
Mark Wright
Republican | Louisiana
Candidate Profile
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mark Wright
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
Public Service Commission, Dist. 1
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Dallas, Irving, TX, MBA, 2008
Xavier University, New Orleans, LA, BA, 1993
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
STARC, Advisory Board, Covington Rotary Club
Treasurer, River Forest Civic Assoc., President/Treasurer
St Tammany Chamber, Advisory Board, St Tammany RPEC
Chairman/Treasurer, LA Republican State Central Committee, Member
St Peter Parish Catholic Church, Lector, Vice President of The American Waterways Operators
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, District 77, 2018-2026
2
Covington City Council
6
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Public Service Commission, 2026-
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Senator John Kennedy
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (25)
Mike Johnson (2024)
Steve Scalise (2024)
"Mike" Bayham (2023)
John Wyble (2023)
Julie Cathryn Emerson (2023)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (19)
Foundation PAC (2025)
Louisiana Trade and Logistics PAC (2025)
Reese PAC (2025)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2023)
LA Committee for a Conservative Majority PAC (2022)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
National Education Association (national, state & local affiliates) (2022)
Stand for Children (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
Recognized by Louisiana
Health Freedom as a legislator they consider to be a Champion of Health Freedom
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)
Citizens for a New Louisiana scorecard for Mark Wright
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Elective abortions should not be allowed.
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Church refers to specific denominations and churches, but does not necessarily mean religious faith, so prayer in public institutions shouldn’t be outlawed; just as states should not be able to interfere in religious determinations.
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, primarily due to the importance of Israel’s role in many American lives, but also because Israel is a democratic government that is under grave threat in an important region of the world.
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.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Disagree
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I’m against minimum wage laws. They are not effective.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
Zero-based budgeting; Inspector generals and legislative auditors; and, checkbook websites for the public.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
Protect citizens and the community from those who break the law.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Agree
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Very little if any
ABOUT YOU
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
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
VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Strongly Agree
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Agree
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
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a practicing Catholic who believes religion is the most important part of our family’s life. My father was a Deacon all of my adult life and placed it high in our family’s life. We spend regular time praying, reading the Bible, and serving in our church.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Natural gas, coal and nuclear energy are the best options for electric generation.
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