James R. "Jim" Fannin
Republican | Louisiana
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
James R. "Jim" Fannin
Party
Republican
Election Year
2019
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 35
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
La Tech University, Ruston, B.S., 1974
WORK & MILITARY
La National Guard, E5, 6 years
AFFILIATIONS
Ebenezer Baptist Church, Member and teacher
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 12 3/4 yrs.
State Senator, 4 years
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Jackson Parish School Bd, 8 years
Jackson Parish Police Jury, 2 1/2 years
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2019
100%
2019
100%, 87% (cum.)†
2018
47%, 59% (cum.)†
2019
|100%
2019
|100%, 87% (cum.)†
2018
|47%, 59% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (4)
Louisiana Home Builders Association LHBA
Louisiana Loggers Association and PAC
Louisiana Oil & Gas Association (LOGA)
NorthPAC/Louisiana Association of Business & Industry (LABI)
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
La Assn of Business & Industry
LA Chemical Assn
LA Oil & Gas Assn
LA Mid-Continent Oil & Gas Assn
Associated Builders & Contractors of LA
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)
Neil Riser (2017)
Rodney Alexander (2010)
State Republican Party Organizations (2019)
William "Bill" Cassidy (2014)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Republican State Leadership Committee (2019)
State Republican Party Organizations (2019)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
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
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
To protect the life of the mother, rape, incest.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
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
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Create more jobs Create an educated and skilled workforce Reduce high school dropouts.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Educate the workforce.
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 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
HEALTHCARE
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?
Free market place
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
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
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.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
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
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
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The founding fathers found it necessary for equal protection and guarantee the right of individuals to have a voice, without any one branch of the government holding all power. The Electoral College allowed all states, no matter the size, to have a voice in government.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
God created the heaven and the earth. Virgin Birth. Jesus Christ is the Son of God and Savior, for those who place their faith and trust in Him and his sacrifice on the cross. Believe that Christ rose from the grave on the 3rd day and will return for the church, His bride. Believe in the Trinity and that Jesus Christ is the ONLY WAY, the truth and the life.
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
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Voting Record in the Louisiana Legislature from 2003-2019. State Representative 2003-2015. State Senator 2016-2019. Examples the "Trigger Law" in 2006, Pro-Life vote 2019 Session, Passed bill that marriage is between one man and one woman, voted against egregious tax bills, voted against gambling in all forms and sports betting, CHECK MY VOTING RECORD
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Higher Education Degree 30 years Licensed Building Contractor 30 years small retail businessman 40 years cattle farming 13 years of elected office on the local level 17 years Louisiana Legislature (Representative & Senator) LEADERSHIP - 8 Years as Chairman of Appropriation Committee-State Legislature
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
kittyfannin@gmail.com 318.259.4535
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Committed to listening to my constituents.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
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
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
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
