Robert Mills
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
Robert Mills
Party
Republican
Election Year
2023
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 36
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, BS-Business, 1976
Byrd High School, Shreveport, High School, 1971
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
First United Methodist Church, 2017 Church Council Chairman, Committee of 100, Shreveport-Bossier
Vice Prresident Board, Executive Committee, VOA North Louisiana, Volunteer, Communities In Schools
Shreveport-Bossier Alliance for Higher Education, Board Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Louisiana State Senator, D-36, 2020-2024
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2022
100%, 100% (cum.)†
2020-2021
100%
2023
82%
2022
76%, 79% (cum.)†
2022
|100%, 100% (cum.)†
2020-2021
|100%
2023
|82%
2022
|76%, 79% (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
Bossier Parish Republican Party
OTHER (4)
NorthPAC/Louisiana Association of Business & Industry (LABI)
Louisiana Loggers Association and PAC
Louisiana Motor Transport Association
Louisiana Home Builders Association LHBA
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
LABI. LOGA, LCA, LMOGA, Loggers Assn, Home Builders Assn, Charter Schools
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (31)
John Neely Kennedy (2023)
Stephen Waguespack (2023)
Mike Johnson (2022)
Alan Seabaugh (2021)
Jeremy Stine (2021)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (10)
Louisiana Landowners Association (2023)
Alan Seabaugh (2019)
Continuing America's Strength & Security (2019)
Eddie Rispone (2019)
Garret Graves (2019)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
The August Group (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
The August Group (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
Citizens for a New Louisiana scorecard for Senator Robert Mills
Key Votes from Vote Smart
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?
Medical Emergency to save the life of the Mother.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Medical Emergency to save the life of the Mother.
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.
Strongly Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Lower and flatten tax rates, reduce exemptions and simplify the code.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Lower and flatten tax rates, reduce exemptions and simplify the code.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Executive branch, Dept of Health, Dept of Education.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Executive branch, Dept of Health, Dept of Education.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
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?
No circumstance…ever!
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
No circumstance…ever!
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.
C…..People should be incentivized to get jobs that provide 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.
C…..People should be incentivized to get jobs that provide healthcare
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
No circumstance
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
No circumstance
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.
Strongly Disagree
God commands us to protect Isreal.
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.
Strongly Disagree
God commands us to protect Isreal.
IMMIGRATION
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?
Foreign nationals from friendly nations should be allowed to immigrate into the U.S. in tightly controlled numbers that are adjusted based on current conditions.
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?
Foreign nationals from friendly nations should be allowed to immigrate into the U.S. in tightly controlled numbers that are adjusted based on current conditions.
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
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
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
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 am a Christian, member of a Baptist Church that knows Jesus Christ died for my sins and I fully believe in his life, death, resurrection and that he will return to earth one day soon. I try to live my life in His example but my human nature fails too often. Thankfully I am saved and forgiven!
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian, member of a Baptist Church that knows Jesus Christ died for my sins and I fully believe in his life, death, resurrection and that he will return to earth one day soon. I try to live my life in His example but my human nature fails too often. Thankfully I am saved and forgiven!
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?
I have already outlawed drop boxes and ballot harvesting in Louisiana, stricter enforcement of voter roll laws and identification at the polls.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I have already outlawed drop boxes and ballot harvesting in Louisiana, stricter enforcement of voter roll laws and identification at the polls.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is a personal flaw of many but not a national threat. Forgiveness, patience and Gods word tells us how to treat others.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is a personal flaw of many but not a national threat. Forgiveness, patience and Gods word tells us how to treat others.
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.
Strongly Agree
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Nationally to manage our national defense and provide for the Executive, Judicial and legislative branches
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Nationally to manage our national defense and provide for the Executive, Judicial and legislative branches
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?
Very 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?
Very 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 in the Louisiana Senate
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
My voting record in the Louisiana Senate
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?
I am a proponent of freedom and jobs.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I am a proponent of freedom and jobs.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly 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
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None
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.
Agree
Gambling should be limited to existing forms and should not be de-regulated or expanded.
Agree
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
