Barrow Peacock
Republican | Louisiana
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Barrow Peacock
Party
Republican
Election Year
2019
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 37
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX, BA, 1991
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, MBA, 1996
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
First United Methodist Church, Member, Louisiana Association for The Blind
Former Board Member, Bossier Lions Club, Member
Rotary Club of Shreveport, Former Member, Christus-Schumpert Foundation
Former Board Member, Bio-Medical Research Foundation, Former Board Member
Republican State Central Committee, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Senate District 37, 8
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Senate District 37
House District 6
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2019
100%
2019
70%
2018
71%, 59% (cum.)†
2019
|100%
2019
|70%
2018
|71%, 59% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (5)
Louisiana Home Builders Association LHBA
Louisiana Oil & Gas Association (LOGA)
Louisiana State Medical Society (LAMPAC)
National Federation of Independent Business Louisiana PAC
NorthPAC/Louisiana Association of Business & Industry (LABI)
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
National Federation of Independent Businesses
Home Builders Association
LA Oil & Gas Association
Louisiana Medical Association
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (9)
John Fleming (2010)
LA Committee for a Conservative Majority PAC (2018)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2019)
Mitt Romney (2013)
National Right to Life Committee (2019)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Bayou Leadership PAC (2019)
Louisiana First PAC (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?
Only if the life of the mother is in danger.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure 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
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Neutral
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
A free market economy.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Limited in scope with a fair playing field so there is trust and transparency.
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 be sure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
A free market place for healthcare.
NATIONAL SECURITY
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 support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
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 balance of powers between the branches of government and the relationship between the Federal Government and the States.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian and a member of First United Methodist Church of Shreveport.
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Please check my legislative voting record at legis.la.gov
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Currently hold this office and my educational and investment experience.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
senatorbarrowpeacock@yahoo.com 318-518-0812
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I strive to represent Shreveport-Bossier and vote the way the vast majority of the constituents of Senate District 37 would vote if they had to make the decision.
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.
Disagree
