Seth Burton

Republican | Alabama

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Seth Burton


Party

Republican


Election Year

2026


Election

Republican Primary


Race

US Senate


Incumbent

No


Links

Seth Burton websites XYouTubeTruth SocialLinkedIn

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

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

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*

*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
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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