

Billy Nungesser
Republican | Louisiana
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Billy Nungesser
Party
Republican
Election Year
2019
Election
Primary
Race
Lt. Governor
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
UNO-Innsbruck, Austria
LSU
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
International Special Olympics, Governor's Advisor, Pointe Celeste Theroputic Riding
Founder, United Way, Board Member
Many Republican Womens Groups, Member, NRA
Member, Nephcure, Chairman
Beyon the Badge, Honorary Chair, Crime Fighters
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Lt Governor, 3.7
Plaquemines Parish President, 8
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Representative, 1984
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
St. Tammany Parish Republicans
LIBERAL (1)
Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO
OTHER (3)
Alliance for Good Government
GNOR PAC
Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI)
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
LABI
AFL-CIO
Alliance for Good Government
GNOR
Bossier Republican Exec. Committee
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (19)
Bobby Jindal (2006)
Cameron Henry (2018)
Clay Higgins (2017)
Clyde C. Holloway (2014)
Eye of the Tiger PAC (2014)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Clay Schexnayder (2018)
Republican State Leadership Committee (2019)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Barbara Boxer (2010)
Cedric Richmond (2014)
Mary Landrieu (2013)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employes, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts (2018)
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?
Did not answer
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?
We must have a government that is transparent, easy to navigate and dedicated to helping businesses grow and prosper.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Did not answer
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.
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 be sure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Did not answer
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.
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.
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.
No Answer
I support expanding protections in employment and accommodations based on sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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.
No Answer
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Those who drafted the Constitution knew that there would be those who would put themselves before public interests if the opportunity presented itself. The Constitution was drafted not only to protect our liberties but also to protect people from the self-interests of others.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I have a strong faith and believe that God has blessed us and will keep us.
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.
My answer is largely based on my belief in smaller government, less bureaucracy and more fiscal prudence. I am a fiscal conservative as is evident how I have managed the Office of the Lt. Governor.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have already served as the state's Lt. Governor and in our first term, we have streamlined the office, reduced spending and have shattered every tourism record available.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
billyn@live.com 504-657-9890
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Did not answer
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.
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.
No Answer
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