Reid Falconer
Republican | Louisiana
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Reid Falconer
Party
Republican
Election Year
2019
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 11
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
LSU, Baton Rouge, Bachelor of Architecture, 1979
LSU, Baton Rouge, Master of Science, Finance,, 1984
LSU, Baton Rouge, Master of Business Administration, 1984
WORK & MILITARY
Self Employed, Architect, 1982 - current
Southeastern Louisiana University, Adjunct Faculty Member (School of Business), 2010 - 2015
U.S. Army Reserve, Captain, 1978 - 1988
AFFILIATIONS
St Timothy United Methodist Church, Administrative Board, Lay Delegate to the Annual C, Habitat for Humanity
Board Member, West St Tammany Chamber of Commerce, Board Member
Methodist Children's Home of New Orleans, Board Vice Chair, Republican Men's Club of St. Tammany
Member, Republican Professional Men's Club of St. Tammany, Associate Member
Northlake-Mandeville Rotary Club, Past President, Louisiana Council of the Urban Land Institute
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Louisiana State Representative, District 89, 2016 - current
St Tammany Parish Council, 2008 - 2016
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2019
89%, 93% (cum.)†
2019
88%
2018
65%, 72% (cum.)†
2019
|89%, 93% (cum.)†
2019
|88%
2018
|65%, 72% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (3)
FRC Action PAC
Louisiana Committee for a Conservative Majority
St. Tammany Parish Republicans
OTHER (5)
Louisiana Home Builders Association LHBA
Louisiana Oil & Gas Association (LOGA)
Louisiana State Medical Society (LAMPAC)
National Federation of Independent Business Louisiana PAC
SouthPAC/Louisiana Association of Business & Industry (LABI)
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Louisiana Oil and Gas Association
Associated Builders and Contractors
Louisiana Committee for a Conservative Majority
Louisiana Homebuilders Association
Louisiana State Medical Society
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
National Right to Life Committee (2018)
State Republican Party Organizations (2019)
William "Bill" Cassidy (2014)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (7)
Bayou Leadership PAC (2018)
Billy Nungesser (2019)
Cameron Henry (2019)
Clay Schexnayder (2018)
LA Committee for a Conservative Majority PAC (2019)
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?
The fetus is not viable Rape or incest with a minor child
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure 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?
Unemployment is a result of a bad economy. Louisiana has seen too many businesses choose Texas over Louisiana. Our taxes are too high and we have too many regulations on businesses. If we want businesses to pick Louisiana over Texas, we need to lower our taxes on businesses and decrease unnecessary regulations. This will bring companies and new jobs to Louisiana.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
The government needs to allow individuals to keep more of the money the work hard to earn. If individuals have more money in their pockets, they will invest it and spend it. More money being invested and spent will boost the economy. The Trump tax cuts were great for the United States but we need something similar in Louisiana.
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.
Strongly Agree
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 ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Obamacare is the worst piece of legislation the federal government has passed in my lifetime. We need to repeal and replace Obamacare. I will work with our Congressional delegation to craft new healthcare legislation that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
IMMIGRATION
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
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.
Strongly 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?
The fear of tyrannical government.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a born again Christian. I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the communion of the saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
https://www.reidfalconer.com/record
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have served our community since 2008 through the Parish Council and the Louisiana House of Representatives. During that time, I have voted to protect life, religious liberty, and against tax increases. If I am elected to the State Senate, I will continue my pro-life, pro-family, pro-religious liberty, and anti-tax voting record.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
reid@reidfalconer.com & 985-792-5185
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
PROFESSIONAL Licensed architect for 36 years and licensed real estate broker for 32 years Member of the American Institute of Architects President of Cypress Southern Companies, Inc. Louisiana State Representative, Dist. 89, 2016-2020 St. Tammany Parish Councilman, Dist. 4, 2008-2016 St. Tammany Parish Council Chairman, 2014 Parish Representative on the Regional Planning Commission Former Adjunct Faculty Member of the College of Business at Southeastern Louisiana University COMMUNITY Northshore resident for 34 years Proud husband of 38 years to Celeste Gonzales Falconer Member of St. Timothy on the Northshore United Methodist Church Past president of the Northlake-Mandeville Rotary Club Former chairman of the St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce District chair of the Louisiana Council of the Urban Land Institute Founding chair of the Northshore Business Council President of the Covington Rotary Club Board member of the West St. Tammany Affiliate of Habitat for Huma
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
