

Neil Riser Jr.
Republican | Louisiana
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Neil Riser Jr.
Party
Republican
Election Year
2019
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist 20
Incumbent
No
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
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Representative, 2019
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Louisiana Committee for a Conservative Majority
OTHER (7)
Louisiana Chemical Association (LCA)
Louisiana Home Builders Association LHBA
Louisiana Loggers Association and PAC
Louisiana Oil & Gas Association (LOGA)
Louisiana State Medical Society (LAMPAC)
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
National Rifle Association (2017)
Republican Women's Organizations (2017)
Rodney Alexander (2010)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (7)
Barrow Peacock (2017)
Bayou Leadership PAC (2017)
Craig "Bob" Hensgens (2019)
Leadership for LA (2017)
Magnolia PAC (2019)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Communication Workers of America (2019)
International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers (2019)
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry (2019)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Life begins at conception. I was the Co-Author of the Heartbeat Bill this past legislative session.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Life begins at conception. I was the Co-Author of the Heartbeat Bill this past legislative session.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
To modify the interstate commerce clause so like groups and can group benefits
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
To modify the interstate commerce clause so like groups and can group benefits
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
lowering taxes and give the money to business and individuals who best knows how to invest in our future.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
lowering taxes
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
lowering taxes and give the money to business and individuals who best knows how to invest in our future.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
lowering taxes
IMMIGRATION
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Gambling should be limited to existing forms and should not be de-regulated or expanded.
Strongly Agree
Gambling should be limited to existing forms and should not be de-regulated or expanded.
Strongly Agree
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
ABOUT YOU
I voted in these elections:
2012 Primary, 2012 General Election, 2014 Primary, 2014 General Election, 2016 Primary, 2016 General Election, 2018 Primary, 2018 General Election
I voted in these elections:
2012 Primary, 2012 General Election, 2014 Primary, 2014 General Election, 2016 Primary, 2016 General Election, 2018 Primary, 2018 General Election
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Legislative voting record from 2012-2019
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Legislative voting record from 2012-2019
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Self-employed for 34 years and current State Senator
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
318-649-0977,risern@legis.la.gov
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Received the Defender of Freedom Award from the NRA. I believe in our right to vote and men and women have given their life for that right and I encourage everyone that is eligible and of legal voting age to exercise that right.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Self-employed for 34 years and current State Senator
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
318-649-0977,risern@legis.la.gov
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Received the Defender of Freedom Award from the NRA. I believe in our right to vote and men and women have given their life for that right and I encourage everyone that is eligible and of legal voting age to exercise that right.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
The LGBTQ+ political agenda poses a threat to First Amendment freedoms of speech, expression and religious exercise.
Strongly Agree
The LGBTQ+ political agenda poses a threat to First Amendment freedoms of speech, expression and religious exercise.
Strongly Agree
I support expanding protections in employment and accommodations based on sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Strongly Disagree
If children are given instruction in sex education in public schools, it should not express a preference for abstinence but should be comprehensive, offering discussions on various types of sexual orientations and behaviors plus all types of contraceptives.
Strongly Disagree
I support expanding protections in employment and accommodations based on sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Strongly Disagree
If children are given instruction in sex education in public schools, it should not express a preference for abstinence but should be comprehensive, offering discussions on various types of sexual orientations and behaviors plus all types of contraceptives.
Strongly Disagree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
checks and balances
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
God, family, country
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
checks and balances
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
God, family, country
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