
Drake Graves
Republican | Louisiana
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Drake Graves
Party
Republican
Election Year
2019
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist 15
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, Bachelor, 2018
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Calhoun Civic Club, Board member, West Ouachita / West Monroe Chamber
Member, ULM Alumni association, Board member
Monroe Chamber of Commerce, Member, NRA
Member, Delta Waterfowl, Member
Samaritans purse, Volunteer, CCWM
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners
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?
None
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Neutral
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Did not answer
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Did not answer
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.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
We have to make sure that Nurse Practitioners have full practice authority in order for them to provide optimal care in areas of our state that otherwise lack healthcare providers.
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.
Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Did not answer
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.
Agree
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?
Did not answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Non denominational - Christian
ABOUT YOU
I voted in these elections:
2016 Primary, 2016 General Election, 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.
Did not answer
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I currently serve in the insurance and financial services industry, however I have a bachelors degree in political science, which is highly concentrated on policies and the inner workings of government, in addition to that I possess minors in both communications and criminal justice. This broad knowledge will enable me to be well versed in several different areas of policy within our states legislature.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Committeetoelectdrakegraves@gmail.com 318-614-8525
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
The only way to invoke change is to have someone with new beliefs and new perspectives influence our lawmaking process.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
Neutral
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Neutral
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
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