Damon Baldone
Republican | Louisiana
Candidate Profile
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Damon Baldone
Party
Republican
Election Year
2019
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 20
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, BS, 1986
Southern University Law Center, Baton Rouge, JD, 1992
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Terrebonne Bar Association, President, Nicholls Business Department Advisory Board
Member, South Louisiana Wetland's Discovery Center, Vice- President
Knights of Columbus, Member, United Way of South Louisiana
Board Member, American Cancer Society, Volunteer
American Heart Association, Volunteer, Softball and Soccer Coach
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 2001-2012
Public Service Commissioner, 2017
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
United States Congress, 2005
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2019
|49% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Magnolia PAC (2019)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
ActBlue (2008)
Cedric Richmond (2008)
Robert A. Johnson (2014)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers (2017)
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?
Only if the life of the mother is at serious risk confirmed by two independent doctors.
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.
Neutral
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Less regulation on the private sector so the private sector can create jobs.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Government should stay out of the way of the private sector to allow the private sector to create jobs. Government should make investments in infrastructure that bring back only an excellent return on investment.
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.
No Answer
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.
Neutral
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
United States is subsidizing the world with the price we pay for prescription medication. If the United States pays the average price as all other industrialized nations we could use the savings to provide better healthcare to the masses.
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.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
No Answer
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.
No Answer
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.
Neutral
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
All men are created equal.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a practicing Catholic and follow the teachings of the Catholic faith.
ABOUT YOU
I voted in these elections:
2012 Primary, 2012 General Election, 2014 Primary, 2014 General Election, 2016 Primary, 2016 General Election, 2018 Primary
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 voting record for the three terms I served as State Representative. I have a 100% pro-life voting record, 100% voting record with the NRA, and was co-author for the largest tax cut in Louisiana history.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I am an attorney with 30 years of studying and practicing law. I have already served in the legislature for 3 terms. I am by far the most qualified candidate.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
info@damonbaldone.com
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
No other candidate has my experience and will work harder than me. I will do the right thing for the people of Senate District 20 every time.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
No Answer
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.
Neutral
