Allen Guillory

Democrat | Louisiana

Candidate Profile

Leans Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Allen Guillory


Party

Democrat


Election Year

2023


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist 40


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

Kaplan University, Chicago, Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, 2012

Lawtell High School, Lawtell, Diploma High School, 1989

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Knights of Peter Claver Council #40, member, Holy Family Catholic Church

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

St Landry Parish Police Juror, 2

St Landry Water Board President, 10 +

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

State Representative District 40, 2009/2014/2019

Mayor Opelousas, La, 2002

Race

Previous Races

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Abortion should not be allowed under any circumstances

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


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

Changes to tax brackets should coincide with the rising cost of inflation.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

scaling back government spending and raising taxes

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Agree

I do agree with the continuance of scholarships through college for public education.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Agree

Title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prevents businesses from refusing services based on race, color, religion, or national origin.

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

In cases of abuse and neglect as well as the mishandling of funds, churches can be closed.


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.

I choose A, Healthcare is not affordable even to individuals who work; as a result, universal healthcare for all.

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Vaccinations should never be required.


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.

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IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

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Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

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EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

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VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

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I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

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Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

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I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

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ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

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What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

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EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

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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.

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I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

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ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

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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?

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Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

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What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

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I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

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2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

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Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

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OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Gambling should be limited to existing forms and should not be de-regulated or expanded.

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Children should be protected from sexualization on the internet, in public schools, and in the public libraries

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