Franklin Foil
Republican | Louisiana
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Franklin Foil
Party
Republican
Election Year
2019
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 16
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, BA, 1987
Loyola University School of Law, New Orleans, JD, 1991
WORK & MILITARY
U.S. Navy, Captain, Military Judge, serving in 28th year
AFFILIATIONS
First Presbyterian Church, Elder, ARC of Baton Rouge
Board Member, USS Kidd Memorial and Museum, Commissioner
LSU Cadets of the Ole War Skule, Vice President, Rotary Club of Baton Rouge
member, American Legion Post 58, member
Louisiana Boys State, Associate Director, Dunham School Mckay Academic Center
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 2008-current
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2019
70%, 74% (cum.)†
2018
75%, 53% (cum.)†
2019
|70%, 74% (cum.)†
2018
|75%, 53% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (1)
Louisiana State Medical Society (LAMPAC)
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Senator Dan Claitor
Louisiana Medical Political Action Committee
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Cameron Henry (2017)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Bayou Leadership 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?
Abortion should be allowed when the life and health of the mother are at risk.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
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?
Provide sufficient government support for a quality education system and job training opportunities for all of our citizens.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
The government should have a limited role in boosting the economy by keeping taxes low, and by limiting the regulations it places on businesses.
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 ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Open the insurance market nationally which will give citizens more choices, and let the insurance companies compete for customers.
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.
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.
Neutral
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.
Disagree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Mankind values freedom which requires a limited government with a separation of powers for checks and balances.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian and I have accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior.
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.
I have consistently voted for smaller budgets and money saving matters while serving as Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Committee for the last four years. Specifically, I have voted for budgets and bills to limit spending to 98% of the recognized revenue in case there is a mid-year short fall. I have also supported bills to allow the Legislative auditor access to tax records of Medicaid recipients to confirm if they are eligible for benefits. I have also voted for education bills to expand choice and charter school opportunities for K-12 education.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have been in the U.S. Navy for 28 years as a JAG Officer which has helped me to develop leadership and teamwork skills. I have also gained great experience by serving as the State Representative for District 70 for the past 12 years.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
FJFoil@cox.net (225) 342-6777
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I have been married to my wife, Tanja, for 28 years, and I am the father of three grown children.
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.
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.
Disagree
Gambling should be limited to existing forms and should not be de-regulated or expanded.
Agree
