

Neil Riser
Republican | Louisiana
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Neil Riser
Party
Republican
Election Year
2023
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist 20
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
ULM, Monroe, Business Mgmt, 1984
WORK & MILITARY
Funeral Director, 34
AFFILIATIONS
NRA, Member, First Methodist Church of Columbia
Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Senator, 12
State Representative, 4
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Representative, 2023
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2022
100%, 100% (cum.)†
2020-2021
90%
2022
85%, 82% (cum.)†
2023
75%
2022
|100%, 100% (cum.)†
2020-2021
|90%
2022
|85%, 82% (cum.)†
2023
|75%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (2)
*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Louisiana
OTHER (3)
Louisiana Hospital Association PAC (HOSPPAC)
Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI)
The Louisiana Shooting Association, Inc. (LSA)
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (6)
Tanner Magee (2022)
Stephen Dwight (2020)
James R. "Jim" Fannin (2019)
Mike Strain (2016)
Stuart Bishop (2016)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (11)
Louisiana Landowners Association (2023)
Better Government Political Action (2020)
Bayou Leadership PAC (2019)
Bob Hensgens (2019)
Johns PAC (2019)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
American Federation of Teachers (2019)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry (2023)
National Education Association (national, state & local affiliates) (2021)
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (2021)
American Federation of Teachers (2019)
Gregory Tarver (2017)
OTHER INFORMATION
One of 69 Republicans who voted to override Democrat Governor John Bel Edwards’s veto and reinstate House Bill 648 called the “Stop Harming Our Kids Act,” which shields children from life-altering sex-change procedures. Source: HB648 (la.gov)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Life begins at conception
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
no public funds should be given to abortion providers
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
no
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
taxes should be less burdensome on individuals and businesses.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
we need to look at our statutory obligations because no lone wants to cut healthcare and education
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
I think it would be cost prohibitive
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
no
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
none
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
c. medicaid and medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer funded programs are necessary
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
none
NATIONAL SECURITY
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Neutral
Federal issue, not state. Biblically I support Israel
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Agree
yes
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
under the legal immigration process
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
yes
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
no
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
yes
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Disagree
no
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
There's only one GOD, the king of kings, the lord of lords. I serve Jesus Christ
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
no
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
for anyone to have to provide photo id to vote
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
no, We are one nation under GOD
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
yes
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The purpose of government was outlined by the Founding Fathers; separation of powers, so no one branch of government could accumulate more power than the other two. A system of checks and balances was created to prevent tyranny.
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?
Moderate
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
no
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
supporting and strengthening our 2nd amendment rights, protecting the unborn, least government is the most effective government
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
yes
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
no
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I hold a A+ rating with the NRA. The right to bear arms shall not be infringed upon
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
no
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Gambling should be limited to existing forms and should not be de-regulated or expanded.
Neutral
Children should be protected from sexualization on the internet, in public schools, and in the public libraries
Agree
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