Mike Lott (R), US Congress, MS Dist. 4 (Challenger)
ALIPAC FEDERAL CANDIDATE QUESTIONS
Campaign & Candidate Information
Name of Candidate: Mike Lott
Name of Campaign Committee: Lott for Congress
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 18710 Hattiesburg, MS 39404-8710
Phone Contact Information: 601-408-6452 or 601-408-2598
Campaign E-mail and website: info@lottforcongress.com www.lottforcongress.com
State and District: Mississippi/Fourth
Political Party: Republican
Is the candidate (Incumbent, Challenger, Open Seat): Challenger
Campaign Funds Raised as of most recent reporting cycle:
This form completed by (Candidate and Campaign Managers Only): Candidate
Candidate Background Information
Prior political or campaign experience: Currently member of Mississippi House of Representatives (2nd term)
Top Campaign Issues: National Security (including border patrol), Tax cuts, job creation, pro-business support,
education
Education, Awards & Honors: B.A., Social Science,; Master’s, Education; Certification in School Administration
Numerous teaching awards; President of Mississippi Legislative Conservative Coalition
District Information
Please give a brief description of your district: 12 full counties and 3 partial counties with about 720,000
population; three counties border the Gulf of Mexico
Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters: Mississippians do not register with party affiliation, but the vast majority (at least 65%) usually vote for the Republican Presidential candidate. However, in local town and county elections, most area candidates run as Democrats…..very strange phenomena. My opponent is a 15 year incumbent (Democrat) who has not ever had a serious challenger until now.
Issue Information
(Please describe your feelings on the following with a number 1-10 or with the response “Undecided� (1=�Strongly Disagree�, 2-4=Disagree, 5=Neutral, 6-9 Agree, 10=Strongly Agree)
Reducing illegal immigration should be a top priority for America? (1-10) 10
Reducing illegal immigration is important to the voters of my district? (1-10) 9
Illegal Immigrants should be deported when detected in the interior of the US? (1-10) 7
Illegal Immigration is a threat to our national security? (1-10) 10
Illegal Immigration is unfair to those that obey the law and legally immigrate? (1-10) 10
Illegal Immigrants should be allowed to receive driver licenses? (1-10) 1
Illegal Immigrants should be allowed to attend state sponsored universities at in state tuition rates? (1-10) 1
Illegal Immigrants currently in the US Should be granted amnesty or enrolled in a “Guest worker program�? (1-10) 2
Federal and state tax dollars should be spent to provide translators and bilingual information in government agencies? (1-10) 2
Penalties provided under current laws should not be enforced on illegal immigrants? (1-10) 2
State and local law enforcement officers should be allowed to assist in immigration law enforcement? (1-10) 9
Illegal aliens that return to their home countries should be allowed to receive social security benefits? (1-10) 1
Short Answer
Has your campaign addressed the topic of illegal immigration in speeches, commercials, ads, or campaign materials? What are those messages? (Please provide sources or examples) Through speeches I have addressed this issue as I talk about increased funding for border patrol in the U.S. and about the amount of state funding/jobs, etc that are being given to illegal immigrants.
What do you feel your opponent’s stance on illegal immigration or immigration reform is or would be?
I do not know his stance on the issue. However, I do know his votes in Congress have been AGAINST increased funding for border patrol. His main concern is the national deficit, so at this point in time, I am doubtful he would support anything that would create more government spending.
Have you been endorsed by or received contributions from any other immigration reform or illegal immigration reductions groups at this time? NO
Would you openly accept an endorsement and or contribution from ALIPAC? YES
Please use the remainder of this space to share any further opinions on these issues. (optional)
Mike Lott (R), US Congress, MS Dist. 4 (Challenger)
ALIPAC FEDERAL CANDIDATE QUESTIONS
Campaign & Candidate Information
Name of Candidate: Mike Lott
Name of Campaign Committee: Lott for Congress
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 18710 Hattiesburg, MS 39404-8710
Phone Contact Information: 601-408-6452 or 601-408-2598
Campaign E-mail and website: info@lottforcongress.com www.lottforcongress.com
State and District: Mississippi/Fourth
Political Party: Republican
Is the candidate (Incumbent, Challenger, Open Seat): Challenger
Campaign Funds Raised as of most recent reporting cycle:
This form completed by (Candidate and Campaign Managers Only): Candidate
Candidate Background Information
Prior political or campaign experience: Currently member of Mississippi House of Representatives (2nd term)
Top Campaign Issues: National Security (including border patrol), Tax cuts, job creation, pro-business support,
education
Education, Awards & Honors: B.A., Social Science,; Master’s, Education; Certification in School Administration
Numerous teaching awards; President of Mississippi Legislative Conservative Coalition
District Information
Please give a brief description of your district: 12 full counties and 3 partial counties with about 720,000
population; three counties border the Gulf of Mexico
Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters: Mississippians do not register with party affiliation, but the vast majority (at least 65%) usually vote for the Republican Presidential candidate. However, in local town and county elections, most area candidates run as Democrats…..very strange phenomena. My opponent is a 15 year incumbent (Democrat) who has not ever had a serious challenger until now.
Issue Information
(Please describe your feelings on the following with a number 1-10 or with the response “Undecided� (1=�Strongly Disagree�, 2-4=Disagree, 5=Neutral, 6-9 Agree, 10=Strongly Agree)
Reducing illegal immigration should be a top priority for America? (1-10) 10
Reducing illegal immigration is important to the voters of my district? (1-10) 9
Illegal Immigrants should be deported when detected in the interior of the US? (1-10) 7
Illegal Immigration is a threat to our national security? (1-10) 10
Illegal Immigration is unfair to those that obey the law and legally immigrate? (1-10) 10
Illegal Immigrants should be allowed to receive driver licenses? (1-10) 1
Illegal Immigrants should be allowed to attend state sponsored universities at in state tuition rates? (1-10) 1
Illegal Immigrants currently in the US Should be granted amnesty or enrolled in a “Guest worker program�? (1-10) 2
Federal and state tax dollars should be spent to provide translators and bilingual information in government agencies? (1-10) 2
Penalties provided under current laws should not be enforced on illegal immigrants? (1-10) 2
State and local law enforcement officers should be allowed to assist in immigration law enforcement? (1-10) 9
Illegal aliens that return to their home countries should be allowed to receive social security benefits? (1-10) 1
Short Answer
Has your campaign addressed the topic of illegal immigration in speeches, commercials, ads, or campaign materials? What are those messages? (Please provide sources or examples) Through speeches I have addressed this issue as I talk about increased funding for border patrol in the U.S. and about the amount of state funding/jobs, etc that are being given to illegal immigrants.
What do you feel your opponent’s stance on illegal immigration or immigration reform is or would be?
I do not know his stance on the issue. However, I do know his votes in Congress have been AGAINST increased funding for border patrol. His main concern is the national deficit, so at this point in time, I am doubtful he would support anything that would create more government spending.
Have you been endorsed by or received contributions from any other immigration reform or illegal immigration reductions groups at this time? NO
Would you openly accept an endorsement and or contribution from ALIPAC? YES
Please use the remainder of this space to share any further opinions on these issues. (optional)
