

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
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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