As a Catholic, a veteran, and a proud Blue Dog Democrat, I believe in justice rooted in moral conviction, personal responsibility, and common sense. Our laws should reflect the dignity of every person, the sanctity of life, and a deep respect for law and order.

Tough on Violent Crime. No Excuses.

We will crack down hard on violent offenders. If you steal a firearm, you’ll face a minimum of 10 years in prison, not a slap on the wrist. If you commit aggravated sexual assault, you won’t get out in five years anymore, you’ll serve at least 10. And if you take the life of a teacher or a child under 14 in a school shooting, it will be automatic capital murder. Our kids and classrooms must be sacred ground.

Real Safety Starts with Real Training

Reagan believed in "peace through strength", and that starts at home. That’s why I’m fighting to restore practical gun safety training in our communities, with grant funding to ensure responsible firearm ownership. We don’t need more red tape, we need more trained, confident citizens who respect the power and responsibility that comes with the Second Amendment.

Justice with Redemption: Work, Not Welfare

I believe in redemption through work, not dependency. That’s why I support expanding vocational training for inmates and at-risk communities. If someone wants to turn their life around, we should hand them a toolbox, not a government check. Let’s build skilled workers, not repeat offenders.

Protect Survivors. End the Backlog.

No survivor of sexual violence should wait months or years for justice. I will fight to fully fund and modernize our forensic labs, so every rape kit is tested within 45 days. No more backlogs. No more excuses. We’ll bring transparency, accountability, and public audits to ensure the system serves victims, not bureaucrats.

A Pro-Life Stance on Justice

As a Catholic, I believe all life is sacred, even the life of the convicted. That’s why I support repealing the death penalty. We can be tough on crime without taking life. True justice doesn’t need to kill to prove its strength.