Michael "Big Mike" Fesi
Republican | Louisiana
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Michael "Big Mike" Fesi
Party
Republican
Election Year
2023
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 20
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
Terrebonne High School, Houma, HS, 1977
Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, 1978
WORK & MILITARY
Pipeline Construction and Maintenance, Inc., President and Founder, 27
AFFILIATIONS
Bayou Blue Assembly of God Church, Member, MacDonell Children's Services
Contributor, Regional Military Museum, Volunteer and contributor
Republican State Central Committee, Member, District 20, National Rifle Association
Lifetime member, Republican National Convention, At-large delegate
Kid Energy USA Foundation, Founder and Officer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Louisiana State Senate District 20, 2020-2023
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Louisiana State Senate, 2015
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2022
100%, 100% (cum.)†
2023
82%, 93% (cum.)†
2020-2021
90%
2022
76%, 84% (cum.)†
2022
|100%, 100% (cum.)†
2023
|82%, 93% (cum.)†
2020-2021
|90%
2022
|76%, 84% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (2)
*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Louisiana Committee for a Conservative Majority
OTHER (1)
Louisiana Motor Transport Association
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
LABI
Louisiana Home Builders Association PAC
Senator R.L. "Bret" Allain II
LMTA's TruckPAC
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (13)
State Republican Party Organizations (2023)
Garret Graves Victory Fund (2022)
Steve Scalise (2022)
Donald Trump (2020)
WinRed (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (8)
Lifemark PAC (2023)
Louisiana Landowners Association (2023)
Bayou Leadership PAC (2019)
Hewitt PAC (2019)
Patrick McMath (2019)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Troy Carter (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
Citizens for a New Louisiana scorecard for Senator Mike Fesi
Recognized by Louisiana Health Freedom as a
legislator they consider to be a Champion of Health Freedom
One of 26 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. Source: HB648 (la.gov)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Do away with the Louisiana Franchise Tax.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Do away with the Louisiana Franchise Tax.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Consolidate State Agencies that have duplications.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Consolidate State Agencies that have duplications.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
Government healthcare should be available to those at a cost of their ability to pay; others should be able to shop around for healthcare insurance (including out of state) for a policy that meets their preference of coverage and financial ability. Also, Group insurance (10 individuals or more) should be available to those that want to form group policies.
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
Government healthcare should be available to those at a cost of their ability to pay; others should be able to shop around for healthcare insurance (including out of state) for a policy that meets their preference of coverage and financial ability. Also, Group insurance (10 individuals or more) should be available to those that want to form group policies.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None.
NATIONAL SECURITY
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Neutral
I will need to study to have more knowledge in order to make the right decision.
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Neutral
I will need to study to have more knowledge in order to make the right decision.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Any person who goes through the proper channels of being vetted and coming into the US legally.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Any person who goes through the proper channels of being vetted and coming into the US legally.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
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
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 agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in one God and I think we should all remember to be a good person everyday.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in one God and I think we should all remember to be a good person everyday.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Mail in ballots should be kept to a minimum for those who can prove the need; also, ID is always required.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Mail in ballots should be kept to a minimum for those who can prove the need; also, ID is always required.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Definitely not. It is propaganda put out by those that want to divide the country.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Definitely not. It is propaganda put out by those that want to divide the country.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To protect the wellbeing of its people and not infringe on their rights, liberty or pursuit of happiness.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To protect the wellbeing of its people and not infringe on their rights, liberty or pursuit of happiness.
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
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
My voting record with the Louisiana Senate for the last 4 years.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
My voting record with the Louisiana Senate for the last 4 years.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
My legislative priority as State Senator is passing legislation to make our state better now and into the future.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
My legislative priority as State Senator is passing legislation to make our state better now and into the future.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None, we have plenty of laws in place already.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None, we have plenty of laws in place already.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Gambling should be limited to existing forms and should not be de-regulated or expanded.
Neutral
Gambling should be limited to existing forms and should not be de-regulated or expanded.
Neutral
Children should be protected from sexualization on the internet, in public schools, and in the public libraries
Strongly Agree
Children should be protected from sexualization on the internet, in public schools, and in the public libraries
Strongly Agree
