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


Links

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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)

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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