MAGA #TaxCutsandJobsAct #GOP next step abolish the income tax and get rid of the IRS" (twitter.com)
  • "In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket? "No"." (votesmart.org)
  • "It's time to abolish the income tax and stop punishing Americans for their hard work." (twitter.com)
  • "The U.S. has a national debt of 28 trillion dollars at the time this was written. Congress must balance the budget immediately and rein in spending. This will not be a fight left to our children, but one we will face in the next 10 years. Borrowing money from allies and geopolitical foes at a rate of a million dollars a minute will cripple national defense along with social security, Medicare and Medicaid." (www.brandonforarizona.com)
  • "Do you support expanding federal funding to support entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare? "No"." (votesmart.org)
  • "He does not put federal projects like Medicare and Social Security in the same light. If elected, Martin hopes to make strides towards ending these programs permanently and turning their operations over to state governments or private entities." (www.facebook.com)
  • "The U.S. has a national debt of 28 trillion dollars at the time this was written. Congress must balance the budget immediately and rein in spending. This will not be a fight left to our children, but one we will face in the next 10 years. Borrowing money from allies and geopolitical foes at a rate of a million dollars a minute will cripple national defense along with social security, Medicare and Medicaid." (www.brandonforarizona.com)
  • "Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions? "Yes"." (votesmart.org)
  • "Many brave men and women in blue have put their lives on the line to protect the citizens of Southern Arizona. We cannot let a minority of accusations threaten the police’s ability to protect and serve!" (twitter.com)
  • "Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth? "No"." (votesmart.org)
  • "Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth? "Yes"." (votesmart.org)
  • "The economy is OPEN. Now we need to get business and jobs back on track. Cut taxes and regulations to spur jobs growth, consumption, and investment." (twitter.com)
  • "We need to cut taxes and red tape to get the Arizona economy back on track. @POTUS could use a like-minded conservative in the U.S. House." (twitter.com)
  • "Do you support providing financial relief to businesses AND/OR corporations negatively impacted by the state of national emergency for COVID-19? "Yes"." (votesmart.org)
  • "Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards? "No"." (votesmart.org)
  • "I believe education is a local matter, and I don't believe it's a federal issue," he said. Martin would like to see the funding for the Dept. of Education expire over a period of five to ten years, which would end their operations for good." (www.facebook.com)
  • "Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)? "No"." (votesmart.org)
  • "I'm always amazed at how crazy the climate alarmists can be. #ClimateHoax #Republican #GOP #tcot #Trump2020 #MAGA #MAGA2020." (twitter.com)
  • "There's been a lot of talk about a Green New Deal. It's really a Democrat plan to take our liberties and give more control of our lives to the government. Democrats are in control of the House of Representatives. Republicans must take back control in 2020." (www.facebook.com)
  • "We must continue to cut regulations and unleash a free market economy. When government steps out of the way, American ingenuity flourishes and gives an example that leads the world." (www.facebook.com)
  • "We must continue to cut regulations and unleash a free market economy. When government steps out of the way, American ingenuity flourishes and gives an example that leads the world." (www.facebook.com)
  • "Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions? "No"." (votesmart.org)
  • "One study indicated the reckless Paris Climate Accord would, by 2040, cost the U.S. $3 trillion, 6.5 million American jobs and reduce household income by $7,000. Countries like China also get a pass meeting carbon reduction goals giving them an unfair competitive advantage for over a decade." (www.facebook.com)
  • "The Obama Paris Climate Accord put unrealistic burdens on the United States and would have continued to hurt our industries and economy. It would have cost us jobs. Donald J. Trump was right to get us out of this Obama era disaster." (www.facebook.com)
  • "Do you generally support gun-control legislation? "No"." (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 92% by National Rifle Association. (votesmart.org)
  • "The 2nd Amendment protects a citizen’s inalienable individual right to keep and bear arms. The 2nd Amendment clearly states the federal government does not have the authority to pass any laws that would infringe upon that right. I support the intent of the 2nd Amendment and will never vote for any legislation that would infringe upon an individual’s right to keep and bear arms." (www.brandonforarizona.com)
  • "Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act (“Obamacare”)? "Yes"." (votesmart.org)
  • "I believe the Fed Gov has wrecked healthcare and healthcare costs and should let individual states handle it. #fb." (twitter.com)
  • "We must continue to cut regulations and unleash a free market economy. When government steps out of the way, American ingenuity flourishes and gives an example that leads the world." (www.facebook.com)
  • "Do you support requiring businesses to provide paid medical leave during public health crises, such as COVID-19? "No"." (votesmart.org)
  • "BUILD THE WALL - Our southern border is being invaded and we need to finish the wall and protect our nation." (www.brandonforarizona.com)
  • "Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border? "Yes"." (votesmart.org)
  • "1000+ illegals are about to invade our country at the southern border aided by Mexican Gov. We are a sovereign nation. No more DACA/amnesty deals, we must enforce immigration laws! @realDonaldTrump @seanhannity @TuckerCarlson #StopTheCaravan #fb #NoDACA." (twitter.com)
  • "As a precursor to immigration reform, securing our national borders is paramount and non-negotiable. We need a strong physical barrier, along with a robust border patrol presence supported by sophisticated technology. All illegal alien persons and those covered under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) provisions are subject to current immigration law to include imprisonment and deportation. Those individuals of felony or violent offense status shall be prioritized. End chain migration and the lottery system." (www.brandonforarizona.com)
  • "Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship? "Yes"." (votesmart.org)
  • "NO amnesty and End chain migration and the lottery system." (twitter.com)
  • "The President @realDonaldTrump is very smart to remain strong in dealing with North Korea. This would be huge to land this deal. Good work @POTUS." (twitter.com)
  • "Gone are the days of drawing "red lines" that mean nothing and only serve to embolden our enemies. Gone are the days of giving Iran billions of dollars in cash. Gone are the days of leaving Americans stranded, to die alone, halfway around the world as our embassy comes under attack." (www.facebook.com)
  • "Should the United States use military force in order to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a weapon of mass destruction (for example: nuclear, biological, chemical)? "No"." (votesmart.org)
  • "Do you support reducing military intervention in Middle East conflicts? "Yes"." (votesmart.org)
  • "cut regulations to promote a free market" (twitter.com)
  • "Do you generally support removing barriers to international trade (for example: tariffs, quotas, etc.)? "Yes"." (votesmart.org)
  • "Maybe because #LeftWingLea knows that I would expose her true positions, her opposing @POTUS on #Borderwall #NAFTA and #DACA. Southern Arizona I ask for your vote on August 28th to take strong conservative leadership to Washington DC. #MAGA #AZ02." (twitter.com)
This candidate has responded to a Political Courage Test in a previous election. As a continued effort to provide the American public with factual information on candidates running for public office, these archived responses are made available here.
Pro-life Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
I support pro-life legislation. Life begins at conception and should be protected until natural death.
No In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
No Do you support expanding federal funding to support entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare?
The previous question of expanding federal funding for social security and Medicare is poorly written. I believe in cutting wasteful government spending and the government paying people what they've been told they'd receive.
Yes Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
Unknown Position Do you support the protection of government officials, including law enforcement officers, from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning alleged misconduct?
Yes Do you support increasing defense spending?
To provide for the common defense is a primary purpose of government.
No Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
Yes Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
Yes Do you support providing financial relief to businesses AND/OR corporations negatively impacted by the state of national emergency for COVID-19?
I would not have supported the shut down businesses for COVID-19. I would have supported the cutting of regulations and permitting to provide relief to businesses.
No Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
The federal government does not belong in education. What works in New York or California should not be mandated in Arizona.
No Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)?
No Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
No Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
I will never vote to infringe on the right to keep and bear arms. I will work to abolish unconstitutional laws pertaining to the 2nd amendment.
Yes Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
No Do you support requiring businesses to provide paid medical leave during public health crises, such as COVID-19?
Yes Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?
Yes Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
No Should the United States use military force to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a weapon of mass destruction (for example: nuclear, biological, chemical)?
Yes Do you support reducing military intervention in Middle East conflicts?
We are not the world police force.
Yes Do you generally support removing barriers to international trade (for example: tariffs, quotas, etc.)?
1. I will support the Trump economy by cutting regulations and create an environment where businesses may thrive. 2. I will secure the border and build the wall. 3. I will defend individual liberties and the 2nd amendment.

Vote Smart does not permit the use of its name or programs in any campaign activity, including advertising, debates, and speeches.

arrow_upward