Neil Riser

Republican | Louisiana

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

Neil Riser


Party

Republican


Election Year

2023


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist 20


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Neil Riser websites FacebookXInstagramLinkedIn

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


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
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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