Jean-Paul Coussan

Republican | Louisiana

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Jean-Paul Coussan


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

Public Service Commission, Dist. 2


Incumbent

No


Links

Jean-Paul Coussan websites
Jean-Paul Coussan emailFacebookX

EDUCATION

LSU Law, Baton Rouge, JD/BCL, 2004

LSU, Baton Rouge, BS Finance, 2004

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Parishioner, Republican Party of Louisiana

Member, Realtor Association of Acadiana, Member

Lafayette Bar Association, Member, Acadian Home Builders Associatoion

Member, Louisiana Bar Association, Member

Boy Scouts of Acadiana, Committee Member, Cajundome Commission

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Louisiana State Representative District 45, 4

Louisiana State Senator, 1

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (2)

Louisiana Manufacturers Political Action Committee (LAMP)

Terrebonne Parish Republican Party

OTHER (3)

WestPAC/Louisiana Association of Business & Industry (LABI)

Louisiana Oil & Gas Association (LOGA)

Louisiana Home Builders Association LHBA

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)

Louisiana Association of Oil & Gas PAC

LA Homebuilders PAC

Pointe Coupee RPEC

Previously Endorsed by NRA in all races

Majority of RSCC Members in PSC District 2

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (24)

Cameron Henry (2023)

Elizabeth Murrill (2023)

John Stefanski (2023)

Nancy Landry (2023)

State Republican Party Organizations (2023)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (15)

Acadiana Strong PAC (2024)

Cajun PAC (2024)

Lifemark PAC (2024)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2024)

Louisiana 360 (2024)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)

The August Group (2020)

International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employes, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts (2017)

Walt Disney Company (2017)

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)

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

None

Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.

Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer 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


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

They shouldn't be allowed to at all.

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

Strongly Disagree


NATIONAL SECURITY

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes, Israel is one of our only true allies in the Middle East that shares our values of democracy and Judeo-Christian values. Our relationship with them is a matter of both moral and national security.


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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

C

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

None


ECONOMY

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

What is your position on the minimum wage?

I do not support increasing the minimum wage because it creates a forced burden on small and local businesses to comply, which can have unintended negative consequences, such as layoffs, reduced hours for employees, and increased consumer prices.

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree


EDUCATION

The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.

Strongly Agree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

We need school safety with dedicated resources, an investment in better access to, and quality of, mental health care, increased funding and support for law enforcement, and a firm position on gun crime with serious penalties for those who break the law. We should not support gun control measures that could infringe on the rights of law-abiding citizens.

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

My commitment to children's safety and steadfast belief in defending the 2nd amendment leads me to believe that we should empower trained, responsible school employees to carry at school.


ABOUT YOU

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Limited transparent government that can efficiently respond in times of natural disasters. The government should also work to protect individual rights and liberties, as well as capitalism and free market competition. Since Louisiana is a regulated utility state, we have to ensure that we’re fighting for lower prices and that regulation does not stifle growth and innovation.

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


VALUES

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.

Strongly Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

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

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

As a lifelong Catholic, my faith has always remained important to me throughout my life, especially after my father passed away when I was younger. My faith has been one of the guiding forces in my life that keeps me grounded and fuels my passion for public service to our communities.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

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

No, I believe one of the most significant threats to our domestic security is those who wish to sow division and teach our children they are "less than" because of differences in gender, race, faith, ideology, etc. We should be focused on teaching our children to embrace and respect their differences.

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

Strongly Disagree

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Agree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.

A & C

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Oil and gas. Not only is it the most reliable, but American oil and gas is also one of the cleanest energy sources.

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