

"Bill" Wheat
Republican | Louisiana
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
"Bill" Wheat
Party
Republican
Election Year
2023
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 37
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
LSU SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, BATON ROUGE, DVM, 1983
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Louisiana Veterinary Medical Assoc, Past Pres, American Veterinary Medical Assoc
St Joseph Catholic, Eucharistic Minister
Ponchatoula Area Recreational Dept, Past Commissioner-Chairman, Louisiana GOP
House of Representatives-Republican Delegation
House Of Representatives- Rural Caucus, House of Representatives-Northshore Delegation
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative District 73, 4
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Senate District 37, current candidate
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2022
100%, 100% (cum.)†
2023
91%
2020-2021
90%
2022
89%, 85% (cum.)†
2022
|100%, 100% (cum.)†
2023
|91%
2020-2021
|90%
2022
|89%, 85% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (1)
*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
OTHER (1)
Louisiana Hospital Association PAC (HOSPPAC)
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Louisiana Hospital Association
Louisiana/ Northshore Home Builders Assoc
Livingston Parish Republican Executive Committee
Louisiana Veterinary Medical Assoc
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Eye of the Tiger PAC (2021)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Bob Hensgens (2023)
Louisiana Landowners Association (2022)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
American Federation of Teachers (2023)
National Education Association (national, state & local affiliates) (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
One of 69 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 procedures. Source: HB648 (la.gov)
Bill Wheat signed the Term Limits pledge
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
NONE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
NONE
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?
Modify Franchise Tax and Inventory tax Reduce or elimiinate state Income tax Coporate Tax Revisions
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Modify Franchise Tax and Inventory tax Reduce or elimiinate state Income tax Coporate Tax Revisions
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Overhaul Louisiana Department of Health and Department Of Transportation Development Review all Agencies Budgets Annually for Efficiency
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Overhaul Louisiana Department of Health and Department Of Transportation Development Review all Agencies Budgets Annually for Efficiency
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
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?
Separation of Church and State should be respected
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Separation of Church and State should be respected
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 Mediacid and Medicare avaliable but no other taxpayer funded programs Closer scrutiny to eliminate fraud is necessary
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 Mediacid and Medicare avaliable but no other taxpayer funded programs Closer scrutiny to eliminate fraud is necessary
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Follow current recommendations with opt out provisions
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Follow current recommendations with opt out provisions
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.
Neutral
more info needed
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.
Neutral
more info needed
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Border security is essential to protecting our citizens and only legal immigration policies adopted
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Border security is essential to protecting our citizens and only legal immigration policies adopted
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those that go through the required immigration standards and adhere to the laws of of Nation
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those that go through the required immigration standards and adhere to the laws of of Nation
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
Education is not a one option fits all Parental choice is important while still supporting public education We cannot afford to leave anyone out of the education process
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
Education is not a one option fits all Parental choice is important while still supporting public education We cannot afford to leave anyone out of the education process
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Choose not to answer
more inf needed
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Choose not to answer
more inf needed
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
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.
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.
Christian St Joseph Catholic Church
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christian St Joseph Catholic Church
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?
More canvassing of voter rolls to purge nonqualified voters
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
More canvassing of voter rolls to purge nonqualified voters
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
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.
Did not answer
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Did not answer
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.
Did not answer
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Did not answer
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Did not answer
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?
Did not answer
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Did not answer
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
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?
Did not answer
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
Did not answer
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Did not answer
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
Did not answer
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Did not answer
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Did not answer
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Did not answer
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Did not answer
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Did not answer
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Did not answer
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Did not answer
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Did not answer
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Did not answer
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Gambling should be limited to existing forms and should not be de-regulated or expanded.
Did not answer
Children should be protected from sexualization on the internet, in public schools, and in the public libraries
Did not answer
Gambling should be limited to existing forms and should not be de-regulated or expanded.
Did not answer
Children should be protected from sexualization on the internet, in public schools, and in the public libraries
Did not answer
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