

Jean-Paul Coussan
Republican | Louisiana
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jean-Paul Coussan
Party
Republican
Election Year
2019
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist 45
Incumbent
Yes
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
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2019
100%
2019
80%, 83% (cum.)†
2018
83%, 77% (cum.)†
2019
|100%
2019
|80%, 83% (cum.)†
2018
|83%, 77% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Louisiana Committee for a Conservative Majority
OTHER (5)
Louisiana Home Builders Association LHBA
Louisiana Oil & Gas Association (LOGA)
Louisiana State Medical Society (LAMPAC)
National Federation of Independent Business Louisiana PAC
WestPAC/Louisiana Association of Business & Industry (LABI)
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
LHBA
Louisiana Realtors
MC-PAC
LOGPAC
NFIB PAC
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)
Billy Nungesser (2017)
Charles Boustany Jr. M.D. (2015)
Club for Growth (2008)
State Republican Party Organizations (2019)
William "Bill" Cassidy (2014)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Republican Party Organizations (2019)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
The August Group (2017)
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.
Strongly 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?
The best way to bring down unemployment is by expanding the economy using free market principals, reducing barriers to entry, improved education attainment and workforce development.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Government should provide fiscal policies that promote growth, encourage competition, reduce barriers to entry and limit job killing regulations. Government should not play winners and losers.
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.
No Answer
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.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I would promote healthcare coverage as such by increasing competition in the health insurance market, expanding access to care with new and innovative health care delivery options, and by supporting policies that help grow businesses and increase employment opportunities at companies that include benefits.
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.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly 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.
Agree
I support expanding protections in employment and accommodations based on sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Strongly 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?
Fallible Human Nature
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Judeo-Christian Roman Catholic values
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Louisiana Legislative Voting Record 2016-2019
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have been a dedicated public servant, a father, a husband, and tireless advocate for my constituents. Having served served a record number of days and sessions in my first term, navigating through difficult budget issues, I am now more than ever dedicated to strengthening our company to ensure that our kids and grand kids stay in Louisiana.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
coussanjp@legis.la.gov
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Serving District 45 in Lafayette has been an honor and a privilege and I look forward to serving four more years.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
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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