Survey of 2022 Senate campaign websites: on Immigration


Bernie Moreno: I support building a wall on Southern border

I believe in an immigration system that supports the rule of law. And that is why I support reforming our immigration laws to make it harder for people to enter this country illegally. I support building a wall along our Southern border. I support eliminating taxpayer-funded benefits that serve as a magnet for illegal immigrants and hurt American taxpayers and workers, including right here in Ohio.
Source: 2022 Ohio Senate campaign website BernieMoreno.com Dec 24, 2021

Bob McDermott: Open border policy is harmful to American security

The current Biden open Boards [sic] policy is harmful to Americans security relating to terrorism, drugs, and human trafficking. For Hawaii, it is an insult to those of our fellow citizens who followed the rules and immigrated to America legally. They did it right, now they petition for family members who must wait years, while those south of the Boarder [sic] walk right in. Unfair.
Source: 2022 Hawaii Senate campaign website VoteMcDermott.com Mar 17, 2022

Cheri Beasley: Pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants

Cheri supports comprehensive immigration reform that provides a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants already in our country, invests in securing our borders, and ensures safety for everyone. While securing our borders, reforms must reduce wait times for legal immigration, improve visa programs and ensure a fair and efficient asylum process. Cheri will also fight to protect the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) program and keep our promise to DREAMers.
Source: 2022 N.C. Senate campaign website CheriBeasley.com Dec 1, 2021

Chris Van Hollen: Co-sponsor of comprehensive immigration reform initiatives

America is a nation of immigrants, from our founding to today. Chris believes that enabling immigrants to become a strong and vital part of our country is not just consistent with our values, but is a proven path to strengthening our economic future. Chris is an original co-sponsor of comprehensive immigration reform initiatives, which would combine a path to citizenship for Dreamers, TPS recipients and others with effective border security.
Source: 2022 Maryland Senate campaign website VanHollen.org Jul 20, 2022

David McCormick: Stop illegal immigration; finish building the Wall

We are not a sovereign nation without borders, and it's clear Joe Biden's open border policies have created a crisis at our southern border which has led to the rise in crime and fentanyl abuse in our commonwealth. Dave will work to stop illegal immigration and secure the border, finish building the Wall, support our dedicated customs and border patrol agents, and stop the drug trafficking and human exploitation at our border.
Source: 2022 Pennsylvania Senate campaign web DaveMcCormickPA.com May 22, 2022

David Roth: I support a pathway to citizenship for the DREAMers

I support a pathway to citizenship for the Dreamers - recognizing their contributions to the communities in which they have lived nearly their entire lives. I support immigration policies which will create an efficient, safe, and legal means of immigration into this country allowing immigrants to become incorporated into our larger society and encourages their contribution to the growth and productivity of our communities.
Source: 2022 Idaho Senate campaign website RothForIdaho.org May 22, 2022

Eli Bremer: We must stop unbridled illegal border crossings

Immigration is important to our nation and can serve to strengthen our society. However, we have no coherent policy around immigration in America today. We must stop unbridled illegal border crossings and instead create a process that allows those who possess skills or abilities and a desire to be a productive part of the American dream to come legally. Notably, Eli has personally assisted with the immigration of individuals to the US and who are now working in support of our military.
Source: 2022 Colorado Senate campaign website EliForSenate.com Jun 27, 2022

Evan McMullin: We are committed to a pluralistic society, diverse nation

We are committed to a pluralistic society defined by its ideals and welcoming to immigrants rightfully seeking safety, opportunity, and a better life by becoming contributing members of our diverse nation. We reject the notion that America should be defined by the races, birthplaces, religious affiliations, or partisan identities of its founders or groups of citizens.
Source: 2022 Utah Senate campaign website EvanMcMullin.com Jun 10, 2022

Gerald Malloy: Put up the wall, enforce the law, stop criminals

Illegal Immigration. Put up the wall. Enforce the law, stop criminals and Fentanyl from China coming into the US. 10,000 lbs. of Fentanyl seized last year--enough to kill 2 Billion people.
Source: 2022 Vermont Senate campaign website DeployMalloy.com Aug 16, 2022

Herschel Walker: Secure our southern border, fix the immigration problem

The border crisis isn't just a border state problem, it is a Georgia problem that is bringing drugs, crime, and human trafficking to our state. While Herschel is fully supportive of those who follow the legal immigration process, he believes that our leaders have a Constitutional obligation to secure America's borders and keep Americans safe. Herschel will work to secure our southern border and fix the immigration problem, which Washington politicians have failed to address for decades.
Source: 2022 Georgia Senate campaign website TeamHerschel.com Apr 20, 2022

James Vandermaas: Expedite asylum requests, implement DACA, re-task ICE

Source: 2022 Nevada Senate campaign website VoteVandermaas.com Dec 9, 2021

Jeff Bartos: Secure the border, cut funding for sanctuary cities

We need to finish securing the border with technology and physical barriers. America's immigration system needs to be rooted in the rule of law--and that means knowing who is entering our country. Jeff will ensure sanctuary cities in Pennsylvania do not see a single tax dollar from the federal government. Sanctuary cities are proven to be deadly for law-abiding Americans and hotbeds for crime.
Source: 2022 Pennsylvania Senate campaign website JeffBartos.com Jul 19, 2021

Jim Lamon: Rescind all Chinese Visas, end birthright citizenship

    I will work to achieve three major objectives in the US Senate regarding Border Control:
  1. Stop the inflow of illegal immigrants:
  2. Resolve the issue of illegal residents:
  3. Stop the importation of "allies of convenience" with promises of citizenship, like the chaotic Afghan evacuation.
Source: 2022 Arizona Senate campaign website JimLamon.com Apr 20, 2022

Josh Mandel: We need a fighter who will fight to build the wall

Motivated by the Democrats' sham impeachment of President Trump, Josh Mandel announces for the United States Senate. Watching this sham and unconstitutional impeachment has made my blood boil and motivated me to run for U.S. Senate. It's sickening to see radical liberals and fake Republicans in Washington engage in this second assault on President Donald Trump and the millions of us who supported him."

"I've heard loud and clear from my fellow Ohioans that we need a warrior that won't quiver in their boots when it comes to standing up for conservative values. We need a fighter in the Senate who will fight to build the wall, combat China's economic cheating and advance conservative policies that gave us the greatest economy in American history. We need to keep our foot on the gas and build off the momentum of the Trump presidency."

Source: 2022 Ohio Senate campaign website JoshMandel.com Feb 10, 2021

Justin Olson: Finish the wall; verify immigration status for jobs

It is absolutely inhumane that the Biden administration is enticing illegal immigrants to put themselves, and, worse yet, their young children, in harm's way to take advantage of Biden's open border policies. Justin Olson has a multi-part plan to secure our borders. It includes finishing the wall, properly equipping the U.S. Border Patrol, requiring all U.S. employers to verify immigration status with E-Verify, and enacting employer sanctions for those that do not comply.
Source: 2022 Arizona Senate campaign website VoteJustinOlson.com Mar 16, 2022

Kathy Salvi: Secure border from drugs, terrorists, dangerous criminals

The federal government's first priority is to ensure our borders are safe and secure. As your next Senator, I will fight to secure the border. This includes blocking the flow of drugs, human trafficking, terrorists, and other dangerous criminals. I will also support policies that provide necessary funding for more officers to patrol our border and detect drugs.
Source: 2022 Illinois Senate campaign website KathySalvi.com Jun 30, 2022

Latham Saddler: For a physical and technological wall on southern border

Border security is national security. Because of his experience as a special operations leader, Latham knows that a secure perimeter and good intelligence are critical for mission success. He will apply these basic principles to our southern border by advocating for a physical and technological wall and advancing our border patrol's intelligence capabilities.
Source: 2022 Georgia Senate campaign website LathamSaddler.com Dec 27, 2021

Leora Levy: Closing our borders is paramount in the pursuit of safety

Leora is the right messenger with the right message. She is a Jewish Hispanic woman who will say in plain language and no uncertain terms that what is happening at our southern border is an invasion. Leora believes that closing our U.S. borders is paramount in the pursuit of safety and security for our country. U.S. border security is under constant threat and must be enforced.
Source: 2022 Connecticut Senate campaign website LeoraForCT.com Aug 11, 2022

Luke Holland: Build the wall, ensure resources for border agents

Joe Biden has opened our borders and as a result the southern border is in crisis. Luke has worked for years with Jim Inhofe on building the wall and stopping illegal immigration. On day 1, Luke will ensure our border agents have the resources they need to keep us safe.
Source: 2022 Oklahoma Senate campaign website LukeHolland.com Mar 24, 2022

Madison Horn: Protect DREAMers who came to the U.S. as children

Source: 2022 Oklahoma Senate campaign website MadisonHorn.com Aug 24, 2022

Mandela Barnes: Fight for pathway to citizenship for immigrant farm workers

In the Senate, Mandela is committed to fighting for a pathway to citizenship for immigrant farm workers to ensure safe and legal working conditions that will boost the economy and help address the labor shortage farms and small businesses are facing in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Mandela will support legislation that provides a pathway to citizenship.
Source: 2022 Wisconsin Senate campaign website MandelaBarnes.com Jul 31, 2022

Mark Meuser: Don't defund the border patrol

Crime - people do not feel safe and what I can do about it when I am elected to U.S. Senate. (Hint the answer is not to defund the police or border patrol as my opposition wants to do).
Source: 2022 California Senate campaign website MarkMeuser.com Jun 12, 2022

Mark Meuser: Strengthen law enforcement's ability to protect the border

Biden's refusal to enforce existing immigration laws has caused the crisis on our southern border. The crisis hits our communities every day by increasing the supply of deadly drugs and enabling human traffickers to take advantage of the most vulnerable - our children. Congress needs to rein in the power of the President, ensuring that he will enforce the law and to provide the necessary resources strengthening law enforcement's ability to protect the border.
Source: 2022 California Senate campaign website MarkMeuser.com Sep 18, 2022

Mehmet Oz: We need to have a secure border with a barrier to protect us

Dr. Oz believes that one of the core responsibilities of the federal government is to protect you. In order to do that, we need to have a secure border with a barrier--whether that is a physical wall or one patrolled by technological advances.
Source: 2022 Pennsylvania Senate campaign website DoctorOz.com Dec 8, 2021

Michael J. Steele: For border security, but against building a wall

I believe that all of our contingent strategies have been utilized since the founding of our nation. Our military and many other agencies are already doing the best they can for border security. Fences and walls are built to keep people in not out according to Robert F. Kennedy. Look what happened in Nazi Germany and the Warsaw Ghetto in Poland.
Source: 2022 N.D.Senate campaign website MichaelJSteeleForSenate.com Dec 9, 2021

Mick McGuire: No border, no security; No security, no country

Secure The Border: Border security must be our top priority. We have to finish building the wall and provide resources to states in support of our border patrol to stop illegal crossings and the flood of drugs over the border. No border, no security. No security, no country. It's that simple. I will always fight for the resources to keep our nation safe.
Source: 2022 Arizona Senate campaign website ElectMick.com Dec 28, 2021

Mike Durant: Build the wall, no pathway to citizenship for "illegals"

Mike Durant believes we need to build the wall that President Trump started, but Joe Biden suspended. He opposes any pathway to citizenship that rewards law breakers and would deport illegals back to their country of origin, forcing them to come here through legal channels.
Source: 2022 Alabama Senate campaign website MikeDurant.com Mar 30, 2022

Nathan Dahm: Secure our borders; stop Critical Race Theory

    I know this fight won't end until we've won, so whether you're new to this fight or you've been in it for years like I have, I invite you to join me.
  • SECURE OUR BORDERS
  • SUPPORT AN AMERICA FIRST FOREIGN POLICY
  • STAND FOR ELECTION INTEGRITY
  • ENACT TERM LIMITS ON EVERY MEMBER OF CONGRESS
  • STOP THE SICK & TWISTED CRITICAL RACE THEORY
Source: 2022 Oklahoma Senate campaign website DahmForSenate.com Jul 19, 2021

Rick Becker: Secure our border immediately; finish building the wall

I am in favor of immigration for all persons who desire to come for opportunity, who believe in our system of government, and who want to be Americans. They must be vetted properly for the security of our nation. In a redistributive, welfare state such as ours currently is, open borders will be the demise of our society as we know it. We must secure our border immediately, and finish building the wall.
Source: 2022 N.D. Senate campaign website RickBecker2022.com Mar 14, 2022

Ron Hanks: Won't let nation fall into ruin, must re-secure our borders

Our Republic is under GRAVE threat. Our federal government is not responding to these threats. In some cases, it IS the threat. Today, I am fighting at the state level, as a state representative. Now, I am taking our fight to the US Senate, and I will give it everything I have. I simply will not watch this nation fall into ruin. We must re-secure our borders. We must restore our energy independence. We must restore our manufacturing capabilities within the United States.
Source: 2022 Colorado Senate campaign website HanksForColorado.com Mar 29, 2022

Tammy Baldwin: Supports immigrants in US and immigration reform

As the daughter of an immigrant and a Daughter of the American Revolution, Senator Duckworth is an advocate for comprehensive, fair, and just immigration reform because she believes that America is at its best when we embrace our nation's rich immigrant heritage. She understands that immigrants strengthen our economy and our communities by working hard every day to build a better life for themselves and their families and is working to advance immigration policies that reflect that reality.
Source: 2022 Wisconsin Senate campaign website baldwin.senate.gov Oct 16, 2019

Val Arkoosh: Fair pathway to citizenship for those willing to work for it

We need Congress to act, while providing certainty for DREAMers and a fair pathway to citizenship for those willing to do the work to earn citizenship. Val supports comprehensive immigration reform which must include securing our border with smart border management and a way for migrants to apply for asylum from their home country. For those here now, Val supports a fair pathway to citizenship for anyone who is willing to work for it and meet certain requirements, including background checks.
Source: 2022 Pennsylvania Senate campaign website ValArkoosh.com Dec 19, 2021

Gary Chambers: Reform immigration and immigration policy

Gary is committed to advocating for and passing legislation for the following priorities:
  1. Comprehensive immigration reform, if not the complete abolition of ICE.
  2. Comprehensive immigration policy reform. The current immigration policy is rooted in white supremacy and there must be a catharsis of that system.
  3. Congressional hearings to investigate the mistreatment of Black and Latin American detainees.
Source: 2022 Senate campaign website ChambersForLouisiana.com Oct 12, 2022

John Flynn: My Foreign Relations Priority: Secure Borders

  • I Believe in Immigration that Enforces both Federal & State Laws
  • I will work to create a legal path to citizenship.
  • My Foreign Relations Priority: Secure Borders
  • We need to reform our policies in Russia, Ukraine, Afghanistan, & Haiti--and put our focus on China.
Source: 2022 CT Senate campaign website Flynn2022USSenate.com Oct 4, 2022

John Fetterman: Investments toward keeping our borders strong

It is no secret our immigration system is broken. We need a system that is strong, secure, and humane. In the Senate, I would support investments that go towards keeping our borders strong and preventing the flow of illegal drugs into our country. We also must work to ensure that our immigration system is humane. I support commonsense immigration reforms that will restore our country's legacy as a nation built by immigrants. In the Senate, I will work to modernize our visa system and asylum programs so that they can't be exploited by bad actors. I will also fight for a pathway to citizenship for frontline workers, small business owners, and young people who have only known this country as their home.

We have to reject the false choice pitting laws and strong borders against those coming to America to seek a better life for themselves and their families.

Source: 2022 Pennsylvania Senate campaign website Fetterman.com Jan 1, 2024

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Candidates and political leaders on Immigration:

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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