Ballotpeida, Patrick Briody

Arizona Voter Guide, BRIODY, PATRICK “PAT”

Patrick was born in Chicago. He holds a bachelor's degree in marketing from Illinois State University. He is married to his wife, with whom he has 3 children. He is Catholic.

Patrick works as an independent contractor.

Patrick "Pat" Briody's campaign for U.S. Representative in Congressional District 8 is his first campaign for public office. 

Supports allowing businesses to refuse services or promote ideas that oppose one's moral or religious beliefs.

Supports "100 percent transparency and government accountability of every tax dollar spent."

Opposes "10,000-page bills written by special interest lobbyists,  filled with fluff reviewed only by elitist few in the uniparty!"

- Supports allowing businesses to refuse services or promote ideas that oppose one's moral or religious beliefs.
- Supports "100 percent transparency and government accountability of every tax dollar spent."
- Opposes "10,000-page bills written by special interest lobbyists,  filled with fluff reviewed only by elitist few in the uniparty!"

Economy

Candidate website

Believes in "Pro Life following my Faith" and opposes abortion. Supports healthcare policies aligned with his faith.

Healthcare

Holds installing term limits for all Federal government positions as a top priority and promises to serve a maximum of 3 terms.

Supports upholding the U.S. Constitution.

Opposes legislation removing state control over elections.

Supports holding a Patriot Election Day holiday and allowing voting to take place at a local school or place of worship.

- Holds installing term limits for all Federal government positions as a top priority and promises to serve a maximum of 3 terms.
- Supports upholding the U.S. Constitution.
- Opposes legislation removing state control over elections.
- Supports holding a Patriot Election Day holiday and allowing voting to take place at a local school or place of worship.

Voting & Elections

Opposes adding "sexual orientation," "gender identity," and "gender expression" to the protected classes of race, religion, age, sex, and ancestry in nondiscrimination law.

Wants to prevent inside information trading, and "Freeze assets while in Congress with CD's or Government bonds."

- Opposes gun control.
- Opposes adding "sexual orientation," "gender identity," and "gender expression" to the protected classes of race, religion, age, sex, and ancestry in nondiscrimination law.
- Wants to prevent inside information trading, and "Freeze assets while in Congress with CD's or Government bonds."

Public Safety

Supports permitting parents to use tax credits and taxpayer funded endowment scholarships to send their child to any educational institution.

- Supports permitting parents to use tax credits and taxpayer funded endowment scholarships to send their child to any educational institution.

Education

Supports unity amongst Americans for both " the good of country and the world."

Opposes illegal immigration, and wants Congress to develop a "path to citizenship bill..."

- Supports unity amongst Americans for both " the good of country and the world."
- Opposes illegal immigration, and wants Congress to develop a "path to citizenship bill..."
- Wants to prevent "more endless wars."
- Said "Warmongers for profit must end."

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Wants the Department of Energy to advance the energy sector, and "Compete on the global stage with energy."

Wants to address water issues in western states.

- Wants the Department of Energy to advance the energy sector, and "Compete on the global stage with energy."
- Wants to address water issues in western states.

Energy & the Environment

As of June 19, 2024, Patrick "Pat" Briody’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Endorsements

Patrick "Pat" Briody

As of June 28, 2024, Patrick "Pat" Briody’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes voting should occur on the "Friday before Labor Day" with paper ballots counted on election day. Supports exceptions for military abroad and those physically unable to vote locally.

Believes a "Sovereign Nation must have a secure border!" Supports strong immigration policies to ensure national security.

- Your US Representative represents the interests of your district in the US House of Representatives, the lower house of Congress. Arizona currently has 9 US Representatives.
- US Representatives can author, sponsor, debate, and vote on bills that become national law.
- Representatives may serve on congressional committees. Committees focus on certain policy areas, such as transportation, education, or labor. They may also run for higher positions within their party, such as the Speaker of the House or Majority/Minority Leader.
- Representatives are elected to two-year terms. To hold this office, a candidate must be a legal resident of Arizona for at least seven years before their election. US Representatives are paid a salary of $174,000/year.