"Larry" Bagley

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

"Larry" Bagley


Party

Republican


Election Year

2023


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist 7


Incumbent

Yes


Links

"Larry" Bagley websites FacebookXInstagramLinkedIn

EDUCATION

Stephen F Austin, Masters in secondary ed, 1976

Baptist Christian College, Bachelor of Elementary Ed, 1971

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

1st Methodist Church Logansport, Lay leader

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Representative District 7, 8

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS

2022

100%, 100% (cum.)


2020-2021

90%


2023

75%, 83% (cum.)


2022

75%, 72% (cum.)

2022

|

100%, 100% (cum.)



2023

|

75%, 83% (cum.)


2022

|

75%, 72% (cum.)



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 (1)

*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

OTHER (2)

Louisiana Hospital Association PAC (HOSPPAC)

Louisiana Motor Transport Association

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)

Sabine DA Don Burkett

DeSoto DA Charlie Adams

DeSoto Sheriff Jayson Richardson

Mayor of Grand Cane Marsha Richardson

Mayor of Logansport Judge Cordray

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (23)

Republican Women's Organizations (2021)

Lance Harris (2020)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2020)

Stephen Dwight (2020)

Steve Carter (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)

Lifemark PAC (2023)

Bob Hensgens (2020)

Louisiana First PAC (2019)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

American Federation of Teachers (2020)

Denise Marcelle (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)

National Education Association (national, state & local affiliates) (2021)

The August Group (2020)

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)

Key Votes from Vote Smart

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?

When the life of the mother is at risk.

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.

Disagree


ECONOMY

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

Lower rates and spread out the base.

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

If you lower the rates and spread the base, reductions shouldn’t be necessary.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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?

Government shouldn’t be allowed to close churches.


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

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.

Strongly Disagree


IMMIGRATION

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?

Only skilled or professional workers that are needed in the U.S.


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

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

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.

Agree

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.

Christian


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

None


EQUALITY

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

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?

To protect the freedoms and liberty to its citizens. Provide public safety and maintain order.

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?

Conservative

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

Voting records withRight to Life, LABI and other organizations in the state.

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?

I have worked hard for the people in district 7 for the past 8 years. I have tried and will continue to try to bring more severance tax dollars back to our parishes. I will try again to eliminate the inspection stickers. I will continue to work with our economic development districts to get sites ready for more businesses to bring more jobs for the people in my district. I am always available to listen to new ideas and stand ready to assist with any state issues or assistance you may have.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

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

Agree

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

Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

None

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

Strongly Disagree


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Gambling should be limited to existing forms and should not be de-regulated or expanded.

Disagree

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

Strongly Agree

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