Alan Seabaugh

Republican | Louisiana

Candidate Profile*

Verified Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Alan Seabaugh


Party

Republican


Election Year

2023


Election

Primary


Race

State Senator, Dist. 31


Incumbent

No


Links

Alan Seabaugh websitesAlan Seabaugh phones FacebookXInstagram

EDUCATION

LSU, Baton Rouge, BA & JD, 1990 & 1993

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Alliance Defending Freedom, Louisiana Republican Party, National Rifle Association, Allied attorney, state central committee, life member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Louisiana State Represenntative-district 5, 2010- present

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Louisiana State Senate District 31, 2023

Race

Previous Races

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 (5)

*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

Mike Johnson

Louisiana Republican Party (GOP)

Jeff Landry

Louisiana Freedom Caucus PAC

OTHER (2)

Americans For Prosperity - Louisiana

The Louisiana Shooting Association, Inc. (LSA)

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (9)

Louisiana Atty. Gen.Jeff Landry

US Congressman Mike Johnson

Louisiana Republican Party

Louisiana Association of business and industry

Louisiana Homebuilders Association

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (15)

State Republican Party Organizations (2022)

Mike Johnson (2020)

American Revival PAC (2019)

Donald Trump (2019)

Jeff Thompson (2019)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (13)

Louisiana First PAC (2022)

Mike Francis (2022)

Louisiana Landowners Association (2021)

Robert Mills (2021)

Cajun PAC (2020)


OTHER INFORMATION

Citizens for a New Louisiana scorecard for Representative Alan Seabaugh

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)

Recognized by Louisiana Health Freedom as a legislator they consider to be a Champion of Health Freedom

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

To save the life of the mother

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

To save the life of the mother

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree

I carried the bill which outlawed assisted suicide and euthanasia in Louisiana

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree

I carried the bill which outlawed assisted suicide and euthanasia in Louisiana


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

Louisiana needs to lower or eliminate the income tax. We need to early reduce or eliminate tax credits etc. which pick winners and losers. We need a lower, flat inccome tax structure

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

Louisiana needs to lower or eliminate the income tax. We need to early reduce or eliminate tax credits etc. which pick winners and losers. We need a lower, flat inccome tax structure

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

Entitlements, Medicaid expansion, "dedicated" spending both constitutional and statutory

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

Entitlements, Medicaid expansion, "dedicated" spending both constitutional and statutory

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Neutral

Broad question. I do believe that it is the state's responsibility to fund public four-year institutions. However, I don't necessarily believe that it is the state's responsibility to pay each student's tuition.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Neutral

Broad question. I do believe that it is the state's responsibility to fund public four-year institutions. However, I don't necessarily believe that it is the state's responsibility to pay each student's tuition.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

NEVER!

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

NEVER!


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

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

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Never

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Never


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.

Strongly Disagree

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.

Strongly Disagree


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

I have no problem with legal immigration. We have rules and laws set up which should be maintained and enforced. Everyone attempting to immigrate outside of that framework is, by definition, "illegal."

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

I have no problem with legal immigration. We have rules and laws set up which should be maintained and enforced. Everyone attempting to immigrate outside of that framework is, by definition, "illegal."


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

This is not a debatable point. It is a statement of fact which should be taught at every level of education public and private

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

This is not a debatable point. It is a statement of fact which should be taught at every level of education public and private

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree

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

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

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a born again Christian. I was raised Southern Baptist and still am

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a born again Christian. I was raised Southern Baptist and still am


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Require photo identification in all circumstances. Outlaw voting booths that can be connected to the Internet.

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Require photo identification in all circumstances. Outlaw voting booths that can be connected to the Internet.


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

no

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

no


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

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.

Strongly Agree

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Strongly Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

The primary purpose of government is to provide for the common defense, administer a judicial justice system, protect the rights of its citizens, provide needed infrastructure (roads, water, sewer etc.) and get out of the way

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

The primary purpose of government is to provide for the common defense, administer a judicial justice system, protect the rights of its citizens, provide needed infrastructure (roads, water, sewer etc.) and get out of the way

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?

Very Conservative

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?

Very Conservative

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

My voting record in the Louisiana House of Representatives since 2010. I am currently chairman of the Louisiana Freedom Caucus have one of, if not the most conservative voting record in Louisiana over the last decade

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

My voting record in the Louisiana House of Representatives since 2010. I am currently chairman of the Louisiana Freedom Caucus have one of, if not the most conservative voting record in Louisiana over the last decade

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

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?

Did not answer

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

Did not answer


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Strongly Agree

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Strongly Agree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Strongly Disagree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

I do not see any restrictions in the Second Amendment to the US Constitution. So, the answer to this question is "none"

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

I do not see any restrictions in the Second Amendment to the US Constitution. So, the answer to this question is "none"

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

This concept is ridiculous

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

This concept is ridiculous


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

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

Children should be protected from sexualization on the internet, in public schools, and in the public libraries

Strongly Agree

Children should be protected from sexualization on the internet, in public schools, and in the public libraries

Strongly Agree

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