Gubernatorial campaign websites: on Homeland Security


Bob Stefanowski: Encourage the hiring of Veterans and their spouses

Veterans have developed skills that are needed in both the private sector and the government. Partnering with businesses and state agencies, my administration will make sure that Connecticut's brightest military leaders become our smartest CEOs, job creators, and innovators. My administration will also work with the private sector to encourage the hiring of Veterans and their spouses - who are often discriminated against in the job market due to multiple moves and gaps in employment.
Source: 2022 Connecticut BobForGovernor.com campaign website Apr 21, 2022

Cindy Axne: Introduced bill supporting rural veteran mental health care

[On VA Healthcare]:"Veterans should be able to receive the care they need regardless of their zip code," said Rep. Axne. "We must take action to address rural health shortages, and the mental health needs of our nations' veterans." The Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans' Mental Health Act, introduced by Rep. Axne, establishes new Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement (RANGE) programs through the VA and supports additional research on rural veteran mental health care needs.
Source: 2022 Iowa Gubernatorial campaign website axne.house.gov Apr 15, 2021

Doug Gansler: Expand programs and housing for homeless veterans

Homelessness does not discriminate. But veterans face some unique challenges when it comes to finding safe and affordable housing. Returning from deployments abroad, they often confront the invisible wounds of war that directly correlate with homelessness. If we are ever going to eradicate veteran homelessness, we must expand programs and housing supervised by the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs.

We must make better efforts to connect our veterans with training, employment opportunities and all of the resources that Maryland can offer. We must help disabled veterans get hired, including through employer tax subsidies for disabled veterans. We will make it easier for veterans to put their talent to work by supporting veteran-owned small businesses and enacting hiring incentives for returning veterans.

Source: 2022 Maryland Gubernatorial campaign website DougGansler.com Dec 29, 2021

Greg Lopez: Ensure we adequately address the needs of Colorado veterans

The governor is the commander-in-chief of militia (military forces of the state - National Guard). I will be responsible for the appointment of the Executive Director of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. As a U.S. Airforce disabled veteran, I understand the mission and purpose of the state's military forces. The Lopez Administration will work to ensure that we adequately address the needs of Colorado veterans through both state and private organizations.
Source: 2022 Colorado Gubernatorial campaign website Lopez2022.com Nov 9, 2021

Kai Kahele: Advocates avoiding military action whenever possible

As a military aviator who has flown over 100 combat sorties in Iraq and Afghanistan, Kai understands the cost of war. He will advocate to avoid military action whenever possible. As a combat veteran, he believes all countries must comply with the Geneva Convention, even in conflict. Kai supports NATO and the reaffirmation to NATO's Article 5 provision and strongly believes that the U.S. should be a leader in the world by bringing together multinational coalitions through the United Nations.
Source: 2022 Hawaii Gubernatorial campaign website KaiKahele.com May 12, 2022

Karrin Taylor Robson: Form state-controlled Arizona State Guard

I will surge National Guard to the border to be a force multiplier for CBP and local law enforcement, as well as boots on the ground in border areas under-patrolled. I will also augment our National Guard by constituting formation of the Arizona State Guard, a state-controlled force already authorized under state law and available "for the safety and protection of the lives and property of the citizens of the state."
Source: 2022 Arizona Governor campaign website KarrinForArizona.com Jun 24, 2022

Wes Moore: Expand and improve quality of care for veterans

Work with the Department of Veterans Affairs to expand and improve quality of care and expedite claims so Veterans can get access to the care they need.

Better meet the needs of women Veterans by improving access to specialized health care, and ensuring programs supporting the transition to civilian life address the unique needs of women.

Ensure Maryland delivers the job training and educational resources needed for Veterans to obtain employment and compete in the private sector.

Source: 2022 Maryland Gubernatorial campaign website WesMoore.com Jul 24, 2022

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Candidates and political leaders on Homeland Security:

Retired Senate as of Jan. 2015:
GA:Chambliss(R)
IA:Harkin(D)
MI:Levin(D)
MT:Baucus(D)
NE:Johanns(R)
OK:Coburn(R)
SD:Johnson(D)
WV:Rockefeller(D)

Resigned from 113th House:
AL-1:Jo Bonner(R)
FL-19:Trey Radel(R)
LA-5:Rod Alexander(R)
MA-5:Ed Markey(D)
MO-9:Jo Ann Emerson(R)
NC-12:Melvin Watt(D)
SC-1:Tim Scott(R)
Retired House to run for Senate or Governor:
AR-4:Tom Cotton(R)
GA-1:Jack Kingston(R)
GA-10:Paul Broun(R)
GA-11:Phil Gingrey(R)
HI-1:Colleen Hanabusa(D)
IA-1:Bruce Braley(D)
LA-6:Bill Cassidy(R)
ME-2:Mike Michaud(D)
MI-14:Gary Peters(D)
MT-0:Steve Daines(R)
OK-5:James Lankford(R)
PA-13:Allyson Schwartz(D)
TX-36:Steve Stockman(R)
WV-2:Shelley Capito(R)
Retired House as of Jan. 2015:
AL-6:Spencer Bachus(R)
AR-2:Tim Griffin(R)
CA-11:George Miller(D)
CA-25:Howard McKeon(R)
CA-33:Henry Waxman(D)
CA-45:John Campbell(R)
IA-3:Tom Latham(R)
MN-6:Michele Bachmann(R)
NC-6:Howard Coble(R)
NC-7:Mike McIntyre(D)
NJ-3:Jon Runyan(R)
NY-4:Carolyn McCarthy(D)
NY-21:Bill Owens(D)
PA-6:Jim Gerlach(R)
UT-4:Jim Matheson(D)
VA-8:Jim Moran(D)
VA-10:Frank Wolf(R)
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