Private citizen; retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel

Lisette Bonano is a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel who served from 1981 to 2010, with assignments that included the Joint Staff at the Pentagon and work in Iraq and Afghanistan, and holds graduate degrees from Argosy University and Webster University¹². She lost the 2022 general election in House District 67 to Fentrice Driskell with 46 percent and the 2024 Republican primary, and is the 2026 Republican nominee against Luis Viera¹³.

Where they stand 5 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

• ImmigrationSecure the border first; deport those with criminal records; keep legal immigration steadymedium

  Said · medium confidence

  • In a July 2026 campaign post said strong border policy means completing physical and technological barriers, more resources and manpower for Border Patrol, prioritizing lawful immigration, swiftly removing criminal aliens, and tough penalties on traffickers and drug operations. (2026-07-25) source
  • In a 2024 survey listed strengthening local law enforcement's ability to deal with crimes linked to illegal immigration and securing the border among her key messages. (2024) source
• GunsNo single answer fitslow

  Said · low confidence

  • Lists the right to bear arms among her freedom and liberty priorities. (2026) source
  • In a 2024 survey listed the right to bear arms among rights she would defend against federal overreach. (2024) source
• School choiceNo single answer fitslow

  Said · low confidence

  • Lists parental rights and school choice among her opportunity and safety priorities. (2026) source
• School vaccinesNo single answer fitslow

  Said · low confidence

  • In a 2024 survey listed vaccine and mask mandates among examples of federal overreach she would stand against. (2024) source
• Transgender athletesNo single answer fitslow

  Said · low confidence

  • In a 2024 survey listed Title IX protection of girls and women among her education priorities. (2024) source

No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, Energy and climate, Curriculum and books, Housing and growth, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.