James Armes III
Democrat | Louisiana
Candidate Profile
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
James Armes III
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2019
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 30
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
McNeese State University, Lake Charles, Bachelor of Science, 1974
WORK & MILITARY
LA National Guard, 6
Army Reserve, 2
AFFILIATIONS
Scottish Rite Mason, Member, Old Anacoco Masonic Lodge #147
Past Master, El Karubah Shrine Temple, Member
Old Anacoco Baptist Church, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Vernon Parish School Board, 8
Vernon Parish Police Jury, 4
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2019
|43%, 60% (cum.)†
2018
|47% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
House Democratic Campaign Committee (2018)
Mary Landrieu (2014)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
American Federation of Teachers (2017)
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (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?
If the life of the Mother is at risk
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure 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.
Agree
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Bring in more jobs
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
As a small business owner of 47 years I believe we should support our local 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.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Agree
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
No 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.
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.
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.
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?
No Answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Saved through grace by faith and not works of man. I have a personal relationship with Christ.
ABOUT YOU
I voted in these elections:
2012 Primary, 2014 Primary, 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?
Somewhat Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I voted for SB 184, which became Act 31 of the 2019 Regular Session I voted for HB 425, which became Act 447 of the 2019 Regular Session I voted for HB 35, which became Act 417 of the 2019 Regular Session
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have served on the City Council, Police Jury, School Board and for the last 11 1/2 years I have served as State Representative of District 30.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
jameskarmesiii@yahoo.com 337-658-7437
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I fully support the 2nd Amendment rights. I am an avid hunter and do not support confiscation or banning any guns.
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.
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
