Compare the Candidates
Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 4, 2014 Maryland General Election

Candidates for State Senator District 8, Maryland

Katherine Klausmeier - D

►Websitewww.kathyforsenate.com

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Erik Lofstad - R

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Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Goals If Elected

Areas to Concentrate On

On Entering Public Service

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Small Businesses

Agriculture

Economic Stimulus

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Abortion(Pro-Choice) v Pro-Life

Adoption and Foster Care

Courts, Laws & Justice

Criminal Justice System, Reform & Disparity

Death Penalty

Minority Incarceration

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Death Penalty

Prisons

Minority Incarceration

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Racism & Race Relations

Women's Issues

Privacy Rights

Gay Rights

Latino / Hispanic Americans

Same Sex Marriage

Anti-semitism

Property Rights vs. Civil Rights

Racial Profiling

Racial Discrimination & Disparities

Homosexuality Choice or Chance

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Adoption and Foster Care

Marijuana, Illegal Drugs, Alcohol, Cigarettes, Gambling & Prostitution

Marijuana

Cigarettes and Smoking

Gambling

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Ban on Bump Stocks & Assault Weapons

Right to Own and Cary Guns - Second Amendment

Guns Permits and Hunting

Infrastructure & Transportation

Bikes, Scoters and Pedestrians

Transportation

Highway Congestion

Taxes

Property Taxes

Sales Tax

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Fiscal Policy

Minorities

Racism & Race Relations

Racial Discrimination & Disparities

Racial Profiling

Latino / Hispanic Americans

Minority Incarceration

Sex & Sexuality

Gay Rights

Same Sex Marriage

Homosexuality Choice or Chance