
Seth Burton
Republican | Alabama
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Seth Burton
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
US Senate
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL, BSE in Chemical Engineering, 1992-1994
University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany, International Relations, 2005-2007
U.S. Naval War College, Newport, RI, M.A. National Security & Strategic Studies, 2016-2017
WORK & MILITARY
U.S. Navy, CAPT, 1994-2025
Leidos, Director, 2025-2026
AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2026)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2026)
OTHER INFORMATION
Seth Burton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026.
QUESTIONNAIRE*
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
The circumstances of the mother should always be a part of the decision with protecting life being the principle.
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Protection of life of the mother.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Agree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
To keep the government from dictating beliefs and religious practices...not to prevent the faith of men & women from influencing government.
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
C
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. As a good ally and partner in the Middle East. Our national interests are still the priority if priorities diverge.
Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.
Agree
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.
Disagree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
Eliminate several agencies (DOE, IRS (shifting to a Fair Tax), HUD). Remove redundant Federal and State/Local programs where it is not the role of the Federal Government per the Constitution. Freeze spending increases for 5 years to force hard decisions to find waste.
IMMIGRATION
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those who seek to be productive members of our society and want to assimilate to our values, language, and culture. Under circumstances that meet the intent of approve legal immigration policy to meet the needs of our society and economy.
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Agree
Parents are the primary protection...government does play a major role.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Very little. Basic checks to prevent mentally unstable individuals from purchasing weapons are appropriate. But government should not restrict this much at all. That being said...that is based on the assumption of a people that are moral and constrain their own actions. If we can't do that..."more masters" meaning more regulation may be necessary.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
VALUES
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a believer in the redemptive power of Jesus Christ, the Creator of this universe. I have accepted that redemption and believe God is working His will through the affairs and decision of man. I think through the perspective of how everything I do impacts eternity. My mission in this life is to serve and impact others, helping the human condition while I have breath on this earth and promoting the population growth in heaven.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear Energy...without a doubt!
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