Julia Letlow in 2020 House elections


On Abortion: Will fight against abortion, strongly pro-life

As a mother of two, being pro-life is not only a value I share with many of our constituents, it's personal. I've seen firsthand the beauty of life and I will always fight to protect it.
Source: Twitter posting on 2020 LA-5 House race Jan 22, 2021

On Education: Education is a catalyst to lift people out of poverty

[On public schooling]:"I was able to talk about education and how it can be used as a catalyst to lift a region out of poverty," she said, noting that hers is among the poorest congressional districts in the country. Nearly 30% of families with children are under the poverty line in the 5th District, according to the Census Bureau.
Source: CNN.com on 2020 LA-5 House race Mar 21, 2021

On Education: Will champion education from K-12 through college

My background is in higher education. I believe if you can educate a child, you give them a future. And so I want to champion education all the way from early childhood K through 12, our underutilized trade schools and community colleges to our four-year institutions.
Source: CBS Face the Nation on 2020 LA-5 House race Mar 28, 2021

On Gun Control: Bearing arms is a constitutional right

I am 100% pro-life and will always fight to protect our constitutional rights, such as our right to bear arms and freedom of speech. I have also been a devote Christian for my entire life.
Source: Twitter posting on 2020 LA-5 House race Mar 3, 2021

On Principles & Values: Agreed with objection to certification of election

Letlow told CNN she would have joined the majority of the House Republican Conference in objecting to the certification of the presidential election on January 6, and she supports her state party's decision to censure GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy for his vote to convict Trump in his impeachment trial earlier this year.
Source: CNN.com on 2020 LA-5 House race Mar 21, 2021

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