Lehman's Platform
I believe in a government that works for everyone. My platform is built on a foundation of transparency, accountability, and a commitment to the values that define our community. I am dedicated to ensuring that every voice in Oregon's 5th Congressional District is heard and every solution is rooted in integrity.
Issues & Solutions
I am fully committed to addressing the challenges facing our district. Here are the specific solutions I propose for a stronger, more prosperous Oregon. If you'd like to know where I stand on a specific issue that's not listed here, please email me at support@lehmanforcongress.com
End Foreign & Corporate Lobbying
Foreign governments, corporate lobbyists, and wealthy special interests should never have more influence in Washington than the American people. If elected, I will fight tooth and nail to ban foreign lobbying organizations, including AIPAC, all Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) registered foreign lobbying groups, and corporate lobbying organizations from influencing American elections, legislation, and public policy. The United States government must answer to the American people alone, not foreign-funded interests, massive corporations, or political organizations seeking to buy influence and shape our nation’s decisions behind closed doors.
Repeal & Reform Taxes
The American people are overtaxed while wasteful government spending continues to grow out of control. I support simplifying the tax system, eliminating unnecessary taxes and loopholes, and ensuring hardworking families and small businesses keep more of the money they earn.
Second Amendment
The Second Amendment is a non negotiable constitutional right that protects the freedoms of every American. I will oppose unconstitutional gun control measures and defend the rights of law abiding citizens to own and carry firearms for self defense, hunting, and protection against government overreach.
No More Wars & Foreign Entanglements
American troops should never be sent to fight and die in endless foreign wars that do not serve our nation’s direct interests. I will oppose foreign entanglements and unnecessary military intervention while supporting a strong national defense focused on protecting America only when we are directly threatened or attacked.
Defend The Guard
Our National Guard should not be deployed into foreign conflicts unless Congress formally declares war as required by the Constitution. I support Defend the Guard legislation to restore constitutional checks on war powers and prevent presidents from unilaterally sending our service members into endless overseas conflicts.