

Stuart Bishop
Republican | Louisiana
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Stuart Bishop
Party
Republican
Election Year
2019
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist 43
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, BS, 1998
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
CAAL, Chairman, DLU-Downtown Lafayette
Board Member, Lafayette Education Foundation, Board Member
National Redi Mix Concrete Association, Board Member, National Energy Council
Board Member, Ducks Unlimited, Lifetime Member
Coastal Conservation Association, Lifetime Member, Catholic Services
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 8
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2019
100%
2019
78%, 79% (cum.)†
2018
86%, 70% (cum.)†
2019
|100%
2019
|78%, 79% (cum.)†
2018
|86%, 70% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Louisiana Committee for a Conservative Majority
OTHER (6)
Louisiana Home Builders Association LHBA
Louisiana Hospital Association PAC (HOSPPAC)
Louisiana Oil & Gas Association (LOGA)
Louisiana State Medical Society (LAMPAC)
National Federation of Independent Business Louisiana PAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
NFIB
WESTPAC
LOGPAC
Right to Life
LAHBA
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (8)
Charles Boustany Jr. M.D. (2015)
Kirk Talbot (2019)
Leadership for LA (2018)
National Right to Life Committee (2018)
Neil Riser (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Cameron Henry (2017)
Jeff Landry (2016)
Neil Riser (2016)
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?
None
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure 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?
End coastal lawsuits, legacy lawsuits and strengthen the oil and gas industry.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Cutting bureaucrat red tape.
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.
Disagree
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?
In order to promote we must rule out all corruption in the system.
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.
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
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
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.
Neutral
I support expanding protections in employment and accommodations based on sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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?
Life, liberty and freedom.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a strong Catholic.
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.
My voting record over the last eight years.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Please refer to my voting record over the last eight years.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
(337)315-1661
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I fully believe in the potential of our great state.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
Neutral
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Agree
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